March 15th-31st
Each Spring Grand Targhee hosts a number of events towards the end of the season. Lodging deals are available. Enjoy the relaxing resort environment of Grand Targhee and its fabulous terrain. Spring storms can bring ample snowfall. Awesome views of the Tetons and Spring corn await.
March 21-24, 2013
The World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb is held each March on Snow King Mountain. The race is put on by the Jackson Hole Snow Devils, a local snowmobiling organization. This event fills the town and attracts over 10,000 spectators throughout the course of the weekend. The race course rises nearly straight up from the base of Snow King. It is simply amazing that riders are able to pilot these machines up such a steep pitch.
It was not until the early 90’s that many sleds even had a chance of summiting the challenging course. With the advent of new technologies, since the mid nineties, it is truly a race versus a high point competition.
The Octane Addictions Freestyle Demo is a snowmobile jumping event at the Teton County Fairgrounds rodeo arean. Tickets are $20.
This event is sure to provide some high speed thrills and spills! The central viewing area and that corner of town in general tend to be pretty lively. If you have never seen something like this before, make some time to take in the hill climb. The racing heats up over the weekend with qualifying Saturday and the finals, “King of the Mountain,” on Sunday. Racing starts up early at 8am and generally lasts until 5p.m. or so. Schedule of Events.
Take the chairlift to the summit and back down to see the race from an entirely unique perspective. The views of the valley from the chairlift on a clear day are pretty spectacular as well. Should choose to walk down along the course, be prepared for a steep and potentially thrilling descent.
Book your lodging early as the town tends to get pretty full over the hill climb weekend. With the event being held in town, many properties are with walking distance of the hill climb. Utilize the S.T.A.R.T. bus to get around town. Don’t drink and drive, there tends to be a heavy police presence around the valley for this event.
Come out and share in some Irish cuisine and revelry. Spend some time during the day exploring the valley, then hit the town. The largest celebration is most likely happening at the Snake River Brewery. A number of local establishments have food and drink specials running throughout the day. Throw on a little green, hope to see you out there.
Skier competition March 1-3 and Snowboarder competition March 8-10, 2013
***changes to the 2013 format***
The Dick’s Ditch event will span two weekends this year. The first weekend, March 1-3, will feature skiers. The following weekend, March 8-10,will feature snowboarders. The format for both race weekends will hold qualifiers on Saturday and “winner-takes-all” on Sundays.
Dick’s Ditch Classic utilizes a natural ditch which winds its way down most of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The race event utilizes the ravine which runs through the middle portion of the mountain. “This “big mountain ditch” has huge banked walls with steep pitches and opportunities for plenty of air. The course’s natural terrain is “enhanced” with some manmade features providing an amazing venue for this ski and snowboard race. The event format is that of a banked slalom. This race course changes a bit each year and is like nothing you’ve seen before.
This is a wild event which is sure to feature a few spills and some wild riding. Rollers, gaps, bumps and jumps are just a few of the manmade features that keep racers on edge.
Competition heats up over the weekend as racers become familiar with the course and conditions. There is prize money and awards up for grabs. This event attracts many of the area’s best all-around riders. Many of the top local riders look forward to this event each year as competition continually heats up.
As the event has matured over the years the course has become more exciting and refined. Doing some laps off of the Marmot Chair can provide some good viewing opportunities from the chair and along the course. Be sure to take in some of the action over the two weekends if you are out at the village.
3rd Annual Event…February 15-24, 2013
The Jackson Hole Winterfest is an array of events held over a 2 week period in February. In its third year momentum continues to grow as new events are added to the schedule. The community comes alive over this 2 week period.
An event not to miss out on is the annual Shriner’s Club Cutter Races on the 16th and 17th. The annual cutter races raise funds for Shriner’s Hospitals. The cutter races tend to be quite lively with a festive party like vibe. Local race fans look forward to this event each Winter, entrance is $15/person.
New to this year’s Winterfest is skijoring, which will be hosted by the Jackso Hole Shrine Club on the 23rd and 24th. The Skijoring event is one in which skiers are towed by riders on horseback down a course with jumps and/or gates. This Western past time provides for some rowdy spectating.
*The Cutter races and Skijoring events will be held in Melody Ranch on the South Park Loop*
The snow sculpting will begin on Wednesday February 20th, The judging will be done at high noon on Saturday the 23rd. Stop by the town square to view the works in progress throughout the week.
