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Winter Adventures in Jackson Hole: Dog Sleds, Snowshoes and Sleighs

Program No. 18292RJ
Discover the beauty of Jackson Hole in winter by ski, snowshoe, dog sled and horse-drawn sleigh as you learn the story of this unique region. Plus, soak in a natural hot spring!

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Jan 19 - Jan 24, 2025
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2,349
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Jan 26 - Jan 31, 2025
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2,349
Feb 2 - Feb 7, 2025
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2,449
Feb 16 - Feb 21, 2025
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2,449
Feb 23 - Feb 28, 2025
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2,449
Jan 11 - Jan 16, 2026
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2,549
Jan 25 - Jan 30, 2026
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2,549
Feb 15 - Feb 20, 2026
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2,649
Mar 1 - Mar 6, 2026
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DATES & starting prices
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Jan 19 - Jan 24, 2025
Starting at
2,789
Jan 26 - Jan 31, 2025
Starting at
2,789
Feb 2 - Feb 7, 2025
Starting at
2,989
Feb 16 - Feb 21, 2025
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2,989
Feb 23 - Feb 28, 2025
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2,989
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Jan 11 - Jan 16, 2026
Starting at
2,999
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Jan 25 - Jan 30, 2026
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2,999
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Feb 15 - Feb 20, 2026
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3,199
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Mar 1 - Mar 6, 2026
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3,199
This date is available to book as a private experience for your group!

At a Glance

Experience the best of Jackson Hole, cloaked in the beauty of winter and situated on the edge of the breathtaking Grand Tetons. Spend an unforgettable week with Teton Science Schools snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on scenic trails with the Tetons as your backdrop, mushing a dog-sled team to a natural hot spring and riding in a horse-drawn sleigh among thousands of wild elk. This is a special opportunity to experience a legendary wilderness destination in all her winter glory.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing up to four miles on groomed, well-packed trails with some moderate inclines. Dog sledding involves standing on sleigh runners and stepping on a brake to slow the eager team of dogs. Elevations up to 8,000 feet.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Learn to mush a dog sled through Granite Canyon, and enjoy a soak in a natural hot spring at the halfway point.
  • Venture to the National Elk Refuge and board a horse-drawn sleigh that will take you among thousands of wintering elk.
  • Learn to cross-country ski and snowshoe, or improve your skills, as you explore a pristine winter landscape.

General Notes

In keeping with the communal nature of the school, guests are asked to perform light chores during their stay.
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Group Leader
Your Group Leader will be a Teton Science Schools Instructor who has diverse experience working with the flora and fauna of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The group leader is yet to be assigned; the assignment will be announced during Orientation on Day 1 of your program.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Your Group Leader will be a Teton Science Schools Instructor who has diverse experience working with the flora and fauna of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The group leader is yet to be assigned; the assignment will be announced during Orientation on Day 1 of your program.
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Ruby Jenco, originally from St. Joseph, Missouri, has been a part of TSS since June 2023. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Wyoming in the spring of 2023 with a double major in environment and natural resources and wildlife biology and management. In years past, Ruby has worked at Custer State Park, creating educational programs for park visitors as well as the Haub School of Environment & Natural Resources, developing the curriculum for first-year learners.
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Sophie Lisle graduated from Bowdoin College with a degree in biology. She developed a passion for science education when she taught marine biology on an island off the coast of Maine, and she fell in love with the Wyoming mountains working as a horse wrangler on a ranch in Cody. Sophie joined TSS as an AmeriCorps member in 2023 before becoming a field instructor in January 2024. Sophie loves to trail run, ski, climb mountains, bake cookies, and bask in the sun.
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Abby Sand was born and raised in Minnesota and moved out west in 2019 to attend Colorado State University where she studied ecosystem science and sustainability. Abby has been a field instructor with Teton Science Schools since January 2024. Her goal is to create a positive learning atmosphere to inspire curious, excited, and optimistic environmental stewards. Beyond education, Abby is passionate about traveling and has had the privilege to travel to parts of Central America, South America, and Asia. She is also an enthusiastic birder.
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Duration
6 days
5 nights
What's Included
13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )
4 expert-led lectures
8 expert-led field trips
An experienced Group Leader
5 nights of accommodations
Taxes and customary gratuity
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Activity Note
Campus check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon:
Upon arrival at the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools, join us at the Road Scholar table in the Welcome Center to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing the up-to-date schedule that reflects any changes, other important information, and to confirm the time and location of the Orientation session. If you arrive late, please ask for your packet when you check in.
Dinner:
At the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools (TSS) Dining Lodge, we’ll enjoy a buffet dinner featuring a variety of healthy and balanced options created by our kitchen team, plus coffee, tea, lemonade, water.
