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snowmobiling
our location, adjacent to more than 800 miles of groomed snowmobile trail and unlimited backcountry powder riding, ensures that snowmobiling is one of the most popular winter activities for hatchet guests. the resort rents snowmobiles with all the requisite equipment. guided trips are offered from the hatchet, or guests can explore on their own. the options include riding through bottomless powder snow on togwotee pass or cruising groomed routes on the continental divide snowmobile trail or in yellowstone national park.  the resort is surrounded on two sides by the continental divide snowmachine trail.



wildlife watching and photography
wildlife-watching has grown in popularity in recent years. whether youâre out to capture beautiful photographs or simply spot wild animals in their native habitat, the valley surrounding the hatchet resort is an excellent place to see elk, moose, deer and, with a little bit of luck, bears and wolves. our staff can easily point guests in the right direction.

hunting and fishing
at the hatchet resort, you're right in the heart of some of the best big game hunting and fishing country in the world. guests can hunt for elk, moose, mule deer, mountain lion or bear, and blue-ribbon trout fishing is close at hand. guided or on your own.

cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
hatchet guests can set out across unbroken fields of powder snow, or glide along endless miles of groomed track. many people opt to explore the national forest directly adjacent to the resort, or the groomed trails that cross the hatchet property. a 20-minute drive east leads to the nearly 10,000-foot summit of togwotee pass, where both skiers and snowshoers can enjoy a more alpine environment along the continental divide and unsurpassed views back toward jackson hole. the interior road in grand teton national park and signal mountain to moose, is a favorite among skiers due to "no motorized vehicles" on the track.
dog-sled tours
for outdoor adventure of a completely different sort, go mushing along the continental divide with one of our outfitters. half- or full-day dog-sled outings are available from late november through early april, weather permitting. feel the wind on your face as a powerful team of sled dogs whisks you through the high country. the options include an adventurous trip into a backcountry yurt for lunch.