Friday, February 15
Saturday, February 16
Sunday, February 17
President’s Day, Monday, February 18
Wednesday, February 20
Thursday, February 21
Friday, February 22
Saturday, February 23
Sunday, February 24
New Winter 2012-13 Nature Excursions
I have just received an update from The Hole Hiking Experience about some new tours that they have to offer. You can turn your day into a true Jackson Hole adventure, by combing tours together into a single package The valley has a lot to offer, let their team of professionals make your day a memorable one. They have put these two new tours together to help you make the most of your time here and experience the beauty of this magical place. If either of these options look like they are for you, book the tour with them directly to reserve your space today.
Trip Length- four hours
Rating- all abilities
This unique expedition begins at 8 AM and combines wildlife viewing with a snowshoe tour through Grand Teton Park. Spot wildlife in their natural setting as your local naturalist shares the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Visit habitats of bighorn sheep, elk, moose, deer, eagles, Trumpeter swans, and much more. After time spent exploring mixed habitats with optics, you will journey into the forest to look for animal tracks and sign and connect to the landscape on snowshoes. Snowshoe outing is about an hour of experience.
$125 per adult, $95 per child (12 and under), based on two or more people.
Trip Length- approximately 8 hours
Rating- all abilities
Combine a snowshoe tour in Grand Teton Park with lunch at historic Dornan’s in Moose. End the day with a horse- drawn sleigh ride on the National Elk Refuge as you travel through the majestic elk herd. Your naturalist guide will share winter ecology, adaptations, geology, wildlife behavior, and natural history of this amazing area. Transportation, lunch, snowshoe rental, sleigh ride and optics provided.
$210 per adult, $175 per child (12 and under), based on two or more people.
***these tours do not include the park entry fee***
This is a general restaurant listing for the Jackson Hole area. Phone prefix for all numbers is (307).
The Alpenhof: breakfast, lunch and dinner; Swiss cuisine in Old World ambience; great wine list, desserts; children’s menu, outdoor deck and fireside dining. Next to the tram in Teton Village, 733-3242.
Amangani Grill: enjoy fabulous views and a fine dining experience atop East Gros Ventre Butte, 734-4878.
Atelier Ortega: delicious
Backcountry Provisions: deli serving lunch just off of the Town Square on Deloney, 734-9420.
Bin22: on Broadway and Millward, lunch and dinner. 739-9463.
The Bird: South of town serving lunch and dinner. Top notch pub grub. 732-3473.
The Blue Lion: intown location, creative cuisine, elegant atmosphere; lamb, elk, steak, seafood, vegetarian and homemade desserts nightly; outdoor patio, bar, two blocks from downtown on Millward, 733-3912.
Bon Appe Thai: locals favorite, international menu, authentic Thai, takeout available. wine/beer, 245 W. Pearl, 734-0245.
Bubba’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant: real pit barbeque, 40-item salad bar; breakfast, lunch and dinner, great service, 733-2288.
The Bread Basket: My favorite bakery in town, located at 185 Scott Ln., 734-9024.
The Bunnery: bakery and restaurant; breakfast, lunch and dinner; soups, salads, burgers, beer/wine, 734-0075.
cocolove: 55 N. Glenwood, 733-3253.
Calico Italian Restaurant and Bar: on Teton Village Rd., organic meats, pizza, pasta and more, organic garden produces freshest salads in town, outdoor dining, 733-2460.
Cellars: in the lower level of the White Buffalo Club. Best steaks in town. 160 W Gill Ave., 734-4900.
Chinatown Restaurant: Chinese food, over 100 entrees, Chinese atmosphere, 850 W. Broadway, 733-8856.
Couloir: dining at over 9000′ above sea level. Teton Village.
Creekside Market: on North Cache on your way to the parks, one of my favorites, 733-7926.
Deli Dogs: a new twist on an American Classic.
Dolce: healthy at 160 N Cache St, 733-2966.
Down on Glen: downtown, opens 6:30, breakfast and lunch, speedy service, smothies, 733-4422
El Abuelito Family Mexican Restaurant: opens 11a.m. everyday, lunch and dinner, children’s menu, full bar, 733-1207.