Evening:
Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review any updates to the daily schedule, discuss safety guidelines and emergency procedures including contact numbers for key staff, roles and responsibilities, and answer any questions. All transportation is via Teton Science School mini-vans or mini-buses. All activities will be led by a combination of Teton Science School staff, local experts, and experienced docents. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing will take place on official trails in Grand Teton National park or the surrounding national forest land over uneven terrain with an elevation change of up to 500 feet. We will self-divide into two groups based on personal interest for a choice of two routes from the same trailhead. Each group must have at least 3 participants. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Activity Note
Getting on/off vans/mini-buses. Total drive time over 1 hour. 2-3 mile snowshoe hike with elevation gains of up to 400 feet.
Breakfast:
At the Teton Science Schools Dining Lodge, we’ll enjoy a breakfast buffet choices such as an egg dish, breakfast meat, cereals (hot/cold), fresh fruit and beverages (juice, coffee, tea, water).
Morning:
We will begin with a lecture and discussion of winter wildlife adaptations. Learn about wildlife that migrates or hibernates to escape winter, as well as how the others survive harsh winter conditions. We will then drive to Grand Teton National Park to begin our snowshoe adventure and search for signs of some of the wildlife we learned about during the morning lecture! Rustic restroom facilities are available at the trailhead.
Lunch:
Along the trail in a scenic location, we’ll enjoy a packed field lunch. Remember to bring your reusable water bottle with you!
Afternoon:
We will continue our snowshoe hike at the base of the magnificent Grand Teton mountain range and look for signs of wildlife. At the end of our hike, we’ll ride back to campus for dinner.
Dinner:
Dining lodge buffet.
Evening:
We will receive an introduction to the biology and behavior of the elk of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This will prepare us for the sights and sounds during our sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge tomorrow.
Activity Note
Getting on/off vans/mini-buses. Walking up to 1/2 mile around a museum. Sitting on a wagon-style horse-drawn sleigh for up to 1 hour. Total driving time 1 hour.
Breakfast:
Dining lodge buffet.
Morning:
We’ll head to the National Museum of Wildlife Art to explore the museum with an experienced docent. Resting upon a dramatic cliff overlooking the National Elk Refuge, the building was inspired by the ruins of Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. More than 5,000 pieces of art serve to enrich and inspire the relationship between humans and nature.
Lunch:
At Palate Restaurant in the National Museum of Wildlife Art, we will enjoy lunch from a select menu. Coffee, tea, water included.
Afternoon:
We'll venture to the National Elk Refuge and board a horse-drawn sleigh to ride amongst thousands of wintering elk. The sleigh will allow us to get close to the elk, observe their behavior and witness them feeding, socializing, and resting. The sleigh ride will also give us the opportunity to see other wildlife, such as coyotes, mule deer, bald eagles, and hawks. Following our ride, we will enjoy some free time to wander the streets of Jackson to snap a photo under the elk antler arches on the Town Square or peruse the shops and art galleries. We will then head back to campus.
Dinner:
This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like from the selection of restaurants in downtown Jackson. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions and give directions. Shuttles from campus to downtown will be provided.
Evening:
At leisure.
Activity Note
Getting on/off vans/mini-buses. Total drive time over 1 hour. 2-4 mile cross-country ski over relatively flat terrain.
Breakfast:
Dining lodge buffet.
Morning:
We will begin with a cross-country skiing lesson, followed by a morning of skiing across the snowy landscape. The spectacular Teton Mountains will be our backdrop.
Lunch:
Packed field lunch.
Afternoon:
After we complete our cross-country ski adventure, we will head back to the town of Jackson to ride the gondola at Snow King Mountain. On a clear day, we will be able to get a bird's-eye view of the town below, the National Elk Refuge, the Teton Mountains, and the entire Jackson Hole valley. We will then return to campus.
Dinner:
Dining Lodge Buffet.
Evening:
On campus, we will view a film about the life of Mardy Murie. After her Yukon wedding to naturalist Olaus Murie and their dogsledding honeymoon, Mardy joined her husband for more than 70 years of wilderness adventure, becoming his partner in a lifetime of conservation efforts. Her work led to the passing of The Wilderness Act and the establishment of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. She is known as "The Grandmother of the Conservation Movement," and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. A brief discussion will follow the screening of the film.
Activity Note
Getting on/off vans/mini-buses. Total drive time of 1-2 hours. Dogsledding includes sitting still while riding the sled, or standing on a narrow runner and steering while driving the team a total of 20 miles over the course of the day.
Breakfast:
Dining lodge buffet.
Morning:
We will be whisked away to a full day dogsled adventure with a local outfitter. Our trip will be an unforgettable scenic ride in a modern sled, with alert mushers hoping to spot wildlife like deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and points of interest. We'll take turns reliving the old days of mushing by running a team ourselves! We'll then relax and soothe sore muscles in Granite Hot Springs, the turnaround point for the 20-mile dogsledding adventure. We'll soak in the 104 degree water while gazing at the granite cliffs around us.
