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July 4th 2014 in the Hole!

Posted on: June 24th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

The fourth in Jackson is a fun filled day. There is a lot to keep you busy from sun up to sun down. Be prepared for the crowds. There tends to be more vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic than any other day in the valley. It is good to find a nice parking spot, try the public parking garage located on Millward, then set out by foot or by bike. There will be some congestion getting out of and around town after the fireworks display.

Town of Jackson July 3rd & 4th

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July 3:

5:30PM JacksonHoleLive! Presents JOHHNYSWIM at the Snow King Ball Field – Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano are the husband-wife duo that front the band JOHNNYSWIM. Their music is influenced by Nashville’s melting pot of folk, pop and soul. Sharing the bill is world roots music collaboration Playing For Change, a “movement created to inspire and connect the world through music, based on the belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people.

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July 4:

7AM to 10:30AM Street Breakfast, on Center St, by the Town Square.

10:30AM Fourth of July Parade. The annual parade begins on Snow King Avenue from the Rodeo Grounds to Glenwood, continues on Broadway, and ends on Willow Street.

2PM to 10:30PM Concessions, family activities, and live entertainment. This a fabulous community event.  The Grand Teton Music festival will be broadcast live from Walk Festival Hall during the show on a Jumbotron video screen at 6pm.

6PM Watch the shootout on the town square. If you haven’t seen it, this nightly event is not to be missed.

8PM Check out the rodeo at the fairgrounds.

10PM Fireworks!!! Held at the base of Snow King Mountain. This annual event is put on by the Jaycees, and packs quite a punch. This will be the final year that the Jaycees will be hosting the fireworks, as membership has dwindled.

Teton Village July 3rd and 4th

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Teton Village will be celebrating “Red, White and 2!” The village will be hosting two nights of fireworks and fourth of July celebrations on July 3rd and 4th.

July 3rd: Opening Band Calle Mambo scheduled to start at 6:30pm, local favorites, followed by fireworks at 10pm.

July 4th: Jazz Foundation at 4pm, Grand Teton Music Festival at 6pm. Mandatory Air will be taking the stage at 7:30 PM. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display at 10 PM.

 

 

9th Annual JH Crawfish Boil

Posted on: June 6th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

6/14/14 12pm

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. A ticket to the Boil includes: live music all day starting at 12:30, 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!

Please no dogs.

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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.

Tickets: $20 if purchased in May- $25 starting June 1
Available at The Town Square Tavern & Sweetwater Restaurant

*Remember, purchase your tickets before June 1 and save $$ !!

12pm Doors Open

Live Music for the Day:

12:30pm….John Wayne’s World
1:30pm…….. Jackson 6
3pm…….Cure for the Common
4:30pm…..George Kilby Jr.
6pm…..Andy Frasco & the UN

Jackson Hole Mountain Games

Posted on: May 28th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

June 20-22, 2014

The Jackson Hole Mountain Games will make Jackson Hole the epicenter of an adventure athlete’s dream weekend. Running, bouldering, mountain biking, paragliding, SUP, product demos, clinics, food, DJs and free concerts. This events intends to be an exceptional celebration of the adventure lifestyle that thrives in the heart of America’s quintessential mountain town. Check out this event!!!

Previously hosted under the name of Outer Local Summer Games, the event has been rebranded.

For more information and to register, visit: www.jhmountaingames.com.

JH Rotary Wine Fest 2014

Posted on: May 19th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

Friday May 23rd from 5:30pm to 8pm

The Rotary Club of Jackson is once again hosting its annual Wine Fest. Participate in an enjoyable evening of good eats and great sips to raise money for the Rotary Scholarship Fund. Tickets will cost $25 or $50/VIP admissions at the door. 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.

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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.

 For more information on the Wine Fest.

