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!
- 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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General Information - As provided by the resort:
Air Service to Resort:
Non-Stop United Airlines Service from Los Angeles (LAX)
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is proud to announce new non-stop United Airlines service from Los Angeles (LAX) for the 2007/08 Winter Season. Beginning December 15, 2007 UA will fly Airbus 319 (120 seats) aircraft into Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) each Saturday until April 5, 2008. This additional service will certainly enhance our accessibility for skiers from Southern California, as well as our visitors from Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
United Airlines Flight #1004 - LAX-JAC - Departs: 12:40 pm - Arrives: 4:04 pm
United Airlines Flight #1005 - JAC-LAX - Departs: 10:50 am - Arrives: 11:59 am
- Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
Jackson Hole Airport is located 7 miles from the town of Jackson, and 22 miles from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Jackson Hole Airport is serviced by 6 airlines: American, Delta, SkyWest (the Delta Connection), United, United Express, and Big Sky Airlines. Non-stop flights to Jackson Hole originate in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles-LAX, Salt Lake City, and Boise.
- Idaho Falls Airport (IDA)
Idaho Falls Airport is located just 90 miles west of Jackson Hole, and is serviced by Delta and Horizon airlines.
- Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
Salt Lake City International Airport is 5 hours from Jackson Hole by car. Salt Lake City is a major hub for Delta Airlines.
Ground Transportation:
- Airport Shuttles:
Alltrans Inc. operates shuttle bus transportation from the airport to most lodging properties in the valley. Contact Alltrans at 800-443-6133. Taxi cabs also greet each commercial flight into Jackson Hole Airport.
- Car Rental:
Visitors who would like the freedom of having their own vehicle during their stay can rent a car from one of the following Rental Car agencies: Budget Rent-A-Car, Dollar Rent-A-Car, Eagle Rent-A-Car, Hertz Car Rental, and Thrifty Car Rental.
- Public Transportation:
The S.T.A.R.T. bus provides public transportation around the valley for residents and visitors alike. S.T.A.R.T. offers a free town shuttle that circles the businesses and lodging properties within the Town of Jackson. Shuttles between the Town of Jackson and Teton Village travel every 20 minutes during the ski day, and about every hour until 11:00 pm. The shuttle between the Town of Jackson and Teton Village costs $3.00 per ride, however visitors can purchase discount coupon books from their lodging property which offer 10 rides for the price of 8.
Common Misperceptions:
"Jackson Hole Mtn Resort is only for expert skiers (or 'is very difficult to ski,' or 'not good for intermediates/beginners' etc.). "
Jackson Hole has 2500 skiable acres of terrain, half of which (1250 acres) is rated intermediate and beginner. This is more beginner and intermediate terrain than many other major western US ski areas that are well known for their beginner and intermediate terrain (i.e. Beaver Creek - 1186 acres, Breckenridge - 879 acres, Copper Mtn. - 1119 acres, Keystone - 912 acres, Winter Park - 1241 acres, Deer Valley - 1138 acres, and many other smaller ski areas).
"Jackson Hole is not a 'family' destination."
There couldn't be anything further from the truth. The town of Jackson Hole was built for family tourism. In the summer the vast majority of our 3 million visitors are families, and for this reason, the town has always offered great family activities and amenities, like movie theaters, museums, children's playhouses, arcades, as well as a plethora of inexpensive accommodation and restaurants. In winter families also enjoy indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks and a tubing park.
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, as well as the National Wildlife Refuge, are all accessible to families in the winter via snowmobile, snowshoe, Nordic skiing, snowcoach, sleigh ride, and dogsledding, all of which are perfect family activities.
The ski area is more family friendly than ever, with the addition of the Kid's Ranch, the Fort Wyoming children's snow park, a half pipe, and a terrain park. Our Mountain Sports School is absolutely one of the best in North America (the best skiers in the world come to Jackson Hole to ski/ride, and many become instructors!!), and they offer a myriad of programs for children of all ages (2 months to 100+ years).
"Jackson Hole is difficult to get to (or too far away)."
With a jet serviced airport capable of accommodating aircraft as large as a Boeing 757 (188 seats), located only 7 miles from the accommodation in the town of Jackson, and 22 miles from the ski area, Jackson Hole is more accessible than most other ski areas in North America. Visitors really enjoy being settled in their accommodation within an hour of their plane touching ground, as opposed to being on a 2 hour (or more) shuttle bus after a long flight across the country.
The Jackson Hole Airport receives direct non-stop flights from Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare, Cincinnati, Dallas / Fort Worth, Denver, Los Angeles, Boise and Salt Lake City, making connections from all areas of the country very easy. In addition, the Idaho Falls Airport (IDA) is only 90 miles from Jackson Hole, and the Salt Lake City Airport is about a 5 hour drive from Jackson. Shuttle bus service exists from Idaho Falls and Salt Lake City to Jackson Hole.
