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Zipline Adventures

Posted on: June 23rd, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

Zip Yellowstone operates out of two area. Gardner and Big Sky. Combination packages such as the Zip n’ Dip are quite popular.

The Gallatin River ZipLine is located between Bozeman and Big Sky, Montana, right off highway 191, just over an hour drive North from West Yellowstone. The dramatic scenery includes towering limestone cliffs, pine forest and a rushing river. This is the area where the movie A River Runs Through It was filmed. On these tours, you start by ascending sky bridges to a tree platform 55ft in the air! Both tours have two Zips across the Gallatin River! The Super Zip adds to the experience with more adventure elements. Test your balance on our swaying wooden swings or try our optional cargo net climb.

Yellowstone Ranch ZipLine is located on the historic Stermitz Ranch in the mountains bordering Yellowstone Park, just outside of Gardiner, MT. The tour will take you up a mountainside and then soaring back down. Gaze at the gorgeous pristine vistas, listen to the gurgling mountain stream and watch for wildlife on this remote and scenic property. To add to the thrills, go for the Grande Tour. Two of these zips are a breathtaking 1200+ft and take you flying ridge to ridge, 200ft above Cinnabar Creek! The trips meet in Gardiner and we shuttle you to and from the zip line course.

I have been receiving very positive reviews from guests touring the area. If you are in Gardiner or West Yellowstone take a sometime to include Zip Yellowstone into your vacation.

10th Annual Crawfish Boil

Posted on: June 17th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

Sunday June 21st……10th Annual Crawfish Boil

The Jackson Hole Crawfish Boil is a celebration of Louisiana tradition in the heart of the Tetons. Great music, great food, and even better people. This years Crawfish Boil is going to be bigger than ever. There will be live music all day starting at 5:30pm, boiled crawfish with corn & potatoes, the best red beans-n-rice in the West provided by Sweetwater Restaurant, and yard games galore! Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and get ready to have one of the best days of the Summer with us! Celebrate Father’s Day in style!

Music will be by the John Butler Trio with opening act Anderson East

Please no dogs.

By far one of the most entertaining and laid back events to hit the Hole. Locals thoroughly enjoy this day of all ages entertainment. I look forward to this day each year, the food is delicious and the music line-up tends to be quite good. The original version started out being hosted at Cutty’s Bar and Grill, located across from Alberstons. After a number of years the Boil outgrew its digs and had to relocate to the Snow King Ballpark.

Doors Open at 4:30pm with music beginning around 5:30pm.

Contour Music Festival

Posted on: June 11th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

June 11, 12, 13, 14 of 2015

A new event hitting the Hole this Summer. The Contour Music Festival will occur over the second weekend in June. This will be first festival of this magnitude to be hosted in Jackson. There is an extensive line-up of musicians, covering a variety of musical genres. The event looks to be a good one, with multiple venues and a strong line up of acts.

Jeff Stein and Matt Donovan are our hosts. They have worked diligently to get Contour off of the ground. The three words they are using to describe the Contour experience are: intimate, innovative and elevated. Contour is a non-genre specific event, one that should be attractive to a wide audience. Part of that idea is having the chance to be introduced to music types that people may not have previously experienced. Designed to be an annual event, with increasing impact and benefit over the long-term, we all hope that this inaugural events goes well. It is exciting to have the community of Jackson to host an event of this caliber.

2015 Line Up:

Thievery Incorporated, The New Mastersounds, Sabo, The Librarian, Danny Corn, Sango, G Jones, Autograf, The NTH Power, Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires, Screen Door Porch, Moon Taxi, Papadosio, The Polish Ambassador, Mr. Whipple, One Ton Pig, El Papa Chango, Cure for the Commoon, Tiger Fresh, Country Hammer, The Congress, Shaprece, Roosevelt Collier Gospel Brunch, Spirit Family Reunion, Roadkill Ghost Choir, Orgone, Mikey Thunder, Patti Fiasco, The Cave Singers, Sweater Beats, Quixotic, Djemba Djemba, Deltron 3030 and many more local and international acts.

The Main Stage will be at the Snow King Ball Field with music wrapping up around 10p.m. each evening. Late night shows will follow and will be hosted at the Pink Garter Theater, Center for the Arts, Town Square Tavern, and the Silver Dollar Bar in the historic Wort Hotel.

