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Jackson Hole, WY, Announces The Kings and Queens of Greens

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Green run

[Did we get you with this post? Yes, this was one of our April Fools posts.] In a move that industry insiders are already calling “long overdue,” Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, today announced a bold new competition set to debut next season: The Kings and Queens of Greens. According to resort spokesperson Andy Ericson, the groundbreaking event will gather […]

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Bob Witowski | April 1, 2026
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Piper Kunst Shares How She Won The 2026 Crown Of Corbet’s Couloir

2026 Queen of Corbet's

The annual Kings and Queens of Corbet’s took place on February 13 at Jackson Hole Resort. The ninth year of this prestigious freeride event featured some epic lines from athletes who weren’t afraid to throw down. Despite such a dry season the West has been faced with, Jackson Hole Resort was blessed with some fresh snow just in time for […]

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Aunika Skogen | February 24, 2026
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SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Feet of High-Quality Powder for Jackson Hole, WY, This Week

This forecast is brought to you by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and was created at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Two storms should deliver 10″-16″ of new snow at Jackson Hole from Monday night through Thursday night, with snow quality improving sharply after the warm first wave. Sunday and Monday stay mostly dry with a mild, breezy feel, […]

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WeatherBrains | February 15, 2026
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Report: Royal and Breezy with Some Snow

Kings and Queens of Corbet's practice session

Report from February 7-10 Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, was unequivocally the place to be this week—a convergence of world-class skiing, electric atmosphere, and all-time stoke that seemed to radiate from every peak of the resort. Kings and Queens of Corbet’s The week kicked off Saturday evening with athlete registration and the bib draw for the Kings and Queens of […]

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Bob Witowski | February 11, 2026
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Jackson Hole, WY, Conditions Report: Early January and ‘The Teton Trickle’

Conditions Report from January 4-6, 2026 On January 4 through 6 I had a full storm experience at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. I got to be immersed in what my friends in Jackson, Wyoming, like to call the “Teton Trickle.” It is no secret that much of the West in America is struggling for snow this season, so to be […]

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Rouchelle Gilmore | January 12, 2026
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SnowBrains Forecast: Significant Snowfall Returns to the Intermountain West This Week. But When and How Much?

Source: maps.weatherbell.com Big Picture This last week, if not the whole season, has been bleak for skiers in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. The latest trend was a series of atmospheric rivers hitting the Pacific Northwest, at the same time that a series of clipper systems were hitting the Great Lakes and Northern Plains. This has resulted in wet, but mild, […]

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WeatherBrains | December 15, 2025
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Top 5 Most Expensive Ski Lifts Ever Constructed in North America

Winter Gondola

[UPDATED: 6:29 p.m. MST, November 24, 2025] Ski lifts transport us from the ordinary to the extraordinary every day. These engineering marvels are logistically complex, perilously expensive, and a massive undertaking for the ski resort. Questions like “Will this improve uphill capacity?” and “How does this improve the quality of each person’s experience?” are the obvious questions resorts must answer. […]

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Greg Wedow | November 24, 2025
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Celebrates 60 Years with Limited-Edition Ski Featuring Iconic Tram Artwork

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, is celebrating 60 years by releasing a special, limited-edition ski adorned with artwork featuring the resort’s iconic tram. The 60th Anniversary Ski was created in collaboration with Faction Skis and illustrated by Jackson-based artist Kelly Halpin. The artwork consists of the resort’s unmistakable Big Red Aerial Tram, and the famed Corbet’s Couloir is also depicted […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | November 14, 2025
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SnowBrains Forecast: A Foot of Snow Across Wyoming’s Highest Peaks | 6″ Possible at Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee

Source: maps.weatherbell.com As nice as it is to look at the fall colors, it’s about time for some decent snow to begin falling in the mountains of Wyoming. A storm slated for this weekend will oblige, with a foot or more of snow expected to fall across the higher peaks of the Wind River, Owl Creek, Absaroka, and Bighorn Mountains. […]

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WeatherBrains | October 2, 2025
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[VIDEO] Back to Corbet’s: The Untold Story of Jackson Hole’s Historical Double Backflip

Parkin Costain and Jake Hopfinger return to Corbet's Couloir, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming. | Photo: TGR

In this video, Parkin Costain and Jake Hopfinger return to the steep, narrow chute that defined their careers when they executed double backflips at the 2020 Kings & Queens of Corbet’s competition at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming. Related: World Ski & Snowboard Tours, Explained: Kings & Queens of Corbet’s “Parkin Costain and Jake Hopfinger return to the legendary Corbet’s […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 24, 2025
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What are the Best Ski Resorts to Visit by Month?

