Gros Ventre Backpacking Expedition
JUL 28 - AUG 4, 2026 | JACKSON, WY
Details:
Location: Jackson, WY
Dates: July 29 – August 4
Difficulty: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Strenuous hiking at elevation
Applications:
Application Date Window: Dec 1 - June 1
Fundraising Commitment: $500
Spots Available: 16 Eagles
Applicants will be notified of their status on or by DEC 19.
Overview
Get ready for one of the toughest and most breathtaking adventures Team RWB will offer. This 5-day backcountry expedition explores the wild heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, spanning mountains, glaciers, rivers, and vast alpine terrain.
Expect steep climbs, high elevation, and unfiltered beauty. Nights bring stars brighter than you’ve ever seen — and maybe a snowflake or two (yes, even in August). This is a true test of grit, fitness, and spirit.
Highlights
Trek through the remote Gros Ventre Wilderness
Camp under the Milky Way in 10,000’ elevation terrain
Soothe your muscles in natural Granite Creek Hot Springs
Celebrate with a final group dinner in Jackson
Build resilience and community through challenge
2026 Eagle Expeditions Info Session Recording
If you couldn’t join us live, you can now watch the full session. Get an overview of the program, trip details, eligibility, and the application process.
What’s Included
All meals, permits, and expert guides
Expedition community in the Team RWB app
Custom training plan
Group calls and trip support
Fundraising assistance
All planning handled (minus travel to WY)
What to Expect
5 days of high-altitude backpacking (7,500–10,000’+)
Camping in personal tents; no facilities or running water
Water sourced and filtered from lakes and streams
Strenuous terrain, training required
Gear & Experience
Backpacking experience required. Participants must have their own pack, tent/shelter, and be comfortable hiking long days in varied weather.
“I enjoyed being with fellow veterans. I am pretty resilient and self aware so the outdoor experience was an opportunity to leverage my reset in the outdoors.”