Lunch:
At Granite Hot Springs, we will enjoy a hearty lunch prepared by the outfitter.
Afternoon:
After our soak and recharge, we'll turn the dog team around and enjoy the scenic ride from a different point of view as we head back toward civilization with our dog team and mushers.
Dinner:
Dining lodge buffet, with a celebratory beverage included (beer, wine, soda water).
Evening:
We will spend the evening reflecting on our week together, the adventures we've had, the memories we've created, and the new friends we've made in this Winter Wonderland.
Activity Note
Campus check-out by 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast:
Dining lodge buffet.
Morning:
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you have extended your Wyoming stay independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on another rewarding program in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!
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MEALS
13 Meals
5 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
4 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
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5 nights
Location: Jackson
From the highway at the base of Vogel's Hill, all you can see is a road disappearing into the contour of the land. Beyond, the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools is busy servicing the educational needs of school children, teachers-in-learning and students of nature young and old, while maintaining conservation easements on all but two percent of nearly 900 acres. Carefully integrated into the landscape are two residential lodges, five educational buildings, dining hall, maintenance building and welcome center. Built in 2004, all buildings were designed from a green perspective, using high-performance materials with low-level organic compounds and using minimal resources. Natural lighting and innovation in space design have resulted in an environment that benefits all who live, work and visit here. Residential lodges are dormitory-style, clean, and basic. Each room has enough beds to sleep four or five people, including bunk beds in the rooms, though top bunks are only used for youth. There will be no more than two participants/room for this program. Rooms contain a reading lamp, small table and chair, and private bathroom. All of the buildings have free wifi access; cell phone service is limited. 20 years ago, Teton Science Schools adopted the Shaker philosophy of hands-to-work which has served the school very well. We believe that if everyone cleans up after themselves as part of a community, people will have more respect for each other and the world around them. Hands to work also helps build a sense of community and rapport amongst participants. Youth participants help clean their rooms with the assistance of staff. Staff then check all the rooms for cleanliness after the participants have moved out of their rooms, helping to ensure all rooms are spotless upon move-in for the next group. For adult programs, we ask that participants help wipe down dining room tables after meals and pull linens from their beds at the end of the program.
5 nights
Location: Jackson
From the highway at the base of Vogel's Hill, all you can see is a road disappearing into the contour of the land. Beyond, the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools is busy servicing the educational needs of school children, teachers-in-learning and students of nature young and old, while maintaining conservation easements on all but two percent of nearly 900 acres. Carefully integrated into the landscape are two residential lodges, five educational buildings, dining hall, maintenance building and welcome center. Built in 2004, all buildings were designed from a green perspective, using high-performance materials with low-level organic compounds and using minimal resources. Natural lighting and innovation in space design have resulted in an environment that benefits all who live, work and visit here. Residential lodges are dormitory-style, clean, and basic. Each room has enough beds to sleep four or five people, including bunk beds in the rooms, though top bunks are only used for youth. There will be no more than two participants/room for this program. Rooms contain a reading lamp, small table and chair, and private bathroom. All of the buildings have free wifi access; cell phone service is limited. 20 years ago, Teton Science Schools adopted the Shaker philosophy of hands-to-work which has served the school very well. We believe that if everyone cleans up after themselves as part of a community, people will have more respect for each other and the world around them. Hands to work also helps build a sense of community and rapport amongst participants. Youth participants help clean their rooms with the assistance of staff. Staff then check all the rooms for cleanliness after the participants have moved out of their rooms, helping to ensure all rooms are spotless upon move-in for the next group. For adult programs, we ask that participants help wipe down dining room tables after meals and pull linens from their beds at the end of the program.
5 nights
Location: Jackson
From the highway at the base of Vogel's Hill, all you can see is a road disappearing into the contour of the land. Beyond, the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools is busy servicing the educational needs of school children, teachers-in-learning and students of nature young and old, while maintaining conservation easements on all but two percent of nearly 900 acres. Carefully integrated into the landscape are two residential lodges, five educational buildings, dining hall, maintenance building and welcome center. Built in 2004, all buildings were designed from a green perspective, using high-performance materials with low-level organic compounds and using minimal resources. Natural lighting and innovation in space design have resulted in an environment that benefits all who live, work and visit here. Residential lodges are dormitory-style, clean, and basic. Each room has enough beds to sleep four or five people, including bunk beds in the rooms, though top bunks are only used for youth. There will be no more than two participants/room for this program. Rooms contain a reading lamp, small table and chair, and private bathroom. All of the buildings have free wifi access; cell phone service is limited. 20 years ago, Teton Science Schools adopted the Shaker philosophy of hands-to-work which has served the school very well. We believe that if everyone cleans up after themselves as part of a community, people will have more respect for each other and the world around them. Hands to work also helps build a sense of community and rapport amongst participants. Youth participants help clean their rooms with the assistance of staff. Staff then check all the rooms for cleanliness after the participants have moved out of their rooms, helping to ensure all rooms are spotless upon move-in for the next group. For adult programs, we ask that participants help wipe down dining room tables after meals and pull linens from their beds at the end of the program.
