Activities & Tours
Jackson Hole Activities
A lot of the local activities revolve around the wildlife. Some things are obvious, like visiting the National Elk Refuge and going for a sleigh ride to see the herds of elk. Others require a little bit of effort and patience.
To get into the Wild Wild West spirit, go to a faux cowboy shootout at the Jackson town square. It’s on Monday to Saturday at 6pm, BYO 6 shooters!
Jackson Hole Skiing Activities
USA heli skiing in the lower 48 states is somewhat unique. Make the most of the opportunity for the ultimate in powder skiing and go out for a day trip with High Mountain Heli-Skiing. For $950 you can experience 6 runs of fresh tracks bliss (2010 rate).
Cat skiing is also available nearby, 48 miles from Jackson, with Togwotee Snowcat Guides. Snowcat skiing is also offered at Grand Targhee ski resort.
Rendezvous Backcountry Tours offer backcountry and cross country ski tours in various locations near Jackson Hole.
At the base of Jackson Hole, Saddlehorn Nordic Center offers 22km of cross country tracks, as well as snow shoeing and dog-sledding.
Family Activities
If the kids haven’t had enough ski action during the day, the Snow King resort in town offers night skiing. Snow King also has a tubing park, so the kids should sleep well after all that action. If not, there’s also ice-skating in Jackson.
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is literally just up the road from Jackson. It is one of the world’s great national parks and it’s well renowned for its wildlife and hot springs. Winter access is probably better from the Idaho/Montana side (via West Yellowstone) of the range, but otherwise there are various outfits that take snowmobile tours into the park.
Leisure Activities
Many Jackson Hole activities centre around the wildlife, so if you don’t go to Yellowstone, one of the wildlife museums, or the elk refuge, you can do some DIY wildlife touring.
If you want to be guaranteed of seeing a moose, take a drive up the Snake River Valley. In winter, the snowy sheltered banks of the Snake River are favourite refuge for moose. You’ll see them propped up in the snow minding their own business. We managed to spot five moose in an hour.
Day Spas
You will find it hard not to relax in Jackson and Jackson Hole considering that there are more than 8 day spas in the area. Knock yourself out!