Posts Tagged ‘ski’

Pole Pedal Paddle

Posted on: March 18th, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

March 23, 2019

An annual multi-sport race featuring downhill skiing, nordic skiing, bicycyling and paddling(river navigation/boating). Teams and individuals compete in this highly competetive and fun event. The paddle portion of this race tends to bit a bit more of a party than a paddle, especially for those participating in the team divisions. Competitors are often costume clad. You never know what the weather will do, racing conditions can sometimes be brutal.

Starting a top Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village and ending at the Snake River Sporting Club just South of Hoback Junction. This race covers a large portion of the Southern end of the valley, following a portion of the snowmelt as it makes its way toward the Ocean.

Pole Pedal Paddle

Town Downhill

Posted on: March 6th, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

March 9th and 10th, 2019

The Town Downhill held on Snow King Mountain is one of the wildest and fastest public downhill races still out there. Anyone can enter this Western classic featuring racers from around the region. There are a number of classes including the crowd favorite “Fat and Baggy.” There are snowboard and telemark classes as well. Racers willing to pay multiple entrance fees can enter as many classes as they qualify for, providing some participants with multiple adrenalin filled runs down the “mini-hannenkam.”

Snow King Mountain’s steep pitch rockets racers down the course.  There is a pro-bump that gives the racers the option of “air”or “no air.” The finish line at the base makes for an entertaining scene. Saturday the 1st is a training/warm up day. The true racing heats up on Sunday with qualifying in the morning and the finals in the afternoon and is sure to provide some excitement.

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Locals look forward to this event each Spring. The spectator turnout for this event tends to good. By purchasing a lift ticket and skiing at the mountain on race or training day, you can view the course from multiple points. Checking out the Pros coming out of the S-Chute’s “Pro Start” is pretty fun. The first turn is a doosie. A band and Dj generally play throughout the day, providing entertainment at the finish line. $5000 is cash and prizes are up for grabs.

Pond Skimming

Posted on: March 19th, 2016 by thcAdmin No Comments

March 20th, 2016

This annual event provides for a great afternoon of entertainment. The Pond Skim has been growing over the last few years, drawing more and spectators and participants. Food and beverages are available on site. This event tends to have a very festive and party like atmosphere that is fun for all ages. Many competitors dress in costumes and will do multiple skims through the pond. Participants are of all ages.
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If you would like to participate you can easily sign up at Snow King Mountain. Don’t miss out on this ski town classic, its an annual right of Spring. The spills will no doubt end in some chills when crawling from the pond. Creative riding and some splashing of the crowd tends to add a little excitement for everyone. Competitors try to go backwards and do all sorts of tricks to the delight of the crowd.
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The weekend’s Pond Skim signals the kick off the final week of lift served skiing for the season at Snow King Mountain. The World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb moves onto the slope of the King for the following weekend, marking the end of the season for Snow King Mountain.

Land of 1000 Dreams

Posted on: October 25th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

November 7th at Snow King Resort

As with any good epic, herein lies the promise of larger-than-life experiences, heroics, and twists & turns as the fantasy unfolds. “Land Of 1000 Dreams” is the 14th film in the Storm Show series, which began over a decade ago with a camera and a dream of documenting Jackson Hole’s unrivaled terrain and risk-taking athletes. Teaming up once again with the Full Room Productions crew, Storm Show’s 2014 ski/ride/adrenaline film promises to be its most adventurous undertaking to date, breaking off larger-than-life lines and first descents from the Jackson Hole backcountry and beyond.

LAND OF 1000 DREAMS – movie trailer from Storm Show on Vimeo.

Highlights include Derek Depiero’s first free-ski of the formidable ‘G-String,’ a 500-foot hourglass couloir with a mandatory 60+-foot air in the middle, often dreamed of but never attempted. Veteran producer and snowboarder Darrell Miller revisits the Billygoat Couloir, a.k.a. Lightning Bolt, first ridden in 2003 but never repeated, until now. Ripping fem-shredders Kelly Halpin & Elizabeth Koutrelakos shows us how it’s done on the steeps of Cody Peak, and ski legend Jeff Leger continues his death defying swan dives off of the biggest cliffs that Jackson Hole has to offer.

Get your ski-flick fix and dream BIG with Storm Show’s 2014 film, “Land Of 1000 Dreams!” World premiere November 7, 2014 at Snow King Resort in Jackson, Wyoming.

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.

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.

Grand Targhee Resort Opening

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

McConkey

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

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

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

From the movie website:

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

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Tickets will be $18 and can be reserved online.