5 nights
Location: Jackson
From the highway at the base of Vogel's Hill, all you can see is a road disappearing into the contour of the land. Beyond, the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools is busy servicing the educational needs of school children, teachers-in-learning and students of nature young and old, while maintaining conservation easements on all but two percent of nearly 900 acres. Carefully integrated into the landscape are two residential lodges, five educational buildings, dining hall, maintenance building and welcome center. Built in 2004, all buildings were designed from a green perspective, using high-performance materials with low-level organic compounds and using minimal resources. Natural lighting and innovation in space design have resulted in an environment that benefits all who live, work and visit here. Residential lodges are dormitory-style, clean, and basic. Each room has enough beds to sleep four or five people, including bunk beds in the rooms, though top bunks are only used for youth. There will be no more than two participants/room for this program. Rooms contain a reading lamp, small table and chair, and private bathroom. All of the buildings have free wifi access; cell phone service is limited. 20 years ago, Teton Science Schools adopted the Shaker philosophy of hands-to-work which has served the school very well. We believe that if everyone cleans up after themselves as part of a community, people will have more respect for each other and the world around them. Hands to work also helps build a sense of community and rapport amongst participants. Youth participants help clean their rooms with the assistance of staff. Staff then check all the rooms for cleanliness after the participants have moved out of their rooms, helping to ensure all rooms are spotless upon move-in for the next group. For adult programs, we ask that participants help wipe down dining room tables after meals and pull linens from their beds at the end of the program.
5 nights
Location: Jackson
From the highway at the base of Vogel's Hill, all you can see is a road disappearing into the contour of the land. Beyond, the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools is busy servicing the educational needs of school children, teachers-in-learning and students of nature young and old, while maintaining conservation easements on all but two percent of nearly 900 acres. Carefully integrated into the landscape are two residential lodges, five educational buildings, dining hall, maintenance building and welcome center. Built in 2004, all buildings were designed from a green perspective, using high-performance materials with low-level organic compounds and using minimal resources. Natural lighting and innovation in space design have resulted in an environment that benefits all who live, work and visit here. Residential lodges are dormitory-style, clean, and basic. Each room has enough beds to sleep four or five people, including bunk beds in the rooms, though top bunks are only used for youth. There will be no more than two participants/room for this program. Rooms contain a reading lamp, small table and chair, and private bathroom. All of the buildings have free wifi access; cell phone service is limited. 20 years ago, Teton Science Schools adopted the Shaker philosophy of hands-to-work which has served the school very well. We believe that if everyone cleans up after themselves as part of a community, people will have more respect for each other and the world around them. Hands to work also helps build a sense of community and rapport amongst participants. Youth participants help clean their rooms with the assistance of staff. Staff then check all the rooms for cleanliness after the participants have moved out of their rooms, helping to ensure all rooms are spotless upon move-in for the next group. For adult programs, we ask that participants help wipe down dining room tables after meals and pull linens from their beds at the end of the program.
5 nights
Location: Jackson
From the highway at the base of Vogel's Hill, all you can see is a road disappearing into the contour of the land. Beyond, the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools is busy servicing the educational needs of school children, teachers-in-learning and students of nature young and old, while maintaining conservation easements on all but two percent of nearly 900 acres. Carefully integrated into the landscape are two residential lodges, five educational buildings, dining hall, maintenance building and welcome center. Built in 2004, all buildings were designed from a green perspective, using high-performance materials with low-level organic compounds and using minimal resources. Natural lighting and innovation in space design have resulted in an environment that benefits all who live, work and visit here. Residential lodges are dormitory-style, clean, and basic. Each room has enough beds to sleep four or five people, including bunk beds in the rooms, though top bunks are only used for youth. There will be no more than two participants/room for this program. Rooms contain a reading lamp, small table and chair, and private bathroom. All of the buildings have free wifi access; cell phone service is limited. 20 years ago, Teton Science Schools adopted the Shaker philosophy of hands-to-work which has served the school very well. We believe that if everyone cleans up after themselves as part of a community, people will have more respect for each other and the world around them. Hands to work also helps build a sense of community and rapport amongst participants. Youth participants help clean their rooms with the assistance of staff. Staff then check all the rooms for cleanliness after the participants have moved out of their rooms, helping to ensure all rooms are spotless upon move-in for the next group. For adult programs, we ask that participants help wipe down dining room tables after meals and pull linens from their beds at the end of the program.
