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Chasing Ice

Posted on: January 15th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

 

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort presents the first annual Eco Night featuring a screening of the documentary Chasing Ice at Walk Festival Hall tomorrow, Thursday, January 16th.

Chasing Ice is a story by environmental photographer James Balog, and a mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of our changing planet. Within months of that first trip to Iceland, the photographer conceived the boldest expedition of his life: The Extreme Ice Survey. With a band of young adventurers in tow, Balog began deploying revolutionary time-lapse cameras across the brutal Arctic to capture a multi-year record of the world’s changing glaciers.

There will also be a collective of local environmental nonprofits on hand providing information on their conservation efforts in Jackson Hole and how you can get involved.

Doors open at 5:30pm. $5 suggested donation.

Lighting of the Town Square

Posted on: November 30th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

Friday, November 29, 2013 from 5:00-7:00pm

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the annual Town Square Lighting Ceremony, on Jackson’s Town Square. This favorite holiday event features a visit from Santa Claus along with holiday music and Christmas carols from the Jackson Hole Community Band and Jackson Hole Chorale. Albertson’s and McDonald’s will provide cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee.

Thousands of LED bulbs will be wrapped around the famous elk antler arches and strung around the stately trees. The lighting of the Town Square is a breathtaking moment as the bulbs sparkle to life. Children and families delight at the arrival of Santa Claus who enters with a team of sled dogs from Jackson Hole Iditarod. A special group of volunteers from Dancers’ Workshop will be assisting Santa and the children hoping to visit with him and Teton Literacy Center will provide free books to children of all ages.

Free Ski Day at Jackson Hole

Posted on: November 29th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort celebrates being named #1 by offering a free ski day on November 29th, 2013.

We’re not quite sure why they had this run open. Nothing like schussing through the dirt to celebrate a free day of skiing at JHMR.

Jackson Hole Opening Weekend

Posted on: November 26th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is due to open on November 28th, 2013. There is some good natural snow in the higher reaches of the resort and temperatures have been good for snowmaking. Teewinot, Apres Vous, Casper, and Marmot chairs are due to be open. The skiing should be good, see you on the slopes. The resort is boasting a 33″ base and has received 87″ of total snowfall to date. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort was named #1 by a Ski Magazine survey, big news in this little corner of Wyoming!

snowcats on AV

Snowcats working on Apres Vous Nov. 25th

Friday November 29th—-FREE SKIING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Free skiing at JHMR. “We wanted to say thank you to everyone who has helped us achieve the #1 SKI Magazine ranking, and free skiing seemed the perfect gift,” says JHMR President Jerry Blann. “In the spirit of giving back to our amazing community, donations to Teton Adaptive Sports and Friends of Pathways will be encouraged.”

Ride the START bus for free and enjoy free parking in the Ranch Lot, Teton Village parking lots cost $15.

Friday’s festivities will include live music all day, Tram Jam will start the music off by the Gondola from 9am-Noon and Lazy Eyes plays under the Tram from 1-4pm.

snow peep show jh

Saturday, November 30th

The Snow Peep Show is back!! Stop by the Four Seasons Resort to check out all of the latest winter fashions for on and off of the hill. Last year’s kick off event was well attended, and was an obvious hit. Appetizers to sample will be available from various restaurants and a cash bar for beverages. The doors open at 4pm. A $15 entry fee goes to benefit Teton County Search and Rescue.

Grand Targhee Resort Opening

Posted on: November 17th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

The ski and snowboard season kicks off for Grand Targhee Resort opening on November 22, 2013.  Lift serviced slopes will once again grace our corner of Wyoming. The mountains surrounding Teton County have recently received over 12″ of snow above 9000′. Snow continues to fall, while weather for the week ahead looks like there is a good potential for some additional snowfall.

grand targhee resort

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is due to open on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th. The snowmaking crews have been dealing with some slightly warmer than anticipated temperatures while trying to create some base at lower elevations.

Snow King has started firing up the snow guns when temperatures have been conducive. They are shooting for an early December opening.

