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 Thomas | June 26, 2024 0 Comments
Kayaker Goes Missing at Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park, WY Grand Teton National Park rangers are asking the public for assistance in locating a kayaker missing on Jackson Lake in Wyoming since Saturday, June 15. Rangers are attempting to locate a 43-year-old male from St. Paul, Minnesota, who was last seen kayaking on Jackson Lake with a friend on Saturday. The two individuals departed Colter Bay around midday on June […] SnowBrains | June 16, 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
35-Year-Old Man Survives Attack by 2 Grizzly Bears in Grand Teton National Park, WY A man was attacked by two grizzly bears on Sunday, May 19, near the Signal Mountain area of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. It is the first verified bear attack of the season. The victim was identified as a 35-year-old man from Massachusetts. He was flown via helicopter to St. John’s Hospital in Jackson, Wyoming, and is in a […] SnowBrains | May 21, 2024 0 Comments
Teton County Coroner Rules Death of Ski Instructor Following Collision at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, as Homicide A collision between two skiers at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, on Sunday, April 14, 2024, resulted in the death of one of the skiers involved in the collision. The death of the 71-year-old ski instructor Peter Wuerslin has now been ruled a homicide by Teton County’s Coroner Dr. Brent Blue. In an email sent by Coroner Blue, the conclusion […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 1, 2024 0 Comments