Teton Valley Trails And Pathways, Incorporated

What Teton Valley Trails And Pathways, Incorporated does

Teton Valley Trails and Pathways, Incorporated (TVTAP) is a 501(c)(3)-style nonprofit founded in 1998 and headquartered in Driggs, Idaho, that builds and maintains a community network of trails and pathways across Teton Valley. The organization's core operations center on year-round recreation infrastructure: it grooms Nordic, fat bike, and snowshoe trails across seven venues using a fleet of snowmobiles, a tracked ATV, Ginzugroomers, rollers, drags, and a V-plow, supported by 23 volunteer groomers and 5 staff during the 2024/25 winter season. Outside of winter, TVTAP coordinates volunteer trail maintenance through its Wilderness Stewards program (600+ summer volunteer hours) and operates Volunteer Trail Days, clearing brush, re-routing trails, and conducting trailhead support on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in partnership with the US Forest Service.

The organization has driven a sustained capital expansion of pathway infrastructure, opening the 2.5-mile Teton Creek Corridor Pathway in May 2021, the 2.3-mile Centennial Trail Pathway in Victor, Idaho, in September 2022 (extending into Wyoming via two underpasses), and a 3.7-mile Teton Pass section underway to unlock an additional $1 million in funding. The Horseshoe Canyon Yurt, launched in 2022, is a fee-generating winter accommodation product offering basic lodging at $200 per night from November 22 through May 1. Beyond the yurt, TVTAP's revenue model is diversified across tax-deductible individual donations, annual Trail Sticker sales (which fund the over $150,000 annual trail network cost), Puppy Permits, event fundraising (notably the Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival and the Winter Trails Challenge), business sponsorships (Fir Level Business Sponsors), and federal, state, and local grants.

TVTAP operates under a hybrid community-led and event-driven go-to-market model, executing through a small paid staff led by Executive Director Dan Verbaten, Program Director Nick Beatty, and Development Director Peggy Boggs (hired full-time in 2023), governed by a board led by Board President Megan Bybee. Strategic partners include the Cities of Driggs and Victor, the US Forest Service Teton Basin Ranger District, the Idaho Transportation Department, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley, Grand Targhee Resort, the JH Nordic Alliance, the Teton Regional Land Trust, and the Friends of the Teton River. The organization reported 40,455 trail visits during the 2024/25 winter season and 7,570 grooming miles across a 154-day season.

Name

Teton Valley Trails And Pathways, Incorporated

Legal name

Teton Valley Trails and Pathways, Incorporated

Website

https://tvtap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) is a Driggs, Idaho-based nonprofit that builds and maintains over 61 miles of year-round trails and pathways across Teton Valley. It generates revenue through donations, trail sticker sales, yurt rentals, events, business sponsorships, and grants, and is funded primarily by community contributors, federal and state grants, and partnerships with the US Forest Service and local cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Trail Maintenance and Recreation Services

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJABAA

Hiking, Trekking & Mountain Guiding

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Adventure & Outdoor Experiences (Hiking, Rafting, Zipline, Safaris)

Keywords

• Trail maintenance services
• Winter trail grooming
• Nonprofit recreation organization
• Pathway development
• Outdoor recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Driggs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission to build and maintain trails and pathways in Teton Valley.
2. Trail Stickers and Puppy Permits: Annual trail sticker sales supporting the $150,000+ annual cost to create and maintain the trail network. Puppy Permits include dog leash and bag dispenser.
3. Horseshoe Yurt Rental: Winter yurt accommodations at $200 per night plus fees and taxes. Available November 22 through May 1, accommodating up to 6 people.
4. Event Fundraising: Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival (2nd largest fundraiser), Winter Trails Challenge, and Trail Throwdown events.
5. Grant Funding: Federal, state, and local grants including Federal Lands Access Program, Idaho Transportation Department, Wyoming Recreational Trails Program, and Community Foundation grants.
6. Business Sponsorships: Fir Level Business Sponsors program with local businesses supporting year-round recreation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) is a nonprofit organization that builds, maintains, and grooms a network of trails and pathways across Teton Valley, Idaho. The organization provides year-round trail access for hiking, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, fat biking, and snowshoeing, and operates winter grooming programs at multiple venues, sells trail stickers and puppy permits to fund maintenance, and offers Horseshoe Canyon Yurt rentals for winter backcountry accommodations.

