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January 2026

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quickly become comfortable and move on to trotting or loping by week's end. My visit was definitely a chance to try brand new things. I hadn't ridden a horse since I was 12, and never on a trail. Luckily, I was paired with the sweetest horse on the ranch, Dolly, who quickly realized I wouldn't stop her when she tried to snack on leaves as she passed by. I was also grateful for Jared, a very patient trail guide who clearly and calmly explained how to ride. en he regaled us with stories of his other jobs taking photos of families at Disney World and the screenplays he hopes to write, including one about a Secret Service agent trying to solve a murder at a dude ranch. I also had never tried fly fishing, and decided the trip was my chance. I embarked in a rowboat on the Snake River with Max, a very experienced fly fisherman who patiently tried to show me how to cast. By some miracle, I caught a trout, and Max helped me reel MAIN Every guest has a deep love of horses and bonds with their horse over the week BELOW In a deliberate effort to change as little as possible after 100 years, the cabins have electricity now, but there's still no wi-fi or TVs anywhere, and cell service can be spotty BOTTOM Grand Teton National Park is home to approximately 400 different types of wildlife >> @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE JANUARY 2026 71

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