5 nights
Location: Jackson
From the highway at the base of Vogel's Hill, all you can see is a road disappearing into the contour of the land. Beyond, the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools is busy servicing the educational needs of school children, teachers-in-learning and students of nature young and old, while maintaining conservation easements on all but two percent of nearly 900 acres. Carefully integrated into the landscape are two residential lodges, five educational buildings, dining hall, maintenance building and welcome center. Built in 2004, all buildings were designed from a green perspective, using high-performance materials with low-level organic compounds and using minimal resources. Natural lighting and innovation in space design have resulted in an environment that benefits all who live, work and visit here. Residential lodges are dormitory-style, clean, and basic. Each room has enough beds to sleep four or five people, including bunk beds in the rooms, though top bunks are only used for youth. There will be no more than two participants/room for this program. Rooms contain a reading lamp, small table and chair, and private bathroom. All of the buildings have free wifi access; cell phone service is limited. 20 years ago, Teton Science Schools adopted the Shaker philosophy of hands-to-work which has served the school very well. We believe that if everyone cleans up after themselves as part of a community, people will have more respect for each other and the world around them. Hands to work also helps build a sense of community and rapport amongst participants. Youth participants help clean their rooms with the assistance of staff. Staff then check all the rooms for cleanliness after the participants have moved out of their rooms, helping to ensure all rooms are spotless upon move-in for the next group. For adult programs, we ask that participants help wipe down dining room tables after meals and pull linens from their beds at the end of the program.
5 nights
Location: Jackson
From the highway at the base of Vogel's Hill, all you can see is a road disappearing into the contour of the land. Beyond, the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools is busy servicing the educational needs of school children, teachers-in-learning and students of nature young and old, while maintaining conservation easements on all but two percent of nearly 900 acres. Carefully integrated into the landscape are two residential lodges, five educational buildings, dining hall, maintenance building and welcome center. Built in 2004, all buildings were designed from a green perspective, using high-performance materials with low-level organic compounds and using minimal resources. Natural lighting and innovation in space design have resulted in an environment that benefits all who live, work and visit here. Residential lodges are dormitory-style, clean, and basic. Each room has enough beds to sleep four or five people, including bunk beds in the rooms, though top bunks are only used for youth. There will be no more than two participants/room for this program. Rooms contain a reading lamp, small table and chair, and private bathroom. All of the buildings have free wifi access; cell phone service is limited. 20 years ago, Teton Science Schools adopted the Shaker philosophy of hands-to-work which has served the school very well. We believe that if everyone cleans up after themselves as part of a community, people will have more respect for each other and the world around them. Hands to work also helps build a sense of community and rapport amongst participants. Youth participants help clean their rooms with the assistance of staff. Staff then check all the rooms for cleanliness after the participants have moved out of their rooms, helping to ensure all rooms are spotless upon move-in for the next group. For adult programs, we ask that participants help wipe down dining room tables after meals and pull linens from their beds at the end of the program.
5 nights
Location: Jackson
From the highway at the base of Vogel's Hill, all you can see is a road disappearing into the contour of the land. Beyond, the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools is busy servicing the educational needs of school children, teachers-in-learning and students of nature young and old, while maintaining conservation easements on all but two percent of nearly 900 acres. Carefully integrated into the landscape are two residential lodges, five educational buildings, dining hall, maintenance building and welcome center. Built in 2004, all buildings were designed from a green perspective, using high-performance materials with low-level organic compounds and using minimal resources. Natural lighting and innovation in space design have resulted in an environment that benefits all who live, work and visit here. Residential lodges are dormitory-style, clean, and basic. Each room has enough beds to sleep four or five people, including bunk beds in the rooms, though top bunks are only used for youth. There will be no more than two participants/room for this program. Rooms contain a reading lamp, small table and chair, and private bathroom. All of the buildings have free wifi access; cell phone service is limited. 20 years ago, Teton Science Schools adopted the Shaker philosophy of hands-to-work which has served the school very well. We believe that if everyone cleans up after themselves as part of a community, people will have more respect for each other and the world around them. Hands to work also helps build a sense of community and rapport amongst participants. Youth participants help clean their rooms with the assistance of staff. Staff then check all the rooms for cleanliness after the participants have moved out of their rooms, helping to ensure all rooms are spotless upon move-in for the next group. For adult programs, we ask that participants help wipe down dining room tables after meals and pull linens from their beds at the end of the program.
