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Wyoming

Choose Your Pace: Hiking in Grand Teton and Yellowstone

Program No. 4937RJ

Hike past hot springs and geysers at your pace, learn about thermal features and wildlife and ride a tram up Rendezvous Mountain for a new view of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons.

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At a Glance

Duration

7 days

Program Begins

Jackson, WY

Program Concludes

Jackson, WY

Group Type

Small Group

Meals

17 ( 6B, 6L, 5D )

Activity Level

Explore the magnificent trails of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks during an active, adventurous week. Split into small groups based on your desired level of challenge each day and hike amongst geysers, hot springs and fumaroles as you investigate the geologic forces that shaped the region. Ride the aerial tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort 4,139 vertical feet to the top of Rendezvous Mountain for an alpine experience you will never forget.

Best of all, you'll...

Experience the Old Faithful Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park and its many geysers and other thermal features.
Discover the diversity of animals in this ecosystem that contains one of the highest concentrations of large mammals in the country.
Evening programs will highlight wildlife biology, issues and controversies taking place in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

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General Notes

In keeping with the communal nature of the school, guests are asked to perform light chores during their stay.

Ruby Jenco

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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This expert may not be available for every date of the program

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Sophie Lisle

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.

Abby Sand

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.

Charles DiMagno

Charles DiMagno graduated from Kalamazoo College with a degree in wildlife ecology and neuroscience. In the past, he has conducted research in Isle Royale National Park, worked in the Ecuadorian Amazon, and led expeditions through New York’s Adirondack Mountains. In 2024, he joined Teton Science Schools, driven by his passion for teaching science and the outdoors as a way to inspire others to see the world through a lens of interconnection and interdependence. Charles enjoys canoeing, camping, and playing music in beautiful places.

Izzy Handel

Izzy Handel graduated from the University of St Andrews with a bachelor's degree in environmental science and geology. She learned to love nature through camping with her mom and skiing with her sister, and continued to pursue outdoor hobbies as she grew up. She found her love of teaching when she started teaching swim lessons and was an AmeriCorps member at Teton Science Schools. She has been a substitute high school biology teacher and helped to organize beach cleanups with the students she taught.

Naomi Gregory-Orchard

Naomi Gregory-Orchard, a field education instructor at Teton Science Schools, grew up in the Sonoran Desert. Naomi has lived, worked, and studied in New Zealand, Serbia, Bosnia, and Nepal. As she completed her bachelor’s degree in management and restoration of aquatic ecosystems at Utah State University, Naomi spent her summers as a whitewater river guide on the Colorado, Green, and Snake Rivers. In her free time, Naomi enjoys rafting, skiing, a good book, and exploring the outdoors.

Sydney Vander Waerdt

Sydney Vander Waerdt is a lead field instructor at Teton Science Schools. She is a passionate explorer, naturalist, and educator. She grew up in Colorado's Front Range. Sydney earned her B.A. in cultural anthropology and environmental sustainability from Colorado State University, where she developed a strong foundation in understanding both human and environmental systems that sparked her curiosity about melding modern culture with ecology for a better world. She loves to read, craft, and participate in various outdoor activities.

Activity Level

Outdoor: Choose Your Pace

Each day, choose from multiple hiking options based on your desired level of challenge and pace, ranging from 3-7 miles, moderate to difficult, on varied terrain. Elevations range from 6,000 to 10,450 feet above sea level. Elevation gains and losses for each hike range from 400 feet to 1500 feet.

Small Group (13 to 24)

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.