"Jackson Hole is a lot colder than other ski areas."
This misperception lies in the assumption that the further north you go (in the northern hemisphere) the colder it gets, although latitude is not a great indicator of temperature. Our base elevation is lower than most other ski areas in the Rockies, and often times our temperatures are actually warmer than Colorado and Utah resorts. Our average daytime temperature in the valley throughout the season is 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
One unique occurrence in our valley that adds to the misconception that Jackson Hole is colder than other ski areas is the "temperature inversion." Since our valley is surrounded on all sides by mountains (the origin of the name "hole") colder air often times gets trapped at the valley floor, while warm air is just 200 feet above the surface. The air on the mountain can be as much as 30 degrees warmer on the mountain, than at the base of the lower lifts. The trapped cold air often times creates a very low fog layer on the valley floor, while brilliant sunshine covers 95% of the mountain. This scenario creates the classic "skiing above the clouds" feeling that Jackson Hole photographers love.
"Jackson Hole is more expensive than other ski areas."
This misperception stems from the fact that flights into small market airports are often more expensive than to large city airports. However, the accommodation portion of a ski package to Jackson Hole is usually significantly less than other resorts. This is the case because we have an over abundance of moderately priced lodging in the valley. Our bed base is designed to house 3 million summer visitors, while we only register about 400,000 skier days each season. Winter is actually our low season.
When consumers research airfares on the internet, they only see the most expensive portion of a trip to Jackson Hole. When airfare is combined with lodging, lift tickets, and transfers, wholesalers are able to offer some very inexpensive packages to Jackson Hole.
"Jackson Hole isn't the same without the Aerial Tram."
Actually, it is better. The tram was a VERY inefficient ski lift, in that it only brought 55 people to the top of the mountain every 15 minutes. That equates to an uphill capacity of only 220 and hour. As a comparison, the Bridger Gondola alone has an uphill capacity of over 2400 per hour. Additionally, since the Tram only brought one car up every 15 minutes, the lift line would get very long. It was not uncommon to wait at the base area for 45 minutes or more before boarding the Tram. The new East Ridge Chairlift enables expert and advanced skiers & snowboarders to spend more time on the upper mountain lapping the three lifts that access our most advanced terrain (Sublette, Thunder, and East Ridge). More skiing, and less waiting. Who can argue with that?
Top 5 Selling Points:
1. Jackson Hole has the best advanced skiing in the country.
2. Southern gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
3. Jackson Hole averages over 450 inches of snow annually.
4. Great Old Western Community
5. Scenery - Grand Tetons, Pristine Undeveloped Valley, Abundance of Wildlife
Best Resort Client:
There is no "best client" for Jackson Hole (or any other resort). Anybody can have a great time in Jackson Hole. However, there is a type of client that is ridiculously easy to sell Jackson Hole to. That would be the expert skier/snowboarder. If a client tells a reservationist that they are an advanced skier, and want to go somewhere that can challenge them, Jackson Hole is a SLAM DUNK!
Recommendations / Highlights:
Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks - Snowmobiling, Snowcoach Tours, Dog Sledding.
National Wildlife Refuge - See 7,000 wild elk from a horse drawn sleigh.
Jackson Hole Mountain Sports School - Some of the best instructors in the world, and many
special programs like our world famous Steep & Deep Camps, and our Backcountry Guides
Après Ski at the world famous Mangy Moose Saloon.
Real Western nightlife at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar.
Day trip to the Powder Mecca of Grand Targhee Resort.
Dog sledding at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
National Museum of Wildlife Art.
Stroll the rustic Jackson Town Square with wooden sidewalks, elk antler archways, great shopping,
restaurants, and nightlife.
Other Activities:
See "Recommendations/Highlights"
What's New This Year:
Why This Resort is Special or Unique:
Jackson Hole is the only true destination ski area in Wyoming, and has preserved the real Old West character of the Cowboy State. The town is both rustic and refined, offering all of the modern resort amenities in an understated way, with heaps of western hospitality.
97% of the valley is protected by the State and Federal government, and is undeveloped. The views from our ski area are of majestic mountain ranges, wide open spaces, and the mighty Snake River; not condos, strip malls, and 4 lane highways.
The Jackson Hole Wildlife is abundant. It is very common for winter visitors to see Moose, Elk, Deer, and Coyote all around the valley, even on the ski hill!!
Our proximity to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and the National Elk Refuge, make Jackson Hole an hub for many great outdoor activities, outside of skiing & snowboarding.
Jackson Hole has some of the most challenging ski/ride terrain in North America, and receives more snow than most other ski areas.
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