National Park Service Grand Teton U.S. Department of the Interior Grand Teton National Park John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway

Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

Experience the stark silence and exhilaration of winter travel in Grand Teton National Park through cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Snow provides an excellent backdrop for winter wildlife viewing and tracking. Proper preparation and planning ensures a safe and enjoyable winter experience.

Safety & Etiquette In case of emergency call 911. Avalanche Hazard • Use caution skiing on frozen surfaces. Avoid known avalanche paths. All skiers and • Tell someone your plans. climbers traveling in avalanche terrain should be equipped with, and know how to use, an Take the following items with you: avalanche beacon, probe pole and shovel. For the Please note: Winter trails are • Water and high energy snack food Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center neither marked nor • First aid kit including space blanket current weather forecast and avalanche hazard fagged. Please travel • Extra clothing, hat, mittens or gloves advisory call 307-733-2664 or check: with care. • Sunscreen and sunglasses www.jhavalanche.org • Map, compass, watch or other navigational aids • Headlamp and repair kit Etiquette • Do not walk or snowshoe on ski trails. Hypothermia • Leave your skis on and side-step down or detour Hypothermia is caused by exposure to cold and around steep sections. is aggravated by wind and wet clothing. Warning • Snowshoe parallel to the ski track. signs include: uncontrollable shivering, reduced • Yield to faster skiers. coordination and incoherent speech. Get the • Step out of the track for a break. victim inside as soon as possible. If necessary, seek medical attention.

Regulations • Pets are restricted to the following unplowed Areas closed to protect wildlife roadways: Teton Park Road and Moose-Wilson • Sn ake River bottom from Moose north to Moran Road. Junction (Dec. 15 – April 1) Contact Information • Pets must be restrained on a leash (six feet or • Bufalo Fork of the Snake River, Kelly Hill, Uhl • General Park less) within 30 feet of roadway. Hill, and Wolf Ridge (Dec. 15 – April 1) 307-739-3399 • P roperly dispose of your pet's waste. Check at • Static Peak above 10980 feet, Prospectors • Backcountry Permits the trailheads for Mutt-Mitt stations. Mountain, and south-facing slopes on Mount 307-739-3309 • Overnight backcountry campers must obtain a Hunt above 8580 feet, including peaks 10988, • Grooming free camping permit. For more information call 10905, and 10495 (Dec. 1 – April 1) 307-739-3682 307-739-3309. • The Banana Couloir on Prospectors Mountain • Winter conditions stress animals. Harassing is open. wildlife is prohibited. Maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other large animals.

Moose–Wilson Road TRAILHEAD ACCESS Phelps Lake North Overlook 1.0 mi Death From Moose: Drive three miles south of the 1 Canyon .6 m CTDVC on the Moose-Wilson Road to the gate at Trailhead i To the Death Canyon Road. Park on the west (right) Moose side of the road. PHELPS From Teton Village: Drive north from Jackson LAKE

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Phelps Lake (from north) . • Moderate , 4.0 miles round-trip, total climbing: 1 Granite 300 feet. Canyon Moose–Wilson Road To Trailhead Teton • Easy , 5.8 miles round-trip, total climbing: 500 Village feet. Teton Park Road and The Teton Park Road is closed to vehicles during Taggart Lake Area (South Trailhead) Adjacent Trails winter from Taggart Lake Trailhead to the Signal JENNY Mountain Lodge. Located along the base of LAKE

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EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA revised 2/2017