WINTER Skiing & Boarding 6 REASONS JACKSON HOLE RULES 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. World-Class Winter 1 ONE OF THE HIGHEST AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALLS 3 ACCESS TO EPIC BACKCOUNTRY SKIING Even when other areas of the coun-try 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. 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. 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. 5 LOCALLY SOURCED EATS 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. 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. 4 THREE NEW RUNS 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 White Pine Sleeping Giant : Ski Resort : West Resort : Near Community-run of Laramie with Pinedale, find skiing with a 250 skiable Wyoming’s Western feel acres, 245 oldest ski area 3 miles from inches of annual and 350 acres of Yellowstone. snowfall and two family-friendly terrain parks. terrain. Pine Creek Ski Grand Targhee Area : 1,450 Resort : 2,602 vertical feet and skiable acres 30 runs for every near Alta with skill level in five lifts and western Wyoming more than near Cokeville. 500 inches of annual snowfall. Hogadon Ski Area : Right outside Casper with 60 acres of groomed slopes and 15 miles of Nordic trails. 52 Wyoming Official Travelers Journal SKIING AT JACKSON HOLE, JEFF DIENER; JACKSON HOLE SKI RESORT, JEFF DIENER.
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