{"id":803,"date":"2016-02-01T16:24:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T16:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jacksonhole.net\/blog\/?p=803"},"modified":"2022-07-05T13:59:55","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T13:59:55","slug":"jackson-hole-winterfest-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonhole.net\/blog\/jackson-hole-winterfest-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Jackson Hole WinterFest 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is full on winter around these parts and to celebrate the 6th Annual Jackson Hole WinterFest kicks off to honor our favorite season of the year. It\u2019s two weeks chock full of exciting events praising all things winter. So grab your favorite parka and head out with some friends and family to check out this winter festival. Don’t worry there are plenty of indoor events slated as well to get you stoked about winter and beautiful Jackson Hole.<\/p>\n

OUTDOOR EVENTS<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n

Ice Skating
\n<\/b>February 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13
\n<\/i>4:30 pm – 9 pm
\n<\/i>February 6, 7, 14
\n<\/i>12pm – 9 pm<\/i><\/p>\n

Lace up those skates and take some laps around the Town Square for some outdoor skating fun. If you\u2019ve outgrown your childhood skates or didn\u2019t pack them for the trip, don\u2019t worry you can rent them at the Square. And if you get cold they\u2019ve got you covered too with hot cocoa available. It makes for a fun and memorable family outing. For more info call 307-739-6789.<\/p>\n

\"ski-joring_2016_8-5x11_web\"<\/a>Ski Joring Championships<\/strong>
\nFebruary 6 – 7
\nTeton Village<\/i><\/p>\n

Usually when you think flat terrain and skis, it\u2019s of the high cardio cross country variety, but when you add some real horsepower it turns into a whole other adrenaline sport. Be amazed as skiers towed by horses attempt to navigate a course with the fastest time. The 4th Annual Ski Joring Championships hosted by the Jackson Hole Shrine Club kicks off at 12:30pm and tickets are just $10 at the gate. Need more info on this thrilling event go to jhshriners.org.<\/p>\n

Grand National Powder 8s
\n<\/b>Sunday, February 7
\n<\/i>Teton Village<\/i><\/p>\n

Move over Aspen Extreme<\/i> this is Jackson Extreme and no you didn\u2019t fall into a hot tub time machine, as it\u2019s really 2016 and the powder 8s competition is back at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. With over 10 grand in cash and prizes at stake as well as bragging rights. Come check out this talented group of T.J. Burke hopefuls. Admission is $10. For more info on this throwback event go to jacksonhole.com\/powder8s<\/a>.
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