E. Leaven: breakfast and lunch; 175 Center St., 733-5600.
Eleanor’s Cuvee: within Plaza Liquors in Grand Teton Plaza, fine dining, great wines, fun, drinks, seafood, 755-7901.
Elevated Grounds: breakfast and lunch near Teton Pines.
The Garage: on the corner of Glenwood and Pearl, 733 8575.
Game Fish Restaurant: Teton Village, gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner, angus steaks, native fish and smoked game, 732-6040.
Granary: elevated and unobstructed views of the Teton range, 732-8112.
The Gun Barrel Steak and Game House: wild game, fresh fish, select whiskies, rustic atmosphere with lots of Western memorabilia, 733-3287.
Hong Kong Buffet: Chinese buffet, good prices, beer/wine, takeouts, deliver, located in Grand Teton Plaza, 734-8988.
Il Villagio Osteria: Italian cuisine. In the Hotel Terra, Teton Village, 739-4100.
Jenny Lake Lodge: reservations, 543-3111.
The Kitchen: right downtown, serving dinner.
Lift: at the base of Snow King Mountain.
Local: directly on the Town Square.
Masa Sushi: traditional sushi, an evening with Kay and Masa is always fun. In Teton Village.
Mangy Moose Restaurant and Saloon: family-friendly atmosphere; steak, barbecue, ribs, fish, full bar, reservations accepted, click here for photos, 733-4913.
McDonald’s: you know it; 1110 W. Broadway, at Hwy. 22, 733-7444.
Merry Piglets: Tex-Mex; rellenos, tacos, burritos, quesadillas and fajitas, full bar; lunch and dinner, dine in/out, Mexican atmosphere, 1 block north of town square, 733-2966.
Million Dollar Cowboy Steakhouse: steaks, including elk, buffalo, trout and seafood, kids menu, excellent wine list, reservations recommended, on the Town Square, 733-4790.
Mountain High Pizza Pie: pizza, salads and subs; open 11 a.m. til late; dine in and takeout; downtown location, 733-3646.
Nani’s Genuine Pasta House: cozy and relaxed ambience, authentic Italian cuisine from various regions; pasta, meats and seafood; italian wines; vegetarian and vegan dishes, near downtown, 242 N. Glenwood, 733-3888.
New York City Sub Shop: locals favorite, great subs, fun atmosphere, near downtown.
Nikai Asian Grill and Sushi Bar: sushi and fusion grill, dishes prepared in open display kitchen, fresh fish flown in daily, full bar with unique saki and wine list, two blocks north of Town Square, 225 N. Cache, 734-6490.
Nora’s Fish Creek Inn: in Wilson, country cuisine at its best, 733-8288.
Ocean City China Bistro: Cantonese, Szechuan, & Mandarin, delivery available, open 7 days 11-10 p.m., 340 W. Broadway, 734-9768.
Pearl Street Meat and Fish: deli, comfort food to go and a few tables for dining in. Located on Pearl St. by the Post office.
Philly’s Phinest Sandwich Shop: buffalo, and elk burgers, classic cheese steaks, nachos, wings, beer-battered fries, and onion rings, open late, located inside the Cowboy Bar on the Town Square, 734-8292.
Pica’s Mexican Taqueria: homemade daily with fresh ingredients: tacos, big burritos, enchiladas and more; dine in/out; beer and margaritas, open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. to Sat., located across from Albertsons, 734-7422.
The Pines Restaurant: located at Teton Pines Resort; casual, relaxed setting; pasta, steak and seafood, great scenery, winter fireside dining, reservations accepted, 733-1005.
Pinky G’s: Pizza and more just off the town square.
Pizza Hut: full service with lunch buffet, Mon. through Fri., dinner in summer, 733-8550
Pizzeria Caldera: upstairs just off the Town Square, 201-1472
Q Roadhouse Barbeque:western-style barbeque and roadhouse fare, on Hwy. 390/Teton Village Road, open nightly, 739-0700.
Rafferty’s Restaurant: located at Snow King Resort, casual dining and relaxed atmosphere, cocktail service/ full wine list, 733-5200.
Rendezvous Bistro: raw bar features oysters and tuna tartar; appetizers include mussels, calamari. Menu includes salads, sandwiches, rotisserie chicken, steak, pork chops. Located next to Albertson’s, 380 S. Broadway, 739-1100.