Everyone dreams of chasing the best powder and conditions throughout the season. Unfortunately, jobs, kids, and life can get in the way of making that a reality. However, we all try and make that one big ski trip each season to be where the best snow will be at that specific time. Sometimes, Mother Nature cooperates with the models and […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | June 4, 2025
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Set to Launch Summer With Bridger Gondola and Bike Park Opening June 7

mountain biker on ramp at Jackson Hole

Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is ready to kick off another legendary summer season, rolling out a stacked lineup of activities starting June 7. The Bridger Gondola will begin spinning for scenic rides, and the Jackson Hole Bike Park—widely regarded as the Tetons’ premier mountain biking playground—will open its trails for riders of all abilities. Related: Jackson Hole Mountain […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 4, 2025
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Opens Aerial Tram for Summer On May 17, Offering Backcountry Skiing Access

“Big Red” Kicks Off Summer Activities In Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming, is pleased to announce that its world-famous Aerial Tram will be open to the public starting May 17, marking the official kickoff of summer operations at the resort. Related: What is the Difference Between Jackson and Jackson Hole, WY? Built in 2008 and gliding skyward […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | May 13, 2025
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Jamaican Olympic Alpine Skier Skis 122,820 Vertical Feet in a Single Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

Benjamin Alexander, the first Jamaican Olympic Alpine skier, has reportedly conquered Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in an extraordinary display of endurance and determination, tallying an impressive 122,820 vertical feet skied in a single day. While some tracking applications may have registered figures of over 135,000 feet, Alexander relied on a meticulous manual calculation based on the resort’s lift infrastructure and vertical rises […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | April 7, 2025
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Tim McChesney, Ana Eyssimont Claim King and Queen
 at Seventh Annual Kings & Queens of Corbet’s

Skiers Pocket $10,000 Each In Prize Money, Yuki Kodono and Sarka Pancohova Win Snowboard Category Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming, announced on Sunday that skiers Tim McChesney and Ana Eyssimont have been crowned this year’s King and Queen of Corbet’s at the seventh annual Kings & Queens of Corbet’s ski and snowboard invitational. McChesney and Eyssimont each earned their […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 19, 2025
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Group of 7 Caught and Carried in Avalanche Outside Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Boundary

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Yesterday, a group of seven triggered a large hard slab avalanche south of the boundary of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming. All members of the party were caught and carried. Related: Snowmobiler Killed by Avalanche in Utah’s Monte Cristo Snowmobile Area The large skier-triggered avalanche occurred on a northeast-facing slope at 9,400′. It likely failed on the new/old interface buried […]

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AvyBrains | February 4, 2025
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, To Open 2 New Restaurants This Winter

Tram Dock And Trapper’s Set To Welcome Guests In December (TETON VILLAGE, WYO—NOV. 12, 2024)—Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced today that it will open two new restaurants in December, each offering a unique culinary experience that celebrates the resort’s spirit and history. Related: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Offers New Early-Access Luxury Pass for $10,000 Beginning in early […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | November 12, 2024
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What Resort Will Open First for the 2024-25 Ski Season?

Opening Dates For Ski Season

It is that time of year again when we all start to get excited for the upcoming ski season and eagerly await news of opening dates. Some ski resorts are only about two months away from opening. Last year, Ski Ward, Massachusetts, was the first ski area in North America to open on October 22. Less than an hour from […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | August 17, 2024
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Opens Aerial Tram On May 18, Begins Summer Operations, and Offers Access to Backcountry Skiing

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Reactivation of “Big Red” Kicks Off Summer Activities In Jackson Hole Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) in Wyoming is pleased to announce that its world-famous Aerial Tram will be open to the public beginning May 18, marking the official kickoff for summer operations at the resort. Related: Jackson Hole, WY, Featured on Next Monopoly Game Edition Available Winter 2024 Built […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 14, 2024
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New Sublette Lift Will Debut Next Year at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

(TETON VILLAGE, WYO. – APRIL 23, 2024) – Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to announce the close of another successful winter season, the longest in the Resort’s history. The 2023-24 season wrapped up on April 14 after a total of 143 open days on the mountain and 447 inches of total snowfall that culminated in a series of […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 23, 2024
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