The weekend’s snowfall drew a number of locals to Teton Pass to sample the goods. A few hearty souls even made some tracks in town on the King. The parking lot at the top of the Pass was especially full Sunday. There has been some recent avalanche activity around the area, so be safe exploring the backcountry.

 

Free Days in National Parks

Posted on: November 9th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

To promote tourism in National Parks throughout the United States, the National Park Service is offering a handful of free entrance fee dates to all visitors.

2013:

January 21 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

April 22-26 (National Park Week)

August 25 (National Park Service Birthday)

September 28 (National Public Lands Day)

November 9-11 (Veterans Day weekend)

 

Frosty Flakes

Posted on: November 9th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

November 23rd, 6pm & 9pm

The flakes are falling fast and piling high in Storm Show Studio’s 13th annual ski/ride/adrenaline film, “Frosty Flakes.”  Veteran producers Darrell Miller and Ryan Halverson have brought to the table a deliciously tasty serving of big mountain lines and powdery entertainment that’s sure to leave your mouth watering for winter ’14.  This year they’re sending it bigger than ever and bringing you more hard-hitting, action-packed, must-see shredding from the Jackson Hole backcountry and beyond!

Frosty Flakes Trailer from Ryan Halverson on Vimeo.

Ticket proceeds to benefit the Friends of Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center, with silent auction and raffle proceeds to benefit The Brent Newton Memorial Fund & Jackson Hole Ski Club.  Raffle prizes include JHMR Grand Pass, Never Summer snowboard, RMU skis, Cloudveil gear & tons of freebies!

$15 Adults
$10 Children – 13 and under (6PM show only)
($2 box office processing fee applies to all tickets)

Kick off the powder season with Storm Show’s ‘Frosty Flakes’, and GO-O-O-BIG!!!

PRESENTING SPONSORS:  SNAKE RIVER BREWING CO., CLOUDVEIL, NEVER SUMMER SNOWBOARDS
SUPPORTING SPONSORS:  NANI’S RISTORANTE & BAR, PEARL ST. BAGELS, IGNIGHT,
THE LIQUOR STORE, JH PARAGLIDING, PINKY G’S, TETON ORTHOPAEDICS,
AND WESTSIDE WINE & SPIRITS
FRIENDS OF STORM SHOW:  SMITH OPTICS, MOUNTAIN KHAKIS, JACKSON HOLE MTN. RESORT, EXPOSURE SIGNS, THE BOARDROOM, JH WEEKLY, PEPI STIEGLER SPORTS

Author: Cheryl Strayed

Posted on: October 20th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

 6-7:30 pm Page to Podium Event at the  Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole

Thursday, October 24…Page to Podium speaker for October 2013 will be Cheryl Strayed. Cheryl is the author of Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar and the novel Torch.

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11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Teton County Library Ordway Auditorium

Friday, October 25… Join the Teton County Library Foundation for an Author Chat with Cheryl Strayed, interviewed by family and marriage therapist Faye Campbell, on Strayed’s work and book, “Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar.” This fundraising luncheon benefits key library programs, a Persephone Cafe brown-bag lunch provided. Followed by a brief book signing, with books available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased beginning Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. at www.tclib.org/authorchat or the Library’s Front Desk; cost $60. The event will be followed by a brief book signing with books available for purchase

for further information call (307) 733-2164 

Craig Thomas Discovery Center

Posted on: October 15th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

The Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center is located in Moose, WY. The Center is itself is an amazing piece of architecture. Certainly take some time while exploring the area to see this wonderful facility.

Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center

Inside you will find a number of interpretive displays to assist you in understanding this unique ecosystem. A number of Ranger Led Programs are held throughout the year.

Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center 3

The Center houses an extensive bookstore, maps, activity schedules, guided walks and talks, mountaineering exhibit, state-of-the-art exhibits. Backcountry camping permits, boat permits, restrooms, telephones, WiFi can be found here as well. A post office is located in the vicinity.

Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center

McConkey

Posted on: October 11th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

October 16: showings at 6:30pm and 9pm

“McConkey” will be showing at the JH Center for the Arts. There will be two showings so don’t miss out.

From the movie website:

“McConkey” is a heartfelt examination of the legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports, and the path he paved to conquer his dreams. Shane McConkey is revered as a pioneer of freeskiing and ski-BASE jumping, and through his talent and ability to use his trademark irreverent humor, he inspired countless lives. In a new film from Red Bull Media House in association with Matchstick Productions, “McConkey” celebrates the life of one of the world’s ultimate innovators.

saucer boy

 

Tickets will be $18 and can be reserved online.

National Parks Gov’t Shutdown

Posted on: October 1st, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

Your National Parks Experience may be impacted to some degree due to political posturing. Hopefully things will work out in our favor, so that we may continue to enjoy our national park in an uninterrupted manor. The Hole Concierge believes that the current political strife over health care is silly. Focus on reform is a major issue facing all Americans. Colorado and Washington are soon to make a major impacts on pharmaceutical manufacturing revenues. Obama-care is not the solution but it is a step in the right direction.

Mother Nature Network

ynp old faithful

Old Faithful Geyser as the eruption wanes.

Some states are reopening their parks!

Fox News Info

Shift JH

Posted on: September 30th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

 October 11-13, 2013

Shift is slated to be an annual festival, held each October in Jackson, Wyoming. The focus of the event is to celebrate the central role of conservation in Jackson Hole. Shift’s mission is to inspire communities to preserve the natural capital that is vital to their economic success. The festival is designed to accomplish two goals: to help conservation-oriented communities, organizations, and individuals worldwide begin to develop the framework for 21st century conservation efforts, while simultaneously enhancing the local economy during its traditionally slow fall season.

The 2013 Shift Festival, which will be held on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 11-13, will be a limited, localized event that establishes the programming and framework for the full launch in October 2014. We encourage you to come out and see what this festival has to offer. Three nights of programming will use food, music and film to explore the intersection of conservation with nature, culture and adventure.

The Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism  Joint Powers Board has heavily invested in this event in hopes of creating something to boost the local economy during a slower time in the valley.

 

Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival

Posted on: September 19th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

September 23-27, 2013

The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival is now in its third decade. This biennial 6-day conference  draws nearly 700 leaders in science, conservation, broadcasting and media to celebrate the world’s finest nature films. An unmatched international industry event.

In alternating years, JHWFF hosts a Science Media Symposium targeting over 300 science media stakeholders. The object is to recognize excellence in media that illustrate the wonders of science and its far-reaching impact on our daily lives.

In 2013 we will see the launch the first Jackson Hole Conservation Summit. The inaugural 4-day conference, produced in partnership with the United Nations Great Apes Survival Partnership and the Arcus Foundation, puts its focus on the world’s Great Apes.

Jackson Hole is an amazing place. In a world facing unprecedented global environmental threats, JHWFF believes in the power of ideas and the power of media to inspire wonder and catalyze change through personal action. Beyond its industry conferences, JHWFF is equally committed to creating multidisciplinary educational and community enrichment opportunities. By integrating year-round programs that coordinate photography and digital media with art, science and nature.

I would strongly suggest checking out the list of events and attending whatever may peak your interest.

Harvest Festival

Posted on: September 17th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

September 28th 11am to 4pm

Enjoy the 6th Annual Harvest Festival with local produce, beer, wine, breads and prepared foods. Purchase produce from our regional farmers’ last harvest of the season. A number of local venders will have booths to explore. Wellness experts from St. John’s Medical Center will be on hand.

There will be prepared meals and samples from our local restaurants and vendors to enjoy. Children will be entertained by crafts, and other events. Be sure to come out and embrace Fall as we close out another growing season.

 

 

Fall Arts Festival 2013

Posted on: September 6th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

September 5 thru September 15

The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival has become one of the most widely recognized art events the Rockies. Each Fall thousands of art enthusiasts descend upon Jackson For this event. The 2013 Festival is scheduled to take place September 5th thru the 15th and promises to be another great event. The combination art, music, and cuisine can overwhelm the senses.

