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A guide to the guides
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18 Hunt Teton Valley 21 Paddling the local waterways
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general manager From the
getout Staff
Meg Heinen—General Manager/ Advertising Director Scott Stuntz—Managing Editor
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hen I moved out West from Boston I really had no idea what to expect. Arriving in Jackson knowing no one, having no job or place to live, was a slightly scary adventure. I didn’t ski, hadn’t really camped or hiked and never dated guys in Carhartts. My thought was that if I didn’t like it after six months or so, I could always move on to someplace else and some new adventure. Twenty-two years later, I’m still here and still enjoying every aspect of living in the West, especially right here in Teton Valley. While this area has seen substantial growth and change, the same things that were aweinspiring to me so long ago continue to amaze me and nourish my soul on a daily basis. Like how dark the night
sky is and how bright and seemingly touchable/reachable the stars are. The majesty of the Tetons. The 360 degree views of amazing, mountainous beauty. The snow in winter. The wild-flowers in summer. The plethora of outdoor activities that enliven your senses and feed your desire of adventure. The friendliness and authenticity of the people who live here. The abundant wildlife you can come across at anytime, anywhere. So, Get Out! and enjoy the wonderful, bountiful magnificence of this valley. I hope you enjoy it as much as I and everyone else who calls this place home. Meg Heinen, General Manager
Theresa Mull—Contributor
Amy Birch—Art Director
Stephen Henderson—Contributor
Sharon Fox—Circulation Manager
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eton Valley is famous for both big seasons: winter and summer. Five-hundredinch winters are not uncommon (Grand Targhee ended up with almost 400 this year, but who’s counting?) and summer temperatures are nearly Southern-California sublime. But what about the high country? Once the snow has melted and trails dry out, you can count on a vast network of trails throughout the area’s ranges; Teton, Snake River, Big Hole and beyond. For the uninitiated, or for those looking to get to the high summits this summer or fall, it’s not a bad idea to look at the local guide companies. They offer the expertise, itineraries, gear and background to take you nearly anywhere you want.
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TIPS Getting in shape for mountaineering
The guide you choose can have a big impact on your success on a climb.
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Teton Backcountry Guides
The Tetons are beautiful but offer challenges.
The Teton Valley, Idaho-based company has a thriving backcountry ski operation in winter, as well as the chops to take you on plenty of trails in summer. Co-owners Jeff Jung and Diane Verna spend most of their time throughout the year guiding clients on ski tours and multi-day backpacking trips. They employ nearly 10 guides, all of whom have extensive backcountry experience, to orchestrate their trips and lead clients safely. Not sure where to start? They offer everything from moderate hikes up the area’s canyons to two and three-day loops in the Tetons. Their three-day trek into the Tetons, with views of the Grand Teton, is $695 per person, and includes all equipment and meals.
Never stood on top of the Grand Teton? Have no fear: it’s possible. The most important thing you can do is train your body and mind for limited oxygen and strenuous exertion. That often takes weeks and months, but is attainable, even if training time is short. Visit your local gym and talk to a certified trainer about the best ways to prepare for long days and elevation changes. Rainier Mountaineering, Inc (RMI guides clients from Rainier to Everest) offers training tips arewww.rmiguides. com/resources/fitness-and-training# as well as a free weekly email to keep you on track for your own training. They recommend a three-tiered approach to training, which includes building base fitness, introducing mountaineering-specific training and tailoring training specifically for the climb ahead. A minimum of three months of training time is recommended to prepare for a trip.
Rainier Mountaineering, Inc recommends a weekly approach to training: Monday: Aerobic Training Tuesday: Strength Training Wednesday: Aerobic Training Thursday: Interval Training Friday: Aerobic Training Saturday: Strength or Interval
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50-percent deposit one month prior to a trip. Visit them online at tetonbackcountryguides.com Call them at 307.353.2900
Exum Mountain Guides It’s prominently displayed on their website: “The oldest and most experienced guide service in the U.S.” Exum Mountain Guides have an 80-year history behind them, guiding clients all over the world. Interested in the classic climbs to the summit of the Grand Teton? Glenn Exum pioneered many of the routes himself in 1931. They’ve seen plenty of attempts in the decades since, and a good amount of success. Exum Mountain Guides keeps a hut or two at the lower saddle on the Grand Teton, and clients will often stay the night up high to break trips into more manageable pieces. The details:
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Exum gets booked early every year, so calling several months in advance of a trip is a good idea. They offer several options and locations for climbs, and usually
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High alpine environments are challenging, so knowledge is key.
include a day of climbing instruction prior to the trip (they also have several options on how much gear you’ll have to take up yourself). Visit exumguides.com or call 307.733.2297
Jackson Hole Mountain Guides JHMG routinely guides clients all over the Tetons and beyond (including to the highest peak in Montana, Granite Peak, at 13,804 feet and to Wyoming’s Wind River Range). They’ve got their own high-elevation camp nestled beneath the Grand Teton, and run expeditions all over the range. The details:
Like Exum, Jackson Hole Mountain Guides fill their itineraries early, so make sure to schedule your trip early. Visit jhmg.com or call 800.239.7642
River Guiding Luckily, all of the snow that piles up in the mountains each year has to go somewhere. Several local rivers, including the famous Snake, drain through the area. Visit any of the following to find rates and details for a river raft or kayak adventure. Tetonwhitewater.com Davehansenwhitewater.com barker-ewing.com Mad-river.com Sandswhitewater.com lewisandclarkriverrafting.com tetonriversupply.com ■
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or some, it’s a weekend getaway: a quick rendezvous with the great outdoors without actually having to sleep out of doors. For others, it’s a lifestyle: carrying a few possessions to every new place “vanderlust” leads you, because, as the saying goes, “Life is where you park it.” “Van life” is a national phenomenon, and Teton Valley is the rule, not the exception. Type #VanLife into your favorite social medium and feast your eyes on the hundreds of thousands of diverse posts, pictures, and videos that appear. You’ll see the classic Volkswagen Westfalias, Vanagons, and Eurovans. There’ll be jerry-rigged old 12
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Top: Making a camper van can be a lot of work but it pays off in the end. Immediate Left: A full size or new van is not needed to make your ride into your home. Far Left: Once finished, your adventure home allows you to stay in some of the most beautiful places the country has to offer. Bottom Left: Well-built shelving is key to a comfortable vanlife experience.
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Fords, souped-up Mercedes Roadtreks, and everything in between. The only requirement to being part of #VanLife seems to be a spirit of adventure (and an affinity for hashtags).
#VanLife through the seasons Van Life has always been embraced by the free spirits of society with a romantic notion they’ll be the Jack Kerouacs of their day. The lifestyle has also, though, burgeoned beyond the stereotypical hippie culture to include a group of people who use vans for more practical purposes. Kris Lunning and Angel Garbarino are on their second year of living van life. They spend their winters in Driggs, then leave the valley in March to travel the western U.S. for work and recreation. “We literally live at work,” Kris said. Last year they spent 256 days calling their ‘94 super-charged AWD Previa home. This year they’ve transitioned Van life continued on page 14
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to a 2015 Sprinter van and have been applying wisdom learned from the Previa to the new van’s upgrades. “We specifically sought out a cargo van,” Kris said. “It was pretty barebones.” The Sprinter is now equipped with a bed and deep, pull-out storage underneath so “you don’t have to go digging.” It also has a pantry and pull-out kitchen area in the back that maximizes space. Kris said his design of the van started with the bed, which “really dictated how everything fit in there.” “We learned what we liked and what we don’t like [from the first van]. To set up the bed was kind of an elaborate procedure,” he said. “Mostly [the new design] came from things I’ve seen and things I imagined.”
