WINTER Skiing & Boarding locals’ favorite places to ski & ride Pristine powder, uncrowded slopes and a wide range of terrain make these smaller ski areas and resorts worthy alternatives to Jackson Hole. GRAND TARGHEE RESORT WHITE PINE RESORT PINE CREEK SKI AREA SNOWY RANGE SKI RESORT WY NOT? Just 42 miles from Jackson, Grand Targhee offers 2,602 skiable acres near Alta with five lifts and more than 500 inches of annual snowfall. Other activities at the resort include snowcat skiing, Nordic skiing, fat biking and tubing. Wyoming’s oldest ski area has satisfied avid powder hounds with 350 acres of terrain near Pinedale since 1940. Snowshoe on the resort’s Nordic trails for uninterrupted views of the Continental Divide and Wind River Range. 30 diverse runs, 1,450 vertical feet and short lift lines make Pine Creek a local favorite near Cokeville in western Wyoming. Don’t miss the End of Season Party in mid-March, when costumed daredevils race down the mountain in homemade cardboard contraptions to skim across an icy pond. Where to Stay & Après Book accommodations in Kemmerer about 50 miles away and relax at casual watering holes like Grumpies or Stock Exchange Bar. Located west of Laramie, Snowy Range has 250 skiable acres, 245 inches of annual snowfall and two terrain parks. Snow bunnies can master the fundamentals in the resort’s small group classes, which are great for kids and adults. Where to Stay & Après Book slope-side lodging at Grand Targhee or opt for a townhome, condo or vacation home rental in Teton Valley. Branding Iron and Trap Bar & Grill are fabulous places at the resort to pair a beer with yummy eats after a day on the snow. Where to Stay & Après White Pine’s onsite cabins, equipped with kitchens and fireplaces, are within walking distance of the slopes. Wet your whistle in Pinedale at the Cowboy Bar or Wind River Brewing Company. Where to Stay & Après Choose from several places to stay, including comfy yet affordable motels and hotels, in Laramie, where you’ll also find friendly locals and satisfying pub grub at eateries like Jacques 3rd Street Bar & Grill and Front Street Tavern. 100 Wyoming Official Travelers Journal BACKCOUNTRY SKIING, JEFF DIENER.
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