The Paintbrush Canyon to Cascade Canyon loop hike is a Teton classic that can be completed in one long day or stretched out over multiple days. This route visits multiple subalpine lakes and crests the stunning Paintbrush Divide at 10,700 feet. Wildflowers and high alpine views along with Holly Lake and Lake Solitude are…
Electric Peak is the highest mountain in the Gallatin Range, sitting at an elevation of 10,968 feet, and the most dominant peak in the northern section of Yellowstone National Park. This hike (and climb!) offers an incredibly scenic, and also challenging, outing for the experienced adventurer. The trek starts in Wyoming but you’ll cross…
As much as I love hiking and exploring in general, sometimes I crave an exciting scramble to the top of a mountain that involves some exposure and is more than just a walk-up. The Middle Teton in Grand Teton National Park is one of my favorite peak-bagging objectives. The standard Southwest Couloir is an…
Jackson Hole, Wyoming is an outdoor adventure enthusiast’s paradise — featuring two world-class national parks and some of North America’s best skiing. Not to mention several surrounding national forests and wilderness areas that allow one to easily get off the beaten path. Northwest Wyoming offers something for the outdoor explorer in every season, depending…
Looking for a high-altitude summit hike near Jackson Hole that doesn’t involve a massive elevation gain? The Jackson Peak hike across the valley from the Teton Range is a short drive from Jackson and gets you above 10,000 feet in just a few hours. This hike can easily be done in a day, or…
Looking for a unique half-day trek in Wyoming’s Teton Range without the national park tourists? The hike to the Wind Cave along the western slopes of the Tetons in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness is a fantastic choice! This moderately difficult hike offers impressive wildflower displays and a beautiful waterfall, before reaching the entrance to…