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[PHOTOS] Up to 12″ of October Snow Slams Utah, Montana, and Wyoming

The first significant snowstorm of the 2025-26 season has blanketed parts of Utah, Wyoming, and Montana, bringing winter back to the northern Rockies. As forecasted by the SnowBrains weather force, the weekend of October 4-5 saw up to 12 inches of snow in some high-elevation regions. This early snow band primarily affected the higher peaks and mountain ranges, including the […]
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[PHOTOS] Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks Report: Be Bear Aware – Road Trip and Wildlife Watching

Grizzly bear, Glacier NP 2021 PC: Claire Weiss

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 […]
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Beartooth Highway (US-212), WY/MT, Will Close Today Due to Forecasted 18″ of Snow

Beartooth Highway (US-212) will close on Friday, October 3, at noon due to forecasted winter weather conditions. Crews will evaluate conditions and will reopen the highway as conditions allow. This is the first time the pass has closed this fall. “Temporary CLOSURE of BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY — US212 (Beartooth Highway/Beartooth Pass) will close Friday October 3rd at Noon. Currently, there is […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Multiple Inches of Snow Incoming for Parts of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming

Several inches of snow forecast for the high peaks of the Rockies this weekend. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Fall is right around the corner, and nothing makes that more evident than some high mountain snow over the Rockies. A trough is currently enveloping much of the western United States, and will continue to move west-to-east across the Rockies this weekend. This is […]
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Unveils Plans for New “6 Star” Base Area Hotel

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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, has recently announced plans to sell part of the Cody Lot to a yet-to-be-named buyer, who will build a luxury hotel and condominium complex, reports Jackson Hole News & Guide. While details of the project are still limited and construction is likely years away, resort leaders say it will be an extremely high-end development, comparable […]
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Northwest College, WY, Launches Ski Area Operations Program Amid Growing Demand for Industry Training

Northwest College, Wyoming, is set to launch a new Ski Area Operations Certificate program in fall 2025, following official approval from the Higher Learning Commission. The new offering positions the college as a regional leader in ski industry education, combining academic instruction with hands-on experience in a live mountain environment. It will be the first such program in Wyoming. In […]
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[PHOTOS] $39 Million Ski-in, Ski-Out Mansion at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, For Sale

There’s upgrading your ski experience—and then there’s elevating it to an entirely new level. For those with the resources to do so, a unique opportunity to move from renting to owning a luxury ski-in/ski-out property is now available. The 7,000-square-foot home is adjacent to an arm of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Lower Teewinot Run. It is located at the […]
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Yellowstone National Park Announces Lottery for 2025-26 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program

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Beginning Friday, August 1, people may apply to the 2025-26 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial guide. Authorized in 2013, the Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program allows permit holders to enter the park for up to three days with a group of up to five snowmobilers. This year’s lottery will be open from […]
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Successful Connecticut Investment Banker Dies During ‘Everesting’ Challenge at Snow King Mountain in Wyoming

A Connecticut man died earlier this month while participating in a grueling endurance challenge meant to simulate summiting Mount Everest by repeatedly climbing Snow King Mountain in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Slava Leykind, 43, of Westport, died on July 2 at an Idaho hospital after completing six ascents of the Jackson Hole ski hill during the “29029 Everesting” event, according to […]
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A Closer Look Behind the Innovative Backfill Technology That Powered the Teton Pass, WY, Road Repair After a Devastating Landslide

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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 […]
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[PHOTOS] Crews Clear 3 Foot Drifts as Summer Snow Hits 10,947′ Beartooth Pass, WY/MT

Crews clearing rare June snowfall on Beartooth Pass. | Photo: WYDOT

A rare June snowstorm brought up to 14 inches of snow and drifts exceeding three feet to the high country along U.S. 212 over Beartooth Pass this past weekend, forcing a temporary closure of the scenic highway and sending Yellowstone National Park crews scrambling to clear roads. Despite the calendar reading late June, winter conditions persisted, with whiteout visibility and […]
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[VIDEO] Back to Corbet’s: The Untold Story of Jackson Hole’s Historical Double Backflip

Parkin Costain and Jake Hopfinger return to Corbet's Couloir, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming. | Photo: TGR

In this video, Parkin Costain and Jake Hopfinger return to the steep, narrow chute that defined their careers when they executed double backflips at the 2020 Kings & Queens of Corbet’s competition at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming. Related: World Ski & Snowboard Tours, Explained: Kings & Queens of Corbet’s “Parkin Costain and Jake Hopfinger return to the legendary Corbet’s […]
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Teton Pass, WY, to Close for 60 Hours Later This Month to Repair Damage from Catastrophic Landslide

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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 […]
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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, […]
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Set to Launch Summer With Bridger Gondola and Bike Park Opening June 7

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Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is ready to kick off another legendary summer season, rolling out a stacked lineup of activities starting June 7. The Bridger Gondola will begin spinning for scenic rides, and the Jackson Hole Bike Park—widely regarded as the Tetons’ premier mountain biking playground—will open its trails for riders of all abilities. Related: Jackson Hole Mountain […]
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