Located a scenic 12 miles north of Jackson Hole Wyoming is Jackson Hole Mountain, the largest and most popular ski area in the mid-west. The mountain resort has more than 4,000-vertical feet of varied terrain, and the ski resort draws both expert and beginner skiers and snowboarders alike from around the world. Situated at the base of the mountain is the quaint town of Teton Village, better known as the Village. The area features great Jackson Hole accommodations including, teton village hotels, rental condominiums, rental homes, condo rentals, restaurants, groceries, storage lockers, a skating pond, child care, dogsled tours, ski rentals and many more winter activities, as well as summer activities.
| With an average annual snowfall of 450 inches, powder skiing at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is usually a light dry snow and the area has minimal lift lines-except for the busy holidays. First opened in 1965, the resort has slowly become a world class ski area in Wyoming and the Western United States. |
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With more than 2,500 acres of terrain spread over several peaks in the Teton Range, the Jackson Hole Mountain boasts runs that exceed four miles and offers 24 miles of groomed trails. The only way to the summit of 10,450-foot Rendezvous Mountain is aboard an Aerial Tramway open in the winter for skiers and summer for hikers and mountain bikers. With a majority of the longruns off the top rated expert, more than a few skiers and snowboarders have rode the Tram back down. Our local expert ski guide, Dave Miller, can provide ski guide information and tours into another 10,000 acres of unlimited powder skiing in the Jackson Hole backcountry. Call him direct at his Teton Village Guide office at 307-690-6807 to book heli-skiing or mountain guide tours at the Resort.
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With an elevation of 10,600 feet, Rendezvous Mountain offers exciting skiing on many intermediate and beginner slopes. In addition, you can ride a gondola, three quad chairs, a triple chair, and other double lifts. The mountian also features a half-pipe with terrain park and Kids Ranch, which provides supervised day care. |
On-the-mountain dining choices include the western style lodge at Casper Restaurant at the bottom of Casper Bowl and Corbets Cabin, which offers snacks at the top of the Tram. Weather permitting, the Thunder Shack, located at the base of the Thunder Chair, also has drinks and snacks. The Jackson Hole Mountain area can be viewed from the decks of the restaurants, which also feature sweeping valley and full Teton mountain views.
In the summer, Jackson Hole Mountain transforms into a mountain bikers, hikers and sightseers paradise, with the Aerial Tram remaining in service to transport outdoor enthusiasts to the top of Rendezvous Mountain Peak. This is a great starting point for overnight backpacking and hiking trips into the Grand Teton National Park. With more than seven miles of excellent mountain bike trails, bikers have the opportunity to climb the mountain terrain both up and downhill.
Getting to Teton Village, the home of Jackson Hole Mountain is easy with a variety of shuttle busses and other transportation options. Call Jackson Hole Reservations for all the mountain information you may need at Teton Village and greater Jackson Hole Area. Our reservationists can assist you with all activities and be you Jackson Hole guide to help you choose the perfect options for your Vacation.
Overview by a Jackson Hole Ski Guide / Ronald Miller All Photos Courtesy of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
