What is the Difference Between Jackson and Jackson Hole, WY? Last August I took my family to Jackson Hole for our summer vacation. It was my first time visiting the area and we had a fantastic time hiking, biking, and visiting national parks. Related: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Report: Summer at the Resort, Grand Teton NP, and Yellowstone When I would tell others about the trip, they would often […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 14, 2023 0 Comments
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
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
First Grizzly Bear Sighting of 2023 in the Jackson Hole, WY, Area Early in the evening on March 22, the first grizzly bear of 2023 was observed in Grand Teton National Park. As bears become active this spring, Bear Wise Jackson Hole reminds residents and visitors to secure attractants of any kind and be bear aware. Adult male grizzly bears typically emerge from hibernation in March, while females with young typically appear […] SnowBrains | March 24, 2023 0 Comments
Avalanche Carried Snowboarder 600-Feet into Death Canyon, Grand Teton National Park, WY Teton Interagency Dispatch Center (TIDC) received an emergency call at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 16, notifying them that a snowboarder was injured off the west side of Albright Peak in Grand Teton National Park. The snowboarder, a local Idaho man, was caught in an avalanche and swept into Death Canyon. A member of the injured man’s party called […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 19, 2023 0 Comments
Face Masks Now Required Indoors in Grand Teton National Park, WY Due to the current, HIGH COVID-19 community level in Teton County, WY, Department of Interior policy requires that masks are required for everyone in all park buildings in Grand Teton National Park, regardless of vaccination status. Park buildings include, but are not limited to visitor centers, administrative offices, lodges, gift shops, and restaurants in the Grand Teton. Related: National Park […] SnowBrains | June 14, 2022 3 Comments
Grand Teton National Park Extends Public Comment Period for Protecting Bighorn Sheep Area The public comment period for the bighorn sheep winter habitat protection environmental assessment has been extended an additional 30 days. The public is encouraged to comment on the proposed actions by June 20, 2022. Related: 21,233-Acres of Teton, WY Backcountry May Soon be Permanently Closed to Skiers to Protect Bighorn Sheep “We appreciate the public’s interest in this process. We […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 3, 2022 0 Comments
Grand Teton National Park Seeking Public Comment Over Protecting Bighorn Sheep Area Grand Teton National Park is developing an environmental assessment to consider implementing additional management strategies to protect bighorn sheep’s winter habitat within the park. The public is encouraged to comment on the proposed actions by May 20, 2022. Related: 21,233-Acres of Teton, WY Backcountry May Soon be Permanently Closed to Skiers to Protect Bighorn Sheep Bighorn sheep have occupied the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 21, 2022 0 Comments
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