Product overview

Teton Valley Trails and Pathways operates a community-focused trail maintenance and recreation organization offering a suite of services centered on human-powered recreation in Teton Valley, Idaho. The core offerings include Winter Trails Grooming at seven venues, Trail Stickers as the primary funding mechanism, the Horseshoe Canyon Yurt rental program, and volunteer trail maintenance opportunities. The Horseshoe Yurt provides winter accommodations while Trail Stickers and Puppy Permits fund over $150,000 in annual trail network maintenance. The organization connects trails, pathways and people through community events, volunteer programs, and partnerships supporting year-round non-motorized recreation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Winter Trails Grooming Year-round Nordic ski, fat bike, and snowshoe trail grooming services operated at multiple venues across Teton Valley, including Alta, Driggs Winter Trails, Grand Targhee Nordic, Sherman Park, Southern Valley Trails, Teton Canyon, and Teton Reserve Nordic Trail, using a fleet of snowmobiles, a tracked ATV, rollers, Ginzugroomers, and other specialized equipment.
• Trail Stickers Annual vehicle stickers purchased by trail users to support trail maintenance and grooming operations. The 2025-2026 stickers are available in early December, with sales generating over $150,000 in funding for the trail network.
• Puppy Permits Dog permits for Winter Trail users that include a dog leash and bag dispenser, helping trail users manage pet waste and keep winter trails clean.
• Horseshoe Canyon Yurt Rental Winter backcountry yurt accommodations at Horseshoe Canyon, available November 22 through May 1 at $200 per night plus fees and taxes, accommodating up to six people with propane heating, cookstove, and kitchen items.
• Volunteer Trail Days Organized trail maintenance volunteer opportunities including clearing brush, digging or re-routing trails, trash pickup, and crosscut saw certification training for wilderness trail stewardship.
• Wilderness Stewards Program Summer and fall volunteer program for backcountry trail projects, including multi-day pack trips, crosscut saw training certification, and day-trip outings throughout the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
• Teton Creek Corridor Pathway A 2.5-mile multi-use pathway along Teton Creek that provides pedestrian and bicycle access between Driggs and Victor, part of a 300+ acre protected corridor.
• Centennial Trail Pathway A 2.3-mile pathway section in Victor, Idaho, connecting to Trail Creek Campground in Wyoming, with two underpasses for safe highway crossing. Funded by Federal Lands Access Program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,455 trail visits in 2024/25 winter season
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wildflower Corridor ProjectminorOthers · 8 May 2025TVTAP provides fiscal sponsorship for upstart community organization creating wildflower corridor along Driggs to Victor Pathway.
• City of VictorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2022Collaborated on Centennial Trail Pathway (2.3 miles, opened September 2022), Safer Routes to School, and pathway grants.
• US Forest Service Teton Basin Ranger DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2022Manages trail access on Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Partnership on summer trail maintenance, winter grooming, and trailhead support.
• Idaho Department of TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2022Federal Lands Access Program project partner. Funding for Centennial Trail Pathway connecting to Wyoming.
• Wilderness Ridge Trail LlamasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2021Llama partnership for backcountry trail maintenance support. Pack animals carried gear for 19-worker crew during Jedediah Smith Wilderness trail clearing.
• Wildland TrekkingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2021Llama partnership providing backcountry logistics support for wilderness trail maintenance.
• Teton Regional Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2021Key partner in Teton Creek Corridor Project. Collaborated on 300+ acre protected corridor along Teton Creek with 2.5-mile pathway.
• Friends of the Teton RiverminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2021Teton Creek Corridor Project partner focused on river conservation and recreation balance.
• City of DriggscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2021Partnership on pathway planning, grants, and Safer Routes to School projects. Collaborated on $1 million in pathway extension grants.
• Community Foundation of Teton ValleycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports Trails and Pathways through Tin Cup Challenge, Competitive Grants, and Leadership Training programs. Helps organization execute its mission of connected trails and pathways.
• Grand Targhee ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on variety of programs including trail days, Nordic races, and Wydaho Rendezvous mountain bike festival. Nordic trail system access requires Nordic Trail ticket or Winter Season Pass.
• JH Nordic AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTVTAP is a member of the JH Nordic Alliance, promoting all things Nordic in the Teton Region.
• Idaho Department of Parks and RecreationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvolved in Ashton to Tetonia Rail Trail public planning process. TVTAP advocates for crushed limestone surface over full asphalt paving.
• Business Sponsors (Wheel Wranglers, Ambient Green, Lupine Mental Health, JH Nordic, Peaked Sports, and others)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFir Level Business Sponsors program supporting year-round human-powered recreation and safety in Teton Valley.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Jackson Hole Land Trust: Conservation nonprofit operating across the Teton region with overlapping partner networks and donor base. Comparable nonprofit structure and focus on protected corridors that enable outdoor recreation.
• Teton Regional Land Trust: Direct regional partner and peer operating in Teton Valley, Idaho. Comparable in nonprofit conservation-and-recreation mission, federal/state grant funding, and overlap on the Teton Creek Corridor project.
• JH Nordic Alliance: Regional alliance promoting Nordic skiing in the Teton region. TVTAP is a member; comparable in community-driven Nordic promotion, event programming, and grant-funded trail grooming.

Broad incumbents

• Grand Targhee Resort: Ski resort partner operating Nordic and mountain biking programs in Teton Valley. Overlaps on grooming expertise, Nordic trail access, and event programming (Wydaho Rendezvous), but operates as a commercial resort.

Direct peers

• Jackson Hole Community Pathways: A nearby community pathways nonprofit serving Teton County, Wyoming. Directly comparable in mission, nonprofit structure, funding model (donations + grants), and pathway-focused infrastructure delivery in the same Teton region.
• Mountain Trails Foundation: Park City, Utah nonprofit that builds and maintains singletrack and Nordic trail networks. Closely comparable operating model: community-driven, donation- and grant-funded, with year-round grooming and event-based fundraising.
• Gallatin Valley Land Trust: Bozeman, Montana-based nonprofit combining land conservation with trail and pathway development. Comparable in nonprofit structure, regional outdoor recreation mission, and mixed grant/donation funding.
• Friends of Pathways: Aspen-area nonprofit dedicated to building and maintaining trails and pathways. Highly comparable in mission, community-driven funding model, and year-round trail maintenance focus.

Others

• Community Foundation of Teton Valley: Local community foundation and core funding partner for TVTAP. Comparable in serving Teton Valley nonprofits via competitive grants (Tin Cup Challenge), but functions as a funder rather than a trail operator.
• Caribou-Targhee National Forest: Federal land manager that hosts TVTAP's trail network. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler for outdoor recreation but is a federal agency rather than a peer nonprofit; relevant as a partner and corridor provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tvtapidaho
• Instagraminstagram.com/tvtapidaho
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/teton-valley-trails-and-pathways

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Profiles4 records

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