Wyoming
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!
Participant Reviews
Based on 58 Reviews
SHOWING
I really enjoyed the activities and the guides. They also were flexible and helpful and it was very evident that our enjoyment was very important to them.
— Review left February 14, 2026
This program was everything I'd hoped for and much more! It was structured and paced perfectly. Our instructors Naomi, Ian and Russell were outstanding and so patient. I learned how to cross-country ski in a supportive and non-intimidating environment, and the dog sledding fulfilled a longtime dream of mine to be a musher for a day. The Tetons are not to be missed, and provide a breathtakingly scenic background for the winter activities. Out of 12 RS programs, this is in my top 3. Highly recommend!
— Review left February 7, 2026
I highly recommend this trip! The leaders are terrific, and the small group size, activities, and location are all major highlights. Considering everything included in such a beautiful setting, the price is a great value. I especially loved the dog sledding and the National Wildlife Art Museum. I had a wonderful time!
— Review left February 2, 2026
This was a fabulous program for snow lovers. The itinerary did not disappoint and the staff that ran/participated in the program went above and beyond. There are opportunities for learning and having fun in the snow. I would highly recommend and look forward to another Road Scholar adventure!
— Review left January 25, 2026
Don't miss the Winter Adventures in Jackson Hole trip-it is absolutely fantastic! Scenery, activities, grow activitied, leaders, and especially the other participants make it a huely engaging and memorable experience.
— Review left January 25, 2026
What a fabulous trip! Our group leader Naomi and instructors Sophie and Russell were fantastic and fun. The schedule was perfect - lots of variety to keep things interesting, but we had down time each evening. Teton Science Schools is a very special place, and I am grateful for the staff's passion in sharing the environment with Road Scholars and kids in their programming. You know an experience is good if folks break out the RS catalog mid-week and start talking about where they want to go next.
— Review left January 17, 2026
Wow every aspect of getting out in the winter was slotted into the schedule. I've never done dog sledding before, fantastic. Enjoyed snowshoeing, sleigh riding and cross country skiing also. Fantastic
— Review left April 16, 2025
This program is fun and educational. The opportunity to spend time in the Grand Tetons in the winter is wonderful. The instructors at the Teton Science School are very special. I highly recommend this program.
— Review left March 1, 2025
If you are open to embracing winter instead of running from it, you won't be disappointed. The setting, staff, speakers and activities were exceptional. The variety of experiences and exceptional organization could not have been duplicated on our own.
— Review left February 23, 2025
Jackson Hole is beautiful in the wintertime. I was impressed with the enthusiasm of the staff at Teton Science School and their dedication to teaching about the wildlife and environment of the area. The activities were fun and not too strenuous.
— Review left February 10, 2025
This adventure is wonderful in so many ways. A beautiful setting, terrific leaders, and an action packed program. One day snowshoeing, one day a sleigh ride to an elk reserve, one day dog sledding to a hot springs. How cool (and cold) is all that! The age range of our group was from 58 to 83 and everyone kept up, stayed engaged and contributed to an extremely enjoyable experience. Thank you to guides for their kindness and knowledge - Lena, Ruby. Abby and Sophie. Leslie
— Review left February 6, 2025
Fantastically fun winter outing! Outstanding group leaders..young, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Beautiful weather in the Tetons. Loved the physical activities and learning so much about the history and wildlife.
The Teton Science Center is a very special place!
— Review left February 4, 2025
A wonderful winter snowy experience that I will always remember and recommend. Seeing the vast wilderness, learning about the conservation efforts of the area, and participating in the activities matched the Road Scholar description and my expectations. Our group leaders and counselors were informed and fun.
— Review left February 1, 2025
If you’re thinking about this trip - just do it! It’s outstanding in every way, from the scenery to the activities to the leaders. An experience of a lifetime.
(I rate it a 5 out of 5)
— Review left January 29, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Excellent!! My fourth trip in two years and all excellent. Guides make this organization the best.
— Review left February 1, 2023
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
The survey is not overly long, and easy to understand.
— Review left February 5, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This was a wonderful program in a majestic place. I highly recommend it!
— Review left January 17, 2020
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
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
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
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
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
Great experience. Was my first Road Scholar trip and I highly recommend this group.
— Review left February 19, 2019
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
An amazing adventure of a lifetime. Highly recommend.
— Review left February 18, 2019
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
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
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
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
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
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