RMO Cafe: located on ground floor of Mangy Moose at Teton Village; espresso bar, Wi-Fi, full breakfasts cooked to order, full menu of sandwiches, burgers, fries, soups, salads and New York style pizza, 734-9438.
The Rose: Just off of the Town Square.
Saddle Rock Family Saloon: Restaurant, true Western cuisine, rowdy Western elegance and entertainment nightly, lunch and dinner, old fashioned soda fountain, 145 W. Deloney, dinner and show reservations, 733-6994.
Shades Restaurant: breakfast and lunch; eggs benedict, panini sandwiches, vegetarian, salads and burritos, located in downtown Jackson, 733-2015.
Sidewinders American Grill & Tavern: barbeque, ribs, pulled pork, burgers, rotisserie chicken, New York style pizza, salads and appetizers, 30 draft beers plus wine bar; kids menu and gameroom for kids; 44 plasma tvs; restaurant and main bar are non smoking, located in The Hillside near Hwy 22 split, 734-5766.
Silver Dollar Bar and Grill: renowned historic landmark located in the Wort Hotel in downtown Jackson; breakfast, lunch and dinner served to visitors and residents for over 60 years, 733-2190.
Snake River Brewery and Restaurant: award-winning brewery and restaurant; pastas, wood-fired pizzas, salads and sandwiches, open 11 to 11 daily, beers brewed on site, families welcome; located at 265 S. Millward, 739-2337.
Snake River Grill: simple sophisticated cuisine; grilled meats and fish, woodburning pizza oven, award-winning wine list, located on the Town Square, 733-0557.
Spur: great apres ski, excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the lower level of Teton Mountain Lodge.
Stiegler’s Austrian Restaurant: great food, charming ambience, good service, established 1983. Authentic Austrian veal, pork and wild game specialties, and continental classics, reservations recommended, located at The Aspens on Teton Village Road, 733-1071.
Sudachi: sushi on the West bank. Near Teton Pines, 734-7832.
Sweetwater Restaurant: a Jackson landmark; lunch and dinner in historic log cabin, great ambience; homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, lamb, steaks and game; on corner of King and Pearl downtown, 733-3553.
Taqueria Sanchez: traditional Mexican favorites cooked in authentic style, open lunch and dinner, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day year round, inside seating and patio open in summer, 65 S. Glenwood, 734-5407.
Terra Cafe: in Hotel terra serving breakfast and lunch.
Teton Thai: authentic Thai cuisine served up in Teton Village, 733.0022. They also have a restaurant just over the pass in Driggs,ID, 208.787.8424.
Thai Me Up: Thai and “Ameri-Thai” cuisine and microbrewey. Jackson’s largest vegetarian and vegan selection; premium bar, dinner nightly(lunch and dinner Summer only), outdoor seating in summer, located at 75 E. Pearl St., 733-0005.
Trio: located off the Town Square downtown, owned and operated by three local chefs, serving a variety of cuisine, including wood-fired pizza. Open for lunch daily 11:30 a.m., Mon. to Sat., dinner nightly 6 p.m. Walk-ins welcome, 734-8038.
Village Cafe: Pizza and sandwiches in Teton Village.
Virginian Restaurant, cozy, open, homestyle atmosphere and good home cooking, A family restaurant for breakfast and lunch. Dinner seasonally. Located next to the Virginian Lodge on W. Broadway, 733-4330.
Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers: you know it, open early and late, located on W. Broadway, 733-5636.
Westbank Grill: in the Four Seasons Resort, fine dining experience.
Wild Sage Restaurant: regional cuisine in addition to fresh seafood selections; river rock fireplace and exhibition style kitchen; dinner; reservations recommended. Located at the Rusty Parrot Lodge, 733-2000.
When the valley experiences an extended period of cold and dry weather take advantage of the clear weather. Many visitors to the valley during the Winter months never even see the Tetons. The mountains become enshrouded by clouds as storm systems pass through the area, obscuring the magnificent Teton Range from view.
Another interesting phenomena often occurs, a temperature inversion. The cold air sinks into the valley and the heat quickly rises into the upper atmosphere creating warmer temperatures at higher elevations. When this happens get off of the valley floor and explore the upper reaches. Snowshoe and nordic skiing tours in the Teton Pass area are good options. Beautiful vistas can be obtained. Yellowstone National Park is ripe for exploring. Yellowstone’s average base elevation in above 8000′ above sea, during storms many visitors never get to experience the vast open spaces that exist within the park. Dogsledding is always a fun way to get out on the snow.