5 nights
Location: Jackson
From the highway at the base of Vogel's Hill, all you can see is a road disappearing into the contour of the land. Beyond, the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools is busy servicing the educational needs of school children, teachers-in-learning and students of nature young and old, while maintaining conservation easements on all but two percent of nearly 900 acres. Carefully integrated into the landscape are two residential lodges, five educational buildings, dining hall, maintenance building and welcome center. Built in 2004, all buildings were designed from a green perspective, using high-performance materials with low-level organic compounds and using minimal resources. Natural lighting and innovation in space design have resulted in an environment that benefits all who live, work and visit here. Residential lodges are dormitory-style, clean, and basic. Each room has enough beds to sleep four or five people, including bunk beds in the rooms, though top bunks are only used for youth. There will be no more than two participants/room for this program. Rooms contain a reading lamp, small table and chair, and private bathroom. All of the buildings have free wifi access; cell phone service is limited. 20 years ago, Teton Science Schools adopted the Shaker philosophy of hands-to-work which has served the school very well. We believe that if everyone cleans up after themselves as part of a community, people will have more respect for each other and the world around them. Hands to work also helps build a sense of community and rapport amongst participants. Youth participants help clean their rooms with the assistance of staff. Staff then check all the rooms for cleanliness after the participants have moved out of their rooms, helping to ensure all rooms are spotless upon move-in for the next group. For adult programs, we ask that participants help wipe down dining room tables after meals and pull linens from their beds at the end of the program.
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Carrie – Class of 2022 | Springfield, MO
I had a fantastic time! This was my first time to snow shoe and cross country ski. The leaders were helpful, patient and knowledgeable. I appreciated that there were plenty of extra outdoor clothing layers and equipment to borrow from the Teton Science School. The wildlife art museum, elk refuge and Murie ranch were great places to visit. The dog sled experience was amazing!
— Review left March 17, 2024
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Joan – Class of 2017 | Little Falls, NJ
Everything was good except for the accommodations. Way too basic, with unfriendly, unhelpful cafeteria staff (except for chef). We should have stayed in town.
— Review left March 2, 2024
Carol – Class of 2003 | Silver Spring, MD
Experience the beauty of the Grand Tetons in winter as your whiz by on your dogsled, glide on your cross-country skis, and trudge through deep snow in snowshoes.
— Review left February 28, 2024
Lynne – Class of 2012 | Florence, KY
My husband and I really enjoyed the "Winter Adventures in Jackson Hole" trip. The scenery was beautiful, the leaders were competent and lots of fun. All of the activities were enjoyable.
— Review left February 11, 2024
Sandi – Class of 2007 | Westerville, OH
the winter adventures in the tetons is a super trip if you're wanting to try new winter sports and see amazing animals and terrain. leaders made it safe and super fun!!!!! i loved the art gallery and lunch in the Palete restaurant as well. great variety of activities fish hatchery and big horns added to our week. i learned so much and got amazing photos. i was total beginner and never felt rushed or intimidated.
— Review left February 6, 2024
Sue – Class of 2019 | Duluth, MN
This was a great program, physically challenging and mentally stimulating. I enjoyed the area so much that I am thinking about signing up for a summer trip to the region.
— Review left January 13, 2024
Lori Ann – Class of 2023 | Anaheim, CA
I love the snow but have never gone snowshoeing, cross country skiing, or dog sledding. I was able to do all three in Jackson Hole and thoroughly enjoyed each activity! Not only was it adventurous but I also learned a lot about Winter Adaptations and elk! I 100% recommend this trip to everyone! It was such a great experience!
— Review left February 21, 2023
Nancy – Class of 2005 | Hoover, AL
This was such an amazing experience!! Everyday was a new adventure. The leaders, Margo and Casey, did a wonderful job. I highly recommend this program!!
— Review left February 18, 2023
Karole – Class of 2023 | Cypress, CA
If this seems outside your comfort zone - do it! I'm so glad I did! Every adventure was new to me, yet the patient and encouraging guides created an environment where we were all successful! The education was interesting and the food delicious! Such a great trip! Highly recommend!
— Review left February 14, 2023
Jeffrey – Class of 2018 | Wellesley, MA
This is a really good program. I learned quite a bit about the land and the wildlife of the region. All the activities were fun. I especially liked the dog sledding and learning about the care of the dogs.
— Review left February 11, 2023
Carol – Class of 2016 | Virginia Beach, VA
This trip is outstanding! The Teton Science School is awesome! Ben, Sylvia and Dylan are so enthusiastic about what they do and made the trip wonderful. I have always wanted to experience winter sports and this fit the bill. It was challenging in the best way. The views on the Tetons were dramatically gorgeous. Thank you RS and TSS for a wonderful time!
— Review left February 4, 2023
Susan – Class of 2021 | Naples, FL
Excellent!! My fourth trip in two years and all excellent. Guides make this organization the best.
— Review left February 1, 2023
Mary – Class of 2020 | East Peoria, IL
GREAT trip!!! Had fun learning lots of new things. The hot springs and dogsledding day was the highlight of a trip too short!!
— Review left January 29, 2023
Bruce – Class of 2018 | West Melbourne, FL
This is an awesome program! The activities were extremely fun, and the educational experience was truly engaging and very informational.
