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105-Year-Old Sets World Record at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, as Oldest Person to Tandem Paraglide

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105-year-old Fred Miles is now the world record holder for the oldest person to go tandem paragliding. Earlier this month, with service from Jackson Hole Paragliding and help from Teton Adaptive Sports, Fred took to the skies on a beautiful morning at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Miles is a military veteran and passionate aviator. He served in the Air Force […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | September 12, 2023
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Announces Opening Day for 2023/24 Season

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The ski season in the Northern Hemisphere is still well over three months away, but that hasn’t stopped many resorts from announcing their anticipated opening days.  Now Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has joined the party by announcing it will start the 2023/24 season on November 24, 2023.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackson Hole Mountain […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | August 17, 2023
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Deep Dive: A History of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

The History of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Every ski area has its own unique story and heritage. From its initial founding to how it evolved into what it is today, each with its own stories and characters who helped pave the way. The rich history of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is no different. From owners to lifts, terrain, hotels, restaurants, shops, and more, the resort has long […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 6, 2023
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China Peak, CA, Continues Modernization With 2 New Lifts by 2025

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China Peak, CA, recently announced exciting plans to upgrade two of its lifts by the 2024/2025 season. Located just 65 miles from Fresno, CA, this lesser-known resort has operated its lifts since 1958 and is noted for its wonderful terrain and limited crowds. However, to keep up with nearby resorts, China Peak has undertaken several modernization projects in recent years. […]

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Anton Lengyel | July 21, 2023
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Fun Fact: Harrison Ford is a Teton County, WY, Volunteer Search and Rescue Helicopter Pilot and Has Saved Lives (In Real Life)

Harrison Ford is both a hero on the screen and off the screen.  The 80-year-old movie star and 800-acre Teton County ranch owner is a volunteer search and rescue helicopter pilot who’s saved stranded hikers on more than one occasion. With a helicopter, though — not the Millenium Falcon.  Related: Why the Rich are Flying to Jackson Hole, WY, to […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | May 4, 2023
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Skier Injured and Evacuated in Sidecountry Couloir ‘Mini-Gothic’ Near Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

  After a rescue last weekend on Cody Peak, which can be accessed from a backcountry gate at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, another skier has been injured and evacuated by rescue teams in the backcountry near JHMR. According to Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR), the skier was hurt while attempting to ski a narrow southeast-facing couloir known as Mini […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 23, 2023
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Snowboarder Rides 100,000 Vertical Feet in One Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

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Skiing or riding 100,000 vertical feet in one day may seem impossible. Everything has to line up with the conditions, the crowds, and personal stamina. Related: 62-Year-Old Man Skied 12.4-Million Vertical Feet Last Year for New World Record Yet that is exactly what Ester Francus accomplished last week when she rode 100,641 vertical feet on January 17 at Jackson Hole Mountain […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | January 23, 2023
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Iconic Corbet’s Cabin Will Be Replaced at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

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Corbet’s Cabin, located at the top of Rendezvous Mountain at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, has plans to be replaced. The well-known facility is accessible from the top of the even more well-known Aerial Tram that sits at 10,450 feet in elevation. It is a popular place to relax and get a waffle. The reason for the replacement of the 57-year-old […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | July 29, 2022
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Reports Improved Satisfaction Despite Lower Snow and Skier Visits For 2021/22 Season

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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is reporting that the 2021/22 ski season was a huge success, despite below-average snowfall and lower skier turnout. The primary reason for the optimism was the improved feedback from visitors and locals about their experience at the mountain.  Total snowfall for the season was 334 inches, which for many resorts is still very respectable, however, […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | May 9, 2022
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Releases Winter 2021-22 Operations Plan: Tram & Lifts to Run at Full Capacity, Earlier Opening Time

JHMR plans to run all lifts at full capacity including the Aerial Tram. Photo from October 13,2021 courtesy of JHMR Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming shared in a press release today that it will run the Aerial Tram and its lifts at full capacity this season along with other updates for the 2021-22 winter. According to the release, JHMR will […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 27, 2021
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Releases Statement in Response to Controversy Regarding Owner Jay Kemmerer’s Political Views

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (@jacksonhole) Last month, a heated controversy about Jackson Hole Mountain Resort owner Jay Kemmerer’s political views manifested after apparel brand Patagonia withdrew its products from the resort’s retail outlets. What happened was that Kemmerer hosted a fundraiser earlier this year attended by Republicans Jim Jordan, […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | September 2, 2021
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VIDEO: Jackson Hole’s Kings & Queens of Corbet’s 2021 – Top 5 Men

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 11, 2021
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VIDEO: Winning Laps of Jackson Hole, WY, Natural Selection Tour

  Mark McMorris from Regina, Saskatchewan, and Zoi Sadowski-Synnott from New Zealand, are the first winner of the three-stage 2021 Natural Selection Tour. The first competition, which took place in Jackson Hole over this past week, was a spectacle to see with deep snow, great riders, and even better tricks. On finals day, Mark McMorris was able to edge out […]

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Liam Abbott | February 12, 2021
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Jackson Hole, WY Adds Online Orders for Lunch—Skip the Lines and Keep Skiing

With COVID-19 forbidding large capacities of people inside lodges during this ski season, many ski resorts have shifted to having take-out options that you can eat in outdoor seating areas through the resort. With resorts still adjusting to this new strategy, line-ups during peak lunchtime can be astounding. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is among the latest places to add the […]

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Liam Abbott | December 11, 2020
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Advising Guests to Wear Not One, But Two Neck Gators When Visiting

There is scientific data showing that standard neck gators or face buffs often worn by skiers and riders won’t protect against spreading the coronavirus.  Two-layered face buffs are the way to go—but not everybody wears them. Related: The SnowBrains Podcast | Episode #2 | “Are Ski Resorts Safe To Visit During COVID-19?” World-class powder destination Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 25, 2020
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Announces Winter Tram Operations and Rider Capacity

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) will be operating its Aerial Tram this season, but with new health and safety protocols.  Related: VIDEO: 100% Wind – Jackson Hole, WY Turns to the Elements Tram capacity will be reduced to 25 people per cabin plus a tram operator to allow for physical distancing and to keep guests and staff safe, according to […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 6, 2020
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How to Get 50% Off Lift Tickets at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY This Winter

You have the opportunity to save up to 50% on lift passes at Jackson Hole this winter. Interested now? Skiers with a valid season pass from ANYWHERE in the world will receive half-off lift ticket prices at the legendary Wyoming resort between November 26 – December 18, 2020, and March 15 – April 11, 2021. Details Valid for skiing and […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 23, 2020
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VIDEO: Thirteen-Year-Old Skier Kai Jones Takes Flight at Jackson Hole, WY

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 21, 2020
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Mammut Announces New Uniforms Partnership With Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

Nothing excites a seasoned resort worker more than the whisper of new uniforms. Knowing no one else has worn your uniform is satisfying for a few reasons; it is more waterproof, it might actually fit well, there are no rips or random patches covering old rips, but mostly because you know it is actually clean. Mountain staff are told to clean […]

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Rouchelle Gilmore | September 25, 2020
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VIDEO: “A Grand Journey,” an Award Winning Short Film about Climbing in the Tetons

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | August 14, 2020
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