Roughing it Van Life isn’t all the richly filtered images of breathtaking, remote destinations and cozy interiors Instagram would have you believe. Marinna Holmstead and her husband Jeremy are queen and king of Teton Valley Van Life. They live in their recognizable green ‘72 Ford Econoline, known affectionately as “Gus Bus,”
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Angel and Kris battled against mice invasions in their van three times. For Marinna and Jeremy, there was the infamous “skunk incident.” “We couldn’t breathe,” Marinna said. The Holmsteads had a puppy in tow who needed to be let out at five in the morning. The dog chased a skunk, then came back inside the van. Marinna said it took “a while” to rid Gus of the skunk smell, but they learned to be more careful. Gus also isn’t the warmest home in cold weather. Marinna describes him as “a tin can.” The Holmsteads tried to live up at Targhee one winter, but were shivering every night even while bundled beneath their sleeping bags, blankets, and down coats. Then there’s the relationship dynamic. Angel and Kris live and work constantly together in a space that would make your average tiny home look roomy. “Probably the number one thing that keeps the relationship healthy is if you have something that’s bugging with it, you have to deal with it right away,” Kris said. “You can’t let it fester.” Angel and Kris agree that finding time to do things separately is key to making a Van Life relationship work. “You find what that is,” Angel said. “I need some alone time getting exercise every day. For Kris, it’s chill-out time do his own thing. You work around your daily schedule making sure the other person gets what they need. And if you don’t, suck it up and don’t be a total brat.”
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a month. They spent their nights mostly in parking lots. They use a Rubbermaid bin to do dishes, and carry with them five to six gallons of water. They rig up a solar shower when they’re in the backcountry; otherwise they seek out visitor centers and climbing gyms to get a shower.
how much time he spends working on his van compared to driving it. But it also brings with it a refreshing sense of freedom, both in physical mobility and in a release from material burdens. “I like that it frees you to live simply,” Marinna said. “You only have what you need. You can do without so much.” Marinna, Kris, and Angel said they like the people they become when they’re living Van Life. Things like going to bed and rising with the sun in a natural way and doing the dishes right away are healthy habits a person develops living in a van. “It forces you to live the life you would want to be living,” Angel said. “When I’m at the house [in Driggs] I wish I would get myself in the habit of doing [those things]. In the van you force yourself [to do them] because you don’t have a choice.” “It forces you to put yourself out there,” Kris said. “There’s a little bit of a challenge every day, but it’s worth it. You’ll be stuck in your van and it’s 105 degrees and you’re trying to find a place to sleep at night and you see ‘No Parking’ sign after ‘No Parking’ sign. It’s going to happen – but not every day.” “I’m more social on the van trip than I am naturally,” Angel said. “It forces me to be social.” People are curious about Van Life. Kris said an average of 12 people a day approached them at Yosemite to ask ques-
tions and peek inside their wheeled dwelling. Van Life can also be an exercise in selfimprovement, since there’s nowhere to go for escape from your companion or yourself. Angel says living in tight quarters with another person teaches you to communicate. You learn about different organization styles and behavior patterns. “You’re going to get critiqued,” she said. “You can’t get defensive. Hiding doesn’t help. Most of the problems [that arise] are within yourself that you have to find ways to deal with.” The weekend warrior Van Life isn’t for everybody. Maybe you don’t have the type of job that allows you to hit the open road for months at a time, or maybe you have kids in school and you have to stay put. Or perhaps you’d simply like to try out Van Life before going full Nomad. Dan Rogers of Driggs lived for most of a year in his truck a couple of years ago. He now has a girlfriend, Sarah, and some dogs. The truck is way too cramped for all of them, so he’s fixing up a Chevy Astro to be their weekend getaway van. Dan gutted everything (notice a theme here?) and insulated the interior with solid wood. He’s in the process of building a kitchenette, adding a bed, doing some mechanical upgrades, and lifting the van for more ground clearance. He wants to be able to take the van on Forest Service roads, making the Astro, which is all-wheel drive, the ideal choice. Van Life, Dan says, “makes sense for outdoor sports.” “[The van] is our roadtrip mobile,” he said. “We’ll take it when we want to go on an adventure. We save a lot of time not setting up tents. It makes us way more apt to go.” ■
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Waterproof up to 1 meter deep and can float (IPX-7)
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Above: The packlite 16 and spectra both require no batteries and can be folded up when not in use or charging.
fter a long day hiking, dead batteries and fishing around in the dark can put a damper on your trip.
Left: The packlite spectra is folds down when not in use and inflates to a boxshaped lantern.
Having a back-up, especially one that doesn’t require batteries and that can pack down to around the size of a deck of cards, can make all the difference. The lanterns designed by luminAID are solar powered, waterproof and inflatable. They can be folded and lashed to a backpack to charge during the day and then inflated to full size at night. The Packlite 16 is a pillow -style light and the Spectra is a smaller, lantern-style option. The lights were designed by architecture graduate students Andrea Sreshta and Anna Stork after the devastating earthquake in Haiti in 2010. They were asked to create a solar powered light that both floated and packed flat. “Now everyone’s getting the bright idea: hikers in Yosemite, backpackers in Whistler, and emergency workers in Nepal alike use LuminAID to light their way,” read the luminAID website. The company still works with NGOs to distribute its lights around the world. You can find them locally at Peaked Sports in Driggs.
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With the Yeti Hopper series, the same insulating power of the familiar, boxy Yetis is contained in a more portable, soft-sided design. The Hopper comes in sizes that can hold 20, 30 or 40 pounds of ice.
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Yeti tumblers and other drink ware bring the same quality you expect from Yeti into the palm of your hand.
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Parks uses a dummy to help his Boykin Spaniel practice retrieving in the water.
More than anything, it’s about the joy that my dogs get from hunting.
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here are many ways to take advantage of the abundant natural resources offered by Teton Valley. You can shred the pow (white or brown), work on your “mending” technique on a slow float down one of our picturesque rivers, conquer the mountains on foot, or with a harness, or kick up some mud in the backcountry on your two-stroke two-wheeler. Or…You can combine the serenity of a day at the 18
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river with the invigoration of a hearty jaunt in the wilds with the thrill of the chase and have it all: bird hunting Teton Valley.
Why Hunt? Pickens Parks has been bird hunting his whole life. He grew up on a cattle farm in Georgia and his uncle trained hunting dogs. Parks got his start hunting around beaver swamps on the family farm. “I was hunting when I was the bird dog,” Parks says. “When I was too small to carry a gun, I would go with my dad and I would get the birds.” Parks is now a fly fishing and hunting guide for the local Three Rivers Ranch Outfitters. He hunts both upland game (grouse and pheasant) as well as waterfowl (ducks) in the valley. He said the satisfaction he gets from harvesting what he eats, knowing where it came from and that it’s all-natural are all perks of the sport, but, “More than anything, it’s about the joy that my dogs get from hunting.” Bird hunting requires the
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sportsman to get up early, but Parks doesn’t mind. “I get to see the sun rise over the Tetons,” he said. “Not many people get to see that.”
What to Know Parks hunts with June, his Boykin Spaniel. Boykins were bred in South Carolina to hunt turkeys and ducks, and are thought to be a mix of Chesapeake Bay retriever, springer spaniel, cocker spaniel and the American water spaniel. Parks says June, who weighs about 30 pounds, is a nice size because she doesn’t rock the boat. Parks spends an average of three days a week training June during the non-huntHunt continued on page 20
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ing season. He works with her in the water and in the yard, throwing dummies and having her retrieve them. Parks started working with June when she was just ten weeks old, first guiding her to retrieve in the hallways of his home before graduating to larger enclosed spaces, and eventually to the out-of-doors. For Parks, who doesn’t use a shock collar, it’s all about mutual respect. “If they don’t want to please you, you’re doing something wrong,” he said.
