Jackson Hole, WY Report: Great Powder After Backcountry Gates OPEN After 3 Days Closed

Miles Clark | | Post Tag for Conditions ReportConditions Report

Yesterday was a bluebird day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY.

Yesterday was the first day that the backcountry gates have been open in 3 days.

The gates were closed the previous 3 days due to high avalanche danger.

Towering Jamie. image: snowbrains

After assessing the danger carefully, we headed out into the backcountry yesterday morning via the first tram.

Conditions were stellar.

We tip-toed, gained confidence, hooted, hollered, then finally threw our heads back and laughed out loud.

Miles slash. photo: Jamie Blair

The snow was spectacular.

We skied this way and that.

We popped pillows, slashed open faces, and happily bounced down spines.

Moody Jamie. image: snowbrains

The backcountry gates being closed really made the backcountry smooth and inviting.

Yesterday was a phenomenal day at Jackson Hole.

This places never ceases to simply blow my mind.

Jamie slash. image: snowbrains

After skiing, I continued by ski vagabond ways and cruised down to Park City, UT to visit good people for the weekend. 

But, Iโ€™ll be back at Jackson Hole by Monday for moreโ€ฆ

Special Thanks to Jamie Blair for being a great ski partner, ski model, and friend.

NOTE:  Please donโ€™t ever go into the backcountry anywhere without the proper education, equipment, partner, and a strong plan.

Contrast. Jamie. image: snowbrains

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image: jackson hole, today

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PHOTOS:

The Grand Teton. image: snowbrains
Miles slash. photo: Jamie Blair
Corbetโ€™s Couloir. image: snowbrains
Jamie huck. image: snowbrains
Miles slash. photo: Jamie Blair
The Tram. image: snowbrains
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY. image: snowbrains

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