Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Announces Opening Day for 2023/24 Season 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 […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 17, 2023 0 Comments
Deep Dive: A History of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY 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 […] Brains Nick DeRiso | August 6, 2023 1 Comment
China Peak, CA, Continues Modernization With 2 New Lifts by 2025 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. […] Industry News Anton Lengyel | July 21, 2023 0 Comments
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 0 Comments
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 […] Backcountry SnowBrains | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
Snowboarder Rides 100,000 Vertical Feet in One Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY 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 17Â at Jackson Hole Mountain […] Industry News Brent Thomas | January 23, 2023 0 Comments
Iconic Corbet’s Cabin Will Be Replaced at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY 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 […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 29, 2022 1 Comment
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Reports Improved Satisfaction Despite Lower Snow and Skier Visits For 2021/22 Season 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, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 9, 2022 0 Comments