Active vacations for women: Hoofin It in the Tetons, A Horseback riding adventure for women

This trip is not offered in 2009. Please contact us if you are interested in a 2010 trip

"It was like a week at camp that I went to as a kid. Great location, fun activities, beautiful sights, and amazing women!" JM, Hoofin It '07

Highlights:

Hiking with incredible views of the Tetons
Riding on well-trained horses through mountain meadows full of spectacular wildflowers
Visiting Old Faithful, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Yellowstone Lake
Rafting through a very fun section of the Snake River
Observing moose, bison, elk, bears, pronghorns, mule deer, pika, marmots, beavers, and the Golden-mantled ground squirrel

The huge Yellowstone-Grand teton ecosystem is incredibly varied, from glacier-sculpted mountains to grassy, flat plains. This trip is designed to give you a close-up view of this magnificent area - by water, by foot, and by hoof. If the Grand Tetons are on your "must see" list, we can't think of a better introduction.

This trip is for: any woman in moderately good physical condition who wants an intimate view of the Tetons. No riding experience is required but be prepared to feel sore after the first day's ride!

Accommodations:

one nights in cabins at Old Faithful Snow Lodge
two nights in cabins at Signal Mountain Lodge
two nights in motels in Driggs, ID and Idaho Falls, ID
two nights camping in a comfortable basecamp in roomy 2-person tents

Maximum group size: 8

Trip price: $2025 (deduct $50 if you register by 3/18). $300 deposit.

Trip price includes:

experienced guides
all lodging and camping
meals from dinner on Friday through dinner the following Thursday, except for one lunch
half day of whitewater rafting
three days horseback riding
roundtrip transportation from Idaho Falls, ID

Trip starts: arrive in Idaho Falls by 1 pm on July 18

Trip ends: you can leave anytime July 25

More information: a summary of all this information, packing list, notes on packing list, and general information (must have Adobe Acrobat Reader)

For pictures from previous trips, click here.

For more information about Grand Teton National Park, click here.

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Itinerary

July 18: Meet at the Idaho Falls, ID airport at 1 pm. We will drive to Yellowstone National Park and our cabin at Old Faithful Lodge. After settling in, we'll go for a short hike, watch Old Faithful and have dinner. If we still have energy, we'll catch one of the evening ranger talks.

July 19: We'll spend the day visiting Yellowstone National Park. Since we only have a day, we'll hit some of the major highlights: the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, Yellowstone Lake, and the West Thumb Geyser Basin. We won't be spending all our time in van, though. There are lots of hiking options and we'll choose the ones that fit our energy level. We'll leave in the late afternoon for the Grand Tetons and our lodging at Signal Mountain Lodge.

July 20: This morning we'll hike the trail to Taggart Lake, a basin lake that was created by the gouging of glaciers. Both the wildflowers and the background of jagged peaks make this one of the premiere trails in the park. There are a couple of trail options, including a loop to Bradley Lake, and we'll let our energy and time dictate which we choose. After a picnic lunch we'll catch a boat ride across Jenny Lake to the mouth of Cascade Canyon. The mile hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point is well worth it. Those wanting more hiking can choose to hike along the Cascade Creek Trail. With the Teton peaks towering above, this is widely regarded as one of the most spectacular hikes in the Park. Those who have had enough hiking can return to the Jenny Lake Visitor Center.

July 21: This morning we say goodbye to Signal Lodge and head for Jackson Hole, where our first order of business is: whitewater rafting!! This part of the Snake River offers some of the wildest whitewater in Wyoming. With rapids with names like "Big Kahuna" and "Lunch Counter", this 8 mile portion of the river is guaranteed to cause huge smiles! After a funfilled morning you'll have the afternoon to wander this interesting town and have lunch on your own. From there we drive back over the pass to the western side of the mountains where we'll stay in a motel for the night.

July 22-24: Tuesday is the beginning of the horseback riding part of our adventure. We'll meet our wranglers and the horses that have been chosen for us based on our experience and preferences. The exact pack trip we do will depend on the current weather and snow conditions. Our first day will take us deep into the backcountry, traversing up and down the steep mountain slopes as we make our way on this full day of riding into a remote section of the Teton range and our campsite. The next day we'll enjoy a hearty breakfast in camp, then pack up lunch for an all day trail ride. Typically the trails will take us above tree line, through open alpine meadows, to vistas that stretch out for miles. In partnership with our well trained and sure-footed equine companion, we experience a great sense of freedom and of wilderness. At night we return to our camp for a delicious dinner and sitting around the campfire, maybe singing or maybe just staring into the coals. The last morning we'll return by a different route to our starting point. After bidding farewell to our horses and wranglers, we'll drive to Idaho Falls where we'll enjoy hot showers and our farewell dinner.

July 25: You are free to leave anytime today.

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