For further information on the event, click Contour Music Festival.

JH Rotary WineFest 2015

Posted on: May 19th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

Friday May 22nd from 5:30pm to 8pm

The Rotary Club of Jackson is once again hosting its annual Wine Fest. The event has certainly grown over its 27 years. Participate in an enjoyable evening of good eats and great sips to raise money for the Rotary Scholarship Fund. Tickets will cost $25 in advance, $30 at the door, or $50/VIP admissions. A silent auction and raffle featuring some amazing items including destination travel, gift certificates to local eateries, trips, spa days, activities and tours of the local area and more. There are hundreds of wines available for tasting. The Wine Fest is attended by many locals, as it is the last of the Spring social events before Summer kicks into gear.

There will be a silent auction and raffle. The proceeds will be used to provide scholarships. The Rotary Scholarship Fund donates $50,000 annually to local students and teachers. The beverage being celebrated lends itself quite well to enjoying a Spring evening in Jackson Hole.

Click the link for more information on the Jackson Hole Rotary Wine Fest.

Old West Days

Posted on: May 18th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

May 22rd thru May 25th, 2015

The Memorial Day Weekend in Jackson Hole Has a lot to offer. A full schedule of events keeps the town buzzing with activity.

Friday night’s Jackson Hole Rotary Wine Fest held at the Snow King Sports and Events Center is one of Jackson’s more popular annual events. Hundreds of wines from around the world are available for tasting.

The Mountain Man Rendevous and Antler Rendevous are ongoing throughout the weekend at the Teton County Fairgrounds.

Don’t miss parade downtown on Saturday morning at 10am. There is a Brew Fest held on the town square on Saturday as well, which provides a good opportunity to sample some locally crafted beers.

2015 Old West Days Schedule of Events

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015

9am-5pm: MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS’ ROW – at the Teton County Fairgrounds: Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow & Arrow Competition, Hawk & Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information contact Betsy Johnson, 801.641.9451.
10:30am: Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum Free Walking Tour – Meet at the center of Town Square for this fun and educational tour of historic downtown Jackson.
5:00pm-8:00pm: JACKSON HOLE ROTARY WINE FEST- at Snow King Events Center. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.rotarywinefest.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015

9:00am-5:00pm: MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS’ ROW – 9:00am-5:00pm at the Teton County Fairgrounds: Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow & Arrow Competition, Hawk & Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information contact Betsy Johnson, 801.641.9451.
10:00am: 34th ANNUAL OLD WEST DAYS PARADE – on Town Square: One of the last and best horse-drawn parades of the Old West! Enjoy mountain men, vintage vehicles, covered wagons, and the legendary gathering of gunslingers of the West!
11:30-4:00pm: OlD TOWN ENTERTAINMENT – on Town Square: Country Western Music, Kids Crafts & Activities, and more!
11:00am-5:00pm: OLD WEST BREW FEST – on Town Square: Try a sampling of an age-old craft. Enjoy a variety of beers from regional breweries. Entrance is free and beers may be traded for wooden nickels purchased at the entrance. Each token is $1. One token = one taste. Individual tokens are perfect for people who would like to swing in after the parade for a sample or two. There are special $10 and $20 packages for those who are planning to enjoy a larger variety of breweries. Commemorative mugs are $5. If you have a vintage OWD mug, remember to bring it along to help reduce waste! This event has become one of the biggest Old West Days attractions. More than a dozen regional craft breweries will gather under one tent on Jackson Town Square offering their best beers to tasters and asking for their vote, with the coveted Golden Boot Award going to the brew with the most votes.
Alaskan Beer – Juneau, Alaska
Blacktooth Brewing Co. – Sheridan, Wyoming
Deschutes Brewery
Grand Teton Brewing Company – Victor, Idaho
Jackson Hole Brewery – Jackson, Wyoming
Jackson Hole Distributing – Jackson, Wyoming
Lander Brewing Company – Lander, Wyoming
Merchant Du Vin – Tukwila, Washington
Odell Brewing Company – Fort Collins, Colorado
Osprey Distributing – Jackson, Wyoming
Roadhouse Brewery – Wilson, Wyoming
Sierra Nevada Brewery – Chico, California
Snake River Brewing Co. – Jackson, Wyoming
Snow Eagle Brewing – Idaho Falls, Idaho
Thai Me Up Restaurant & Brewery – Jackson, Wyoming
Uinta Brewing Co. – Salt Lake City, Utah
Wildlife Pizza & Brewery – Victor, Idaho
Wind River Brewing Company – Pinedale, Wyoming
6:00pm: JACKSON HOLE SHOOTOUT – on Town Square: Shootout gang on the Town Square, the longest running shootout in the country, since 1957. To learn more about the Shoot Out Gang, click here.
6:30pm: JACKSON HOLE SHOOTOUT STREET DANCE- 6:30pm on Town Square: Join the Shootout gang for dancing and music on Town Square under the tent.