— Review left February 21, 2022
Dianne – Class of 2005 | Atlanta, GA
The weather was great and the activities were a lot of fun. Enjoyed doing something different each day. The leaders were great in helping us and giving us information about the areas we were enjoying each day.
— Review left February 21, 2022
Therese – Class of 2015 | Scarborough, ME
Spent a week with the Teton Sciences staff in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming (Jackson Hole). Great outdoor experience in an enchanting destination with wonderfully interesting people and admirable leaders and guides. Get off the couch, people! America is beautiful and the clock is ticking.
— Review left February 20, 2022
This participant did not give a star rating.
Brenda – Class of 2018 | Greensboro, NC
This trip got me out of my comfort zone. The place is extraordinary beautiful and the guides were great!. The rooms were dorm style, wifi was plus. We did snow shoeing, cross country skiing and dog sledding. Dog sledding was so much fun, I want to do the trip again. The guides were very informative and took care of all of our needs. Fantastic trip.
— Review left February 17, 2022
Sandra – Class of 2014 | Huntington Woods, MI
This winter program was exciting, challenging, and invigorating. Our young group leaders guided us carefully through the snowshoeing and cross country skiing. The all day dogsledding trip was outstanding. We were close to the town while feeling like we were out in the country. Teton Science School has dormitory style lodging for participants, excellent food choices, and school students arriving for classes every morning. TSS has plenty of warm gear to loan so you don't have to buy your own.
— Review left February 16, 2022
Constance – Class of 2006 | Fort Wayne, IN
Winter adventures in the mountains -- stretch your abilities, use your muscles and have adventures: snow, mountains, elk, art, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, Iditarod style dog sledding, hot springs in the mountains, and a ride to the top of Snow King. Good food too.
— Review left February 15, 2022
Jennifer – Class of 2012 | Hamden, CT
The survey is not overly long, and easy to understand.
— Review left February 5, 2022
Paula – Class of 2016 | Iowa City, IA
If you love the outdoors in the winter, the Winter Adventure in the Tetons is a perfect way to enjoy nature and winter. Elk by the thousands (also bison, coyotes, bald eagles and ravens, trumpeter swans, AND moose), snow shoeing, cross country skiing and dog sledding- it was the call of the wild and beautiful
— Review left February 28, 2020
Christine – Class of 2016 | Westbury, NY
Don't let fear of the cold stop you! I'm a beach enthusiast who decided to move out of my comfort zone and try the winter sports in Jackson, Wyoming. What an adventure! It's changed me completely! The mountains in the winter are beyond gorgeous. In my next life I want to be a dog sled musher! So much fun!
— Review left February 23, 2020
Laura – Class of 2019 | Indio, CA
If you want a incredible journey through jackson hole Tetons and its wild life road scholor and there instructors are awesome very wildlife adventure. Thanks to all TTS Jackson Hole. Laura Menichetti.
— Review left February 23, 2020
Tania – Class of 2019 | Montrose, CO
Perfect program for all who love playing on the snow! The entire experience is one I will not soon forget. In fact, I can't wait to get signed up for more programs. Thank you Teton Science School!
— Review left February 16, 2020
Wendy – Class of 2019 | Carmel, IN
This is a fantastic program for people who love the beauty of winter, but have not experienced many of the activities. I was a complete novice to snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and dog sledding, and was frankly a little anxious - but we were well taken care of, well provided for, and it was so much fun. Plus, our program leaders from the Teton Science School were inspiring young people who helped us learn so much, and get even more out of these activities. We had a great docent at the Wildlife Art museum, and the sleigh ride journey into the National Elk Reserve was amazing to be surrounded by these wild and magnificent animals. We were so fortunate with great weather, but the Teton Science School has all of the gear you might need to enjoy/survive the winter time. The accommodation is basic, but fits into what you are doing. Plus, you are ready to go to bed each night after fresh air and activity!
— Review left February 14, 2020
Alice – Class of 2020 | Woodbridge, VA
This program is packed with different adventures every single day. It was just wonderful to experience all this in a such a short time. There is no way I could arrange all the activities, transportation, equipment, meal, etc. by myself. It would be way more expensive and a lot of work. I didn't have to worry about anything and I LOVED IT!
— Review left February 13, 2020
Deborah – Class of 2018 | Apollo Beach, FL
This program is absolutely fun, amazing and a wonderful learning experience. The activities, wildlife and leaders of the tour were amazing. This was my second time attending this program, that is how much i loved it.
— Review left February 8, 2020
Susan – Class of 2013 | El Cajon, CA
I enjoyed every minute of this program -it took me outside my comfort zone and I was able to do things that were on my bucket list, with other like-minded individuals. Each of the activities was so much fun, the staff was wonderful and the dog mushing at the end was an experience I will never forget. I wish I could have stayed and repeated the whole program again, I liked it that much!!
— Review left February 1, 2020
This participant did not give a star rating.
