Grand Teton National Park, WY, Seeking Public Comment for Proposed Fee Changes to Camping Permits Grand Teton National Park (GTNP), WY, is seeking public comments for a potential change to backcountry camping permit fees. Currently, advanced reservations for backcountry camping permits carry a price of $45, and walk-up permits are $35, regardless of number of campers or duration of stay. According to GTNP, campers have complained about large and small groups being charged the same […] SnowBrains | August 6, 2023 0 Comments
Teton Village, WY, Receives Nearly $1 Million to Purchase Electric Buses The Teton Village Association Improvement and Service District will receive $945,179 in funding to buy four zero-emission battery-electric buses and charging equipment to replace diesel buses that serve nearly half a million people in and around Teton Village. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funded this low and no emission grant, with 130 awards totaling almost $1.7 billion for transit projects […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 31, 2023 0 Comments
Grand Teton National Park, WY, Seeking Proposals to Provide Guided Mountain Climbing, Climbing Instruction, and Ski Mountaineering MOOSE, WY — The National Park Service has issued two concession prospectuses for contracts to provide guided mountain climbing, climbing instruction, ski mountaineering, and other services within Grand Teton National Park. Services under the new contracts are expected to begin on January 1, 2024, and each new contract will be for a 10-year term. The prospectus for these new opportunities […] Climbing SnowBrains | July 19, 2023 0 Comments
[TRAILER] Teton Gravity Research (TGR) Announces 28th Annual Snow Film ‘Legend Has It’ Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, announces its 28th annual snow film, Legend Has It. The film features an array of awe-inspiring locations, including Patagonia, the California Sierra, Pakistan, and TGR’s backyard, Jackson Hole. TGR’s elite team of athletes pushes the boundaries in some of the wildest terrain across the globe, helped by the […] Movie Trailer SnowBrains | July 18, 2023 0 Comments
Teton Gravity Research (TGR) to Open Colorado Flagship Store New TGR location in Downtown Boulder is scheduled to open June 30 Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, has announced it will open a Colorado flagship store in downtown Boulder on June 30th, marking the company’s latest move to expand its retail footprint by opening doors to customers in Colorado’s premier adventure town. […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 29, 2023 0 Comments
Teton Mountains, Wy-Daho: Still Up For It! Report from June 5th, 2023 We were about 70 mins into the ascent when the normally pine-y air of the tree’d Teton ridge line was invaded by a strong scent of Ale. How odd, we thought. But there was no mistaking the semi-sweet aroma. And it would be another 10 to 20 mins before we clued into its blatantly obvious […] Conditions Report Paulie | June 6, 2023 0 Comments
Teton County Search & Rescue, WY, Raises Funds For Year-Round Helicopter Success! After two months of public fundraising, Teton County Search and Rescue (‘TCSAR’), WY, has finally reached its goal for ‘Mission Critical,’ pursuing a year-round helicopter. This achievement enables TCSAR to conduct successful rescue missions in the summer months across the formidable terrain of the Tetons. Previously, TSCAR leased the helicopter from October to May, and in the summer, it was […] Industry News Saj Sheth-Voss | May 31, 2023 0 Comments
Teton Mountains, Wy-Daho; Have Snow Will Ski! Report from the week of May 15 thru 19, 2023 Make no mistake, winter’s coming around to calling it quits in the Tetons, for sure, but the hills aren’t dry yet. For those keen on a quiet walk, there are stashes a’plenty, especially to northerly faces or along the summits. And anyway, we’re pretty easy sells when it comes to […] Conditions Report Paulie | May 20, 2023 0 Comments