Day 10 morning allowed for some snoozing time! Either a 9:15 or 10:15 wake up call equaled some much needed zzzz's for these busy bodies. A group of fearless and adventurous souls braved the intense hike up Snow King Mountain with chaperone, Molly, while the rest of us took the more efficient route up; the ski lift. Snow King boasts 1,571 feet of vertical gain rising to 7,808 feet. This was not an easy hike, there were struggles and setbacks, and those who made it to the top felt very accomplished and physically exhausted at the end. Luckily, they too were able to enjoy the leisurely ride down the mountain after their morning workout. Impressive views of the Grand Tetons could be seen from two overlook points, as well as an elk refuge in the distance, and the entire town of Jackson Hole.
Students were given free time to explore the city for lunch on their own before heading to the Jackson Hole Playhouse for dinner and a show. This dinner theater is unlike any other. First, we were given the option of some exquisite cuisine from blueberry apple cornbread stuffed pork tenderloin, chicken piccata with sage gravy, or an open faced cajun trout (second day from Idaho)! The kids really interacted with the waitstaff who sang as they served. The kids even participated in their sing alongs, with tunes such as "Ring of Fire" and "You Are My Sunshine." It was then the waitstaff's turn to be impressed by our group who graced us all with their own musical numbers, with a few musical renditions like Justin Bieber "Baby," and Katy Perry, "Teenage Dream," just to name a few! One of the unique characters was even from Raleigh, NC!
After dinner, we ventured to town square where the daily town shootout was held, promptly at 6pm. This family friendly display has been a tradition in Jackson Hole since 1957. The Shootout is the longest, continuously running gunfight in the United States and it is estimated that more than 4 million people have witnessed the Shootout through the years. We enjoyed huckleberry ice cream as well as the shops and mountain entertainment before returning to the Playhouse for our 8pm showing of The Unsinkable Molly Brown. The performers were outstanding, the pianist, stage sets, and costumes were all phenomenal for a small old western theater. The cast stood outside after the performance and our students were able to mingle with them before we said au revoir (French for goodbye) and settled in for our last night at the Antler Inn in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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