Teton Mountains, WY, Report: Teton Pass Morning Commute Windy conditions were found at the top of Mount Glory on January 15. I woke up at 8:00 a.m. with a somewhat ambitious idea. Before heading to work at 1:00 p.m. for the Teton Science School, where I work as a field educator, I wanted to challenge myself. The plan was to park at the Old Pass Road parking lot […] Conditions Report Russell Parker | January 19, 2026 0 Comments
Jackson, WY, Skier Dies Following Teton Pass Avalanche Burial Last Week A 31-year-old Jackson man has died from injuries sustained in a December 20 avalanche on Teton Pass, despite an intense rescue effort that involved his ski partner, another party, and Teton County Search and Rescue, reports the Jackson Hole News & Guide. Related: Huge Debris Pile From Avalanche Control Work Closes Teton Pass, WY, Until Tuesday Nathaniel “Natty” Schneider was […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 31, 2025 0 Comments
Huge Debris Pile From Avalanche Control Work Closes Teton Pass, WY, Until Tuesday Teton Pass, or Highway 22, is closed in both directions until further notice, after an artificially triggered avalanche in Glory Bowl buried the highway under a huge debris pile. Crews are actively working to clear the debris, but the road may not reopen until Tuesday afternoon or later, according to WYDOT. Recent, heavy snowfall and high winds in the Tetons […] Avalanche Zach Armstrong | December 22, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Skier Critically Injured by Avalanche Burial on Teton Pass, WY A skier sustained critical injuries after being caught in a wind slab avalanche in the Bear Claw area of Teton Pass, Wyoming, on Saturday afternoon, according to preliminary reports from the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center (BTAC). The avalanche occurred around 2:15 p.m. on December 20 at an elevation of roughly 8,500 feet on a northeast-facing slope. Forecasters from the BTAC said […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 22, 2025 0 Comments
A Closer Look Behind the Innovative Backfill Technology That Powered the Teton Pass, WY, Road Repair After a Devastating Landslide When a massive landslide took out a section of Wyoming Highway 22 on June 8, 2024, it didn’t just damage pavement—it cut off a lifeline. Known as the Teton Pass “Big Fill Slide,” the collapse destroyed a key stretch of road that connects eastern Idaho’s Teton Valley with Jackson Hole, Wyoming—a world-class destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The sudden failure, triggered by extreme weather […] Brains Brent Glogau | July 1, 2025 0 Comments
Teton Pass, WY, to Close for 60 Hours Later This Month to Repair Damage from Catastrophic Landslide Updated June 19, 2025 at 7:14 a.m. PT In early June 2024, a catastrophic landslide caused a massive section of Teton Pass Road (Wyoming Highway 22) to collapse near milepost 12.8, severing a vital commuter route between eastern Idaho and Jackson, Wyoming. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) had been monitoring deep cracks that first appeared days earlier, but overnight, the […] Industry News Brent Glogau | June 19, 2025 0 Comments
Teton Pass, WY, Reopens Today After Destructive Landslide It does not matter what state you are from; most motorists would agree that dealing with road construction projects is not fun at all. The projects cause delays, traffic congestion, and headaches for anyone who drives through construction zones. The duration and time it takes to complete road construction projects is another thing many people complain about. However, what seemed […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 28, 2024 0 Comments
Burning Questions Answered About Teton Pass, WY, Road Repair On June 8, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) reported that a large chunk of Teton Pass Road, also known as Wyoming Highway 22, “catastrophically failed” near milepost 12.8. The road is a critical part of the community that connects Jackson Hole to Victor, Idaho. On June 13, an emergency bid to fix the road was awarded to Avail Valley Construction LLC […] Industry News Brent Glogau | June 26, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Construction Work Progress at Teton Pass, WY, After Emergency Road Work Contract is Awarded The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded a $880,600 emergency bid to Avail Valley Construction LLC during a special meeting on Thursday afternoon, June 13. During the Zoom meeting, Avail Valley shared its plan for the repair work at Teton Pass, which suffered a catastrophic failure on Saturday, June 8, causing almost an entire section of the road near milepost 12.8 to […] SnowBrains | June 14, 2024 1 Comment
