Teton Range, WY Report: Intense Adventure Skiing in a Spectacular Chute Report from February 21, 2022 I drove from Park City, UT to Jackson, WY yesterday morning. The Tetons reported 12″ of new snow yesterday am and I decided to gamble that it wouldn’t be dust on crust somehow… I met up with my old buddy Jamie and we headed into the backcountry to try out a chute I love. I’d […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 22, 2022 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Report; Hearty And Rowdy Teton Hospitality Report from Monday 21st February 2022 Morning shadows stretch long across the chilly valley floor, but overhead the Teton peaks are already lit. A well-bundled Jackson Hole Mountain Resort [JHMR] staffer waves through the fog of her breath.“Great day for a tram trip,” she says. “Good call,” we reply. The notoriety of JHMR is well-earned, as is the locale’s reputation […] Trip Report Paulie | February 22, 2022 0 Comments
Jackson, WY, Man Falls to His Death in Apocalypse Couloir, Grand Teton National Park Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received a call the afternoon of February 13 about a skier involved in a fall in the Apocalypse Couloir in Death Canyon. Grand Teton National Park rangers and Teton County Search and Rescue jointly responded to the incident. Related: Skiing Apocalypse Couloir in Grand Teton N.P. with Griffin Post & TGR A climber in Death Canyon […] SnowBrains | February 14, 2022 3 Comments
Skiers Involved in Grand Teton National Park, WY, Avalanche Lucky to Escape With Just Minor Injuries Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received a call at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, about an injured skier involved in an avalanche in the Sliver Couloir on Nez Perce in Grand Teton National Park, WY. Park rangers and Teton County Search and Rescue jointly responded. Related: Top 10 Tips for a Winter Visit to Grand Teton National Park, WY […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 25, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: More Snow in the Tetons After a Long Break, Long Range Powder Prospects Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist Nathan Tarino Last Updated 7:45 AM MST – January 20th Forecast Summary A high amplitude ridge parked over the Pacific Northwest has kept snow north of the area for almost two weeks now. Fortunately, the active stretch in December and January made for deep snow across the Mountain West. Despite the dry weather, snowpacks across the […] Weather Nathan Tarino | January 20, 2022 0 Comments
Teton County, WY, is the Richest County in the Nation Teton County, Wyoming, home to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is the richest county in the nation, according to 2019 data from IRS tax returns. The average pre-return adjusted gross income (AGI) is $312,442, not only is that the highest AGI in the nation but also the first time a county’s AGI surpassed $300,000. Related: Jackson, WY Has The Largest Income Gap […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | January 18, 2022 1 Comment
Teton Range, WY Report: 2 Big Mountain Lines in Rooster-Tail Powder Snow After an Evil Drive Report from January 10, 2022 “Pucker Face” and more in the Tetons today! Pucker Face had it all: steep turns, huge spray, big sluff, jagged cliffs, lurking rocks, firm landing, and a smooth runout. Our 2nd line was simply as smooth as butter with spray twice as tall as a man. The spray we were throwing up was so tall […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 12, 2022 0 Comments
Teton Range, WY Report: The Deepest Day We’ve Ever Skied in the Tetons… Report from January 5, 2022 Today we skied ridiculously deep snow in the Teton Range, WY. It was the deepest snow I’ve skied in the Tetons. It was “Holy Sh$%!” deep! I drove here from Tahoe yesterday on a whim… I woke up and it was raining in Tahoe so I started driving east not sure of where I’d go. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 5, 2022 0 Comments