11:00am-5:00pm: OLD WEST BREW FEST – on Town Square: Try a sampling of an age-old craft. Enjoy a variety of beers from regional breweries. Entrance is free and beers may be traded for wooden nickels purchased at the entrance. Each token is $1. One token = one taste. Individual tokens are perfect for people who would like to swing in after the parade for a sample or two. There are special $10 and $20 packages for those who are planning to enjoy a larger variety of breweries. Commemorative mugs are $5. If you have a vintage OWD mug, remember to bring it along to help reduce waste! This event has become one of the biggest Old West Days attractions. More than a dozen regional craft breweries will gather under one tent on Jackson Town Square offering their best beers to tasters and asking for their vote, with the coveted Golden Boot Award going to the brew with the most votes.
Alaskan Beer – Juneau, Alaska
Blacktooth Brewing Co. – Sheridan, Wyoming
Deschutes Brewery
Grand Teton Brewing Company – Victor, Idaho
Jackson Hole Brewery – Jackson, Wyoming
Jackson Hole Distributing – Jackson, Wyoming
Lander Brewing Company – Lander, Wyoming
Merchant Du Vin – Tukwila, Washington
Odell Brewing Company – Fort Collins, Colorado
Osprey Distributing – Jackson, Wyoming
Roadhouse Brewery – Wilson, Wyoming
Sierra Nevada Brewery – Chico, California
Snake River Brewing Co. – Jackson, Wyoming
Snow Eagle Brewing – Idaho Falls, Idaho
Thai Me Up Restaurant & Brewery – Jackson, Wyoming
Uinta Brewing Co. – Salt Lake City, Utah
Wildlife Pizza & Brewery – Victor, Idaho
Wind River Brewing Company – Pinedale, Wyoming
6:00pm: JACKSON HOLE SHOOTOUT – on Town Square: Shootout gang on the Town Square, the longest running shootout in the country, since 1957. To learn more about the Shoot Out Gang, click here.
6:30pm: JACKSON HOLE SHOOTOUT STREET DANCE- 6:30pm on Town Square: Join the Shootout gang for dancing and music on Town Square under the tent.

SUNDAY, MAY 24

9:00am-5:00pm: MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS’ ROW – at Teton County Fairgrounds: Pre-1840 Mountain Men complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow & Arrow Competition, Hawk & Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information contact Betsy Johnson, 801.641.9451. 10:00am: WYOMING COWBOY CHURCH – on Town Square: Join us for a good old fashion, non-denominational service with long-time local Phillip Wilson under the tent on Deloney.

MONDAY, MAY 26

9:00am: MOUNTAIN MAN MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY – at Teton County Fairgrounds 10:00am: AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL SERVICE – on Town Square – Memorial Day ceremonies at the flagpole 9:00am-5:00pm: MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS’ ROW – at Teton County Fairgrounds: Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow & Arrow Competition, Hawk & Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information, please contact the booshway, Betsy Johnson, 801.641.9451.

Grand Teton and Yellowstone Open

Posted on: May 4th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

The South entrance to Yellowstone National Park, which is the nearest to Jackson Hole, is ready to accept visitors. Spring is an adventurous time of year to visit the area. Weather can be unpredictable, but wildlife is on the move! The melting snowpack provides a beautiful contrast to the local mountains.

Most animals in the area will follow the receding snow line into the high country surrounding the valley. Elk in particular migrate in large number in and out of Yellowstone, wintering here on the National Elk Refuge. You may see large numbers of animals still on the refuge or just a few stragglers, depending upon the snowpack.

