packing list

CLOTHING & GEAR SUGGESTIONS

Layered clothing, as the weather is quite variable, including warm layers.

Nighttime temperatures are often below freezing, and mornings can be brisk.

A hat, long sleeves, and sunglasses; rain gear (we have long slickers for riding); jeans, binoculars, hiking boots, water shoes, fishing gear and flies as needed; long johns in the later part of the season, a cozy jacket all season long.

Swim suit for the river, hot tube, sauna or all three! Slippers are nice for the Lodge and your cabin.

Prescription medications; we have a very well stocked First Aid cupboard for guest use, as well as many tools/supplies for our EMT/WFR’s to use. Oliver is an EMT and our staff includes several Wilderness First Responders. We are well prepared to handle medical emergencies.

We have lots of sunscreen, bear spray and bug spray.

Cabin amenities include fluffy towels, natural soaps, shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion. Hair dryers are a bit of a drain on our power grid, but we have one that you are welcome to use. Each cabin has portable solar lanterns.

We provide one daypack for each room, which includes: two water bottles, a med kit, a headlamp, bug spray, sunscreen, a waterproof trail map, an emergency bivvy, and two lightweight rain layers. The daypack has a place to secure your provided bear spray and radio.

RIDING

GEAR: Cowboy boots are typically preferred for riding, though a tennis shoe is fine. Bulky hiking boots with a grippy sole can be hazardous. We recommend all guests under the age of 18 to wear a helmet when riding, and we have several on hand if you’d prefer not to purchase or pack one. Gloves can be an asset.

FISHING

GEAR: Most guests bring their own fishing gear, but we do keep four sets of rods/reels/flies on hand. If you’d like to rent a full kit with waders, boots etc, you can easily do so in Jackson Hole or Pinedale. Waders are optional, and wet wading can be quite comfortable for much of the season. We recommend an 8 1/2- or 9-foot rod for a 5, 6, or 7 weight line; a collapsible rod for riding to fish is convenient.

GUIDES: We highly recommend the Two Rivers Fishing Company in Pinedale. Their guides know the Gros Ventre and Green River waters well, and are excellent for first-timers or experienced fishermen. The shop has plenty of rental gear if you need it for the week.

We would be happy to help reserve a guide, or you can schedule and make payment arrangements directly: (307) 367-4131. We have staff who would be happy to show you a thing or two as well.

FLIES: For the Gros Ventre River and its tributaries: Adams 14, 16 Red, Yellow or Green Humpy 12, 14, 16 Royal Coachman or Royal Wulff 12, 14, 16 Orange or Yellow Stonefly 8, 10 Green Hopper 14 Grey Wulff 12, 14