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With more than 4,000 feet of vertical terrain and a charming village of restaurants and lodging, Jackson Hole truly has it all. Located in the heart of the Teton Range, this famous destination is beloved by expert skiers looking for backcountry adventure, beginners in search of top-notch ski lessons and even those who prefer to skip the slopes and head straight for après-ski hot spots. 1ONE OF THE HIGHEST AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALLS Even when other areas of the country are dry, there’s a good chance it’s dumping in Jackson Hole. The resort accumulates one of the highest snowfall totals in the country — an average of 400 inches of light, fluffy powder. 2 A TRAM THAT TOPS THE CHARTS IN VERTICAL FEET No need to ride three chairlifts for an hour to get to the top of this mountain. The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort tram ascends a whopping 4,139 vertical feet in 15 minutes, more than any other rise in the nation. 3 ACCESS TO EPIC BACKCOUNTRY SKIING Oh, yes. Jackson Hole allows skiers and boarders to access out-of-bounds terrain, a practice unprecedented for ski resorts in the U.S. Expert guides for hire can teach you how to travel safely in the backcountry. 4 THREE NEW RUNS The new Teton quad lift offers access to 200 acres — half of which was previously hike-to-only territory — and three spectacular new groomed runs: the Wide Open, Kemmerer Run and Crags Run. 5 LOCALLY SOURCED EATS Piste Mountain Bistro, the resort’s newest restaurant at the top of the Bridger Gondola, serves up dishes made with local ingredients like soul-warming wild-game chili, braised buffalo sliders and wild mushroom poutine. 6 TETON VILLAGE IS THE WHOLE PACKAGE After a long day on the mountain, you’ll love having a hot-stone massage or refreshing libations just steps away from the ski runs. Don’t miss the Mangy Moose, a famed local tavern with live music and a great tap selection. WY NOT? LOCALS’ FAVORITE PLACES TO SKI AND RIDE Snowy Range Ski Resort: West of Laramie with 250 skiable acres, 245 inches of annual snowfall and two terrain parks. White Pine Resort: Near Pinedale, find Wyoming’s oldest ski area and 350 acres of family-friendly terrain. Sleeping Giant: Community-run skiing with a Western feel 3 miles from Yellowstone. Pine Creek Ski Area: 1,450 vertical feet and 30 runs for every skill level in western Wyoming near Cokeville. Grand Targhee Resort: 2,602 skiable acres near Alta with five lifts and more than 500 inches of annual snowfall. Hogadon Ski Area: Right outside Casper with 60 acres of groomed slopes and 15 miles of Nordic trails.
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