Don’t miss out on this extravaganza! There are a number of events occurring throughout this 11 day period. Local galleries will have featured artists in-house throughout the festival. The Fall Arts Festival has grown into quite an event over the years. The complete 2013 Fall Arts Festival Program is online!

The festival kicks off with the Western Design Conference Gala Event: Fashion and Jewelry Show on the 5th.

fall arts festival fashion show

Don’t miss the Palates and Palletes gallery walk on the 6th, a local favorite. Palates and Palettes pairs local restaurants and caterers with galleries for an incredible social evening of fine cuisine, art and wine right downtown. A Friday night gallery walk  like no other.

Palates and Palletes

Sunday the 7th will feature the Taste of the Tetons. alley chefs, restaurants, and caterers put their best culinary work on display for sampling. Each taste ticket is $1. Tastes generally range from two to four tickets. In addition to the open-air tasting fair, participants will enjoy “Pickin’ in the Park” live musical entertainment presented by the Howdy Pardners Ambassador Club, the 14th Annual Takin’ It to the Streets juried art fair featuring 40 local artists, and the Rotary Supper Club’s wine tasting and silent auction!

 

The “Quick Draw” competition and auction is also quite popular. The “Quick Draw” features nationally, regionally, and locally recognized artists who will demonstrate their skills at this unique alfresco event. One-of a-kind artwork will be auctioned off following the ninety minute creative process where spectators will watch artists paint and sculpt. The auction will feature the sale of “River Outlook: Gros Ventre River Ranch” by Jason Rich, the featured artwork of the 2013 Fall Arts Festival.

There is certainly no shortage of things to do while the Fall Arts Festival is in town!

Rock Your Freedom Retreat

Posted on: September 5th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

Saturday, September 14th

Rock into a new light of movement, flow and energy. Come share sacred space with other like minded women who are tired of doing it all just so they can have it all. Learn and experience some full body bliss and rock your way into a world of freedom!

Carolyn-webhead

Carolyn Caputo, a board certified Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, Reiki Healer, and Intuitive Energy Coach will lead the retreat.

rock your freedom retreat

Natasha Krochina, a yogini and Ayurveda teacher sill assist in whisking you away on a journey.

The mission is to whisk you away and take you on a journey. A journey that will give you the tools to create even better formula for living a life that is on your terms. So that you continue to experience deep connection, love, joy and playfulness even in the midst of the laundry. The noise of everyday life can sometimes hold you back, so why not venture outside for a day. A certain kind of magic happens when you immerse yourself in a high vibration environment with other like minded women who are ready to honor themselves.

The retreat will begin the day with yoga and meditation. Following a delicious organic lunch the afternoon will be filled with discussions, inner reflection, and empowerment.

More information on the Rock Your Freedom Retreat.

Breathe Daily Bliss

Free to be Naturally Me

 

Big Red Tours

Posted on: September 3rd, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

Big Red Tours  is an open top double-decker bus now offering tours of Jackson Hole. The experience is awesome. Sitting in the open air upper deck gives one a fresh new perspective on the world. Big Red allows tour participants to concentrate on the the beauty of the park and the surrounding environment by never having their views interrupted by oncoming traffic. You would never think of this, but with the elevated you do not really observe other vehicles on the road resulting in reduced stress levels which enhance the overall experience exponentially.  Wildlife can be easily spotted at a distance and observed from the upper deck, while the lower level provides an enclosed experience with large viewing windows giving participants shelter from the elements.

big red tours jackson hole

Sit back and take in the sites with Big Red Tours. They are available for group events, weddings and other special occasions as well. Honestly, after living in Jackson for over 15 years, this is one of the most enjoyable times I have ever had touring around the area. I highly encourage taking advantage of this new and unique way to experience Jackson Hole. Since the upper deck is open air, it provides an excellent platform for photos.

