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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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Length
6 days
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At a Glance
Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Jackson Hole
Program Concludes
Jackson Hole
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
13 ( 5B, 4L, 4D )
Activity Level
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.
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.
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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.
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Kendall Peacock
Kendall Peacock grew up in Texas and Wyoming and started finding her love of outdoors over summer trips to the Tetons with her family. Kendall received her degrees in environment and natural resources from the University of Wyoming where she also worked for the Wyoming Conservation Corps for seven years. Place-based education became a draw and eventually led her to the graduate program at Teton Science Schools in 2014. She has since held many roles including instructor and faculty member.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Kendall Peacock grew up in Texas and Wyoming and started finding her love of outdoors over summer trips to the Tetons with her family. Kendall received her degrees in environment and natural resources from the University of Wyoming where she also worked for the Wyoming Conservation Corps for seven years. Place-based education became a draw and eventually led her to the graduate program at Teton Science Schools in 2014. She has since held many roles including instructor and faculty member.
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.
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.
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 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: Spirited
Walking up to a half a mile per day, snowshoe up to 3 miles. All activities start between 6,000 and 7,000 feet with elevation gains up to 500 feet. Cross Country ski up to 2 to 4 miles. Standing up to 30 minutes per day including on a dog sled rail. Getting on an off vans/minibuses and riding up to an hour. Getting in and out of a horse drawn sleigh. Program activities are not appropriate for mobility devices. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
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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  • 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.

    An illustration of a hand using a pen to check off the final item on a clipboard checklist
  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

    An illustration of an elderly man sitting at a computer with a pair of binoculars beside him
  • 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.

    An illustration of an elderly woman holding a piggy bank, with the Eiffel Tower in the background
  • Sustainable Travel

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

    An illustration of a hand holding a globe with a small bird flying around it