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10 Longest Vertical Drops in North America:

Lone Peak, MT.

We’ve decided to put a small twist on this statistic. The rankings we are displaying below only reflect the amount of vertical that can be accessed via a chairlift. No hiking. Just riding chairs and skiing down. This is more relevant for the highest percentage of skiers in North America, so we thought we’d allow the numbers to reflect that. We’ve decided to put a small twist on this statistic. The rankings we are displaying below only reflect the amount of vertical that can be accessed via a chairlift. No hiking. Just riding […]
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Parking on Teton Pass, WY Now Restricted: Backcountry Use Still Allowed

All parking on the top of Teton Pass will be closed starting May 1, 2020. The Wyoming Highway Patrol announced that it will be using the entire area to inspect trucks heading down the pass. RELATED: TGR’s Todd Jones “Disappointed” by Backcountry Skiers on Teton Pass, WY During Avalanche Victim Recovery Today Wyoming Highway Patrol Lt. Matt Brackin said Thursday […]
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Why the Rich are Flying to Jackson Hole, WY to Hide

In recent weeks the Jackson Hole airport has seen many private jets landing, carrying wealthy passengers fleeing COVID-19 hot spots elsewhere. They are coming to Jackson Hole and surrounding counties in Wyoming as a means to escape the confinement of crowded cities where COVID-19 cases are increasing rampantly. RELATED: Yale Professor Writes Book About How the Ultra-Wealthy are Ruining Jackson […]
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Coronavirus in the Mountains: Teton County, WY Extends Public Health Order Until End of April

Teton District Health Officer Travis Riddell, MD, just extended a public health order limiting gatherings to only individuals within the same household until the end of the month. The order was originally set to end Friday, April 17, but is now in effect until April 30. Wyoming State Health Officer Alexia Harrist authorized the extension, Buckrail reports. “Modeling indicates we […]
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