Where and When to Go Bird hunting in Teton Valley begins in the fall, and seasons vary depending on the species. Parks’ favorite place to go for duck hunting is the Teton River, and the Big Holes for grouse. No matter where you go, though, he says it’s absolutely necessary to know the rules and regulations.
Some land on the Teton, for example, is privately owned, and hunters must Tyler Fark, a Colorado Springs naknow where public land starts and tive, is in his second seaends. There are also rules son hunting Teton Valabout not shooting from ley. He has a black a boat making forward Labrador retriever progress, daily bag named Ranglimits, season limits If they don’t want er. Fark hunts on certain species, ducks, grouse to please you, you’re and so forth that and pheasant, need to be heeded doing something but concentrates for the safety and wrong. more on duck fairness of sportshunting. man and game. You also need to be able Fark says one difto identify your birds. ficulty hunters here face is “living some“The ducks need a fighting where where you can get a chance, too,” Parks said. large portion of snow in a hurry.” He advises keeping your dogs close, since Fark says the key to a successful day they have the tendency to chase after hunting, like most things in life, is moose. Fortunately, other, desirable preparation. game is prevalent in this region, too. “Like most areas, you really have to “We’ve got a wide range of species scout before you go out,” he said. “Just around here to hunt,” Fark said. seeing where the birds are landing or “Grouse is just a 20-minute drive, and where the birds can eat and get out of ducks are a 20-minute drive to the the wind if it’s windy and that kind of Teton [River]. There’s a lot of spring thing. Just paying attention to little creek-fed stuff that stays open even details really helps [make sure you’re] not sitting in a bad area. The more you when it gets super cold.” scout the better. The best day is never Both Fark and Parks grew up around the first day.” bird hunting and trained their own dogs. There are plenty of books, ar- “You gotta put a lot of time in,” Parks ticles and online resources, though, said. “It can be very demoralizing. You for those who want to get started in gotta love doing it. Scouting isn’t work the sport. There are also professional – it’s just another day on the river.” services, like Teton Valley’s own Blixt and Company, who offer guided tours What to Bring and dog training programs. Bird hunting doesn’t require a tremendous amount of equipment, but the few 20
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accessories hunters use are essential: a shotgun (and gun safety know-how), ear protection, a good pair of walking boots, the mandatory square inches of visible orange for safety, a good, warm, waterproof jacket and hat and gloves. Additional gear for duck hunting: waders, a duck call (if you know how to use it), a dozen decoys and a decoy bag. Parks says you don’t need a boat to hunt waterfowl, but it does make it easier. As far as guns go, Fark hunts with a 12 gauge Mossberg pump action. Parks uses a 20 gauge SKB. He advises against using your grandfather’s antique over/under, since hunting is hard on equipment, and, he added, “Every hunting gun could be used as a paddle.” Something else Parks says is needed for hunting is a good dose of patience. “When you’re ready to go, wait another hour,” he says.
Go Pro Getting started in any new sport can be intimidating. Luckily, Teton Valley is brimming with experienced outdoorsmen eager to share their knowledge and passion. Call Pickens Parks at Three Rivers Ranch to arrange a bird hunting adventure this fall. He’ll help you get all your ducks in a row. ■
river life
Paddling the local waterways Get Out Staff Paddling in the Teton region has a little something for everyone, ranging from floating the tranquil waters of the region’s many lakes to the crashing waves of whitewater, Teton waterways offer something for the first-time paddler to a veteran water rat.
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An SUV crosses the Cache Bridge over the Teton River.
The Tetons loom in the distance from the banks of the Teton River near Cache Bridge.
The Teton River provides the gamut from tubing to world-class whitewater. The river begins its journey to the Columbia in the upper reaches of the valley where much of the mountain valley is pasture, grain and potato fields, and open range bordered by the forested hills of the Big Holes. The upper part of the river meanders through these pastures and fields, while the Narrows in the lower section have all the adrenaline rush of any class IV and V whitewater. The 15 miles above Harrop Bridge is very navigable. There are three bridges in the upper section that provide easy access for boat launching. Teton Creek, Bates and Cache bridges are easy for access. The floats between these bridges
are mellow and easy to handle. The river below Harrop Bridge changes character due to increased drop, boulders and rapids. Most of the flows in the Narrows offer class IV whitewater with one Class V drop at Boulder Dam.
Snake River
The upper Snake River offers class I and II white water, making it an ideal location to master the fundamentals of whitewater paddling. Flowing into the Snake, the rapids of Granite Creek and the Hoback River provide a more technical stretch of water. The lower Snake has many class II rapids with flows ranging from 1,500 to 35,000 cfs. The majority of area whitewater rafting companies float this section of the river.
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This grain bin marks the turn on the way to the Big Eddy, along the Teton River.
For those thirsty for whitewater, West Table to Sheep Gulch is your stretch of the river; a narrower channel, faster flow and a series of rock ledges produce Class II and III rapids. West Table is the most popular put-in for whitewater trips in the Snake River Canyon.
The Bates Bridge boat launch provides access close to the town of Driggs.
South Fork
The South Fork of the Snake River is in southeastern Idaho close to the Wyo-
ming border. The South Fork begins as it flows out of the 20-mile long Palisades Reservoir in the community of Swan Valley, forming a 64-mile stretch of legendary tail-water fly-fishing. The South Fork is also a beautiful river for flat water rafting, canoeing and kayaking. Bald eagles and Ospreys are prevalent and many nest high above on treetops along the riverbanks; it is always a treat to see one swoop down and catch an unsuspecting fish. The South Fork of the Snake River has been called Idaho’s most unique riparian ecosystem containing the largest continuous cottonwood ecosystem in the state. The South Fork provides habitat for nine nesting bald eagle pairs and up to 100 wintering eagles. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers this river section to be the most important fish and wildlife habitat in the state of Idaho. Moose are seen regularly at the river’s edge. ■
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Victor City Park Victor, Idaho THURSDAYS
2016 Lineup:
Thursday, June 30
Thursday, July 28
June 23 - August 11 6pm - 10pm
Ethan Tucker
John Wayne’s World
Free fun for ALL ages
Thursday, June 23
Thursday, July 21
Screen Door Porch
Talia Keys Gemini Mind
Band of Heathens Kris Lager Band
Shook Twins
Cure For The Common
Thursday, July 7
Thursday, August 4
Wyatt Lowe and the Mayhem Kings
John Craigie
Cha-Wa
James McMurtry
Thursday, July 14
Thursday, August 11
Canyon Kids
The Brian Maw Band
Todo Mundo
Monophonics
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Pets
Protect your pets
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Keep pets like Ellie safe by carefully reading pesticide and fertilizer instructions.
with smart, safe pesticide use
“These products can provide a world of advantages and protection that would be almost impossible to fathom without them, but they should be used and stored exactly as directed by the product label.”
Millions of pet owners are eagerly anticipating the warmer days and evenings ahead, especially knowing how much their furry friends enjoy a romp in the backyard or getting out for a longer walk in the park or around the neighborhood. People start thinking about what they will need to keep their pets safe during these and other activities.
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his time of the year is also when insects and other pests become more active and bothersome to animals, so our pets need to be protected from the threats posed by fleas, ticks, rodents and stinging insects. Pet owners especially rely on pesticides both inside and outside their homes to help protect against harmful pests. While pesticide products are beneficial for controlling parasites and other common pet-related dangers, the proper application, use and storage of these products is vital to protecting the health of dogs, cats and pets of all kinds.
