If Teton County, WY Was a State, it Would be 4th For New Daily Coronavirus Infections Teton County, WY just saw the largest number of daily new coronavirus cases since the pandemic began. On Thursday, 20 people tested positive for the virus, and the number of active cases in Jackson Hole has also more than tripled in the last eight days, reports the JH News and Guide. Related: Teton County, WY is the Healthiest Rural County […] SnowBrains | July 27, 2020 0 Comments
Avalanche Center Changes Name, But Its Mission Remains the Same Earlier this month, the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center (BTAC) opted to add a minor addition to their name. The organization has now rebranded itself as the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center Foundation. While the change may seem insignificant, the addition of the word “foundation’ has intentionality and purpose. Related: Avalanche Mitigation Equipment To Be Replaced Above Teton Pass, WY According to the non-profit […] Avalanche Spencer Cox | July 24, 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 James Pulfer | July 24, 2020 0 Comments
50 Dirt Bikers Inflict ‘Significant Damage’ to Historic Area of Grand Teton National Park, WY National Park Service investigators are looking for information related to activities that caused significant resource damage along historic Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park, WY recently. Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received a call at approximately 8:45 pm on Saturday, July 18, about a group of people riding dirt bikes in an open field and operating a drone along Mormon Row […] SnowBrains | July 24, 2020 2 Comments
Trip Report: Tickle Mary’s Nipple, WY — Why Not? Report from Wednesday, June 10th 2020 The itch had set in about two days prior. Spring had finally squared-up against Old Man Winter, and a seasonal battle royale took over the Teton Valley climate. Sunny day haymakers countered snowstorm jabs. Weathermen marked the fronts like a bookie takes odds at Vegas. Was this is how June ought to feel? The Russian […] Trip Report Paulie | June 11, 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
Injured Hiker Rescued from Wyoming Backcountry After 400 Foot Fall At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Friday, May 29, Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received an emergency call reporting an injured hiker near Amphitheater Lake in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Buckrail reports that Teton County Search and Rescue dispatched a helicopter to rescue the injured hiker who had fallen and slid roughly 400 feet when out hiking near the lake […] SnowBrains | June 1, 2020 0 Comments
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks to Open Gates to the Public on Monday Both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks will begin to slowly open their gates to the public on Monday, May 18. Yellowstone will open its gates at noon and has announced a three-phased plan that initially opens only south and east entrances in Wyoming. Similarly, Grand Teton National Park gates will also open at noon Monday to recreational access and initial […] SnowBrains | May 16, 2020 0 Comments
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