Wildlife tours should also be considered during periods of clear weather. With increased viewing distances, one is more apt to stumble upon wildlife. Spotting scopes and binoculars are highly recommended if going out on your own. Organized tours generally provide spotting scopes and/or binoculars.
December 18, 2012
Another storm has blanketed the Tetons. The upper mountain continues to provide outstanding ski conditions. It is still a littler thin down low, but continued snowmaking efforts have opened up additional trails.
The season was off to a slow start but Mother Nature has recently been kind to the Tetons. Lets hope December keeps the snow coming down and fills the rest of the mountain in. We will certainly need more terrain to keep the Holiday crowds occupied.
Grand Targhee has been receiving ample snowfall with each passing storm as well. Their higher base elevation lends to slightly deeper base depths and a greater percentage of total terrain open.
Snow King’s opening efforts continue to be hampered by warmer valley temperatures and little snowfall at lower elevations.
Bring the family out to the Jackson Hole Playhouse for a littler dinner theater, or just take in the show. Always a holiday treat the playhouse hosts a limited run each holiday season.
Meet the new, and highly anticipated, Casper High Speed Detachable Quad.
Jackson Hole snow conditions have continued to improve. It looks like the snow gods are finally giving Jackson a little love. The Bridger Gondola, Marmot chair, and the new Casper chair are now open. The additional acreage has given folks some space to spread out and take advantage of the new snow. The coverage is pretty good for this time of year and the snow is in great condition. As of this morning the mountain reported 5″ in the last 24 hours with potential for more.
The new Casper chair combined with the trail grooming and terrain enhancements have beefed up this mid-mountain playground. The new chair is a high speed detachable quad providing quick and comfortable access to a large portion of Jackson Hole’s intermediate terrain.
The upper mountain at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort(JHMR) is due to open over the weekend including the Tram. The upper portions of the mountain have seen a slow but steady trickle of snow over the past few days. Winds combined with the new snow continue to buff things out. The snow is still thin on the lower slopes, so be aware, ongoing snow making efforts have covered egress routes. It will still be a bit until the Hobacks and Lower Faces are ready to go.
Grand Targhee will be opening additional terrain over the weekend as well. Their high base elevation, at 8000′, lends itself to exceptional coverage throughout the season. If you are visiting the area be sure to take advantage of the Targhee Express and see what Targhee is all about.
It is my understudying that Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Grand Targhee Resort are currently offering some of the best conditions out there. Come experience the Tetons and all they have to offer, there’s plenty of action off slope.
Snow King resort continues to make snow as temperatures allow and unfortunately will be postponing their opening which had been planned for this weekend. The way things are shaping up, they should have their chairs spinning sooner than later.
Yellowstone National Park is due to open for the 2012/2013 on December 15. The park service has determined that 318 commercially guided “Best Available Technology” snowmobiles and 78 commercially guided snowcoaches will be allowed access to the park on a daily basis. The Winter season will close to over snow travel on March 15, 2013.
Experiencing the park during the Winter months provides a thrilling adventure.
When visiting the Naples Florida area in late October 2012, I ran across Del-Mel Jamaican Restaurant. When traveling, I always look for the “authentico” food experience. Sometimes it takes a little research and asking around, other times you just get lucky and stumble upon a truly great dining experience. The Sweet Tea is absolutely delicious.
The food is amazing and definitely made with Love. The proprietor, Pauline, takes care in creating authentic Jamaican/Caribbean dishes. Her restaurant space is quite possibly the cleanest place on the planet. In my 10 or so days in the area, I ate there 3 times. After discovering the place, I brought along some friends and family, all were impressed with the quality of the food.
Pauline’s jerk sauce is incredible, it is served on the side so that you can monitor your spice intake. The lunch specials are well portioned and well balanced meals for a moderate price. The food is all very healthy. From the dinner menu the Jerk Baby Back Ribs are my go to meal of choice, the Curry Goat is also right up there. All meals are served with rice & peas, steamed cabbage, and fried plantain. The menu tops out around $18. With so many restaurants in the Naples area, its hard to find the good ones, put Del-Mel on top of your hit list.
