Let's Keep Our Trails Beautiful Together!
Friends of the Bridger-Teton helps maintain and support more than 2,000 miles of trails on the fifth-largest national forest in the U.S. With 3.4 million acres of breathtaking landscapes, the Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) offers endless adventures.
Recreate Responsibly
While you enjoy all that BTNF has to offer, please recreate responsibly. Your actions help preserve this important resource for future generations.
Join Us in Our Mission
The U.S. Forest Service alone can’t keep up with all of the maintenance and work the BTNF’s trail network requires. We need everyone to pitch in and partner with us to preserve the forest’s stunning landscapes and resources. Whether it’s through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word—every bit helps.
Support Our Trails Today
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is a special place. A donation to Friends of the Bridger-Teton helps us continue to keep it that for future generations.
Learn more at btfriends.org.
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A native of Dubois, Carlie Ideker joined us as Program Manager last month. Carlie has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in anthropology and cultural resources management and, in college, worked seasonally for the Shoshone National Forest.
“My family spent our weekends outside, usually in the Shoshone or Bridger-Teton National Forests, whether we were hunting, backpacking, snowmobiling, horseback riding, or skiing,” she says. “I developed a deep love for these places and a responsibility to take care of them early in my life—a sentiment that I think is true for many Wyomingites.”
While Carlie’s family still lives in Dubois, she and her husband, along with their two dogs, have called Star Valley home since 2020. With the BTNF’s Greys River District out their front door, the couple enjoys doing “anything that gets us outside,” Carlie says.
About her new position she says, “To me, effective programs are relationship-building and a way to bring people together in support of the lands, waterways, wildlife, and heritage of the BTNF."
Two unattended/abandoned campfires have already been found in the North Zone of the BTNF!
As a reminder: To safely put out a campfire, use the "Drown, Stir, Feel" method: pour plenty of water on the fire, stir the ashes and embers with a shovel, and repeat until the site is cool to the touch. Never leave a fire unattended, and ensure all embers, logs, and sticks are extinguished to prevent wildfires.
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Karen Daubert is a Best Friend of the BTNF by being vigilant about Leave No Trace principles. Read more in this week's Jackson Hole Daily.
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Last week, more than 250 people attended our 2nd JH Chamber Mixer at the National Museum of Wildlife Art—thanks to everyone who came. It was great to catch up with old Friends and meet new ones.
Also a huge thanks to @athleticbrewing for the donated NA beverages.
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On April 1, the Bridger-Teton National Forest proudly announced a long-awaited upgrade: WiFi across all 3.5 million acres. After months of “field testing” (and a few lost routers), staff have mapped out tower locations to keep you connected from trailhead to summit.
The crown jewel? A hotspot on top of Gannett Peak—because nothing says wilderness like checking your notifications at 13,810 feet. Early estimates suggest it’ll cover a whopping 10 square miles, give or take a wandering cloud.
By summer, you’ll be able to post, scroll, shop, and check scores from just about anywhere in the forest. Spot a moose? Post it. Catch a fish? Livestream it. Forget why you came outside? We’ve got you covered.
Where should we put the next tower?
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