Family holding hands, hiking on a rocky mountain path against a backdrop of tall peaks.

Summer Mountain Safety

GRAND TARGHEE RESORT IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING ALPINE SAFETY

The inherent risks involved with alpine activities can lead to dire consequences. When visiting our mountain environment, please remember this fact at all times. Grand Targhee Resort is committed to providing our visitors with information and warnings to help them make good decisions. With this in mind, we ask that our guests respect the Responsibility Code and utilize the rest of the following menu, especially if you’re new to our area. Backcountry Access and Bike Park users, please educate yourself before partaking in those activities.

Mountain Patrol: Reporting an emergency

Call the Mountain Patrol Dispatch at 1 307-353-2300 x 1333 on your phone, or just the extension from a resort house phone. Mountain Patrol Emergency call boxes are located at various trail locations. Please hold the call button in while you speak. Tell the dispatcher your call box number and the details of your emergency.

Contact the nearest lift operator or another resort employee if a phone is unavailable.

The First-Aid room is located on the lower level of the Rendezvous Lodge between the photo desk and the lower level of the Rendezvous Lodge’s North exit. For walk-in first-aid assistance, please stop by the First-Aid room and dial 1 307-353-2300 x 1333 on the in-room phone.

For emergencies in the Backcountry, call 911.

Please browse our extensive safety guides below.

Safety Guides

Dogs at Grand Targhee

We love dogs at Grand Targhee and encourage you to enjoy the mountains with your four-legged companions. However, to keep our trails safe and accessible for everyone—hikers, bikers, and dogs alike—we ask that all dog owners follow these essential guidelines.

Weather and Wildlife

Summer Weather and Wildlife at Targhee can be the most breathtaking part of our summer mountain experience. However, it is essential to remember that, much like any National Forest, both the weather and wildlife should be respected and viewed with...

Mountain Safety