Pierre's Hole

Pierre's Hole is a historic valley in Teton Valley, Idaho, situated at approximately 6,100 feet elevation on the western slope of the Teton Mountain Range. The Teton River flows northward through the valley, which served as a natural gathering place during the fur trading era.

The valley hosted a major 1832 rendezvous of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company that drew more than one thousand trappers and Native Americans with thousands of horses and mules for trading. A conflict between trappers and Gros Ventre Indians followed this gathering, significantly marking the site's story.

The valley takes its name from Old Pierre Tevanitagon, an Iroquois fur trapper who worked for the Hudson Bay Company during the early 1800s. This naming reflects how individual trappers left their mark on the landscape and shaped the region's identity.

A historical marker stands at Idaho Highway 33 in Driggs, providing information about the fur trading period and the 1832 events. The location is relatively easy to access and situated in the scenic Teton Valley area, making it convenient for visitors exploring the region's history.

Many visitors overlook that the 1832 conflict erupted following peace negotiations that ended with the death of a Blackfoot chief. This tragic outcome made the site a turning point in the relationship between trappers and Native peoples in the region.