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Located at the southern entrance to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has been delighting winter sports travelers for over 40 years. In addition to the spectacular scenery of the National Parks, Jackson Hole offers 2500 acres of skiing and snowboarding within our patrolled boundary, 17 km of Nordic adventure, and a true Old West experience visitors will never forget. The Jackson Hole Airport, located only 22 miles from the ski area, makes it any easy destination to get to from anywhere in the country. Winter visitors will surely enjoy a vacation filled with history, scenery, wildlife, and of course, world class skiing and snowboarding. Jackson Hole, Get Further Away!
Jackson Hole has long been known for its advanced and expert skiing, but that is only half of the story. The steep terrain on the upper mountain, and the deep snow (over 450" annually) in the Teton Range make Jackson Hole a playground for expert skiers and snowboarders. But what has been overlooked until recently is all of the great Intermediate (blue) and Novice (green) terrain at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Believe it or not, half of the resort's 2500 skiable acres of terrain is rated blue and green, much of which is groomed nightly. The additions of the Sweetwater Triple Chair, the Bridger High Speed 8 Passenger Gondola, and two new High Speed Quad Chairs on Apres Vous Mountain have finally brought the intermediate and beginner terrain into the spotlight. Jackson Hole's children's facility, The Kids Ranch, complete with a kids-only snowpark called "Fort Wyoming," was added in 1999, and has been delighting families ever since.
Of course, skiing and snowboarding are only two of the ways that winter travelers can enjoy Jackson Hole. There is so much more to see and do during a visit to Teton Country. Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park frame our valley, and visitors can enjoy them throughout the winter. Snowmobiling in to Old Faithful, Yellowstone's most famous geyser, is the most popular excursion, but many visitors choose to experience the parks via dogsled tours, snow shoe hikes, and cross-country skiing adventures. Even a simple drive up Highway 191 to Moran, WY offers countless photo opportunities of the beautiful Grand Tetons as well as a chance to see some of Jackson Hole's plentiful wildlife.
Moose, Elk, Bison, Coyote, Wolves, Deer, Antelope, Bald Eagles, and Trumpeter Swans all call Jackson Hole home during the winter, and visitors are all but guaranteed to see a few of these native creatures during their stay. It is common to see Moose wandering the ski trails at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and throughout the condominium properties in Teton Village. Coyotes prowl across from the parking lots at the ski area, and thousands of Elk spend their winter in the National Wildlife Refuge just north of town. For an amazing wildlife experience in Jackson Hole, visitors can tour the National Museum of Wildlife Art followed by a sleigh ride tour of the National Wildlife Refuge. No other ski destination offers visitors the ability to get up close and personal with wildlife like this!!
The skiing and snowboarding are legendary in Jackson Hole, and the natural beauty and wildlife add to the unique character of our valley, but it is the great Western Hospitality that welcomes winter travelers back again and again. From the fur traders who discovered the Grand Tetons, to the naming of Yellowstone as the world's first National Park, and Paul McCollister's dream of Jackson Hole Ski Area, American history runs deep in Jackson Hole. This history has influenced every part of our valley, including the people who live and work here. Establishments like the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, and the Gunbarrel Steak and Game House reflect the heritage of Jackson Hole. Visitors to this amazing valley will experience this history and enjoy one of America's true great treasures.
Jackson Hole, Get Further Away!
Resort Information:
- Lifts:
1 eight pax high speed gondola, 2 detachable quad chairlifts, 4 fixed grip quad chairlifts, 2 triple chairlifts, 2 double chairlifts
- Base Elevation:
6,311 feet
- Peak Elevation:
10,540 feet
- Skiable area:
2,500 acres of in-bounds terrain, 3,000 acres of lift serviced backcountry
- Ability:
10% beginner/novice,
40% intermediate,
50% advanced / expert
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