Jackson Hole One Fly

Posted on: September 3rd, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

September 4th thru 8th, 2013


The Jackson Hole One Fly competition is a celebration of fly fishing. For over 25 years this competition has pitted avid fisherman in a hallowed tournament on the Snake River.

The Jackson Hole One Fly Event organizers have formed a strategic partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to manage the financial resources generated each year. The NF&WF conserves healthy populations of fish, wildlife and plants, on land and in the sea, through creative and respectful partnerships, sustainable solutions, and better education. It’s a perfect match in that the One Fly provides the financial resource and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is the steward and manager of that resource.

The One Fly and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation meet these lofty goals by awarding matching grants to projects benefiting conservation education, trout habitat protection and restoration, and natural resource management specific to the native cutthroat fishery in the Snake River watershed and it tributaries.

More info on the One Fly.

The 2013 tournament is a s follows:

TEAMS

  1. Each team will consist of four fishing contestants. Alternate contestants may substitute on a daily basis.
  2. Only one member of a team may be a professional fulltime or part-time fresh or salt water fly fishing guide or captain. A professional is defined as anyone who, within the last 5 years, has received income for services performed as a guide or captain.
  3. Two contestants will fish in each boat and will be from different teams.

EQUIPMENT

  1. Contestants will furnish their own fly-fishing equipment. Each contestant may bring one or two fly rods in the boat.
  2. Type of fly rod and reel is the choice of each contestant.
  3. The use of fly floatant or other accessories will be at the discretion of the contestant. Only floating fly lines are permitted. Sinking leaders six feet or less in length are permitted.
  4. Use of motors on boats during event hours is prohibited.
  5. No real or artificial fish attractants, such as scents, are allowed.

EVENT FLIES

  1. Any conventional fly pattern (dry, wet, nymph, streamer, etc.) may be used as long as it is no larger than size #6 and is 3x or shorter in length. The guide will compare each competition fly to a template.

Wydaho Rendevous

Posted on: August 22nd, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

August 30 thru September 1, 2013

The 2013 Wydaho Rendevous Mountain Bike Festival is being over Labor Day Weekend at Grand Targhee Resort. In its fourth year, the festival is a celebration of mountain biking, an everything that mountain biking is to Teton Valley, Idaho and Alta, Wyoming.

There will be a number events, races, clinics held throughout the three days. You can choose to participate or simply be a spectator. Demos will be available from Trek, Specialized and a number of other manufacturers, representatives will be on hand. There will be nightly festivities sponsored by various companies. Live music will be on hand.

A 3-day Adult Rider Festival Pass includes lift access, mountain bike demos, automatic raffle and party entry, daily beer tickets, a Sunday night BBQ and more. Bring the whole family — a Youth Rider Festival Pass (ages 5-12) offers the same except for the beer tickets! Best of all, the Festival benefits Teton Valley Trails and Pathways, a local non-profit, that helps build and maintain trails and pathways in this region.

Jackson Hole Marathon

Posted on: August 22nd, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

On Sunday, September 22nd, 2013 the Town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Teton Village, Wyoming, along with the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and Dreamchasers invite you to enjoy a day of fun, fitness and recreation in one of the most beautiful settings in the United States.  The Marathon and Marathon Relay courses will begin on Sunday morning in the center of historic Jackson Hole, with the Half-Marathon course starting at a designated point along the Marathon course.  All races will finish at Teton Village, where the post-race festivities will continue throughout the afternoon and feature a performance by local recording artists, the Miller Sisters.

Whether you are looking for a great day of exercise and fun with friends, looking to test yourself against a competitive field, or maybe just to run an event in the great State of Wyoming, this promises to be an event you won’t want to miss. The Teton foliage will be in its finest autumn brilliance, the temperatures should be cool and ideal for a good run, and you’ll certainly enjoy the company of fellow outdoor enthusiasts.  So mark your calendar now, tell the family and start training.  We’ll be looking for you at the starting line – and at the finish to join in your celebration!