The #trailstartshere Year 2 Recap
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is more than just a wintry powder paradise. When the winter melts away and summer arrives in Teton Village, the slopes give way to a vast network of wildflower-blanketed trails all the way up to the top of the tram. These trails in Teton Village are not only coveted for their wintertime amusement – they offer a serene break from the heavily-trafficked park trails and the hustle and bustle of town. There’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a hiker, power walker, or a trail runner – the JHMR trails truly have it all, and offer a great view while you trot. If you haven’t had a chance to experience the Hoback, Wildflower, or Cirque Trail, do yourself a favor and hit the trails before the snow starts falling. The #trailstartshere in Teton Village.
The Rendezvous Mountain Hillclimb – one of the most demanding running events in the West with over 4100′ vertical.
The goal of the #trailstartshere challenge was to get runners and hikers out on the trails in Teton Village with some friendly competition. For the second year, JHMR has hosted this challenge to see who can rack up the most mileage and vertical feet in our Strava group. Our challenge ran from June 15th to September 1 and invited locals, visitors, and first timers to join in on the challenge by tracking their runs and hikes that started in Teton Village. We ended our challenge with 52 participants, 1,817 miles, 653,122 feet and prizes aplenty. This year our winners are being rewarded with ski days at JHMR, shoes from TVS, hydration packs, Volkl skis, and 1 grand prize winner receives a Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Grand Pass.
Teton Village hikers nearly to their destination – Corbet’s waffles.
Thank you to all of our 2019 participants. Our #trailstartshere 2019 winners:
GRAND PRIZE WINNER – MOST MILES – Lorene Bagley – 210.41 miles (Reigning champ!) – Grand Pass
Second place – Most Miles – Scott Pederson – 186 miles – 5 days Skiing at JHMR and Shoes from TVS
Third place – Most Miles – Kris Lunning – 164.01 miles – 2 days Skiing at JHMR and Hydration Pack from TVS
WINNER MOST VERT – Kris Lunning – 79,173 feet – Volkl skis from TVS
Second place – Most Vert – C Blankenship – 49,783 feet – 5 days Skiing at JHMR and Shoes from TVS
Third place – Most Vert – Scott Pedersen – 43,950 feet – 2 days skiing at JHMR and Hydration Pack from TVS
Please email julia.mcdonald@jacksonhole.com to redeem your prize.
Other notable participants and results:
Tom Bruno – 127.17 miles (36,624 feet)
C Blankenship – 106.4 miles (49,783 feet)
Tristan Kolb – 83.7 miles (23,710 feet)
Casey Cox – 43,851 feet (61.74 miles)
Tom Bruno – 36,624 feet (127.17 miles)
Jared Lemieux – 33,999 feet (62.65 miles)