MORAN GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
High-Speed Trails and Quiet Pines: A Winter Day at Turpin Meadow Ranch
Three curated ways to spend a winter day at Turpin Meadow Ranch—snowmobile, guided lessons/tours, or self-guided rentals—each package includes shuttle service, lunch and equipment for roughly three hours of on-site activity.
High-Speed Trails and Quiet Pines: A Winter Day at Turpin Meadow Ranch.
Set against the snow-draped meadows and lodgepole pines of Moran, Wyoming, the Winter Day at the Ranch package at Turpin Meadow Ranch offers three distinct winter experiences: a high-speed snowmobile adventure, guided lessons and tours in skis or snowshoes (or electric fat‑tire biking), or independent rentals of skis, fat‑tire bikes and snowshoes. Each option comes with shuttle service, a midday meal and roughly three hours of on‑site activity, making this a compact, logistics‑light way to access backcountry winter terrain.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Snowmobile Adventure — High-speed access to winter trails
The Snowmobile Adventure is the most adrenaline-focused option: a high-speed run through Turpin Meadow Ranch’s groomed winter trails. The package is offered at a stated price of $399 per person and includes shuttle transport, equipment and lunch.
Lessons & Tours — Guided learning and quiet exploration
The Lessons and Tours package pairs a two‑hour guided ski lesson, snowshoe outing, electric fat‑tire bike or ski tour with an additional hour for independent exploration; the package price is listed at $299 and includes shuttle service, equipment and lunch.
Rentals — Gear up and strike out on your own
For travelers who prefer to set their own pace, the Rentals package provides skis, fat‑tire bikes or snowshoes and includes shuttle pick‑up, drop‑off and lunch; the rental package is listed at $199.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
A winter day at Turpin Meadow Ranch compresses the logistics of a full‑service backcountry outing into a well‑timed itinerary: a morning shuttle from Jackson or Teton Village, a concentrated block of on‑ranch activity (roughly three hours), a hearty lunch and an afternoon shuttle return—delivering either high‑speed trail time, guided instruction plus solo exploration, or the freedom of independent rentals.
THE RIDE
Snowmobile Adventure — High-speed access to winter trails
The Snowmobile Adventure is the most adrenaline-focused option: a high-speed run through Turpin Meadow Ranch’s groomed winter trails. The package is offered at a stated price of $399 per person and includes shuttle transport, equipment and lunch.
THE INSTRUCTION
Lessons & Tours — Guided learning and quiet exploration
The Lessons and Tours package pairs a two‑hour guided ski lesson, snowshoe outing, electric fat‑tire bike or ski tour with an additional hour for independent exploration; the package price is listed at $299 and includes shuttle service, equipment and lunch.
THE INDEPENDENT
Rentals — Gear up and strike out on your own
For travelers who prefer to set their own pace, the Rentals package provides skis, fat‑tire bikes or snowshoes and includes shuttle pick‑up, drop‑off and lunch; the rental package is listed at $199.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this day?
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Shuttle pick‑up is scheduled between 8:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.; return shuttle drop‑off occurs between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The on‑site activity block totals roughly three hours.
All packages include shuttle service to and from Jackson or Teton Village, a provided lunch and equipment appropriate to the package (skis, fat‑tire bikes, snowshoes or snowmobile gear as applicable).
The Snowmobile Adventure is listed at $399 per person; Lessons & Tours at $299; Rentals at $199. Each package includes transport, lunch and equipment.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the on‑site activity?
Each package includes roughly three hours of on‑site activity. The Lessons & Tours option specifies two hours of guided instruction followed by one hour of independent exploration.
What packages are offered and how much do they cost?
There are three packages: Snowmobile Adventure ($399 per person), Lessons & Tours ($299), and Rentals ($199).
Is transportation provided?
Yes. Shuttle service is included with every package, with pick‑up from Jackson or Teton Village in the morning and return drop‑off in the late afternoon.
What equipment is provided?
Equipment is included with the packages and may include skis, fat‑tire bikes or snowshoes, depending on the option chosen; snowmobile gear is included for the Snowmobile Adventure. Lunch is also provided.
When are the shuttle pick‑up and drop‑off times?
Shuttle pick‑up is scheduled between 8:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.; shuttle drop‑off is scheduled between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Where does this experience take place and who operates it?
The experience takes place at Turpin Meadow Ranch in Moran, Wyoming, and is operated by Turpin Meadow Ranch.