“We rely on pesticide products like insecticides, flea collars and heartworm pills for our pet’s safety almost every day without thinking twice,” says Allen James, president of RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment), a national organization representing the manufacturers, formulators and distributors of pesticide and fertilizer
products. “It’s our responsibility to read and follow the label instructions regarding use and storage of all the pesticide products we choose to use so we get the positive benefits they can provide without any unnecessary, avoidable issues.”
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y law, all pet, lawn and garden pesticide products must be registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) before they can be sold in the United States. This registration process often takes between eight and 10 years, costs hundreds of millions of dollars, and consists of tests evaluating potential short-term and long-term impacts on humans, pets and the environment in which they are meant to be used.
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fter applying lawn and garden fertilizers and chemicals, keep pets out of the application area for the amount of time that may be specified on product label directions or until the spray has dried or the dust has settled. Giving them the time they need to dry and work properly can save accidental and costly risks to naturally curious and determined pets. Once these products are applied, it is important to store any remainder in areas inaccessible to pets such as high shelves in closed storage units and garages to avoid improper exposure. If it is suspected a pet has been overexposed to a lawn and garden product, consult a local veterinarian, contact the manufacturer’s hotline on the product label, or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4335.
By the time a pesticide or a lawn and garden product makes it to the shelves in local stores, it has been registered, had its label approved by EPA, and is deemed not to pose any unnecessary risks to people, pets or local eco-systems when used according to label directions.
“Our yards are places for fun and relaxation with family, friends and our pets,” James says. “With just a little bit of basic knowledge, care and attention to directions, pet owners can ensure that their healthy lawn is also a healthy environment for all.”
“When it comes to pesticides, it’s important to remember the label is the law,” James says.
To learn more about how to keep pets safe and healthy, go to www.pestfacts.org. ■
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FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Driggs Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, JUNE 17 Driggs Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Grand Targhee Resort opens for the summer season.
THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Music on Main, Victor, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Band of Heathens with Screen Door Porch
FRIDAY, JUNE 24 Driggs Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teton Valley Rodeo at the Teton County Fairgrounds North of Driggs. 8 p.m. Admission $10, kids 6-12, $5 and kids 5 and under free
JUNE 25 AND 26
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Farm families are experts at preserving the fruits of the valley.
Frenchie, a true buckskinner, listens to campfire tales at the 2014 Mountain Man Rendezvous in Victor. Everything that Frenchie is wearing, is handmade, almost entirely by him.
Teton Ogre Adventure Race, a 6- or 13-hour adventure race in Teton Valley. Available to solo competitors or teams of two or four. tetonorgrear. com for more information Targhee Hill Climb: Wrun for Wray at Grand Targhee Resort, 8 a.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 30 Music on Main, Victor, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Kris Lager Band with Ethan Tucker
FRIDAY, JULY 1 Driggs Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teton Valley Rodeo at the Teton County Fairgrounds North of Driggs. 8 p.m. Admission $10, kids 6-12, $5 and kids 5 and under free Teton Valley Balloon Rally (www.tetonvalleyballoonrally for schedule). Morning Flights, Teton County Fairgrounds, 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Driggs Glow, downtown Driggs 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Driggs Art Walk, downtown Driggs. A walking route to featured businesses to experience a variety of art from visual to musical. Visit the Local Galleria for more info.
SATURDAY, JULY 2 Craft Fair, Victor City Park 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Teton Valley Balloon Rally
SUNDAY, JULY 3 Craft Fair, Victor City Park 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Teton Valley Balloon Rally
MONDAY, JULY 4 City of Victor 4th of July Celebration parade, live music, craft fairs, all day events and fireworks display Craft Fair, Victor City Park 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Community Breakfast 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Victor City Park Fourth of July Parade, 9:30 a.m. Fireworks display, 10 p.m.
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The Fourth of July is especially beautiful in the Tetons.
Mud Lake Challenge – Victor, 7 a.m. Register at victorcityidaho.gov Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks in Driggs Live Music Driggs City Center 6 p.m.
to 9 p.m. Fireworks 10:20 p.m. Teton Valley 4th of July Rodeo at the Teton County Fairgrounds North of Driggs. 8 p.m. Admission $10, kids
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6-12, $5 and kids 5 and under free Teton Valley Balloon Rally
THURSDAY, JULY 7 Music on Main, Victor, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cha-Wa with Wyatt Lowe and the Mayhem Kings
FRIDAY, JULY 8 Driggs Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teton Valley Rodeo at the Teton County Fairgrounds North of Driggs. 8 p.m. Admission $10, kids 6-12, $5 and kids 5 and under free
1:30 p.m. Teton Valley Rodeo at the Teton County Fairgrounds North of Driggs. 8 p.m. Admission $10, kids 6-12, $5 and kids 5 and under free
JULY 15-17 12th Annual Targhee Fest. Lineup and ticket info at www.grandtarghee.com or (307) 353-2300
SATURDAY, JULY 16 Tin Cup Challenge, a nine-week philanthropic campaign culminating in 5K and 10K run, 9 a.m. starting in Driggs City Park. Register or donate online at www.cftetonvalley.org
JULY 8-10 Ladies Allride Bike Camp with Lindsey Voreis. A ladies Allride 2-day experience will take your riding to a new level! Grand Targhee Resort 4:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 21 Music on Main, Victor, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Shook Twins with Talia Keys Gemini Mind
FRIDAY, JULY 22
SATURDAY, JULY 9 Driggs Community Yard Sale. Downtown Driggs. Hosted by the Teton Valley News. 9 a.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 14
Driggs Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teton Valley Rodeo at the Teton County Fairgrounds North of Driggs. 8 p.m. Admission $10, kids 6-12, $5 and kids 5 and under free
Music on Main, Victor, 6-10 p.m. Todo Mundo with Canyon Kids
FRIDAY, JULY 15 Driggs Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to
JULY 23-24 Women’s MBT Camp with pro rider Amanda Carey. Level 1. Grand Targhee Resort
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Balloon pilots get up early to enjoy the sky.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 Driggs Digs Plein Air Festival – QUICK DRAW at Shakespeare in the Park, Driggs City Center 5:30-8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 28 Music on Main, Victor, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cure for the Common with John Wayne’s World Driggs Digs Plein Air Festival – QUICK DRAW at Music on Main in Victor 5:308:30 p.m.
tion & Sale Driggs City Gallery 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
JULY 30-31 Women’s MBT Camp with pro rider Amanda Carey. Grand Targhee Resort
THURSDAY, Aug. 4 Music on Main in Victor, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., James McMurtry with John Craigie
FRIDAY, JULY 29 Driggs Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teton Valley Rodeo at the Teton County Fairgrounds North of Driggs. 8 p.m. Admission $10, kids 6-12, $5 and kids 5 and under free Driggs Digs Plein Air Festival – Awards Ceremony & Reception Gala Driggs City Gallery 5-8:30 p.m.
Music is a big part of a Teton Valley summer.
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SATURDAY, JULY 30 Driggs Digs Plein Air Festival – Exhibi-
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Pig Wrestling at the Teton County Fair.
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FRIDAY, AUG. 5 Driggs Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teton Valley Rodeo at the Teton County Fairgrounds North of Driggs. 8 p.m. Admission $10, kids 6-12, $5 and kids 5 and under free Driggs Art Walk A walking route to featured businesses to experience a variety of art from visual to musical. Visit the Local Galleria for more info.