The space is quaint and has an “island feel.” If it is not too busy, Pauline can provide some delightful conversation. Carryout seems to do a brisk business for her, so do not hesitate to call ahead if you will be passing by. Located at the intersection of US 41 Tamiami Trail and Rattlesnake Hammock road, facing US 41.
11-28-12
The Tetons received nearly a foot of snow at mid to high elevations on Saturday into Sunday. The coming weekend holds some promise of additional precipitation, which we could surely use. It is still early in the season here, this is typical. It seems to me that most years a spares coverage at varied elevations and aspects exists until sometime around December 22nd. Some years get an early snowfall, the majority seem to start much like this one. Grand Targhee benefits from a great location and seems to always open by Thanksgiving weekend under natural snow conditions offering limited terrain. Remember, until about 4 years ago lift serviced skiing did not start until the first weekend in December for the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. It would seem with the collective firing of the guns a little earlier this year that the riding public should benefit from the efforts to get you swinging chairs a little earlier.
11-22-12
Happy Thanksgiving!!! Lift served skiing hits Teton County tomorrow with the opening of Grand Targhee Resort. Touring on Teton pass today did provide some promising results, a base seems to be developing! There was some additional snow overnight which, combined with winds managed to fill in tracks left by the previous few days of skier and boarder traffic. By mid-day the pass was bustling with those eager to enjoy the gorgeous weather and fresh snow.
Grand Targhee should be able to open a fair amount of terrain, exactly how much remains to be told.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is scheduled to open on Saturday November 23, 2012. It seems as thought terrain will be limited to some manmade snow on Apres Vous. Get ready to “Rip the Strip”, wear your helmet. The lower elevations in Teton Village have little coverage at this time. Snowmaking efforts have been stymied by warmer temperatures, which is additionally effecting Snow King Resort.
11-19-12
People are getting after it here in the Tetons. The above skiers are skinning up after riding the shrubbery in the foreground. This weekend’s storm produced about 4″-6″ of precipitation in the mountains. Teton Pass saw heavy skier/boarder traffic over the weekend. In all honesty it looked more like deadfall and rock dodging combined with some bush whacking. Snow depths in most areas on the South side of the pass are 18″ or less. Be careful if you should decide to hike the N. side of the Pass. People are riding all over the place on a fairly low snow depth, so be very aware if you should decide to point it downhill. There is a fairly airy/ice chunkish layer sitting near or on the ground on most aspects that held snow from the late October storm cycle. This weekend’s snow was wet and fairly heavy. Be aware and be safe, early season conditions are prevalent on all aspects.
We are less than a week away from the opening of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s 2012/2013 season, the community has their collective fingers crossed for some natural snow and/or accommodating temperatures for the guys out there running the guns.
11-12-12
The storm over the weekend produced little precipitation in the Tetons. The mountains picked up a few more inches with less than an inch falling in the valley. Snow has been falling under fairly warm temps.
The above photo shows how well Summer grooming in the Casper lift area worked out. The terrain looks quite smooth and currently holding snow in many areas that normally would not be holding snow.
Temperatures did remain cold and Snow King has also jumped in to the snow making race.
Many wonder if we will see the return of Snow King making an effort to open by Thanksgiving which had been the case until the last few years. If so, it looks like “Townee’s” will be in for a treat having lifts open a little earlier right out the back door.
11-8-12
After a beautiful Summer and Fall here in the Tetons, it seems as though Winter will be taking its time. The first storm cycle to hit the valley in October did provide a taste of what is to come and has left the surrounding peaks with a white cap. Some higher areas of the Tetons saw total accumulations nearing 2′. With more snow predicted over the next few days riders are wanting to wet their appetite. It does look like it will be a typical cycle of mountain snow and valley rain.
As the above picture shows, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is putting the hoses to work on Apres Vous in an effort to get a jump on Mother Nature. The snow patches are edging closer. We do appreciate the time snowmakers are putting in when the currently finicky conditions allow. Their efforts help to ensure that there is adequate coverage for opening terrain upon the lower mountain during the early season. In the photo you can additionally make out some of the areas that saw Summer trail maintenance in the Casper area. The resort will be debuting the much anticipated new Casper Chairlift and its associated terrain enhancements this season.
