Transfer and Other Options:

Your hosts will meet you at the Antler Inn in Jackson at 6:30 AM on the morning of your trip departure (Day 1) for a transfer to the Base Camp at Turpin Meadows. After you meet the crew, you are fitted to your horse and saddle, the mules are packed and then we head up the trail onto a sensational adventure into the vast Teton Wilderness.

Once you have reached one of our campsites, your horses, gear and cooking chores are taken care of for you. You just get settled into your tents and then relax. Our experienced crew will take care of the daily work and you take care of the site-seeing and fishing. Daily you horseback  ride to the high peaks with breathtaking views, take a leisurely hike or try your luck fly-fishing for Cutthroat Trout.

Return is scheduled on your last day arriving in Jackson around 6:00 PM.

Additional progressive wilderness pack trips can be arranged for 2+ riders from late June to mid August.

Subject to Change

Wyoming has a semi-arid climate with very little rainfall. Summers are cool to warm, and winters are cold with heavy snowfall, especially in the mountains!

Temperatures:
Night time lows: F30s  
Day time highs: F70s

Elevations range from 7,000 to 10,000 ft

We rent sleeping bags (~$30 for the trip) if you do not wish to bring your own. Pillows are not included.
We do not supply alcoholic beverages or canned pop; if you wish these items you must bring your own.
Caution: Frost and cold weather are possible in the mountains at anytime of year. Be sure your coat is warm enough and your sleeping bag is adequate for 30F degrees. Overshoes are useful in rainy weather. A flashlight is necessary.

All baggage must be moved daily. Pack in duffel bags or sturdy suitcases. Do not bring too much. Organize your gear so that dress clothing and unnecessary items can be stored at the motel or in your car. Do not bring items in paper containers, plastic garment bags, etc.

This list is only a guideline for you

• Travel documents and Voucher
• Flight tickets
• Passport
• Visa (check with your consulate)

• Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!) or riding comfortable jeans
  
• Riding boots + Mini chaps (optional)
• Riding helmet  (recommended for all trips)
• Riding gloves
• Wide brimmed Hat (with chin strip) for sun protection
• Rain coat/Wax jacket

• Jacket or sweater for cool evenings
• Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts
• Jeans
• Shorts
• Underwear and socks
• Pyjama
• Bag for dirty clothes
• Light summer jacket
• Warm jacket
• Trekking boots/ comfortable shoes
• Swimsuit
• Bandana

• Heavy duty Sleeping Bag
• Ground Mat (Thermarest or foam mattress)
• Towel, washcloth and small bar of soap
• Rubber boots

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING

• Personal Toiletries
• Insect protection
• Personal medications
• Sore cream (for the emergency)
• Sewing kit
• Handkerchiefs
• Camera and enough extra films
• Belt pack
• Address book and pen (for pictures postcards!)
• Sun glasses with strap
• Sun tan lotion and lip balm
• Water canteen
• Flashlight

The camp consists of a large kitchen area and enough three men tents to accommodate your party and our crew. These are three men tents, but we only bunk one or two people at a time in inside with gear in each tent. These 6'3" tents, constructed out of heavy canvas, have large screened windows, vinyl floors and a completely closing door.

The cooks are top-of-the-line pack trip cooks and they will serve you with meals that you thought could only be prepared in the convenience of a home kitchen. You will be treated to a hearty breakfast of Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Eggs, Flapjacks, French Toast, Potatoes, Toast...Lunch consists of a variety of Lunch Meats, Cheeses, Fruits and Candy Bars, and then a mouthwatering evening meal consisting of Steaks, Chicken, Beef and Pork Roasts, Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables, Salads, Desserts, Juices, Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate...(All You can Eat)...Yes, first class Dutch oven meals...with all the trimmings.

For the "Progressive Pack Trip" options we use spike camps that are set up at night and moved several times during the trip.

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).
Passport Note
(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.
(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.
(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).

The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.
ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.

New Requirements for Travellers: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, or other approved document, when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced on 1 June 2009.

For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.
Visa Note
(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.
Validity
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.
Applications to:
Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).
Working Days Required
Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.