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Jackson Hole Opening Day 2018

Posted on: November 18th, 2018 by thcAdmin No Comments

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is opening on November 26th. The resort has been working hard to get it done! We have had some great early season snowfall.

Late October and early November have seen some decent storm cycles. At elevation there is a good amount of snow. The backcountry has been providing nice turns and Grand Targhee Resort opened November 16th, providing some nice coverage and decent early season skin conditions.

jackson hole mountain resort 11-18-18

With cold temperature the mountain resort has been able to blow ample amounts of snow to supplement the natural snowfall. Expanded snowmaking at the resort should enable the resort to provide far more terrain on opening day than is often available.

Snow King Mountain should be able to come on line as planned in the beginning of December.

november 18, 2016 jackson hole mountain resort snowmaking

Use this link if you need to coordinate gear rentals. Follow this link for further information on skiing and snowboarding options in the area.

Dick’s Ditch Banked Slalom 2018

Posted on: February 24th, 2018 by thcAdmin No Comments

March 2nd-4th

The Dick’s Ditch Banked Slalom is an exhilerating twist on the traditional slalom. Course inspection begins 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.

dicks ditch banked slalom

 

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.

dicks ditch banked slalom snowboarder 6

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.

Jackson Hole Opening Day 2017

Posted on: November 23rd, 2017 by thcAdmin No Comments

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is opening on November 24th. The resort has been working hard to get it done! We have had some great early season snowfall.

Late October and early November have seen some great storm cycles. At elevation there is plenty of snow. The backcountry has been providing nice turns and Grand Targhee Resort opened last weekend.

snowmaking jackson hole mountain resort

With cold temperature the mountain resort was also able to blow a decent amount of snow to supplement the natural snowfall.Recent warmer days in the valley have halted snowmaking for now. Snow King Mountain should be able to come on line the next time the temperatures dip and they are bale to complete their snowmaking.

november 18, 2016 jackson hole mountain resort snowmaking

Use this link if you need to coordinate gear rentals. Follow this link for further information on skiing and snowboarding options in the area.

Grand Targhee Opening Day!!!

Posted on: November 11th, 2017 by thcAdmin No Comments

November 17, 2017

Grand Targhee will be opening this weekend! Officially kicking off lift served skiing in the Jackson Area, thank you Targhee. Last weekend’s storm dropped around 40″ in the the Tetons at upper elevations. It looks like another storm system passing through the Tetons over this coming week. Snow conditions have been nice in the backcountry. Resort preparations seem to be going well. It should be a fabulous opening day!!

grand targhee resort

Jackson Hole Opening 2016

Posted on: November 20th, 2016 by thcAdmin No Comments

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is opening on December 1st. The resort has been working hard to get it done! They were originally shooting for November 24th.

Mother Nature has been a bit stingy with the snow so far this season here in Teton County. October came on strong, with it being one of the wettest on record. November has warmed up considerably, with next to no precipitation.

snowmaking jackson hole mountain resort

As of November 16th, temperatures finally dropped, at least we can get snow from hoses. Consistently cold days have helped over the past week, with a little of the real deal falling as well.

Big thanks goes out to the snowmaking crew. Below is an image of the man made cloud enshrouding Apres Vous.

november 18, 2016 jackson hole mountain resort snowmaking

Use this link if you need to coordinate gear rentals. Follow this link for further information on skiing and snowboarding options in the area.

Dick’s Ditch Banked Slalom

Posted on: February 27th, 2016 by thcAdmin No Comments

March 5th-7th

The Dick’s Ditch Banked Slalom is an exhilerating twist on the traditional slalom. Course inspection begins 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.

dicks ditch banked slalom

 

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.

dicks ditch banked slalom snowboarder 6

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.

Grand Targhee Opens for 14/15 Season

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

Grand Targhee will be opening this weekend, officially kicking off lift served skiing in the Jackson Area. last weekend’s storm dropped around 30″ in the the Tetons at upper elevations. It looks like we should be looking another storm system passing through the Tetons over this coming weekend(11-21 & 11-22-14).

grand targhee resort

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.

targhee pic 12

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.

snowmobiling jackson hole

Snow King Mountain

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

Snow King Mountain, referred tolocally as “the legend,” or “the kaiser.” The cold temperatures that the valley has been enduring has created ideal snow making conditions. There is manmade powder out there! Check out Sow Tubing or Ice Climbing, if you are looking to get off of your skis for some fun.

snow tubing jackson hole

Snow King is an excellent way to spend some time away from the more crowded slope of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort or Grand Targhee. Snow King can challenge skiers of all ability levels.

ice climbing jackson hole

Snow King Mountain also offers ice climbing, snow tubing and other activities. Ski rentals are available at JD High Countrty Outfitters on the Town Square in down town Jackson Hole. There is a Nordic/Snowshoe track at the summit.