Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Colter Bay Marina
( 307-543-2811; 8am-5pm)
Rents motorboats ($35/175 per hour/day), rowboats
and canoe rentals ($15 to $17 per hour).
BOAT RENTAL
Moosely Mountaineering
( 307-733-6094; Moose Village, WY; 8am-7pm)
At Dornan's, sells mountaineering
and camping equipment. Rentals include rock-climbing shoes ($7 per day), snowshoes
($15) and poles ($6), with discounted weekly rates.
OUTDOOR GEAR
Signal Mountain Marina
( 307-543-2831; 7am-7:30pm mid-May-early Sep)
Rents canoes ($17/85 per hour/
day), kayaks ($15/79), motorboats ($36/175) and pontoon cruisers ($80/480).
BOAT RENTAL
Skinny Skis
( 307-733-6094; 65 W Deloney Ave, Jackson)
A top Nordic shop that also rents sleep-
ing bags ($5), backpacks ($5) and tents ($10).
OUTDOOR GEAR
Snake River Angler
(
OUTDOOR GEAR
307-733-3699, 800-998-7688; Moose Village, WY;
7am-7pm)
Sells and rents fly
rods and reels, offers fishing licenses and guided trips.
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Maps & Compass
You should always carry a good area topographical map and know how to read it properly. Before setting off, fa-
miliarize yourself with the contour interval, the map symbols and the magnetic declination (difference between
true and grid north), plus the main ridge and river systems in the area and the general direction in which you are
heading. On the trail, try to identify major landforms such as mountain ranges and valleys, and locate them on
your map.
Compasses require some knowledge and practice. The attraction of magnetic north varies in different parts of
the world, so compasses need to be balanced accordingly. Compass manufacturers have divided the world into
five zones: have yours balanced for your destination zone. There are some 'universal' compasses on the market,
which can be used anywhere in the world.
