Top 10 Small Ski Resorts in North America for Powder Hounds Putting together a “best of” list can seem rather arbitrary and so wildly subjective rendering the list almost meaningless. To stave off the naysayers, making the cut on this VIP inventory was restricted to those Small Ski Resorts that met all of the following criteria: copious amounts of deep, blower-light powder (300+ inches minimum), maximum of seven real-deal lifts (moving […] Robin Azer | July 6, 2022 20 Comments
Grand Targhee, WY, Officially Closing Its Cat Ski Operations After 33 Years Since 1989, guests at Grand Targhee Resort could get world-class access to cat skiing on Peaked Mountain. It was a rare experience from other cat skiing adventures, with the operation being associated with the ski area, but extremely convenient to be able to ski the resort and the cat out of the same base area. Now, after 33 years, the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 19, 2022 5 Comments
Grand Targhee Resort, WY Report: Natural Highs Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Report from February 27&28, 2022 High pressure has been the standard over the high country surrounding good ol’ Grand Targhee yet, if anything, the stable weather and packed powder have highlighted the good times still to be had on snow. Most amazing of all, in the face of reluctant snowfall, Targhee and the […] Conditions Report Paulie | February 28, 2022 0 Comments
[OLYMPICS] Grand Targhee’s Jaelin Kauf Takes Silver in Moguls at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics The United States’ second medal of the Beijing Winter Games was won by Grand Targhee’s Jaelin Kauf, 25, on Sunday. Kauf finished second in the women’s moguls final at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics finishing just behind Australia’s Jakara Anthony and ahead of Russia’s Anastasiia Smirnova. SnowBrains Interview: US Olympian Jaelin Kauf Talks Targhee Roots Kauf, 25, scored 80.28 at […] Olympics SnowBrains | February 6, 2022 0 Comments
Grand Targhee Resort, WY; Weekend Flurries and Promising Forecast Report from December 12, 2021 Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Good news friends, it’s finally starting to look/feel like proper winter in the Tetons, and Targhee. The ‘Ghee received a very welcome handful of inches, Friday evening through Sunday, Blackfoot Chairlift is OPEN; and the weekly forecast points to ‘snow.’ North-facing aspects continue to be the best bet […] Conditions Report Paulie | December 13, 2021 0 Comments
Grand Targhee, WY Will Only Get 1 of the 3 Proposed Expansion Lifts Due To Avalanche Risk A Master Plan to increase the skiable acreage of Grand Targhee, WY, by almost 50% has hit a significant roadblock in the past week. Currently, the Caribou-Targhee National Forest (CTNF) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed “Grand Targhee Master Plan.” This past week, Teton Basin Ranger Jay Pence said two of the three lifts proposed in […] Industry News Nic Stathos | July 15, 2021 0 Comments
We Know That Grand Targhee, WY Is On Your Bucket List, But It’s Time To Check That Off! Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Nestled in the iconic Teton Range between Wyoming and Idaho, Grand Targhee Resort was the West’s best-kept secret until word got out that they get more snow than almost any other resort, consistently ranking in the Top Five for the most snowfall in all of North America. In the last few years, the appreciation for […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | March 23, 2021 1 Comment
What are the 9 Prettiest Ski Areas in North America? North America is full of stunning mountain ranges from the Appalachians to the Chugach Range in Alaska. Each range is unique with distinguishing characteristics that make them all beautiful in their own way. There are countless ski areas with gorgeous views and we all have our own opinions about which is the prettiest. Many more resorts could arguably make the list. […] Brains Dominic Gawel | March 17, 2021 6 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 6-12″ of Snow Possible For Grand Targhee This Weekend Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 1:30 PM MST, 3/17/2021 Brought to you by Grand Targhee Forecast Summary: A shortwave trough will move through the Northern Rockies this weekend, possibly bringing 6-12″ of snow to the Tetons, WY. This will lead to heavy snowfall at times for Grand Targhee this weekend. Another system is possible early next week before […] Weather Eric McNamee | March 17, 2021 0 Comments
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VIDEO: Owen Leeper Throws Front Flip Off Giant Cliff at Grand Targhee Resort, WY View this post on Instagram A post shared by Owen Leeper (@o_leeps) Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Professional freeskier Owen Leeper sends big cliffs. Just look at the one he sends in this video at Grand Targhee on March 1, when he threw a front flip off the beast into really deep snow. Leeper likes his […] Cliff Jumping SnowBrains | March 9, 2021 0 Comments
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SnowBrains Forecast: 12-18″ For Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole, WY Through Tomorrow Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 10:15 AM MST, 1/4/2021 Brought to you by Grand Targhee Forecast Summary: A quick-hitting shortwave trough will bring 12-18″ of snow along the Tetons in Wyoming through tomorrow. This will lead to heavy snowfall for both Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole Ski Resorts during the day tomorrow. By Wednesday a ridge of high […] Weather Eric McNamee | January 4, 2021 0 Comments
Grand Targhee Resort, WY Opens Today For Winter 2020/21 Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Grand Targhee Resort, WY plans to open the Shoshone and Dreamcatcher lifts plus the Papoose conveyor today, November 20, 2020, at 9:00 am. Early season conditions do exist; please ski and ride with caution. Teton Vista Traverse will be the only beginner terrain open from the top of Dreamcatcher. All south-facing trails are […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 20, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA: Record Low Temps and Up To 16″ Snow For Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee, WY This Weekend Winter has arrived in Wyoming, with the northern mountains receiving an inch or two yesterday before the storm tracks south, dropping at least a foot of fresh snow on Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Grand Targhee. The NOAA has issued a hazardous weather warning for the frigid temperatures and high winds that will accompany the snow. This Hazardous Weather Outlook […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 22, 2020 0 Comments
Grand Targhee Resort, WY Shares 20/21 Winter Operations Plan | Limited Building Access This season will be different at virtually all ski resorts and Grand Targhee Resort is not excluded. Related: All the Individual Ski Resort Winter 20/21 Policies in One Place The powder-charged, Wyoming ski resort just shared its updated winter operations plan for the 20/21 season. The full plan is attached below: This coming winter is going to be much different […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
The Best Month To Ski In Wyoming When you think about skiing in Wyoming, you think Jackson Hole. There are some smaller ski areas scattered around, but if you’re packing up and heading to the cowboy state, the Tetons can’t be beaten. The Jackson, Wyoming area is home to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King, Grand Targhee, and the backcountry paradise known as Teton Pass. The region gets pummeled […] Mike Lavery | September 16, 2020 1 Comment
Riders On The Storm: The Ultimate Guide To Living In A Van, Chasing Pow, & Slaying The Goods Every Day SO… You’re a so-called ski bum. Maybe you live in a ski town, or town near a resort, or battle it out with the other weekend warriors enough to associate with the periphery of a lenient definition of the term. Regardless, you’ve had epic days…and I mean epic days. The best day(s) of your life. Untracked lines. Free refills. You’re a hero. […] Brains Sergei Poljak | September 5, 2020 8 Comments
Master Plan to Increase Grand Targhee Resort, WY by Almost 50% is Under-Going Environment Impact Survey The Caribou-Targhee National Forest (CTNF) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the ‘Grand Targhee Master Development Plan’ that aims to increase the ski area by almost 50% and includes four new lifts, new restaurants, and a host of new adventure activities. Related: Teton County SAR are Concerned that Terrain Expansion at Grand Targhee, WY Will Increase Backcountry Rescues […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 28, 2020 0 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