Australian Thru-Hiker Dies Near Grand Teton National Park, WY, While Attempting Continental Divide Trail A 28-year-old Australian hiker has died after an apparent fall while attempting the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) in Wyoming’s rugged Teton Range. William “Will” Standish was reported overdue on July 27 after his family in Australia had not heard from him for four days. After reviewing his final Garmin satellite tracking data, park officials transferred the case to Teton County […] Hiking SnowBrains | August 2, 2026 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks Report: Be Bear Aware – Road Trip and Wildlife Watching As the crisp autumn air descends and the aspens turn gold, many of us are still looking for outdoor adventures before the peaks are covered in snow. For those in the right places, bear watching is one of them. Why is fall one of the best times to see these magnificent animals? Bears are preparing for winter hibernation and have […] Trip Report Claire Weiss | October 5, 2025 0 Comments
4 Arrested After Drag Racing Supercars in Grand Teton National Park, WY Four people were arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly drag racing luxury sports cars on Teton Park Road in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. The incident, which unfolded around 5 p.m., prompted a coordinated response from 12 National Park Service rangers and resulted in the impounding of at least two vehicles. Related: National Park Service No Longer Pursuing Legal Action Against […] National Parks SnowBrains | June 27, 2025 0 Comments
National Park Service No Longer Pursuing Legal Action Against Trail Runner Over Grand Teton Shortcut While U.S. Attorney’s Office Continues Prosecution The National Park Service has rescinded its support for the federal prosecution of ultrarunner Michelino Sunseri, who is facing charges after cutting a switchback during a speed record attempt on the Grand Teton last year. Sunseri, 32, of Idaho, had completed the demanding 13.2-mile round-trip route from Lupine Meadows to the 13,775-foot summit of the Grand Teton in 2 hours, […] National Parks Martin Kuprianowicz | June 9, 2025 0 Comments
Federal Government Purchases 640-Acre Kelly Parcel in Grand Teton National Park, WY, for $100-Million JACKSON HOLE, WY — The Department of the Interior has announced the purchase from the State of Wyoming and permanent protection of the 640-acre Kelly parcel, a picturesque landscape known for mountain views and world-class wildlife habitat within Grand Teton National Park. Related: The Race is on For Wyoming to Sell Land to Grand Teton National Park Before it’s Sold […] Press Release | December 31, 2024 0 Comments
Winter Recreation Begins Friday, December 19, on Grand Teton National Park Roads Teton Park Road, Moose-Wilson Road, and Signal Mountain Summit Road will be open to winter recreation starting Friday, December 20. During this special time of year, enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and walking in the park. Related: Yellowstone National Park’s Winter Season Begins Sunday, December 15 Teton Park Road will be groomed between Taggart Lake parking and Signal Mountain Lodge from […] Press Release | December 19, 2024 0 Comments
Videographers Sue NPS Over Denied Permits at Grand Teton National Park, WY Picture three people standing next to each other in Yellowstone National Park. One’s an ordinary tourist, one’s a news reporter, and the third’s a documentary filmmaker. They’re all filming Old Faithful, using the exact same iPhone, and without disturbing anyone around them. Under federal law, the tourist and the reporter are doing nothing wrong. But the documentarian could face heavy fines, […] Industry News Brent Glogau | December 18, 2024 2 Comments
The Race is on For Wyoming to Sell Land to Grand Teton National Park Before it’s Sold to Developers The clock is ticking for the Kelly Parcel, a 640-acre plot adjacent to the Grand Teton National Park’s southern boundary. Wyoming state land commissioners are pressured to sell land, which resulted in the Kelly Parcel being put up for public auction last year. The pressure comes from a constitutional agreement that many Western states made that requires the states to raise […] Industry News Luke Guilford | August 12, 2024 0 Comments
Kayaker Goes Missing at Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park, WY Grand Teton National Park rangers are asking the public for assistance in locating a kayaker missing on Jackson Lake in Wyoming since Saturday, June 15. Rangers are attempting to locate a 43-year-old male from St. Paul, Minnesota, who was last seen kayaking on Jackson Lake with a friend on Saturday. The two individuals departed Colter Bay around midday on June […] SnowBrains | June 16, 2024 0 Comments
35-Year-Old Man Survives Attack by 2 Grizzly Bears in Grand Teton National Park, WY A man was attacked by two grizzly bears on Sunday, May 19, near the Signal Mountain area of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. It is the first verified bear attack of the season. The victim was identified as a 35-year-old man from Massachusetts. He was flown via helicopter to St. John’s Hospital in Jackson, Wyoming, and is in a […] SnowBrains | May 21, 2024 0 Comments
