New here? Start with these.

Just moved to Teton Valley, or getting back into it after a while? These groups are beginner-friendly and welcoming — no need to be fast, experienced, or know a soul.

Hiking✓ Verified 2026-06-25

Wednesday Walks

Teton Valley Trails & Pathways

Wednesdays, 8:00am · summer tours & project updates

Rotating Teton Valley trailheads

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer

Walk-and-talk trail tours with TVTAP staff through the summer season.

Hiking⚠ Needs verification

Volunteer Trail Days

Teton Valley Trails & Pathways

Scheduled trail-work days, June–Sept · see calendar

Rotating project trailheads

Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer

Hands-on trail building and maintenance; tools and instruction provided.

Nordic⚠ Needs verification

Targhee Nordic Center

Grand Targhee Resort

Groomed Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun, conditions permitting

Grand Targhee Resort, Alta

Beginner-friendlyPaidWinter

~15 km of groomed classic and skate trails through glades and meadows; rentals and lessons.

MTB✓ Verified 2026-06-25

Teton Ride Crew

Mountain Bike the Tetons

Wednesdays 5–7pm · summer youth/community sessions

Rotating Teton Valley trailheads

Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer

Skills-focused group sessions; check the calendar for Teton Valley vs. Jackson weeks.

MTB⚠ Needs verification

Community Group Rides

Mountain Bike the Tetons

Seasonal mellow group rides — see calendar

Rotating Teton Valley trailheads

Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer

Casual rides to meet fellow riders and MBT members.

Paddling⚠ Needs verification

Teton River Paddle Rentals

Peaked Sports

Seasonal boat & SUP rentals — shop hours

Peaked Sports, Driggs

Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer

Kayak, raft, and SUP rentals for the mellow Teton River; ask about launches.

MTB⚠ Needs verification

Guided MTB Tours & Clinics

Dirt Town Adventures

Half/full-day guided rides — by reservation

Teton Valley trailheads (Victor/Driggs/Alta)

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer

PMBIA-certified coaching; mountain, e-MTB, and gravel options for any level.

Birding⚠ Needs verification

Guided Bird Walks

Teton Regional Land Trust

Seasonal guided walks on conserved lands

Rotating conserved properties, Teton Valley

Beginner-friendlyFree

Expert-led walks through riparian forest and meadow — hawks, eagles, swans, cranes, songbirds.

Hiking⚠ Needs verification

Public Trail Hikes

Teton Regional Land Trust

Self-guided & event hikes on conserved trails

Conserved properties, Teton Valley

Beginner-friendlyDog-friendlyFreeSummer

Public trails open for hiking, walking, and biking; guided tours offered periodically.

Paddling⚠ Needs verification

Teton River Float & Paddle

Friends of the Teton River

Self-guided · use the recreation & launch map

Teton River launches, Teton Valley

Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer

FTR’s recreation map covers launches and the mellow paddling stretches of the Teton River.

Birding⚠ Needs verification

Watershed Field Tours

Friends of the Teton River

Seasonal educational field tours — see site

Rotating Teton watershed sites

Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer

Guided tours of restoration sites and riparian habitat along the upper Teton.

Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification

Guided Fly-Fishing Trips

WorldCast Anglers

Guided wade & float trips — by reservation

WorldCast Anglers, Victor

Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer

Guided days on the Teton, South Fork, Snake, and Henry’s Fork; full Orvis-stocked shop.

Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification

Driggs Fly Shop Guided Trips

TRR Outfitters

Guided trips & shop services — by reservation

TRR Outfitters, Driggs

Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer

Full-service Driggs shop with guided days on the Teton River and South Fork.

Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification

Lodge Guided Fishing

Teton Valley Lodge

Guided float & wade trips — by reservation

Teton Valley Lodge, Driggs

Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer

Operating on the Teton since 1919; 25+ beats across three blue-ribbon fisheries.

Backcountry⚠ Needs verification

Avalanche Safety Courses

Yostmark Mountain Equipment

Scheduled BC 101 & Rec Level 1/2 courses

Yostmark, Driggs (field days near Teton Pass)

Beginner-friendlyPaidWinter

From intro awareness through recreational Level 1 and 2 avalanche education.

Trail Run⚠ Needs verification

Spitfire Ultra Trail Challenge

Spitfire Ultra

Annual · mid-April · 55K/25K/12K/5K

North Menan Butte, Menan

Beginner-friendlyPaidShoulder season

Volcano-butte trail race west of the valley with Teton and Snake River views.