Skier Who Ducked Jackson Hole, WY Rope and Needed Rescue to Fight Charges A skier who ducked a rope and entered the Jackson Hole, WY backcountry during the period it was closed for an unprecedented three-days in February due to heavy snowfall, is fighting charges that she ignored an emergency closure. Related: Extreme Avalanche Risk Keeps Backcountry Gates at Jackson Hole, WY Remain CLOSED for a Record THIRD Day in a Row Natalie […] SnowBrains | July 18, 2019 0 Comments
Summer Activities Begin at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY THIS Weekend Some areas may still be skiing, but at Jackson Hole, WY they’re getting excited about the start of summer. On Saturday, June 8, all base-area activities in the Grand Adventure Park will open for the summer season at the resort. The Grand Adventure Park offers a variety of exciting family-friendly activities including the Aerial Tram, Bridger Gondola, Teewinot Chairlift, Ropes Course, Climbing […] SnowBrains | June 5, 2019 0 Comments
Skier Seriously Injured in 1,000-Foot Fall Off Ridge Near Cody Peak Accessed from Jackson Hole, WY Tram A backcountry skier was rescued and hospitalized Wednesday after he fell 1,000 feet from the ridge between Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY and Cody Peak reports the JH News and Guide. Related: Jackson Hole, WY Aerial Tram OPENS Tomorrow | Yes, You Can Ski/Board From the Tram… Stephen Sherk, 24, of Jackson, was taken to St. John’s Medical Center after he […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 30, 2019 0 Comments
VIDEO: 2018/19 Jackson Hole, WY Recap – Big Lines, 505″ Of Snowfall, & A Record 193″ February! Recap from 2018/19 at Jackson Hole, WY Skis Used: Scott Scrapper 115 In 2018/19, we made 5 separate ski trips to Jackson Hole, WY for a total of 16 ski days. Every trip was full of powder, big lines, and good friends. Jackson Hole had a huge snow year recording 505″ of annual snowfall, a record-setting 193″ of snow in […] Featured Video Miles Clark | May 24, 2019 0 Comments
Jackson, WY Local Who Ignored Backcountry Closures Writes Open Letter Offering Explanation and Apology In an unprecedented move at the end of February, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY closed backcountry access from the resort for three consecutive days. Officials from the resort, Teton County Search and Rescue, Grand Teton National Park and the Bridger-Teton National Forest decided to close the gates amid a storm cycle that had already dumped four feet of snow in […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 23, 2019 0 Comments
Jackson Hole, WY Aerial Tram OPENS Tomorrow | Yes, You Can Ski/Board From the Tram… Great news, the moment all you anxious ‘corn farmers’, hiking enthusiasts, wildlife stalkers, and waffle eaters have been waiting for! After a brief 40 day hiatus of resting and thawing from another incredible winter in the Tetons, The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Aerial Tram will start running this Saturday 18th, kicking off another summer season at the Wyoming resort. Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 17, 2019 0 Comments
Teton Fault Line Near Jackson Hole, WY Runs Further South than Originally Thought Thousands of backcountry skiers slid over the most southern extent of the Teton Fault this winter, most likely without even knowing it, reports the JH News & Guide. Geologists just recently learned that the north-to-south fault bisects Old Pass Road, cutting through just a couple hundred yards uphill of the trailhead. “It’s right next to Wilson, running intermittently along the […] Brains SnowBrains | April 30, 2019 0 Comments
Jackson, WY Just Banned the Free Distribution of Single-Use Plastic Bags In January 2019, the Town of Jackson, WY passed an ordinance banning the free distribution of single-use plastic bags. Yesterday, April 15, this ban was officially instituted. Related: Plastic Waste and Toxic Chemicals are Being Found in the Remotest Areas of the Planet No grocer or large retailer within town limits shall provide a single-use disposable plastic bag to a customer […] SnowBrains | April 19, 2019 0 Comments
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