Skier Seriously Injured After Triggering Avalanche and Being Carried 1,500 Vertical Feet in Grand Teton National Park, WY On Sunday afternoon, February 4, Grand Teton National Park (GTNP), Wyoming, rangers requested helicopter assistance from Teton County Search & Rescue (TCSAR) to respond to an injured skier on Prospectors Mountain inside the park. The skier, a 29-year-old local woman, along with four men, were near the top of the Banana Couloir at 10,800 feet when they triggered and were […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 6, 2024 0 Comments
Winter Recreation Begins on Park Roads in Grand Teton National Park, WY, on Friday Opportunities for over-snow winter recreation will be available beginning Friday, January 12, on Teton Park, Signal Mountain Summit, and Moose-Wilson roads in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Enjoy activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and walking during this special time of year. Related: Top 10 Tips for a Winter Visit to Grand Teton National Park, WY Teton Park Road will […] SnowBrains | January 11, 2024 0 Comments
Impressive Grand Teton Skywalk Opens at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY As if there weren’t already enough activities and attractions at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, now there is one more. The Grand Teton Skywalk experience, which opened on September 1st, is an all-new viewing platform at the top of Rendezvous Mountain. It offers breathtaking views of the Tetons, the ski resort, and the valley below. Related: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, […] Industry News Brent Glogau | September 5, 2023 0 Comments
Park Rangers Urge Visitors to Take Personal Safety Seriously in Grand Teton National Park, WY MOOSE, WY — August is “Search and Rescue” month in Grand Teton National Park and park rangers urge visitors to take personal safety seriously. As warmer temperatures melt snow throughout the Teton Range, backcountry trails and climbing routes become more accessible and draw hikers and climbers to attempt ambitious challenges in the backcountry. This has also resulted in a spike […] Climbing SnowBrains | August 18, 2023 0 Comments
Grand Teton National Park, WY, Seeking Public Comment for Proposed Fee Changes to Camping Permits Grand Teton National Park (GTNP), WY, is seeking public comments for a potential change to backcountry camping permit fees. Currently, advanced reservations for backcountry camping permits carry a price of $45, and walk-up permits are $35, regardless of number of campers or duration of stay. According to GTNP, campers have complained about large and small groups being charged the same […] SnowBrains | August 6, 2023 0 Comments
Grand Teton National Park, WY, Seeking Proposals to Provide Guided Mountain Climbing, Climbing Instruction, and Ski Mountaineering MOOSE, WY — The National Park Service has issued two concession prospectuses for contracts to provide guided mountain climbing, climbing instruction, ski mountaineering, and other services within Grand Teton National Park. Services under the new contracts are expected to begin on January 1, 2024, and each new contract will be for a 10-year term. The prospectus for these new opportunities […] Climbing SnowBrains | July 19, 2023 0 Comments
Avalanche Carried Snowboarder 600-Feet into Death Canyon, Grand Teton National Park, WY Teton Interagency Dispatch Center (TIDC) received an emergency call at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 16, notifying them that a snowboarder was injured off the west side of Albright Peak in Grand Teton National Park. The snowboarder, a local Idaho man, was caught in an avalanche and swept into Death Canyon. A member of the injured man’s party called […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 19, 2023 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Report: Summer at the Resort, Grand Teton NP, and Yellowstone Report from August 2-6, 2022 My family loves outdoor adventure. This made a family vacation to Jackson Hole a pretty obvious choice. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is famous for its skiing, and I had always wanted to come for that, but it just so happened that my first time visiting the area ended up being in the summer. It still […] Trip Report Brent Glogau | August 9, 2022 0 Comments
Face Masks Now Required Indoors in Grand Teton National Park, WY Due to the current, HIGH COVID-19 community level in Teton County, WY, Department of Interior policy requires that masks are required for everyone in all park buildings in Grand Teton National Park, regardless of vaccination status. Park buildings include, but are not limited to visitor centers, administrative offices, lodges, gift shops, and restaurants in the Grand Teton. Related: National Park […] SnowBrains | June 14, 2022 3 Comments
Grand Teton National Park Extends Public Comment Period for Protecting Bighorn Sheep Area The public comment period for the bighorn sheep winter habitat protection environmental assessment has been extended an additional 30 days. The public is encouraged to comment on the proposed actions by June 20, 2022. Related: 21,233-Acres of Teton, WY Backcountry May Soon be Permanently Closed to Skiers to Protect Bighorn Sheep “We appreciate the public’s interest in this process. We […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 3, 2022 0 Comments
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