[VIDEO] Landslide Destroys Huge Portion of Teton Pass, WY The landslide which caused large parts of Teton Pass in Wyoming to be destroyed was captured on video and shared by Governor Mark Gordon. Governor Gordon has met with officials from the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and Wyoming Office of Homeland Security to coordinate a response to the catastrophic landslide that occurred on Saturday morning, June 8, near milepost […] SnowBrains | June 10, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Teton Pass Closed Indefinitely After Landslide Causes “Catastrophic Failure” The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) reported that a large chunk of Teton Pass Road, also known as Wyoming Highway 22, “catastrophically failed” early Saturday morning near milepost 12.8. The mountain pass, that links Wyoming and Idaho, has been severed after a catastrophic landslide caused a section of the road to collapse, leaving a gaping chasm and cutting off a […] SnowBrains | June 9, 2024 1 Comment
Teton Pass Closed for Avalanche Control on Friday Morning, December 8, 2023 The Wyoming Department of Transportation (‘WYDOT’) has advised that the Teton Pass/WY22 will be closed for avalanche control from Friday, December 8, 2023, at 3:00 a.m. There is strictly no parking at the summit of Teton Pass and Coal Creek beginning at 8:00 p.m. tonight, December 7, 2023. The WY22 will be closed for avalanche mitigation between Jackson and the […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Skier Triggered Huge Avalanche on Taylor Mountain Near Teton Pass, WY At 1:45 p.m. yesterday, January 30, Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) was notified of a large avalanche on the south face of Taylor Mountain, just west of the summit of Teton Pass. The avalanche was a D3-R3. “Temperatures dropped overnight and skies cleared but over 4 feet of recent snow sitting on crust. Sun was out, directly on slope, however […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 31, 2023 0 Comments
Body of Man Missing Over 4-Weeks Found Near Teton Pass, WY Teton County Search & Rescue searched Robert ‘Bob’ Lowery at the base of Teton Pass, WY, on Tuesday, September 28. After four hours of searching on foot, a team with a search dog located a body fitting Lowery’s description on a steep, timbered slope. Lowery, a 46-year-old man from Houston, hadn’t been seen since August 20. The cause of death […] Climbing CragBrains | September 29, 2021 0 Comments
Teton Pass, WY, Speed Limit to Be Reduced to 45mph From 55mph Following a speed study last summer, the Wyoming Department of Transportation proposes reducing the speed limit on Teton Pass from 55mph to 45mph. Pending approval, the new limit will cover the stretch of road between the Coal Creek parking area west of Teton Pass and Old Pass Road on the east. Related: Avalanche Mitigation Equipment To Be Replaced Above Teton Pass, […] SnowBrains | August 16, 2021 0 Comments
Teton Pass, WY Pullout May Remain Closed to Parking This Winter One of the best backcountry access points on Teton Pass in Wyoming may not look like it used to in seasons past this winter. At this time its status is uncertain. Since Tuesday morning, the pullout on the top of Teton Pass where backcountry skiers usually park had only partially been plowed, according to Jackson Hole News and Guide. Currently, […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 28, 2020 0 Comments
Avalanche Mitigation Equipment To Be Replaced Above Teton Pass, WY Wyoming Department of Transportation will be replacing some crucial Gazex exploders, used in avalanche mitigation work on Teton Pass, Wyoming. These Gazex exploders are essential in keeping Teton Pass, WY open year-round through the snowy winter months. These tools have been used on Hwy 22 over the pass since the early 1990s and are now in need of some replacements. […] Avalanche J.T. Pulfer ll | July 24, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory for Wyoming/Montana – Upto 8″ Fresh Snow Forecast for Teton Pass A strong storm is bringing moderate to heavy snow to elevations above 5500 feet beginning yesterday and lasting through Monday. A winter weather advisory has been issued for large areas of Wyoming and Montana. Higher elevations could see up to 8″ of fresh summer snow. …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY… * WHAT…Periods of snow. Total snow […] Weather WeatherBrains | June 8, 2020 0 Comments
Parking on Teton Pass, WY Now Restricted: Backcountry Use Still Allowed All parking on the top of Teton Pass will be closed starting May 1, 2020. The Wyoming Highway Patrol announced that it will be using the entire area to inspect trucks heading down the pass. RELATED: TGR’s Todd Jones “Disappointed” by Backcountry Skiers on Teton Pass, WY During Avalanche Victim Recovery Today Wyoming Highway Patrol Lt. Matt Brackin said Thursday […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 30, 2020 0 Comments
UPDATE: Snowboarder Who Died in Teton Pass Avalanche Named as 28-Year-Old Wyoming Resident UPDATE: 4/3/20 – 0400 PT – Teton County Coroner Brent Blue has identified the victim of Wednesday’s avalanche on Taylor Mountain as 28-year-old Trace Jordan Carrillo, of Dubois, WY. Trace graduated from the University of Utah in 2016 and worked as an intern for Utah Avalanche Center for a period of time. Searchers with a rescue dog found his body […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 3, 2020 0 Comments
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