Jackson Hole Conditions Report
Dec. 2 - Dec. 8 - Dr. Huckinstuff's weekly recap:
December has kicked off in a classic fashion with wild Wyoming weather to satisfy every passion. I just floated in from my morning pow glide and what a difference a week makes. The vibe on the mountain is one of infectious optimism as conditions have continued to improved day by day. Last weekend's storm cycle delivered over two feet of fresh to the upper mountain, priming the adrenal glands of powder freaks valley wide and enabling the addition of the Sweetwater Gondola and Casper lift to our ride options by mid-week. Warm temperatures, partly cloudy skies and inversion layers followed hot on the heels of the new snow, making for soft cord-carving and creating laser light shows above a soft sea of clouds. The warm up was a bit of a blessing in disguise as it consolidated the new snow into a high-quality candy coating across the previously jagged landscape. The warm weather and sunbeams were short lived however, as cooling temperatures and falling flakes returned for weeks end. This second round of pow allowed for the opening of the Bridger Gondola and Marmot lift this morning and set the stage for Thunder and Sublette chairs inauguration tomorrow. Winter sure feels like it's starting to settle in. Stoke is high and the base is rising, so get on your gear and stop just fantasizing.
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News & Upcoming Events
- SKI Magazine ranks Jackson Hole Mountain Resort as the #1 ski resort in North America! We're honored to receive such a distinguished accolade.
- SheJumps Junior Ski Patrol - Saturday, Dec. 16: This SheJumps Wild Skills event is structured as a full-day camp experience intended for intermediate to expert skiers/snowboarders ages 8-14. We welcome all women and girls-transgender and cisgender, as well as non-binary people to participate in this event. During the Junior Ski Patrol experience, participants will work closely with the local ski patrol community to learn mountain safety and first aid.
- Winterfest - Dec. 23-31: Celebrate the Holiday season in Jackson Hole! Click the link to check out everything we have going on. This family-friendly week of events is something you won't want to miss.
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Get excited for the winter ahead with a few of our most recent YouTube videos. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more stoke throughout the winter.
595” of snow made the 2022-23 season the snowiest, deepest ever recorded in Rendezvous Bowl atop our mountain. Watch as Teton Gravity Research captures some of the deepest snow they’ve ever filmed during this monumental winter.
Love Letter to Jackson Hole by Kainen Krueger
As the sun lights the day
So the moon lights the night In resolute union, we climb to the heights
We plan for tomorrow
And live for today
Like a flower we bloom, and then fade away
Or we watch as the sun
Beams soft through the peaks
And moves on the slopes
Down a fresh woven sheet
A blanket so soft
And so cold
And so neat
Covers the mountain and the tracks left by feet
It fills us with pride
And is the joy of so many
To carve into this canvas
A harvest of plenty
A sublime interaction
With the processes of nature
These things happened, and happen, and will happen later
We trade not time for money
Rather money for time
Our days are bookended with laughter and wine
We give our whole heart
To a cyclical passion
So suffer our pockets, empty and ashen
So we dive in the forest
And we swim through the trees
Float on the branches
And sink in the leaves
You’ll hear a song in the story we tell
To play so near the sky
And love each day so well
It is easily guessed by our occupation
That art through experience is the sole motivation
And if a lifetime of work is all that we leave
Measure not what we earn, but what we achieve
Video courtesy of Teton Gravity Research
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Jackson Hole Conditions Report
Nov. 24 - Dec. 1 - Opening week at Jackson Hole. Despite Mother Nature's hesitance to provide ample natural snow, it's felt incredible to once again slide down the mountain. A massive shoutout to Jackson Hole Ski Patrol, Snowmaking, and all Mountain Operations teams for getting the mountain ready for the season ahead. Moran and Werner have been skiing well with more terrain openings on the way. Today, we opened Teton Lift and Crags Run, adding another favorite trail to our terrain offerings. With a winter storm warning in effect through the weekend, we anticipate more trails opening in the near future.
New JH Insider Features
Need some motivation to get out and ski more? JH Insider's newest feature will help keep you active and reward you for your accomplishments. Plus, easily locate trails and lifts with a new interactive trail map feature.
Best Places to Rent Ski & Snowboard Gear in Jackson Hole
Renting ski or snowboard equipment is easy with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. With four different options to choose from, quality and convenience are covered. Read on to find one that fits your needs.
Winter Layering Guide
Nothing ruins a day on the mountain faster than being cold and uncomfortable. While we typically only see the outer layers of one's ski kit, there are a variety of layers underneath specially designed for optimal performance and insulation. For the best day on the slopes, it's crucial to have a ski kit that keeps you both warm and comfortable.
A Guide to Mountain Sports School at Jackson Hole
Mountain Sports School (MSS) is here to help you have your best day on the mountain whether that looks like getting first tracks down Rendezvous Bowl or putting on skis for the very first time. MSS offers a variety of different lessons, guides, and camps to help you customize your perfect experience on the slopes.