Itinerary
- Day 1
Jackson Hole to Alaska Basin
Hotel pickup in Jackson Hole, then you'll ride a shuttle for about 90 minutes to reach the trailhead. From there, the real work begins with a 7.5-mile uphill hike gaining 2200 feet toward Alaska Basin. You'll want to stop often to catch your breath and take in the mountain views, keeping an eye out for moose and other wildlife along the way. As elevation increases, canyon vistas open up around you. By day's end you're at Alaska Basin itself, a rocky cirque ringed by alpine lakes, small waterfalls, and wildflower meadows. Settle in for a filling backcountry dinner and sit by the campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hearty backcountry dinner)
Included Activities
- Shuttle from Jackson Hole hotel to trailhead
- Guided hike to Alaska Basin (7.5 miles, 2200 feet elevation gain)
- Backcountry dinner and campfire
Landmarks Alaska Basin Teton Range 
- Day 2
Alaska Basin
After hot breakfast and coffee or tea, you'll pack light and head onto Death Canyon Shelf for the day. This 2.5-mile terrace offers clear sightlines of the Grand, Middle, and South Teton peaks throughout the hike. Total distance is 6 to 8 miles with 1400 feet of climbing and descending mixed in. The Teton Crest views keep changing as you move along the shelf. Around midday, stop at the high point for a picnic lunch. Then it's back to camp for the afternoon. You'll have time to rest before another hearty backcountry dinner and campfire gathering.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Feast of a breakfast with steaming coffee or tea), Lunch (Picnic lunch at high point on the Shelf), Dinner (Exceptional backcountry dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided day hike on Death Canyon Shelf (6-8 miles, 1400 feet elevation gain/loss)
- Picnic lunch at high point
- Backcountry dinner and campfire
Landmarks Death Canyon Shelf Death Canyon Grand Teton Middle Teton South Teton Teton Crest 
- Day 3
Alaska Basin
Eat a quick breakfast and head out early because this is the day many people remember most from the trip. Hurricane Pass is the destination, and getting there means 6 miles of hiking with nearly 2000 feet up and down while working at over 10,000 feet elevation. The views from the pass itself cover the Grand Tetons and look down into multiple basins with moraine, snow fields, alpine lakes, and glaciers visible in the distance. Bring your camera because the light and scenery shift throughout the day. Take a picnic lunch at the pass and spend real time there before heading back to camp. Tonight you'll celebrate your last evening with a substantial feast and a warm campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Quick breakfast to facilitate early start), Lunch (Picnic lunch at Hurricane Pass), Dinner (Hearty feast backcountry dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided day hike to Hurricane Pass (6 miles, 1800 feet elevation gain/loss)
- Picnic lunch at Hurricane Pass
- Backcountry dinner and campfire
Landmarks Hurricane Pass Grand Teton - Day 4
Alaska Basin to Jackson Hole
Start with hot breakfast, tea, or coffee before breaking camp and heading down. The 7.5-mile descent through Teton Canyon drops 2200 feet, using the same route from Day 1 but now you're looking back toward lower valleys instead of up at peaks. Watch for wildlife on the way down. Reach the trailhead and then ride the shuttle back to Jackson Hole for roughly 90 minutes. You'll arrive ready for showers, real beds, and time to reflect on the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot breakfast with tea or coffee), Lunch (Picnic lunch during descent (included through lunch on final day))
Included Activities
- Hot breakfast with tea or coffee
- Guided hike descent from Alaska Basin (7.5 miles, 2200 feet elevation loss)
- Shuttle from trailhead back to Jackson Hole hotel
Landmarks Teton Canyon
