grand teton backpacking

Grand Teton Backpacking Trek
August 9-13, 2026

Tour Highlights

Ends Hiking is headed to the breathtaking Grand Teton National Park, August 9-13, 2026, where rugged mountain peaks rise dramatically above pristine alpine lakes and lush valleys. Home to over 200 miles of trails, abundant wildlife, and the iconic 13,775-foot Grand Teton mountain, the Grand Teton National Park offers adventure and awe at every turn. While we will not be summiting the Grand Teton mountain itself, our hikes are designed to accommodate intermediate hikers, exploring scenic routes and panoramic ridge views. There will be opportunities to hike more challenging trails ranging anywhere from 9-13 miles per day. This is the perfect opportunity to experience one of America’s most iconic national parks at the height of summer beauty.

This will be a “Wagon Wheel-type” or “Base Camp-type” event where we will be sleeping indoors, in a host Church each evening. Bring your air mattress! On the trail, you will only need a day-pack with essential equipment.  You can leave your personal gear safely at the host Church during the day.  With the higher elevations and difficulty of these trails, this event will require adequate training prior to coming, in order to enjoy your time maximally! This event may not be for beginners who are not use to regular semi-strenuous physical activity (like running multiple days a week).  For further questions feel free to email Director Lexi Loofboro at LLoofboro@EndsHiking.com .

Please check out the 10-week training plan below!

Official 10-Week Tour Training Plan.

For Youth of
Romania

Whether it is exploitation, sexual abuse, human  trafficking, violence or even neglect, Missio Link International‘s mission is to stop any form of child abuse in Romania and to bring about a profound transformation in the lives of those who have experienced such trauma. Through juvenile prison ministry, a safe home for abused girls, as well as outdoor programs and camps, Missio Link is rescuing, restoring, educating, and releasing young people to live a free life in Jesus Name. Join us as we #PrayTrekRepeat for the at-risk youth of Romania. 

Event Information

AT A GLANCE

Event Type

Wagon Wheel / Base Camp-type

Difficulty Level

Level 3.5 out of 5:
Moderate / Challenge

We have 5 tour difficulty levels. Learn more.

Arrival Airport

Suggested Fly In: Aug 8th
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)

Orientation

August 9th at 1:30 PM

Hiking Dates

August 10 - 13

Lodging Type

Indoor lodging in a Host Church
Bring your air mattress!

Our version of "glamping": we provide indoor lodging for orientation and all nights of the tour within the sanctuary of a church along the tour route. Hotels are an optional cost to you. You will be responsible for getting yourself to and from the hotel.

Begins At

TBD

Return to Start

None - We stay in one location the whole week.

Departure Airport

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
Suggested Fly Out: August 14

Event Cost

TBD

Hiking Pace

Buddy System - Hike with one or more friends

We have 4 tour cycling group speeds. Learn more.

Funding pledge

Hiker - $1000

We provide lots of resources to help you reach your funding pledge. Learn more.

What's Included

Only The Good Stuff

  • Many days of Awesomeness!
  • Event insurance for unexpected emergency medical needs
  • Experienced group leaders with in-depth knowledge of this terrain
  • Laundry service every night of cycling tours (for cycling clothing only)
  • Beautiful digital photographs from the tour (where applicable)
  • Indoor sleeping arrangements for orientation and all nights of the tour
  • Orientation, safety briefing and training
  • Airport pick-up and drop off at designated shuttle times
  • Transportation to starting line and from finish line

  • Orientation Dinner
  • Snacks and beverages (e.g., water, granola bars, fruit, etc.) throughout the tour
  • Lunch everyday on the tour (e.g., sandwiches, options vary)
  • Ends Hiking T-shirt
  • Limited Edition Leave the 99 stickers
  • Comprehensive gear check-list 
  • And other sweet swag
  • Daily devotional inspired by our beneficiaries
  • Prayer and fellowship at rest-stops and breaks
  • Daily praise and worship service
  • Comprehensive Fundraising Kit with downloadable resources and ideas to help you reach your pledge goal
  • Fundraising donation page to collect pledges and track your progress
  • Easily sharable donation links
  • Custom thank you cards for your supporter (available post-tour)

Where the money goes

Not to Ends Adventures / HIking

The majority (90%) of all donations goes directly toward impacting youth served by our beneficiary in this county, in Jesus’ name. The remaining funds (10%) support the administrative costs for our parent organization, New International, a not-for-profit which, in all honesty, helps us do what we do even better. Tax deductible receipts and year end giving statements are provided to all tour participants and donors.  Find our more about our financial transparency and accountability standards on our About page.

Paul Norton Scholarship fund

Are you, or someone you know, in your teens or twenties, interested in participating in this event, but having difficulty paying the registration fee? We may be able to help. Click below for more information and to apply for funding through the Paul Norton Memorial Scholarship Fund. 

Tour ItineRary

yes we'll stop for Coffee

Orientation Day- Location TBD

  1. Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point via Jenny Lake trail. Take boat shuttle. 4.0

miles. Easy to moderate. 

  1. String Lake to Leigh Lake. Add-on to String Lake Trail. 2.9 miles. Easy.

Option to swim after and meet at String Lake for swim or SUP..

  1. Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake Loop. 5.8 miles. Moderate.
  2. Cascade Canyon Trail. 9.2 miles. Moderate.
  1. Delta Lake via Taggart Lake, Bradley Lake and Valley Trail. 10.8 miles.
  2. Delta Lake via Lupine Meadows Access. 7.5 miles. Hard.
  1. Holter Bay Hermitage Point Trail. 9.9 miles. Moderate.
  2. Black Tail Butte Trail. 6.4 Moderate.

Departure Day- fly out Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)

Day in the life of an Event

Support This Beneficiary

[20xx tour name]

This bicycling tour in [TOUR LOCATION / NAME] will raise prayers, awareness and support for [MINISTRY]. Funds raised from this tour will [ONE SENCTENCE OF HOW TOUR WILL BENEFIT YOUTH]. Help us meet that goal and #PrayPedalRepeat or donate for the youth of [COUNTRY]?