Jackson Hole Landslide

Posted on: April 28th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

The Jackson Hole landslide on Budge Drive has been receiving quite a bit of regional and national press. In early April cracks on a hillside began to appear causing alarm for local residents. The landslide is NOT devouring our town as many publications might have you think. In mid-April as snows thawed and the hillside became more saturated, the slide did begin to accelarate. In a few days time a home was ripped in half and the Walgreens parking lot buckled and rose well over six feet. There are a few homes and businesses which are in danger. The home just above Walgreens in the accompanying photos has been extensively damaged. To most it looks as if Walgreens may take the brunt of the slide should the land let loose. The Hillside Building, which is home to Sidewinder’s Tavern and a hand full of other businesses, has shown some cracking and movement.

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There has been a lot of sensationalism in the press following our slide. It is safe to visit Jackson Hole, we are not being devoured. I have had a few inquiries, the slide shouldn’t affect anyone’s stay or put anyone in danger. There is monitoring of the site 24 hrs a day. You can view the landslide site in real time. Homes have been evacuated that were in danger. Businesses have closed that are in the immediate vicinity as well. In total the crown of the slide has dropped over 10′ from its original height. The Town of Jackson has been diligent regarding public safety. The town is currently attempting to slow/stop the slide by adding a large amount of fill to the toe of the slide in an effort to counterweight it downward rotation.

Easter Egg Hunt

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

Saturday April 19th

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and Wells Fargo will present the 46th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Town Square on Saturday, April 19 beginning at 10:00am sharp for kids ages 1-6 years old.

Calling all kids! Families are invited to stroll down to Town Square to meet Peter Rabbit and his friends. There will be great prizes, including a Disney Cars Trike and a Strider Bike. Immediately following the Easter Egg Hunt, Jackson Twin Cinemas will offer two free screenings – Turbo and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.

For more information, please contact Renee Leone, Events Coordinator with the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, 307.201.2309.

Lifts Still Spinning at the ‘Ghee

Posted on: April 9th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

Lifts are still running at Grand Targhee Resort until April 20th. The Tetons are sporting a deep snowpack this season. You can always book some late season Cat Skiing as well. Grand Targhee Resort is about 1.5 hours from downtown Jackson. The drive is beautiful and the ‘Ghee is a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of major resorts. The laid back feel and deep powder keep people coming back for more year after year.

On clear days the views of the Teton Range are spectacular. Lodging specials are available. Check out Wildlife Pizza and Brewery in Victor, ID on your way home if your aren’t staying at the resort.

Closing Weekend at JHMR

Posted on: April 1st, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

It has been an amazing season here in Jackson. Being ranked #1 Ski Resort in North America certainly brought  folks to town. We were blessed with some amazing snowfall, that hasn’t really let up much since late January. Nearly 500″ of snow and locals are guessing over 500,00 skier days. Locals and visitors certainly got their share of face shots this year.

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While skiing is wrapping up on this side of the Tetons, Grand Targhee Resort is still open for two more weeks. They will also be hosting a snowmobile hill climb on April 25th, 26th & 27th. It is called the Crazy Horse Hill Climb and will be the last scheduled race of the season for the RMSHA.

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Jackson Hole Rendevous 2014

Posted on: March 24th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

March 27, 28 & 29, 2014

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will be celebrating the season with a weekend of events. The Jackson Hole Rendevous will occur:

Thursday March 27th, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe will play the Snow King Sports and Events Center

Friday March 28th, Blues Traveler will be taking the stage at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Saturday March 29th, Micheal Franti & Spearhead will be gracing the stage at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

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Formerly the know as the Jackson Hole Mountain Festival, this weekend promises to be fun filled. Past acts have included Blues Traveler, O.A.R.,  G. Love and Special Sauce, Ozomatli, and many others.

Both Blues Traveler and Franti have been past headliners at the Mountain Festival.

The Pole, Pedal Paddle and Marmot Coombs Classic will be occurring over the weekend as well. There will be Music Under the Tram in the early afternoons on Friday and Saturday.