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4 Peaks Clinic and Urgent Care • Primary care for adults and children • Treatment of injuries and illness • Lab and x-ray • No appointments necessary Dr. Scott Thomas, MD • Julie Mueller, PA-C Mon-Fri, 8:30am-6pm • Sat, noon-4pm No appointment necessary! 852 Valley Centre Drive, Driggs (208) 354-4757 28
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Hula-hoop contestants keeping their hoop from touching the ground and having a great time during the 2015 Tin Cup event.
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A painting of downtown Driggs by Alissa Hartman made during a past quick draw event at the Driggs Plein Air Festival.
SATURDAY, AUG. 6 Pierre’s Hole 50/100 Bike Race, Grand Targhee Resort Get Out File Photo
AUG. 6-13
Balloon pilots from around the country travel to the valley’s balloon rally.
Teton County Fair – 4-H exhibits, livestock. Teton County Fairgrounds, north of Driggs
FRIDAY, SEPT. 9
mission $10, kids 6-12, $5 and kids 5 and under free
Driggs Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
AUG. 12-14
Aug. 8-11 11th Annual Targhee Music Camp. Grand Targhee Resort
Sept. 9-10
29th Annual Blue Grass Festival. Grand Targhee Resort
New for 2016! Ragnar Trail Tetons. An overnight trail running relay. Teams of 8 (or 4). Grand Targhee Resort (307) 353-2300
AUG. 18-20
THURSDAY, AUG. 11 Music on Main in Victor, 6-10 p.m. Monophobics with The Brian Maw Band
FRIDAY, AUG. 12
Mountain Man Rendezvous in Victor. Celebrate Teton Valley’s history, mountain man camp, cowboys, Native Americans, food, crafts and local artists.
Driggs Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teton Valley Rodeo at the Teton County Fairgrounds North of Driggs. 8 p.m. Ad-
FRIDAY, AUG. 19 Driggs Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teton Valley Rodeo at the Teton County Fairgrounds North of Driggs. 8 p.m. Admission $10, kids 6-12, $5 and kids 5 and under free
FRIDAY, AUG. 26 Driggs Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 Driggs Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teton Valley farmers know a little something about raising chickens.
Driggs Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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A unicorn in its natural habitat (kid favorite) at the 2015 Tin Cup.
FRIDAY, AUG. 29
Oktoberfest at Grand Targhee Resort (307) 353-2300
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 Friday, SEPT. 2 Driggs Art Walk A walking route to featured businesses to experience a variety of art from visual to musical. Visit the Local Galleria for more info
Aug. 27-28 Montana Enduro Series, The Grand Enduro. 8 a.m. Grand Targhee Resort (307) 353-2300 Weekend long
Sept. 17-18
Driggs Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 Driggs Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
SEPT. 2-5 7th Annual Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival, races, hosted group rides, bike demos, evening gatherings, parties, raffles, skills clinics and trials exhibition. More information at tetonbikefest.org.
FRIDAY, OCT. 7 Driggs Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ■
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Teton Valley
Biking and Hiking trails
Targ Mill Mtn. B Grand Targhee Resort
Mill Creek to Targhee
Sheep Bridg Trail Aspen Trail and Spring Creek Overlook Trailheads
Mount Manning
Aspen Trail
South Fork Horseshoe Creek
Horseshoe Canyon Trail
Big Hole Crest
Big Hole Mountain Bike Trails
Pole Canyon to Mikesell Canyon
Grove Creek to Drake Creek
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Legend Shared Use Road Separated Pathway Proposed Pathway Gravel Bike Trail Featured Mtn. Bike Trails User-Created Trails Mtn. Bike Trail Option
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Pole Canyon West
Moose Creek Trailhead
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ghee/ Creek Bike Trails Rick’s Basin
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Fred’s Mountain Trail and Mary’s Trailheads. Loop trails at Grand Targhee: Rick’s Basin; Quakie Ridge; Bike Loop and Valley Overlook trailheads.
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Trailheads for Devil’s Stairs and Teton Canyon Shelf, Alaska Basin to Hurricane Pass and Table Mountain and Beard’s Wheatfield
Darby Canyon Wind and Ice Caves Trailhead
1. Moose Creek Trail Trailhead: One quarter mile north of the Mike Harris Campground turnoff on a Forest Service road. Season: July- September Distance (RT): Moose Lake, 16.8 miles. Elevation gain: 2,910 ft. Regulations: Wilderness trail, no motorized or mechanical transportation, including mountain bikes. Highlights: Lakes and a double waterfall 2. Coal Creek Meadows/Taylor Mountain Trailhead: Signed Coal Creek turnout south of Victor Season: May-October for Coal Creek Meadows; July-September for Taylor Mt. extension. Distance (RT): 7.2 miles Elevation gain: 2,788 ft. Regulations: Wilderness trail, no motorized or mechanical transportation, including mountain bikes. Highlights: Summit leads to great views of southern Tetons 3. Darby Canyon Wind and Ice Caves Trailhead: Three miles south of Driggs, follow 3000 South toward Darby Girls Camp, right at T intersection, follow signs to trailhead. Season: Late June through September Distance (one way): Wind Cave, 2.7 miles; Ice Cave, 3.4 miles Elevation gain: Wind Cave, 1,870 ft.; Ice Cave, 2,410 Regulations: Wilderness trail, no motorized or mechanical transportation, including mountain bikes. Highlights: Ice formations and waterfall in the Ice Cave. Climbing equipment, headlamps and experience in spelunking recommended. 4. Aspen Trail and Spring Creek Overlook Trailhead: From Ski Hill Road, take Cemetery Road 2.4 miles; turn right at the T, then left at sign for Rapid Creek. Keep right and watch for sign to trail. Season: Mid-late June through midSeptember Distance (one way): Aspen Trail, 3.6 miles; Spring Creek, 4.4 miles Elevation gain: Aspen Trail, 700 ft. up and down. Spring Creek, 3,000 feet Regulations: None Highlights: Wildflowers (clematis), mature aspen forest, small creeks; lodgepole forest, limestone formations and views of Spring Creek Canyon.
South Teton Canyon Trails Trailhead for the next three trail descriptions: Ski Hill Road to the turn for Teton Canyon, drive to end about 4.5 miles. 5. Devil’s Stairs and Teton Canyon Shelf Season: Devil’s Stair, mid-June through mid-October; Teton Canyon Shelf, JulySeptember. Distance (one way): Top of Devil’s Stairs, 3.9 miles. End of Teton Canyon Shelf, 6.6 miles Elevation gain: Devil’s Stairs, 1,565 ft.; Teton Shelf, 2,745 ft. Regulations: Wilderness trails, no motorized or mechanical transportation, including mountain bikes. Highlights: Very steep climbs, streams, views of Alaska Basin and Battleship Mountain. 6. Alaska Basin to Hurricane Pass Season: July through mid-September. Distance (one way): Basin Lakes, 7.7 miles; Hurricane Pass, 10.3 miles. Buck Mountain Pass, 1.9 miles; Mount Meek Pass, 2.4 miles Elevation gain: Basin Lakes, 2,600 ft.; Hurricane Pass, 3,412 ft., Buck Mountain Pass, 3,520 ft.; Mount Meek Pass: 2,766 ft. Regulations: Wilderness trails, no motorized or mechanical transportation, including mountain bikes. Highlights: Scenic limestone benches, crossings of North and South forks of Teton Creek; possible bighorn sheep sightings. 7. Table Mountain and Beard’s Wheatfield Season: Mid-July through September. Distance : Table Mountain, 12.4 miles (RT); Beard’s Wheatfield, 5.4 miles one way. Elevation gain: Table Mountain, 4,151 ft; Beard’s Wheatfield, 2,420 ft. and 2,180 ft. elevation loss. Regulations: Wilderness trails, no motorized or mechanical transportation, including mountain bikes. Highlights: Views of the Grand and upper reaches of Cascade Canyon; views of Fred’s Mountain at Grand Targhee; wild carrots; multiple crossings of the North Fork of Teton Creek.
