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Program Number: |
20377RJ |
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| Start
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9/8/2013 - 9/13/2013;
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
| Location: |
The Tetons (Jackson), Wyoming
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| Price starting at: |
$1,290.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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Bicycling
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Activity Level: |
n (see description) |
| Meals: |
14;
5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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Take on a variety of biking experiences in Jackson Hole accompanied by local experts familiar with the routes and trails running through their backyard, the Tetons. On state-of-the-art, 24-gear "fat tire" bikes, explore gravel paths, dirt trails and paved roads back-dropped by the highest peaks in Grand Teton National Park. Pedal forest roads surrounded by open alpine meadows, dark timber stands and panoramic Teton views, study ecology and geology along the trail, and explore areas that most park visitors never see.
Highlights
• Spot pronghorn antelope and buffalo while riding across the sagebrush flats as well as pelicans on the Buffalo River.
• Bike to Jenny Lake back-dropped by views of the Grand Teton, Mount Owen and Teewinot Mountain.
• Get oriented inside park headquarters at the newly dedicated Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose, Wyo.
Activity Particulars
Biking 4–5 hours, 18–24 miles daily. Elevations 6,400–8,600 feet. Some elevation changes on uneven terrain.
Bikes, helmets, gel seat covers, water bottles, lunches provided. Rides followed by SAG wagon.
Coordinated by Targhee Institute at UMW.
The Tetons (Jackson)
Awe-inspiring Grand Teton National Park reflects the ecological diversity of the Teton Range. Towering peaks rise 7000 feet from the valley floor, reflecting the majestic beauty of the Teton Ecosystem that includes wildlife such as elk, grizzly bear and moose. The historic town of Jackson is home to the National Museum of Wildlife Art.
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Accommodations
Togwotee Mountain Lodge in Bridger-Teton National Forest. One hour from Jackson.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Cindy Sebesta
| | Cindy Sebesta is a former backcountry ranger for the U.S. Forest Service in the Tetons. With a bachelor's in biology and a master’s in environmental education from Antioch New England, she has lived and worked in the Teton/Yellowstone region for 30 years. She has a keen interest in photographing wildflowers, observing birds and mammals and studying the unique fossil record of the region. Cindy has led Road Scholar hikes in the area for 20 years and teaches "leave no trace" low-impact hiking. | | | |
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