From the high peaks of Mt. Taylor and Mt. Glory to the north, to the powder bowls and incredible sheltered trees to the south, Teton Backcountry Guides can always find great powder snow, even weeks after a storm! Improve your skiing and snowboarding skills while learning about backcountry travel and safety with our professional Teton Pass backcountry guides.
All of our day tours are private adventures (you and your own guide) and are catered to you and your group’s ability level.
Teton Pass offers the most easily accessible backcountry skiing for all ability levels. From large open bowls and long ridges to superb tree skiing during storm cycles, Teton Pass has something for everyone.
For those new to the backcountry, a tour on the south side of Teton Pass into Edelweiss and Columbia Bowls provides an easy approach to powder-filled slopes with minimal climbing. Intermediate and advanced skiers can enjoy Mail Cabin Canyon and Mt. Glory, while experts can climb and enjoy steep descents off Mt. Taylor.
Teton Backcountry Guides can access the most terrain on Teton Pass, ensuring we will find slopes suited to your ability level and interest.
Winter 2022-2023 Rates
$457 for one person
$635 for two people
$729 for three people
$840 for four people
plus 7% taxes and fees
All backcountry tours include a deli-style lunch and rental of avalanche safety equipment. Tours depart from Teton Pass at 8:30 a.m.
Looking to save $$? Bring your own lunch and avalanche safety equipment for a discounted rate.
Edelweiss & Columbia Bowls Circuit Tour
Ability level: beginner to intermediate
Specialized touring gear required
Starting from the top of Teton Pass at 8,400 feet, this backcountry tour is catered to suit all ability levels. Many open bowls and tree runs lead to a descent into Columbia Creek drainage at 7,100 feet.
Mail Cabin Canyon Tour
Ability level: intermediate to advanced
Specialized touring gear required
A bit more strenuous touring that gets you deeper into the backcountry, leading to multiple 1,000-foot shots and world-class tree skiing, which harbors great powder weeks after a storm.
Mt. Glory Tour
Ability level: intermediate to advanced
Specialized touring gear recommended but not required
This is the iconic Teton Pass ski tour starting with a 1,600-foot boot pack to the top of Mt. Glory at 10,063 feet, where you gain access to abundant alpine bowls and chutes.
Mt. Taylor Tour
Ability level: advanced to expert
Specialized touring gear required
This strenuous tour starts at 7,100 feet and climbs to 10,352 feet. Participants should be in good physical condition and ready for a day of ski mountaineering.
Reservation/Cancellation Policy: A Visa or Mastercard is required to confirm the tour. The card is processed when the tour is complete. Cancellations that occur in less than 48 hours notice are subject to full payment. If we cancel the tour due to poor conditions, extreme weather or avalanche danger, no fees are charged.
Testimonials
“We had a fantastic day! We’re both hooked on splitboarding now. Pete got us into some excellent snow. Amazing experience through and through.” – Ryan, January 2022
“We had a great time with Grayson. I’ll definitely be doing more touring with you guys in the future.” – Grant, January 2022
“We had a wonderful time today. Peter was awesome and found some nice soft snow. Will definitely recommend you guys and tour with you again next time I’m in Jackson.” – Sean, February 2022
“We had *such* a wonderful time in the backcountry today with Grayson. Thank you so much for all your help setting it up – and ensuring that we had insanely delicious sandwiches and brownies to boot. Can’t wait to come back.” – Alex, February 2022
“I just wanted to follow up from our trip last week. We had a great time! Peter is a great guide and it was super fun to spend the day with. We all had a great trip and enjoyed picking his brain and following his lead! We climbed 4,200 feet and got an amazing view of the Tetons. We managed to find some good turns on the way down despite pretty washed out conditions. Thanks for a great trip!” – Jody, February 2022
“Jeff was excellent and very informative. We learned a great deal about the snowpack and signs to be on the lookout for. We also learned specifics about the gear, which was great. Experience was a 10 out of 10.” – Sebastian, December 2021
“Just wanted to relay how amazing today was!! I’m so happy I chose Teton Backcountry Guides and Peter was such an amazing guide. Don’t think it could have been much better. Thanks again!” – Christina, February 2021