November 23, 2012
The Snow Peep Show is a fashion and gear review being held at the Four Season Resort. Doors will open at 4pm with music provided by DJ Vert One. Many of the restaurants in Teton Village will be providing food, included in the $10 ticket price. Drinks will be available from a cash bar. This apres ski event should not be missed. There will be a raffle and the proceeds will go to benefit Teton County Search and Rescue.
Update: The Snow Peep Show went off without a hitch. This first of its kind event for the winter season kick off was well recieved by the community. Hundreds showed up and enjoyed some amazing appetizers and winter apparel.
Lift serviced skiing kicked off Friday with the opening of Grand Targhee Resort. They reportedly opened 1500 acres to the riding public. Hundreds of skiers and snowboarders rejoiced under beautiful skies to take in their first lift served turns of the season. People gave good reviews of the early season snow conditions. Targhee’s higher base elevation and gentler slopes certainly lends itself to providing more consistent conditions than many ski resorts.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort opened with the Werner run on Apres Vous. A storm was slowly pushing into the valley throughout most of the day which made for high winds. Temperatures did remain fairly warm keeping the snow soft and somewhat creamy. Most people’s only gripe was the lack of terrain, which is not so unusual for this time of year. More snow is in the forecast, which should enable the resort to open more terrain as coverage increases.
Some riders took advantage of the varied terrain.
November 5, 2012
All park roads will close to the public at 8 a.m. The exception is from the North Entrance to Mammoth and onto the Northeast Entrance and Cooke City(this section of road remains open year round). Roads will reopen in mid-December to over snow vehicles, ski and snowshoe travel. Take advantage of the remaining time and get into the park and take advantage of the diminished crowds to observe animals getting prepared for the coming Winter.
Exploring the park during the winter months provides a much more serene experience than during the Summer months.
November 17, 2012
Storm Show primarily features local riders from the Jackson area. The terrain is amazing and Darrell tends to put together a unique and entertaining feature film each season. The premiere tends to be one of the more entertaining pre-season events in Jackson. Come out and support a local filmmaker who is sure to capture some of the best riders doing what they love to do. Storm Show’s ability to capture the “stoke” of the moment tends to embody the spirit of those who live to ride in the Tetons and beyond. As previously mentioned Storm Show’s premiers tend to be one of the funnest events of the Fall off-season here in the Hole so be sure to pencil this one in on your calendar. This event brings riders of a kindred spirit together to reminisce about seasons past and to share anticipation of the season which is upon us. For a glimpse at the trailer click. There will be an early and late showing, with the late show tending to be a bit of a party.
From Storm Show’s website:
The most wanted big mountain lines in Jackson Hole are in Storm Show’s 2012 ski/ride/A+dream-a-line film, “Most Wanted”. New to the line-up this year, veteran Storm Show producer Darrell Miller has teamed up with Full Room Productions’ Ryan Halverson, bringing you more hard-hitting, action-packed, gnar-shredding from the Jackson Hole backcountry. The usual suspects are joined by some new bloods, showing us why they’re among the best riders in the West, and proving that there’s never a bad snow year in Jackson Hole!
Hold onto your hat and get your ski-flick fix with Jackson Hole’s premiere ski film production of “Most Wanted”!Highlights include: Jason Elms and crew exploring deeper into the Wind River Range, another dream day out on the North Shore, unbelievable avalanche footage, Travis McAlpine and crew heading north to find the goods in Alaska, and of course all your classic Jackson backcountry lines being skied hard at “low tide”.
October 6th and October 27th
The King Cross Cyclocross is a two race series that is being held this coming October 6th and 27th at Snow King Mountain Resort. The first year of the King Cross Cyclocross race bringing the fun and excitement of Cyclocross racing to the town of Jackson Wyoming! Hoback Sports is a co-sponsor of this event.
Cyclocross is a bicycling meets steeplechase combined with some running/hike-a-bike moments style event. Participants compete on a course with obstacles that may require dismounting and briefly carrying the bicycle. There are a few hills and stairways incorporated into the course as well. Be sure to walk most of the course to check out the various challenges presented to riders to get a true feel of what they are up against.
Races should begin around 11:30am and the final race slated to begin around 3:30pm. Live Bluegrass and Rock music will be performed by the “Flannel Attractions” will be providing some post race ambiance, and beer from the Snake River Brewery will be on tap.
