Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Wilderness
snowcat powder skiing
(half/full day $349/199)
leads intermediate and ad-
vanced skiers to Peaked Mountain (10,230ft) for breathless powder runs that average 2000
vertical feet. There are 10 miles of groomed
Nordic trails
(adult/child $15/10)
and skat-
ing tracks. Other winter activities include snowshoeing, tubing, skating and dogsledding.
When the snow melts, and muddy trails then wildflower fields replace it, the valley be-
comes a haven for hiking, climbing and biking. The mountain offers
scenic chairlift rides
(adult/child $10/6; late Jun-early Sep)
to the summit of Fred's Mountain;
horseback
riding
(2hr $59)
and lift-served
mountain biking
(day pass/bike rental $20/60)
. Horse-
back riding takes advantage of the stunning scenery at Grand Targhee. Riders amble the
dusty trails rimmed by wildflowers in the shadow of the Tetons. Pack trips and lessons on
Western and English riding are also available. A one-hour hike affords a spectacular vista
of Grand Teton itself; ride the lift down for free.
Frisbee fans take note: there's also free
disc golf
, in addition to a
climbing wall
($10).
The staff naturalist provides excellent free
naturalist outings
( 10:30am & 1:30pm
Thu-Sun)
on topics ranging from wolves to botany and geology. Register via the resort
activity center.
Amenities include a full spa, kids' programs and day care. A fabulous summer music
festival series includes individual artists of renown, as well as the
Targhee Fest
(featuring
a range from hip-hop and alt music to funk) in mid-July, and the
Grand Targhee
Bluegrass Music Festival
in early August.
Sleeping & Eating
Rates vary seasonally; contact
Targhee Resort
( 800-827-4433;
www.grandtarghee.com
)
about off-season specials and package deals. Kids under 15 stay
for free. All lodgings are ski-in, ski-out.
Teewinot Lodge $$$
(d $199; )
Snug and luxurious, with deluxe doubles, flatscreen TV, phone, huge
indoor Jacuzzi, outdoor heated pool and ski-in location.
LODGE
The Tower $$$
(d $399; )
The newest lodgings at the resort, these spacious VIP residences are
decked in hardwoods, with leather armchairs, a fireplace and full kitchen.
HOTEL
The Sioux Lodge $$$
CONDOS
