Triangle X Ranch

How do you tell one dude ranch from another? Triangle X was recommended by a friend that has been going there with his family for the last 25 years, which seemed like a good endorsement. After our week there, we can see why and we will definitely be going back. First and foremost was the 6 days of riding during our one week stay. We were given a horse for the week and the freedom to choose what kind of riding we wanted to do. Head wrangler Megan asked detailed questions to try and match us with the best horses. Ask any ranch employee and they can pretty much describe the personality of each horse. After seeing that I wasn’t in love with my first horse, Megan took the initiative and gave me a wonderful horse for the 2^nd half of our stay. Even after we arrived home, our kids are wondering who is riding «their» horses this week. We took lesson rides all week with wrangler Bill who was a wry, patient, fun and a wealth of information. Each ride was on a different trail every time. We were at the ranch during a slow week where it wasn’t booked to capacity so there were never very many people on our rides. The ranch lets you decide what type of ride you want and the wranglers didn’t make anyone do anything they were uncomfortable with. Everyone working at or associated with the ranch was professional & friendly. There were lots of children in a wide range of ages that bonded over the week. Our teenage boys had a blast, too. Their wrangler, Derek, did a perfect job of keeping teenage boys interested in learning more. Even though there weren’t enough teens to do the overnight riding trip, the ranch accommodated the kids that wanted to camp outside with a trip to sleep under the stars. That was just one of the many things that our kids loved about the ranch. There were lots of other activities for every member of the family that kept the kids and parents interested and not missing TV or electronics at all. The cabins were very comfortable and really clean. The food was served family style with a bell calling guests to all meals. We had the best ribs and beans that we’ve ever had, and we were also envious of the vegetarian options. Our children have demanding tastes and on more than one occasion asked the kitchen staff for a recipe. We also tried fly fishing, which we have never done before. Will and Will M. were great guides that tried (very hard) to help us catch fish, which we did! They were very, very patient trying to help us City Slickers learn the fine art of fly fishing in one afternoon. Last but not least is the location in the Teton National Park. The Tetons looked different every day, and the location in the Park let us ride all around the Snake River and the nearby mountains so we saw tons of elk and bison, and we even saw a grizzly bear with cubs when we were safely in our car on the way home. Everything about this ranch is cozy and welcoming, but works with an efficiency that is amazing. The only thing that would have made the trip better was if we could have stayed longer. We will definitely be returning. Our kids are planning it already!

We had a marvelous Wine & Cheese float with these guys. A shuttle picked us up right on time and took us to a wine shop where we met the guide. From there a quick ride to the river and we launched in less than 15 minutes. Dress comfortably and don’t worry about getting wet. There are a few ripples but no splashing. The bottom of the raft stayed perfectly dry the whole trip.
The views are breathtaking and the guide answered all our questions and added additional info. We saw eagles, moose, osprey, geese and beaver lodges.
The cheese selection and fresh fruit were great. It’s about 10 miles … or 1.5 hour float, so adjust your wine purchase accordingly. We’re not wine drinkers, but two bottles worked out perfectly.
We exited at Moose and were promptly returned to our lodge. We’d go with this organization again in a heartbeat.

Triangle X Float Trip: My wife and I had a great float trip for about 10 miles down the Snake River. The scenery was outstanding, and we had an opportunity to see several moose and an eagle. A 5-​person family shared the raft with us, and the kids had a good time, too. Our float leader-​pilot provided a solid narration and guided the raft expertly through twists and turns (and around several floating trees). Total duration of program was about 2 hours, including travel from Moose, WY to the launch point. I took over 80 photos along the trip. Great views of Grand Teton! We were staying at a Motel in Jackson Hole, and the drive to the float trip was easy (maybe 20 minutes).

I should start this review by saying that I have worked as a tour guide in both Yellowstone National Park and in the City of Boston. And while I didn’t have navigate a raft, I did have to provide a tour while driving a big bus, so I fully understand the difficulty of maneuvering something, thinking about safety, while trying to give an interesting tour.
That all being said, the Triangle X float trip we took down the snake was fantastic! We were picked up in Moose WY and transported to the launch site. When we arrived at the launch site, we got a quick safety briefing and Adam told us there was no good side, since he would turn the raft from time to time. Great call on sharing that info in the beginning, since the Tetons are only one side of the river, and I couldn’t imagine loading the raft if people didn’t know that. People all loading on one side, that won’t work?
The float itself was fantastic. The weather was beautiful, and while I know they have no control over that, it certainly makes a difference. We saw 3 different bald eagles but otherwise wildlife was scarce. Not his fault, I have been there, and I know how much a tour guide wants you to see a bear or a moose. Overall the tour guide, Adam, was friendly and very knowledgeable and was not afraid to pull out his bird book when we were trying to identify a hawk. As a guide in Yellowstone I know it is impossible to know everything about the park.
Myself, I really enjoyed the tour because of my very limited knowledge in the Grand Teton National Park, Adam provided a nice mix of commentary and silence so we could enjoy the scenery and he defiantly generated a further interest in the park’s history for me.
If you take the trip, take the early morning one because that is really your best chance to see wildlife. It might be early and a little chilly but it was worth it. And while a handful of other float trips picked up at the same time, we didn’t see a single sole on the river, minus two fly fishermen which was really nice.