WILSON, Wyo. — The Teton Pass shuttle, a project of Teton Backcountry Alliance (TBCA), has a record number of riders utilizing its service to access the backcountry this winter.
On Thursday, Jan. 16, TBCA Board Chair Gary Kofinas told Buckrail that there is a marked difference in shuttle users from last year. He said that last year many people were unaware that there was a shuttle.
“This year, the word is out,” Kofinas said. “One Saturday of last week, we had a record number of 77 people riding the shuttle, and we’ve had previous days of 60 people.”
Kofinas said that there has been a lot of people enjoying the backcountry since snow conditions have improved.
“The parking lot has just been jammed,” Kofinas said. “We find that people are taking advantage of the shuttle.”
Kofinas added that many people are opting out of waiting in line at the top parking lot, and instead parking at the bottom of Old Pass Road, at the top of Trail Creek Road and catching the shuttle to the top of the Pass. Kofinas wants to remind people that dogs are also welcomed shuttle riders.
The shuttle runs on both Saturdays and Sundays until March 30, 2025. According to TBCA, the shuttle will be at the bottom of Old Pass Road at the top of the hour. On the half hour, the shuttle will pick up at Cold Creek. In the mornings, the shuttle makes stops at Stilson parking lot. During the day, if someone wants to ride back to Stilson, the shuttle will accommodate that service, according to Kofinas.
“We wish more people would take advantage of parking at Stilson, and just use the shuttle to come up and back down.” Kofinas said.
Its route will travel a loop from the Stilson Parking lot to Coal Creek, with stops at Trail Creek/Old Pass Road and the Teton Pass Summit in both directions. The schedule can be viewed here or a QR code to access the schedule is available on a sign at the top of the Pass. No reservations are necessary this year.