Stargazing at the Center for the Arts

Posted on: April 25th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

This Winter every other clear Friday night, Wyoming Stargazing is hosting free public stargazing events on the lawn next to the Center for the Arts. During the stargazing events we will be using our giant Dobsonian Telescope with a 20″ primary mirror to look at planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and more! We will also bring several iPads with the Star Walk application installed on them so you can explore the heavens while others are looking through the telescopes.

The telescopes are named after the late amateur astronomer John Dobson who designed the telescope mount used by those telescopes. John was also instrumental in popularizing amateur astronomy and amateur telescope building across the county. The programs will take place from 7:00-9:00pm for the rest of the winter. Feel free to show up for whatever portion of the program works for you.

These free public stargazing events have been made possible by a generous grant from the Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium, NASA Grant #NNX10AO95H

December Dates: 12th and 26th

January Dates: 9th and 23rd

February Dates: 13th and 27th

March Dates: 13th and 27th

April Dates: 10th and 24th

The Met: Live in HD

Posted on: March 22nd, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

La Donna Del Lago……..March 26, 2015

The Grand Teton Music Festival in conjunction with the Center for the Arts host a number of performances from the Metroplitan Opera in NY. The Met: Live in HD series is in its eigth season. The season kicks off October 23 with the live transmission of Macbeth. La Boheme will wrap up the season on March 26th with La Donna Del Lago. The series has gained tremendous popularity and has currently expanded to reach nearly 2000 theaters in 60 countries around the world.

The broadcasts take lace at the Center for the Arts in downtown Jackson.

The current season will wrap up on April 11th with La Bohème. This mid-April showing would be a perfect activity to take advantage of to get you out and about deep in the heart of the “off-season.”

Tickets are $20/Adults & $12/Students.

2014/2015 Schedule

Macbeth………Oct 23, 2014 7:00PM
Carmen…………Nov 13, 2014 7:00PM
Le Nozze Di Figaro……………..Dec 18, 2014 7:00PM
Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg………..Jan 15, 2015 6:00PM
The Merry Widow…………..Jan 29, 2015 7:00PM
Les Contes D’Hoffmann………….Feb 12, 2015 7:00PM
La Donna Del Lago…………Mar 26, 2015 7:00PM

Jackson Hole’s March Radness

Posted on: March 13th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has slowly grown their Spring offerings. The continually beefed up Spring schedule offers visitors and locals an opportunity to take in some great acts. Last year culminated with 3 nights of free concerts, one in the town of Jackson and two at the Jackson Hole base area. This year a number of free concerts and events fill the March Calendar here in the Hole.

There are a few jackson Hole classic’s this months to boot: Dick’s Ditch Banked Slalom 3/7 & 3/7, Marmot Coombs Classic 3/22, and the ever popular Pole, Pedal, Paddle on 3/28.

Dubbed “March Radness,” the mountain resort and the community have put together a great month. We will again see a featured concert in town on March 20th. That will be followed up by two performances in Teton Village over the same weekend.

Headliners for this year include:

March 20 in the Town of Jackson

Jason Spooner and Robert Earl Keen

March 21st in Teton Village

Mix Master Mike along with Michael Franti & Spearhead

March 22nd in Teton Village(under the Tram)

Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real

Don’t forget about the biggest weekend of the year, the World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb taking over the Hole from march 26th thru March 29th. Held at Snow King Mountain Resort, well worth checking this event out, amazing!

Snowmobile Hill Climb

Posted on: March 11th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

2015 Events is cancelled due to poor snow conditions

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 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.

Dick’s Ditch Banked Slalom 2015

Posted on: February 27th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

March 6th-8th

The Dick’s Ditch Banked Slalom for 2015 goes back to a single weekend format this year. Course inspection begin on Friday. The format for the race weekend will hold qualifiers on Saturday and “winner-takes-all” on Sunday.

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, as the name implies, 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 sculpted features that keep racers on edge. The challenging course pushes racers physically and mentally.

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. Skiers and boarders 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 which snakes down the edge of Amphitheater. Be sure to take in some of the action over the weekend if you are out riding JHMR over the weekend.

Art Walk

Posted on: February 20th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

Enjoy Jackson Hole’s world class art at each of the unique member galleries as you stroll through town before or after dinner. Make a night of it at the Jackson Hole Gallery Association’s Art Walk from 5-8pm on the third Thursday of the months listed below.

