Guided Backcountry Tours
JHMR’s 2,500 acres of inbounds terrain are amazing. And there’s even more amazing terrain that surrounds us. Stretching south from the resort, the Bridger-Teton National Forest is an expanse of wildland about the size of the state of Connecticut. Trained in avalanche safety and with years of exploring JHMR’s and the BTNF’s backcountry under their skis and boards, JHMR Backcountry Guides create custom side- and back-country experiences in this vast wilderness that will redefine what an “epic” ski day is.
If you’re considering going backcountry skiing with us, you should be confident skiing ungroomed black diamond runs.
Pricing Starting At
$1275
| 2024-25 Online Pricing | ||
| # of People | Regular Season | Peak Season |
| 1 | $1,275 | $1,355 |
| 2 | $1,355 | $1,435 |
| 3 | $1,435 | $1,515 |
Peak Season: Dec. 21 - Jan. 4, Jan. 18-20, Feb. 14-23, Mar. 7-26
Due to limited availability, we recommend you purchase your lift access at the same time you purchase your lesson to ensure you will have lift access for all of your lesson days. If lift tickets are sold out, please call 877-482-1466 and have your order number confirming your lesson purchase ready when calling to secure lift tickets. There are no waitlists for Mountain Sports School lessons.
JHMR Backcountry Guide
8:30am - 4pm
You know it’s going to be a remarkable day when you get early tram or gondi access and that’s only the first of the day’s highlights. Other highlights are your call. Do you want to tour all day for one epic run? Learn about snow science? Minimize hiking while maximizing skiing? JHMR Backcountry Guides keep tabs on the snowpack all season and will know just where to take you for the best conditions.
Teton Pass Guide
8:30am - 4pm
If you want your whole day to be human-powered, we have a permit to guide on Teton Pass, the historical heart of skiing in Jackson Hole and now recognized as some of the most accessible (and best) backcountry skiing in the U.S. About seven miles south of JHMR as the snow flies, locals have been skiing the Pass since the 1920s. (Although it wasn’t always for fun; Jackson Hole’s earliest mail carriers skied up and over the Pass to Victor to pick up the mail.) Here there are a lifetime’s worth of tours and runs—from moderate to I-saw-that-couloir-in-a-ski-movie; JHMR Mountain Guides will show you the best runs(s) for you and the day’s conditions.
Backcountry Camps
In 1998, we were one of the first ski areas to open its boundaries, allowing skiers and snowboarders to explore adjacent backcountry terrain without worrying about having their passes pulled. Even though it’s now the rare resort that has closed boundaries, we continue to be a pioneer in backcountry access through our 2- to 4-day backcountry camps. Presented in partnership with Mammut, a Swiss company recognized for its innovative backcountry safety gear, these camps feature our best mountain guides teaching topics from route selection to snowpack evaluation, backcountry travel best practices, and backcountry equipment. Your “classroom” for these camps? Some of the country’s most epic and expansive backcountry terrain. No prior backcountry experience is required for these camps, but you must be able to comfortably ski varying conditions off-piste.
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Mammut Backcountry Camps
In 1998, we were one of the first ski areas to open its boundaries, allowing skiers and snowboarders to explore adjacent backcountry terrain without worrying about having their passes pulled. Even though it’s now the rare resort that has closed boundaries, we continue to be a pioneer in backcountry access through our 2- to 4-day backcountry camps. Presented in partnership with Mammut, a Swiss company recognized for its innovative backcountry safety gear, these camps feature our best mountain guides teaching topics from route selection to snowpack evaluation, backcountry travel best practices, and backcountry equipment. Your “classroom” for these camps? Some of the country’s most epic and expansive backcountry terrain. No prior backcountry experience is required for these camps, but you must be able to comfortably ski varying conditions off-piste.
Check back in August to reserve your spot.
Camps do not include lift access. Explore our lift ticket and season pass options.
Private Lessons
A private lesson with MSS isn’t just about creating your perfect lesson, but your perfect day. Whether you want to find runs that the whole family can enjoy together, ski a steep couloir, link turns, get more comfortable skiing trees, ski every green or blue run at the resort, or spend the entire day smiling, booking a private lesson with an MSS coach is the single best step you can take toward making your vision of your perfect day on our mountain a reality.
Early Tram and Early Gondola access upgrades are available daily in limited quantities. Please call (877) 265-8504 to inquire.
Lessons do not include lift tickets or gear rentals.
Save up to 25% on full day lessons from Dec. 2-13 & Apr. 1-13
Steep & Deep Camps
One of the marquis products at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Steep and Deep camps provide advanced and expert skiers & snowboarders a 4-day opportunity to extend their skills and push their limits in the world-class terrain of Jackson Hole. Combine your passion for adventure with camaraderie from like-minded individuals, expert coaching, backcountry adventures, and après events for a one-of-a-kind big mountain experience.
Check back in August to reserve your spot.
Camps do not include lift access. Explore our lift ticket and season pass options.