Online Survey on Teton Big Horn Sheep and Winter Backcountry Recreation is Now Available

An online survey is now available for backcountry skiers, riders, and climbers to share their perspectives on Teton Bighorn Sheep conservation and backcountry winter recreation.

***The Survey is now Closed***

Backcountry Film Festival 2022

SUPPORT TBCA – Stream virtually March 11-31  – Win a BCA airbag, a BD beacon, shovel and probe, a Stio jacket and other raffle Items! Click below to learn more…

Meet our Volunteer Backcountry Ambassadors

The Teton Backcountry Alliance Volunteer Backcountry Ambassador Program has kicked off its third snow season. TBCA Backcountry volunteers complement the on-going work of Jay Pistono and Mike Penterson,  BTNF’s full-time winter Teton Pass Ambassadors. We are excited to have this strong team of community residents and backcountry enthusiasts to help promote TBCA’s mission of public […]

Skinny Skis Avy Night Posted Online

If you missed Skinny Skis Avy Night on December 2nd, you can still watch the whole event available online. Jay Pistono talks about the upcoming season on Teton Pass at 12:45.

2022-2023 Volunteer Ambassadors

TBCA seeks additional Volunteer Backcountry Ambassadors. With sponsorship from STIO and BCA, and cooperation with the BTNF and CTNF, TBCA Volunteer Backcountry Ambassadors will be out for a second winter. Applications will be accepted until November 15th and information can be found here. Join the team of ambassadors and make a difference!

Spring 2021 Newsletter

Read our latest newsletter to learn more about TBCA’s involvement in efforts to limit the proposed Grand Targhee expansion, comments on the increased “side country” guiding proposed by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, conversations about Togwotee’s backcountry resources and hybrid skiing, and more.

Beacon Park Purchased

The Teton Backcountry Alliance successfully raised the money to purchase the Coal Creek Beacon Park, ensuring its reinstallation next winter. Thanks to the individual donors and the Winter Wildlands Alliance for matching those donations. Tom Hallberg at the Jackson Hole News & Guide covered the story. (Photo by Andy Cochrane).

Hybrid Skiing Guidelines

The use of snowmobiles to access remote terrain for backcountry skiing and snowboarding is known in some circles as “hybrid skiing.” In a time of exponential growth in backcountry use, we offer these guidelines to help re-establish a backcountry ethic for hybrid skiing to preserve our winter wild places for all to enjoy.

Recreate Responsibly Winter Videos

Friends of the Bridger-Teton curated a series of short videos to serve as a guide to responsible winter recreation in the Teton area.

New Volunteer Backcountry Ambassadors

TBCA has seven new Volunteer Backcountry Ambassadors, who will provide information and helpful support to recreationists at Teton Pass trailheads and the backcountry beyond.