Amy Ringholz in Gaslight Alley

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

Amy Ringholz has recently set up shop in Gas Light Alley. Ringholz will only be calling this location home for the months of February and March 2014. Stop by while you are downtown, the gallery will be open from 12pm to 6pm or by appointment, (307) 730-7582. Amy will be painting in the gallery on Thursday afternoons.

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There will be artwork for sale as well as phone cases, notecards, books and ipad cases.

Come in during Valentines week and receive 10% off your purchase.

Amy will be hosting an event this summer at the National Museum of Wildlife Art Museum on Saturday July 12, 2014. The event is called the Rise of the Fenix and will run from 6pm to 11pm.

Dick’s Ditch Banked Slalom 2014

Posted on: March 14th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

Skier competition March 7-9 and Snowboarder competition March 14-16, 2014

The Dick’s Ditch event will span two weekends again this year. The first weekend, March 7-9, will feature skiers. The following weekend, March 14-16, 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.
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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.

Ranger Guided Snowshoeing

Posted on: March 6th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

Join a ranger for an educational and fun hike through the snow. Rangers offer guided snowshoe hikes from the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center.

Programs begin on December 26th and run through mid-March, snow depth permitting. The snowshoe walk lasts 2 hours. Beginning at 1:30 each day and ending at 3:30.

Reservations are required, call (307) 739-3399 for more details and to make reservations. Reservations are accepted beginning on December 1st. A $5 donation is suggested for the rental of snowshoes (provided during the ranger lead program). Support your national Parks. The program is a free service of the Ranger Programs from Grand Teton National Park.

Please wear appropriate winter clothing (e.g. hat, gloves, snow/wind pants, boots, etc.) and don’t forget your sunscreen and sunglasses.

JH Winterfest 2014

Posted on: February 13th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

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 15th and 16th. 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  22nd & 23rd, the Shriners will be hosting a ski joring event at the South Park location.

Saturday, February 15
9:00am-4:00pm: Wild West Classic at Snow King: The Wild West Classic Elite FIS Series features two Giant Slalom and two Slalom events. The event offers a view of some of the best ski racing talent from all over the world. Visit www.jhskiclub.org.
10:0am-2:00pm: Moose Chase at Trail Creek Nordic Center: The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club is proud to present the 21st Annual Moose Chase Nordic ski race at the Trail Creek Nordic Center. This is the premier Nordic race includes a 30k (that skis like a 50k), a 15k, 5k, 3k and a free 1k. Athletes of all ages and abilities welcome.  Visit www.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

Sunday, February 16
9:00am-4:00pm: Wild West Classic at Snow King: The Wild West Classic Elite FIS Series features two Giant Slalom and two Slalom events. The event offers a view of some of the best ski racing talent from all over the world. Visit www.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

President’s Day – Monday, February 17
9:00am-4:00pm: Wild West Classic at Snow King: The Wild West Classic Elite FIS Series features two Giant Slalom and two Slalom events. The event offers a view of some of the best ski racing talent from all over the world. Visit www.jhskiclub.org.
3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
2:00-5:00pm: Snow Bike Demos at Snow King: Visit www.tetonmtbike.com.
5:00pm: Snow Bike Race at Snow King, Visit www.tetonmtbike.com.

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Friday, February 21
5:30pm: Mason Club’s Wine Tasting at Center for the Arts: A premier event of Winter Fest 2014, the third annual Winter Fest Wine Tasting and Silent Auction! It is guaranteed to be a fantastic evening of wonderful wines, fabulous silent auction items, loaded with fun and fellowship among friends and neighbors. This event is presented by the Masons of Jackson Hole and the 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 $25.00 and includes a souvenir wine glass. Must be over 21 to attend.

Saturday, February 22
12:30pm: Ski Jouring at South Park,  Visit www.jhshriners.org.
8:00pm: The Lion’s Club 49er Ball at The Virginian

Sunday, February 23
12:30pm: Ski Jouring at South Park, Visit www.jhshriners.org.

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!

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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.

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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.

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

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.