Grand Targhee 8. Fred’s Mountain Trail and Mary’s Trailhead: Take the Dreamcatcher chairlift or the cat-track that serves the lift from the ski resort base. Season: July through September. Lift service generally closes by Labor Day. Distance (one way): Fred’s Mountain Trail, 2.9 miles; Mary’s 2.3 miles. Elevation gain: Fred’s Mountain Trail, 1,720 ft.; Mary’s, 1,960 ft. Regulations: Mountain bikes prohibited beyond the ski area boundary. Highlights: Great views of the Tetons, Teton Valley and Teton Canyon; wildflowers 9. Loop trails at Grand Targhee: Rick’s Basin; Quakie Ridge; Bike Loop and Valley Overlook. South Leigh to Granite Basin Lakes and Andy Stone Trail Season: July through mid-September. Trailhead: Stay straight off Highway 33 about five miles north of Driggs. Turn right at stop sign, left at Stateline Road to the trailhead. Distance (one way): 7.9 miles to intersection with Teton Crest Trail; 6.7 miles to first lake. Andy Stone Trail: 1.3 miles to start from trailhead; 2.7 miles overall Elevation gain: 2,850 ft.; 2,570 to first lake. Andy Stone: 2,150 ft. with 425 ft. elevation loss. Regulations: Wilderness trails, no motorized or mechanical transportation, including mountain bikes. Highlights: Three deep lakes, access to Teton Crest Trail and Green Lakes for extended trips. The Andy Stone Trail can be used to cut a mile from the return trip.
Map courtesy Teton Valley Trails and Pathways. TVTAP’s mission is to promote a trails and pathways connected community. This 501(c)3 non profit organization is supported by volunteers and donations. ■
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Adductor longus
Pectineus
Gluteus medius
Biceps brachii
Coracobrachialis
Trapezius
Protect your brain (wear a helmet) Stretch, exercise, rest, repeat Eat nutritious foods Hydrate your body Zygomaticus
Frontalis
Sartorius
Lliopsoas
Recuts abdominus
External oblique
Serratus anterior
Latissimus dorsi
Pectoralis major
Deltoid
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Extensor hallucis
Peroneus longus
Vastus medialis
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Extensor digitorum longus
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Vastus lateralis
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All-Terrain Vehicle Trails
Teton Valley
Trails in the Big Holes
All-terrain vehicle trails: Piney Pass Trail Distance: 17.1 miles each way. Season: July-October Trailhead: Access from just over the top of Pine Creek Pass. Turn right after the fourth guardrail on the right side coming from Victor, past the big parking lot. Regulations: Open to ATV use and UTV (utility terrain vehicle) under 50 inches wide. Highlights: Beautiful scenery; Piney Pass is one of the highest points on the trail system around the Big Holes. Nickerson Grove Distance: 3.78 miles one way. Season: July-October. Trailhead: Horseshoe Canyon midway between the forest boundary and end of pavement parking Highlights: Nice ride closer to the valley floor Packsaddle Lake Trail Distance: 1.18 miles one way Trailhead: Packsaddle Road to Forest Road 381 to trailhead. Highlights: Nice lake route
Motorcycle trails (also advanced mountain bike trails):
South Fork Horseshoe Trail Trailhead: Horseshoe Canyon Road to end of road at parking area Season: July-October. Distance: 5.37 miles Highlights: Can be combined with the Twin Creek Trail and a portion of the Nickerson Grove Trail to provide a loop for single-track motorized and bicycles North Fork of Mahogany Trail Distance: 4.41 miles one way. Trailhead: Bates Road to 3000; turn west. Season: July-October Highlights: The top of this trail intersects with the top of Horseshoe to create a longer one way ride or some variation. Recommended for mountain bikers interested in going from intermediate to advanced riding Allen Canyon/Pole Canyon Trailhead: Pole Canyon Road west of Victor on Highway 31 to end. Distance: 6.85 miles
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Season: July-September or October Highlights: Fantastic views from the ridge. Create a loop by combining with the Power Line Road Trail. Use motor vehicle use map to ensure you stay on the trails that are open to motorized use.
Big Hole Crest Trail Distance: 8.9 miles, but can be combined with three other trails to add mileage. You can loop around to Elk Flat or to exit a different way. Season: July-September Trailhead: Access from Grove Creek Trail; Cedron Road, follow south where it turns to the north; first right. The following trails are open to non-motorized mechanized, or bicycle usage: Dude Creek/Idaho Creek/Grand View Loop trails: Traihead: The major trailhead for this loop is at the base
of Dude Creek Loop, about halfway up Horseshoe Canyon Road, turn right on Forest Road 140 to grassy parking lot. The trail starts in a small cluster of aspens. Distance: Dude Creek Loop, 6.67 miles; Idaho Loop, 1.31 miles; Grand View Loop, 3.27 miles. All three intersect to create the ability to stack loops and ride trails in different directions. Season: July-September Little Pine/Red Creek/Corral Creek Loop A single loop comprised of different sections of four trails: Distance: Little Pine Trail, 1.22 miles. Combined with a section of the Corral Creek Trail and the Red Creek Trail at 2.37 miles, for a total of 9.6 miles. Season: July-September Trailhead: For Little Pine Creek Trail, turn right just after the second guardrail past the top of Pine Creek Pass.
Map courtesy Teton Valley Trails and Pathways.
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How to end a
long
Teton day?
A double feature at an historic drive-in
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s another long summer day comes to a close, and the western sky darkens, a small projection room south of Driggs comes to life and one more evening at the ‘Spud’ is set to begin.” Those words are as true now as when they were written 30 years ago. In June of 1985, the drive-in was run by Gladys and Leo Davis and showed the Aviator, starring Christopher Reeve about a 1920s mail pilot who crash-lands along with a wealthy banker’s daughter on a mountain filled
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with wolves.
ghee,” said Jedd Mumm.
This is the second summer that the Spud is under its current mangers Jedd and Katie Mumm. This summer saw blockbusters like Captain America Civil War and X-Men Apocalypse. In ’85, audiences were thrilled with images thrown by surplus WW2 army projectors.
In 1985, as is the case today, you don’t need to wait at the concession stand while your order was being cooked. The Teton Valley News wrote in 1985. “Whether you leave your real name, or a notso-discreet alias, the entire audience soon knows the demands of your appetite.”
Movie-goers were treated to fully digital versions of Wolverine and Iron Man battling villains this summer. Though movie technology and tastes have changed since ‘85, some things have not.
“It’s a novelty,” said Gladys. “Sometimes people don’t believe we’ll do it, but it lets people watch the movie instead of waiting in line for a hamburger.”
“It’s like it’s own iconic part of the valley beyond the Grand Teton and Grand Tar-
Diners still are able to place their orders and tune in to 88.5 FM to hear when their order is up.
“The kids at school started calling them Gladys’ burgers and it just caught on,” she said. “When we first started out we’d sell maybe 10 burgers at a show. Now on some of our busiest nights I go through 150 or 160 burgers.”
Mumm spoke to the former operators and learned the secrets to burger, getting the details like the crunch of the pickle and the fact that since Gladys didn’t like mustard, her burgers didn’t have a lot either. He said getting those details right is key to tapping into peoples’ fond memories though the name has changed to the “Spud Burger.”