Cynthia – Class of 2008 | Girard, OH
5 STARS for this fantastic program. Everyday is an incredible experience in this winter wonderland of snow. The Teton Science Schools' expert guides lead us to places where we were able to witness the wild creatures in their natural habitat. It was a breath-taking experience. I would love to go again.
— Review left February 1, 2020
Carole – Class of 2020 | Chelsea, MI
This was a wonderful program in a majestic place. I highly recommend it!
— Review left January 17, 2020
Diane – Class of 2019 | Rahway, NJ
My Road Scholar trip was a blessing! It was a great price for the value, especially since it included most of my meals, tips, and great excursions. I met wonderful, welcoming, and pleasant people, both singles and couples. I would definitely recommend traveling with Road Scholar!
— Review left March 16, 2019
Sherri – Class of 2017 | Warrenton, VA
This program was everything I had hoped it would be! Beautiful scenery everywhere you looked and lots of winter fun! Highly recommend it!
— Review left March 11, 2019
Ed – Class of 2019 | Rahway, NJ
I absolutely LOVED my Road Scholar trip! I didn't realize how tense I had become, caring for my parents and helping them complete their earthly journeys the way they had hoped: at home, with me as their caretaker. While on the trip, I lost all track of time and truly got away. It was well-planned and executed. The learning sessions were interesting and the excursions supplied hands-on experiences each day. I thought, at first, that Road Scholar programs were a little pricey. I found that the value I received was MUCH MORE than the cost of the trip. The meals were included, as was the transportation. I learned of the cost of some of our daily outings, and knew that I wouldn't have paid "that much" on my own. I wouldn't have missed those experiences of a lifetime for anything! All excursions, including tips, were paid for. I felt like I was on vacation for free! It was so much fun to participate in fun events with other adults. I didn't have to have a care in the world while on the trip. Thank you, Road Scholar, for treating my like a queen, and like a real, live, normal person. I needed a wonderful trip, and you delivered!
— Review left March 8, 2019
Susan – Class of 2017 | Saint Paul, MN
The trip to Jackson Hole was fabulous! Beautiful location, comfortable clean accommodations, and a good variety of activities. Lovely to experience winter in the mountains, sharing with wildlife.
— Review left March 3, 2019
Paula – Class of 2019 | Walkerton, IN
A good opportunity to learn about nature and about yourself. A variety of experiences in a short amount of time but each unique and well worth the time and effort.
— Review left February 22, 2019
Wendy – Class of 2019 | Greenville, SC
Great experience. Was my first Road Scholar trip and I highly recommend this group.
— Review left February 19, 2019
Debora – Class of 2019 | Springfield, OH
An amazing adventure of a lifetime. Highly recommend.
— Review left February 18, 2019
Alice – Class of 2011 | South Bend, IN
This program is close to perfect. The leaders, learning, food and activities were outstanding. The participants were very warm, flexible and relaxed. The leaders couldn't do enough for us: They were super helpful, enthusiastic and overflowing with good-will.
— Review left February 18, 2019
Judy – Class of 2010 | Midlothian, VA
This was an amazing program! The dog sledding, snowshoeing and cross country skiing were all first time experiences for me and they were wonderful experiences. The instructors were great and the food was delicious. I highly recommend this trip!
— Review left February 16, 2019
This participant did not give a star rating.
Debbie – Class of 2012 | Granville, OH
Fabulous trip full of variety of experiences.. I highly recommend this adventure.. Very educational and lots of Fun!! ( No worries even though rated spirited staff broke into 2 groups for slower people like me !:-)) Kudos to Emily ,Wyatt, and Scott for great job as guides for the week!
— Review left February 4, 2019
Julie – Class of 2015 | Gilbert, AZ
RS presented a well rounded program inspiring me to try new adventures yet I enjoyed the activities/outings I am familiar with.
— Review left February 2, 2019
Katherine – Class of 2015 | Vancouver, WA
Wonderful winter experience snowshoeing, XC skiing, dog-sledding and visiting the historic elk refuge on horse carriages! The energetic instructors discussed a variety of subjects in after-dinner talks (and they didn't go too late after a busy day!) Learning about the elk, grizzlies, winter/snow environment, culture of the area, and impact of Olaus & Mardy Murie's conservation movement was very interesting. The instructors were knowledgeable, welcoming and patient and the other RS participants were open and friendly during meals and outings.
— Review left February 2, 2019
Martha – Class of 2011 | West Hartford, CT
This is an outstanding program for anyone who wants to “play in the snow “ while viewing the Tetons. The activities were varied and fun and the educational component was varied and informative.
— Review left January 21, 2019
Judy – Class of 2007 | Urbandale, IA
It was wonderful to have the variety of outdoor activities in such beautiful surroundings. And, everyone could go their own pace with their level of competency in the activities - beginners, intermediate or advanced and be supported by the facitators.
— Review left January 20, 2019





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