Triangle X Ranch

Triangle X Ranch
John Butcher riding back to the Triangle X Ranch.

About Me

I fell in love with Jackson Hole when first introduced to the area by the Butcher family. When I decided to spend the summer of '11 out here in JH, a former Pingry athlete, Katie Occhipinti, suggested I blog the adventure. I had no idea what a blog was but Katie O set the whole thing up and got me on my way. Last summer was a tremendous experience. The blog details all the great fun I shared with friends from June '11 - Oct. '11. Even before I left to head back to SRQ, I knew I wanted more of JH. I am now back in JH for "Adventure Summer Round Two!" Many friends have encouraged me to continue the blog this summer ...... so here we go! I arrived to town on June 12th and immediately felt at home. I am looking forward to another summer of hiking, biking and visits from friends. I once again look forward to sharing this experience with all of my friends who have planned to visit me out here. I also look forward to sharing the experience with my friends who follow this blog. Enjoy the pictures and the adventure. Happy summer to everyone!

Friday, July 29, 2011

Scenic Dinner Float Trip with Vicky, Kevin, Nancy and Daniel

On Thursday night the adventure continued!  Nancy, Daniel, Vicky, Kevin and I enjoyed a scenic dinner float trip down the Snake river.  The trip was hosted by the Triangle X Ranch (where I work).  A scenic float has no whitewater and is a smooth 12 mile ride down the Snake river right through the Grand Teton National Park.  I took a couple of videos and hope you enjoy them.  The videos do not do the natural beauty of the area justice.

Video of the start to our float trip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcIotVNzdlQ

Float Trip part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kAiHB-r-2A


The scenic dinner float begins at Moose Junction where the drivers from the Triangle X greet the guest and load them in the vans for the ride to the cookout site at the ranch.  Once at the cookout site, the guest enjoy a "hearty ranch meal" before boarding the rafts for the trip down the river.

Daniel, Nancy, Vicky and Kevin enjoying the "hearty ranch meal" of steak and twice baked potatoes

The guides do a great job of discussing the history of the area as well as pointing out wildlife when they see it.  On our trip, we saw a few bald eagles, two beavers, lots of geese, and a few deer.  We were all hoping to a moose or two, but we struck out on that one.

Getting ready to bored raft

Heading down the Snake










Vicky and Kevin floating the Snake
Floating down the Snake
















Nancy and Daniel
Our guide Shawn getting us down the river











Hanging at Dornans after the float
Nancy and Daniel at Dornans
The float down the river takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.  At the end of the float trip, it is always a good idea to drive over to Dornans and enjoy a beer on the roof top bar.  The early evening float trips end an hour before sunset and Dornans is a great place to watch the sunset behind the Tetons.  A beautiful way to end another great day.
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  1. NancyJuly 30, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Beautiful scenery Jo Ann! Wow, I love it:) thank you for sharing.

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