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Gladys and Leo Davis, with their grandson Cassidy, at the Spud drive-in in 1985.
The new operators of the Spud drive-in; Jedd, Katie and Max Mumm in front of the Spud's projector shack.
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ome things have changed. As drive-in theaters became more scarce, the selection of films the Davises had to choose from shrank. “It use to be we wouldn’t book any Rrated movie[s],” said Gladys. “But now
we have to because there isn’t enough other movies to go around.” Now with the digital projector, the Mumms have the option to choose what movies they feel are right for the valley.
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Christopher Reeve flies a mail plain in 1985's the Aviator, as the film is shown at the Spud on June of that year.
“I want to play just good movies and family friendly ones, that’s how we’re going to judge if it’s going to be good,” Jedd Mumm said. Another thing that has endured as a draw for valley residents is the food. Gladys Davis was a lunch lady at Teton High School and her burgers quickly gained popularity outside of the cafeteria.
“I had a hamburger at McDonald’s when I was what… five? And I can remember the taste of it and they still taste the same today,” he said. Katie Mumm, like Leo Davis before her, sells tickets at the small booth on the way into the theater. She said that she met the Davis’ granddaughter at the first showing. Mumm said that she wants to hear from the community about what they like about the theater and their suggestions on what the Mumms can do to make it even better. “The Spud is important to the community, they love it,” she said. “And we want to keep it that way.” Fun Spud Facts 1. Ace Wood built the Spud Drive-in and opened its doors on July 3, 1953. Leo and Gladys Davis owned the Spud until 1987. 2. The Spud is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and is on the Idaho Sate Historic Registry. 3. When it opened, the movies were played on surplus army projectors from WW2. ■
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If its summer in Teton Valley, then you can expect great entertainment from the free Music on Main concert series. However the mix of bands changes from year to year, mix favorites with up-and-comers
Music on Main includes artists: Band of Heathens Kris Lager Cha-Wa Todo Mundo Shook Twins Cure for the Common James McMurtry Monophonics and others
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to bring a new blend of music each summer. The line-up for the series’ 11th year includes returning favorites like rough-edged, working class rocker James McMurtry and the propulsive rhythms of Todo Mundo.
The key is diversity over time. ------------------Erica Linnell
“The key is diversity over time,” said Executive Director of the Teton Valley Foundation Erica Linnell. That is mixed with the fresh-to-thevalley sounds of the “psychedelic soul” group the Monophonics, who will close Music continued on page 40 Todo Mundo
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out the summer season. Those who have never seen a Mardi Gras Indian should make sure to mark their calendars as not to miss Cha Wa. Mardi Gras Indians have roots that go back over a century but are often an overlooked part of New Orleans culture. “Mardi Gras Indians – the parade most white people
I think people love it and we need their continued support to make it happen.
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don’t see,” said Larry Bannock, President, New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Council. “The ceremonial procession
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Full Line Up and info D at e | H e a d l in e r s | O p e n e r s ------------------------------------6/23 Band of Heathens
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nell said, “and we need their continued support to make it happen.” The average donation is around a dollar a person, but Linnell said the Teton Valley Foundation hopes to bump that to two dollars. “Lots of people drop in $5, $10, $20 bills—which is so generous—but it also
means there are hundreds of attendees who don’t contribute anything” she said in a press release. “We are asking the entire community to re-member how lucky we are to have a free music series in such a small town, and to help us continue the free Music on Main legacy by throwing a few bucks in the jar.” ■
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There will again be a food court set up on Birch Street with food from vendors such as Teton Thai, The Momo Shack, Scratch, Tastebuds, Spoons, and new this year, TJ’s Grill and Pizzeria. Beer will be on sale inside the venue. (No outside alcohol
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Better know your ax
A few tips from the Forest Service’s go-to resource
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or people who work in an office and not in the backcountry, an ax can seem like a simple tool and, in some respects, it is. However, for those who rely on these implements, axes hide many complexities. To give the average non-ax wielder a peek into the world of these tools, we turned to the forest service’s “An Ax to Grind: A Practical Ax Manual,” written in 1999 by Bernie Weisgerber. A retired historic preservation specialist for the USDA Forest Service, Weisgerber. was in charge of the
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Northern Region’s Historic Preservation Team, headquartered in Missoula, Montana, from 1991. He and his crew of craftsmen used traditional techniques and materials to restore historic Federal buildings, which were often at remote locations. Weisgerber has also twice been a guest on public televisions’ “This Old House.” Here are a few samples of Weisgerber insights.
Basics of Handle Selection Hickory makes the best handles for percussion tools like axes. You seldom see any species other than hickory offered
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Cheap, inferior handles tend to break, split, and warp. If you are going through all the work of hanging your own ax, you should spend the extra dollars to get a highquality handle. Some characteristics you need Axes continued on page 46
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to look at include:
different axes.
Figure 36—The grain of ax handles should run parallel to the length of the handle and to the wedge slot.
Best of all, you will appreciate the usefulness of a razor-sharp ax, and the importance of doing everything you can to keep it sharp.
Sharpening “Putting your nose to the grindstone” implies tedious, repetitious, and unending work. You will find that sharpening a dull or abused ax is indeed tedious and repetitious, but to do it right you have to do it slowly (Figure 62). Along the way, you’ll learn the value of patience, and appreciate the differences in steel tempering and ax quality as you sharpen
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Chopping Technique Chopping is an art. Start out loose and relaxed. Hold the ax with one hand fixed just above the swell at the end of the handle. On the up-stroke, the other hand slides up the handle close to the head. On the down-stroke, it slides back down the handle. At the point of impact, it is close to the lower hand. Each blow lands exactly
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Figure 62—The right way and wrong way to use a grinding wheel (drawings by Frederic H. Kock).
where it is intended, with the proper force, and at the proper angle. There is no shock to the hands or shoulders. One corner of the ax blade should always be free of the wood, so that a slight twist brings out the chip and releases the bit without undue strain. Grip—On an ax that is hung properly to fit you, place your left hand about 1 or 2 inches from the butt end of the handle or helve. Place your right hand about threefourths of the way up the handle. This is the proper hold for a right-handed person (Figure 76). ■
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See Old Faithful for free! Still time for fourth-graders and their families to receive free annual parks pass
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Thermal features are a signature attraction at Yellowstone National Park.
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wo of the most famous National Parks are within a short drive of Teton Valley, and this year all fourth-graders in the U.S. are eligible for a free family pass to use until August 31, 2016 at any National Park or other federal recreation area. Park continued on page 50 Boardwalks help protect the fragile ecosystem of Yellowstone.
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For lots of families, just getting to the Park can be a challenge because of so many things. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the outdoors. ______________ Denise Germann, GT National Park
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There are dozens of different geysers, springs and hot pots in the park.
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After completing a short activity on everykidinapark.gov, fourth-graders (home-schoolers included) can print off
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adults who engage fourthgraders though youth-serving organizations like afterschool groups and religious groups—can also print off vouchers for each student in their class. The pass pays for a student and their family to enter any national park or over 2,000 other fee areas for free as many times as they wish for the entire coming year. Most visitors to the parks pay $25 for a seven-day entrance pass or purchase an annual pass for $80. The vouchers are part of the Every Kid in a Park program, which is preparing for the 2016 centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service. “For lots of families, just
getting to the Park can be a challenge because of so many things,” said Acting Public Affairs Officer for Grand Teton National Park Denise
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Germann. “It’s a great opportunity to learn about the outdoors.” Germann said that stu-
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official rules
talks. Schedules can be found online at the various park websites.