Thursday, December 18th

Saturday December 27- Holiday Art Walk

February 19th 2015- Winterfest Walk

March 19st 2015

JH Winterfest 2015

Posted on: February 13th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

The Jackson Hole Winterfest is an array of events held over a 2 week period in February. In its fith 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 14th and 15th. 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.

The following weekend, February 21st & 22nd, the Shriners will be hosting a ski joring event at the South Park location.

Friday, February 13

3:30pm: Margarita Cup at Snow King
5:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
6:00pm: Shriner’s Club Calcutta at The Virginian

Saturday, February 14

9:00am: Jackson Hole Snowmobile Races at Robertson Ranch (Seven Miles South of Jackson on Hwy 89) – Snowmobile Snocross and Oval Racing returns to Jackson. Join Xtreme Mountain Racing and Hold Fast Racing as they join forces to bring quality snocross and vintage oval racing back to the valley. Racers from Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana will battle it out on the high flying snocross track. Then move over to the oval track and cheer on the vintage racers as they battle it out on a banked 1/8 mile Nascar style track on machines that are 25 years old or older – a flash back in time. With racers from 5-years-old to 75-years-old – you’re never too young to experience the thrill of racing.
10:00am: Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club presents the 21st Annual Moose Chase Marathon at Trail Creek Nordic Center – Visit jhskiclub.org.
12:00pm: Cutter Races at South Park – Visit www.jhshriners.org.
3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
7:00pm: Alejandro Escovedo at Center for the Arts – Visitwww.jhcenterforthearts.org. Escovedo’s solo recording career began in 1992 with Gravity, hailed in its very first review by the Austin Chronicle as “a near perfect album of stunning originality…some of the greatest music to be found anywhere and anytime.”

Sunday, February 15

9:00am: Jackson Hole Snowmobile Races at Robertson Ranch (Seven Miles South of Jackson on Hwy 89) – Snowmobile Snocross and Oval Racing returns to Jackson. Join Xtreme Mountain Racing and Hold Fast Racing as they join forces to bring quality snocross and vintage oval racing back to the valley. Racers from Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana will battle it out on the high flying snocross track. Then move over to the oval track and cheer on the vintage racers as they battle it out on a banked 1/8 mile Nascar style track on machines that are 25 years old or older – a flash back in time. With racers from 5-years-old to 75-years-old – you’re never too young to experience the thrill of racing.
12:00pm: Cutter Races at South Park – Visit www.jhshriners.org.
3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square

President’s Day – Monday, February 16

3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
2:00-5:00pm: Snow Bike Demos at Snow King
5:00pm: Snow Bike Race at Snow King
7:30pm: Far From Home Film Premiere at Center for the Arts – Visitwww.jhcenterforthearts.org
8:30pm ODESZA at Pink Garter Theater – Visitwww.pinkgartertheatre.com. ODESZA is a duo made up of Harrison Mills (Catacombkid) and Clayton Knight (BeachesBeaches) based out of the Pacific Northwest.

Wednesday, February 18

2:00-4:00pm: Rifle Ice Shoot at the Range with Jackson Hole Shooting Experience – Visit jacksonholeshootingexperience.wordpress.com.

Thursday, February 19

5:00pm: Gallery Walk at Participating Galleries

Friday, February 20

5:00-9:00pm: Teton Ice Fest Open CLimbing Night at the Snow King Ice Park – Participants will compete under the lights in up to three events. Rentals will be available and a bonfire and free s’mores will help keep spectators warm. Email
info@tetonice.com or call 307.690.1385.
7:00pm: Snow King Vertfest at Snow King Mountain – Vertfest is the premier backcountry ski and ride event in the country. The Friday night kick-off event will features a screening of “Pretty Faces” and a talk by producer and SheJumps founder Lynsey Dyer! Visit snowkingmountain.com/vertfest.
5:30pm Mason Club’s Wine Tasting at Center for the Arts – The event will wonderful wines, fabulous silent auction items, fun, and fellowship. Proceeds will go towards a long-term project of renovation, repair and restoration of the historic Masonic Lodge building located on King Street. Admission is $25 and includes a souvenir wine glass. Must be over 21 to attend. Visit www.jhcenterforthearts.org for more information and to purchase tickets in advance.
5:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
7:00pm: Snow King Vertfest at Snow King Mountain – Vertfest is the premier backcountry ski and ride event in the country. The Friday night kick-off event will features a screening of “Pretty Faces” and a talk by producer and SheJumps founder Lynsey Dyer! Visit snowkingmountain.com/vertfest.

