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The Typical Weekly
of Goosewing Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming Includes Much More Than Horseback Riding
Summer 2023 Itinerary
Times to remember:
- Breakfast is from 8 – 9am daily
- Trail rides typically depart between 9:15 and 10am
- Lunch is at high noon at the lodge or on the trail
- Scheduled afternoon activities begin around 4pm
- Activity signup for the next days activities begins at 6pm in the main lodge
- Dinner is served at 7pm each evening. With cocktail hour and appetizers served at 6pm.
Itinerary is subject to change based on packages, season, weather and other circumstances. Some activities are only available during our peak season, or may have age, weight or other restrictions.
Weekly Itinerary ( Sun-Sat )
This is valid for all ranch packages based on the days/nights of your package
Sunday
Arriving late afternoon (check-in time is 4pm and we can’t accept early checkins), you’ll have time to check out the ranch and get settled into your private cabin before dinner.
Guests arriving between 4-5pm may have the option to get fitted to a horse and saddle and practice riding, or take their loping test. This is subject to weather, staffing, arrival times, and over all change. May not be available to all guests. You will be fitted to a horse and saddle the next morning if this is not available.
Get settled in, soak in the hot tub or explore on your UTV. Just before dinner watch the wrangler parade out to the pasture in front of the main lodge. Meet and greet the staff/wranglers and go through “Horse 101” to prepare for tomorrow’s riding. After dinner activity is roping lessons.
Monday
In the morning, explore the beautiful wilderness surrounding the ranch on horseback. Watch for deer, antelope, coyotes, bears, eagles, and more.
In the afternoon, you’ll have time to relax by the beautiful outdoor hot tubs before participating in target shooting and/or archery.
After dinner, enjoy the sunset fireside, or a game of kickball in the pasture.
Tuesday
Start the morning off by trying your hand at fly fishing on our stocked pond and Gros Ventre River that runs through the ranch.
By the afternoon you’ll be ready to get back on your horse! We offer breakfast rides a couple times a week if there is interest in doing so. In the afternoon, enjoy practicing hatchet throwing, or continue your cowboy skills with some team penning.
Enjoy cocktail hour under the gazebo. After dinner, our lodge staff will get everyone on their feet for an evening of western dancing!
Wednesday
There’s still so much to see on horseback! Today may take you to Soda Lake – through canyons and plateaus, by old authentic cowboy cabins – or to the Grey Hills, which will offer you a stunning perspective on the valley from atop cliffs overlooking the Gros Ventre River. On this afternoon you can also enjoy Western and Indian Arts and Crafts, a arena games on horseback and more. After dinner have fun with a scavenger hunt or relaxing by the fire. Perhaps this afternoon you’d enjoy a trip into Jackson for whitewater rafting, shopping, old west shoot out, and the rodeo. (Off ranch activities are not included in packages and are not organized by the ranch, this is merely a suggestion.) The rodeo happens every Wednesday and Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Thursday
If you’re ready for a full day horseback ride, Teepee Creek or Bacon Ridge provide absolutely fantastic scenery. The Teepee Creek trail offers riding through the forest, canyons, and ridges with views of the Teton and Wind River mountain ranges, while the Bacon Ridge trail offers wide open spaces ideal for loping alongside the Gros Ventre River.
Spend the afternoon showing off your new cowboy skills with in the Arena. You can also enjoy the instructed shooting sports in the afternoon. Enjoy a campfire under the stars after dinner, or a friendly game of horseshoes or bean bag toss.
Friday
Perhaps this morning you’d like to take out a Polaris Ranger to access excellent trout fishing upstream from the ranch. Or maybe you prefer another day in the saddle!
Enjoy one last trip into the wilderness on horseback and take in the Western beauty! You can do another breakfast ride this day also. Participate in target shooting or archery in the afternoon after a soak in the hot tub. If you are still up for more cowboy fun you can continue with some team penning. After team penning head down to the shooting range for skeet shooting.
After dinner put your boots on for a old fashion boot stomping, and line dancing. Enjoy a fire with s’mores.
Saturday
Thank you for a unforgettable 6 night week! Check out is at 11am. You can enjoy the hot tub, fishing, mountain bikes, or your ranger until it is time for you to depart on your next adventure. Happy trails!
There are not instructed or guided activities available on your arrival or departure days.
Sunday
Check In begins at 4pm. Welcome to the Goosewing Ranch!
Activities are subject to change without notice. We don’t per-arrange any activities prior to your arrival.
We ask you to sign up for equine activities in the evening the night before with our Activities Director and head wrangler in the Activity Center located in the lodge between 5:30–7:00pm. We don’t arrange activities prior to your arrival. Activities can be changed or limited due to weather, participant ability, health department regulations, availability of supplies, instructor discretion and other reasons. You may use any of the other Ranch amenities during operating hours, whenever you like: Fly fishing, spinner rods, hiking, mountain biking, float rafts, float tubes, horseshoe pits, croquet, hot tub, and sauna. These are reserved on a first come first serve basis. You will be charged for lost, or damaged gear. Find a Goosewing crew member for assistance with rental equipment. Rental equipment can be reserved between the hours of 8am – 5pm. Mon – Fri. There are not any spa services or massages available at Goosewing Ranch for the 2022 season. There is no pool available for the 2023 season. There is no refunds or additional services in the event that activities are cancelled or unavailable.