• The pass is for U.S. fourth graders (or home-school equivalent) students. • The pass is for the 2015 to 2016 school year. It expires August 31, 2016. • Students can’t transfer the pass to anyone else. • Parks can’t accept electronic ver- • If you visit a site that charges ensions of the paper voucher for actrance fees per person— The pass cess or to exchange for a pass. admits all children under 16 and up to three adults for free. • There’s no way to request a refund later if you forget the pass when • If your group visits a site that charges vehicle fees - The pass you visit. admits all children under 16 and • If you lose your pass, get a new all adults in up to one passenger vehicle. Commercial vehicles can’t one by visiting the website and use a pass to get in. signing up again. • If you arrive at a site on bicycle— • Educators can get one paper pass The pass admits all children unfor each of their fourth-grade studer 16 and up to three adults on dents. bicycles. • The pass doesn’t cover things like How it works camping, boats, and special tours. • Show your pass to a ranger when Also, some sites are managed by you enter. If there is no ranger, private operators. They may not leave it on the dashboard of your honor the pass. Check with the site car.
ahead of time to find out. • The pass doesn’t cover fees for local, city, or state parks and recreation areas unless they say that they accept this pass.
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“You’re always walking away learning something,” she said, “and a lot of times that creates a desire to learn more.” Rendezvous-Upper Elementary School’s principal, Megan Bybee, said many local children don’t know the area outside of Teton Valley and that many would benefit from trips to the parks. “I just think we live in an abnormally rich environment for cool
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Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike. _______________ From The Yosemite, by John Muir, 1912
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Hikers and horseback riders share the Sheep Bridge Trail in Teton Canyon.
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hile some may come simply for the huckleberry milkshakes, most people visit or live in Teton Valley because of its proximity to world class recreational opportunities, all of which are tied to the natural world. For centuries, humans have recognized both the healing power of and the need to preserve land on our planet – not only for wildlife, but for ongoing generations of campers, riders, explorers and sightseers. In the America West, names such as John Muir, Mardie and Olaus Murie, and Ansel Adams conjure images of wild landscapes, excit-
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Hikers follow a trail leading from Teton Canyon
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ing discoveries and a deep appreciation for Mother Nature. One significant accomplishment in this area is The Wilderness Act, signed into law in 1964. Aimed at protecting acres of public land from human inter-
ference, this act created wilderness areas that carry their own set of rules and restrictions in the name of protecting pristine land and wildlife habitats. Specifically, the act reads that wilderness areas are:
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“recognized as an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain.” So when it comes to recreating in the National Parks, on Forest Service land and/or in wilderness areas, it helps to keep mind what is permitted of us in each area. Here are the basics: National Parks Each park may have slightly different rules, but in general visitors are asked to camp only in designated areas (backcountry camping is allowed via permit) and stay on designated trails. Motorized vehicles are generally prohibited off road. Cycling is allowed, but only in certain areas. Pets must remain on leash and either in designated car parking lots or at campsites. Learn more at
nps.gov. Forest Service Land Recreational use allowances vary by state, though these areas are also subject to federal laws. Pets should remain on leash while on designated trails. The National Forest Service website offers tips and suggestions for visitors at fs.fed. us/visit/know-before-you-go.
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ts true that being locally made isn’t everything for a piece of gear, knowing that Anicca bags (pronounced Ah-KneeCha) are made right here in the valley is critical to knowing what makes them so great. Jeremy Holmstead, Chris Miller and Mark Ortiz stitch every bag by hand and imbue the bags with the sharp styling that make them at home on the trails, slopes and climbing pitches around the valley.
takes to withstand the demands that Teton Valley residents put on their gear. That knowledge comes from the fact that the Anicca crew regularly huck cliffs, reel in rainbows and even occasionally dress like Saucer Boy. (I’m looking at you, Mark.)
An Anicca bike bag sits on an Advocate bicycle at Fitzgerald’s in Victor.
So if you are looking for gear that is not only locally stitched, but burly as well, you can look for Anicca backpacks at Habitat in Driggs and Anicca bike packing bags at Fitzgerald’s in Victor.
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of the Tetons for your year round cycling needs
The Joint VPD Air from POC allows you to protect your knees, even on long rides.
Joint VPD-AIR
take on a long cross-country ride.
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The Joint VPD-Air kneepads from POC solve that problem. They don’t have a hard plastic shell, meaning truly hard impacts will still do some damage, but they offer protection on most rides and more importantly are light enough, and comfortable enough, for you not to notice them.
certain amount of abuse is a natural part of mountain biking. Scrapes from errant branches are par for the course. However, landing with your knee on a rock can not only be painful, but can be a serious enough injury to put you out of commission for a season or longer. Traditional kneepads offer protection but are usually too hot, heavy and bulky to
Simms Waypoints sling pack
They are available locally at Habitat High Altitude Provisions in Driggs.
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he Simms Waypoints pack is designed to be easy to use and for accessibility. It easily swings to the front of your body and the front hatch unzips to form a workbench and give you easy access to the rest of your gear.
Brighten your day with our Great Artisanal Coffee Follow this link to learn about our group rides & events The Simms Waypoints pack goes well with the Sage Pulse rod. It also goes well with a handsome beard, this one worn by fisherman Justin Mehlhaff.
Not only is the pack comfortable, but it removes the doubt you have when you are unsure of what gear you have in your overstuffed pack.
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Krieg Cycling saddlebags
Krieg Cycling saddlebags
A seem unnecessary if small saddlebag can
you ride with a backpack. However, having something that is more or less permanently affixed to your bike has its advantages. If you clean out your bag and forget to put your patch kit and co2 canister back in, you may not notice until your next flat, miles from the trailhead.
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Krieg saddle bags are made in Idaho and give you a reliable way to carry a few small essentials on your bike.
It doesn’t hurt that Krieg bags are made in Idaho and come in an array of colors and styles. They are available at Fitzgerald’s Bicycles in Victor.
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Festival gear
The Thermarest Quadra chair along with the Buckshot Pro speaker, Turtleshell 2.0 boom box and Little Sucker coozie can all be taken to your favorite festival in the Arc’teryx Alpha Fl 30 backpack.
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eton Valley is full of hard-charging folks who get after it in the mountains every chance they get, but that doesn’t mean they don’t know how to party. Music festivals as much of a part of life as enduros and gran fondos, so why not get just as prepared for Targhee Fest as you do for your next trip to the Winds. The Thermarest Quadra chair folds
Sage Pulse fly rod
into compact pod shape, meaning you can carry it in a pack and that you can pack more of them than traditional camping chairs. As an added bonus, the Quadra has a little more flex than those chairs, keeping it comfortable and letting you jam with the music.
flashlight while the Turtleshell 2.0 boom box is larger and backs more of a punch.
At a music festival, you also sometimes want to listen to your own tunes at the campsite. The Buckshot Pro speaker from Outdoor Tech is small, mobile and doubles as a
These can be found at Yostmark Mountain Equipment, along with the gear for the more hard-charging type of adventures.
Also don’t forget a sturdy pack like the Arc’teryx Alpha Fl 30 or a coozie to keep your favorite beverage cold. The Little Sucker even sticks to any flat surface.
Sage Pulse fly rod
hands of more people.
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Case in point, the Pulse fly rod from Sage. It puts topnotch responsiveness in the middle price range (around $350.)
ly-fishing can be an expensive passion to have, especially if you demand high-end performance. However, as with many other outdoor sports including biking and skiing, advancements in gear are rapidly putting that level of performance in the
While not the cheapest rod in the market, it provides some of the best bang for your buck that you can find.
The Pulse from Sage offers high-end performance for mid-range price.
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