Saturday, February 21

8:00am-5:00pm: Snow King Vertfest at Snow King Mountain – Vertfest is the premier backcountry ski and ride event in the country featuring a full day of clinics, competition, backcountry community activities, and beer! All proceeds from the event support the Snow King Ski Patrol. Visitsnowkingmountain.com/vertfest.
9:00am: Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club Series at Snow King Mountain Resort
9:30am: Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance Skate Ski Workshop at Stilson Lot – Visit www.jhnordic.com.
12:30pm: North American Ski Joring Championships at South Park – Visit www.jhshriners.org.
3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
6:00-9:00pm: Calcutta for Skijoring at Elks Club

Sunday, February 22

12:30pm: North American Ski Joring Championships at South Park – Visit www.jhshriners.org.
Time TBA: Snow King Vertfest at Snow King Montain Resort
3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square

Meteetse Chocolatier

Posted on: February 10th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

Meteetse Chocolatier and Snake River Brewery Pairing on February 21, 2015. Held at the Snake River Brewery.

Teton Ice Park

Posted on: January 20th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

Ice climbing in Jackson Hole has never been closer. The Teton Ice Park provides the easiest access ice climbing in the Jackson area. The ice park has created a convenient venue in which to practice ice climbing. This Winter the park has moved over the Tetons to Jackson, and now finds its home at the base of Snow King Mountain Resort. By using low-flow shower heads and some mining pipe to spray water on a 40 foot retaining wall, the resort has created multiple features upon which to climb. The North facing aspect keeps the ice in ideal condition. The venue is perfect for learning basic climbing skills. The multiple features also serve as a practice area for more advanced climbers looking to hone their techniques.

Aerial Boundaries is operating the park and offers classes to all levels of ice climbers, from folks who have never climbed a single thing, to those who are looking to improve upon their current skill set. The features vary in size and with with some being 30’+. Ice climbing is a fun and exciting sport, explore this activity while visiting here. There are not too many places that have such convenient access to ice like this.

Access to the Teton Ice Park is available by purchasing a Day Pass or Punch Card. All users will need to pass a skills assessment. Day passes are $20 and can be purchased on site during open climbing hours. Please contact Aerial Boundaries to arrange access and/or classes. The park is located behind the Love Ridge Condominium complex, above the parking area by the Rafferty lift.

On clear days spectacular views of the Tetons and the Teton Pass areas can be had from the climbing venue. The ice park itself is pretty cool to see for itself.

The Common Cafe & Tavern

Posted on: January 19th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

When in or around Rumney, NH, I strongly recommend the Common Cafe/Tavern for a bite. I first frequented the Common Cafe in August of 2013. Having spent time in Rumney as a child I was familiar with the space as an antique store in the barn attached to a house on the Town’s Common. The rebirth of this old inn is inspiring. The food in phenomenal, and the hospitality equally as good. The proprietor, Brian, is an entertaining individual with a knack for conversation, and creating great food.

Some of the produce comes from the garden just outside in the yard. Dine on the outdoor deck, which overlooks the garden. Some of the food you may be consuming comes from that garden. This past Summer while back in NH, my cousin Nate took me back, this time for an evening bite at the Common. After flying in from WY, I was pleased to learn that they had begun dinner service. Upstairs from the Cafe a small bar and a few tables had been installed to create an intimate dining experience in the loft space of the barn. Wonderfully renovated in classic New England style. The pizza was just what my belly yearned for after being away from sea level for a year. There is just something about the dough you never quite achieve at altitude. There was a small selection of local brews on tap complimented by a variety of wines and liquors.

I have heard that they are also doing some live music a few nights a week, stop the the Common, you won’t be disappointed.

Located at 2 Quincy Rd. in Rumney, NH

Open Daily 7am to 4pm

The Tavern is open from Wednesday thru Sunday 4pm to 10pm

(603) 786-9908

Great Snow Fest

Posted on: January 15th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

January 23rd thru February 1st

Enjoy a weekend of events on the Idaho side of the Tetons. The 2nd Annual Great Snow Fest in Teton Valley, Idaho. There will be a snowmobile snocross event, snow bike and nordic races, a skijoring event and more. Hop over Teton Pass and see what the other side has to offer.

Snowcross and skijouring events will occur on January 31 and February 1. Both events are to be held at the intersection of Hwy 33 and Baseline rd. in Victor, ID.

Snocross wil be held from 10am to 1pm
Skijoring will be held from 1pm to 4pm

The weekends events should provide some excellent entertainment.

If you drive over, stop and get a huckleberry shake at the Victor Emporium or visit the Wildlife Brewery to sample some locally crafted beer and, my favorite, the BBQ Chicken pizza.

Take advantage of public transportation in the valley to move between the Grand Targhee Resort and the valley.

For a schedule of events and for further information click.

Thrive: a cleanse and detox program

Posted on: January 9th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

Thrive: a 30-day cleanse and detox program for food lovers integrating movement, mindfulness, fresh food, and coldpressed juice. We’re also running a coordinating wellness challenge with over $3500 in prizes! Both the cleanse and challenge programs will run from Jan. 12th – Feb 10th. We will go over the cleanse program (which is completely free) and the rules of the challenge at our introductory talk on Monday, Jan. 12th at 5:30pm. All events will take place at:

Healthy Being Juicery
165 E. Broadway, Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 200-9006 juice@healthybeingjuice.com

Monday, Jan 12th 5:30pm – 6:30pm – Thrive Food Lovers’ Cleanse Program and Wellness Challenge Overview and Commencement Party. We’ll overview the cleanse booklet and rules of the wellness challenge, and answer any questions.

Friday, Jan. 16th 5:30pm – 6:30pm– Week 1 check-in. Mind-Body Nourishment: Explore the mind-body connection, use mindfulness to make better eating decisions.

Saturday, Jan. 17th 5pm-6pm – Substantial Salad Workshop. Make your best salad ever, incorporating Healthy Being dressings and secret sauces.

Thursday, Jan 22 5:30pm – 6:30pm – Fermentation Talk: explore the power and joy of fermented foods with Poa Jacobsen of Daily Roots.

Friday, Jan. 23 5:30pm – Week 2 check-in. We will discuss the human microbiome, the great impact microbiota have on our health, and how to cultivate a healthy gut.

Saturday, Jan. 24 4:00pm – 6:00pm – Natural Beauty Talk and Workshop. Learn all about nourishing your largest organ – skin! We’ll explore different ways to create safe, effective and luxurious skincare for face and body, and create our delicious body lotion for attendees to take home! $10

Friday, Jan. 30th 5:30pm – 6:30pm – Week 3 check-in. “To Sleep, Perchance to Dream” – Learn simple and effective methods to improve sleep, and thus quality of life, from Sharene Garaman Psy.D.

Saturday, Jan. 31st 4:00pm – 6:00pm– Kraut Workshop. A hands-on workshop making delicious, nutritionally powerful fermented kraut with Poa Jacobsen of Daily Roots. $10

Friday, Feb. 6th 5:30pm – 6:30pm– Week 4 check-in. Zero Waste Home – learn all about simple ways to decrease your carbon footprint at home and how to make effective, safe, all-natural cleaners!

Friday, Feb. 13th 5:30pm – 6:30pm – Grand Finale Party and Prize Winner Announcement.

Unless noted otherwise, all events are free.

Birding for Beginners

Posted on: January 1st, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

On Thursday, January 8, the National Elk Refuge will offer a Birding for Beginners program at 9:30 am. The program will include a 20 minute presentation at the visitor center on birding basics and a field session on the refuge to practice identification skills. Participants should be appropriately dressed for the outdoor outing, which will last up to 1.5 hours. Naturalists will have binoculars and field guides to share, but guests are encouraged to bring their own supplies if available. Reservations are recommended. The class, offered free of charge, is limited to 16 participants. The class will be offered again on Saturday, January 31.

James McMurtry

Posted on: December 20th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

January 2, 2015 7pm

The JH Center for the Arts presents the son of acclaimed author Larry McMurtry (Lonesome Dove, Terms of Endearment), James grew up on a steady diet of Johnny Cash and Roy Acuff records. His first album,Too Long in the Wasteland (released in 1989), was produced by John Mellencamp and marked the beginning of a series of acclaimed projects for Columbia and Sugar Hill. Never one to rest on his laurels, James McMurtry continues to tour constantly, and consistently puts on a “must-see” powerhouse performance.

The Hole Conceirge

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