Successful Connecticut Investment Banker Dies During ‘Everesting’ Challenge at Snow King Mountain in Wyoming A Connecticut man died earlier this month while participating in a grueling endurance challenge meant to simulate summiting Mount Everest by repeatedly climbing Snow King Mountain in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Slava Leykind, 43, of Westport, died on July 2 at an Idaho hospital after completing six ascents of the Jackson Hole ski hill during the “29029 Everesting” event, according to […] Hiking Martin Kuprianowicz | July 24, 2025 0 Comments
Grand Targhee Resort, WY, Report: Opening Day on a Cold Clear Weekend in the Tetons Report From Friday, November 18, 2022 Early-season skiing and snowboarding continue to be good old fun throughout the Greater Teton region. And as of today, the lifts are spinning at Grand Targhee Resort above Teton Valley. The ‘Ghee’s Nov. 18 opening morning was marked by full sun and zesty-fresh cold that made for bright, fast laps…and frozen nose hairs. The […] Conditions Report Paulie | November 18, 2022 0 Comments
Snow King Mountain, WY, Report: Summer Fun Report for Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Summertime at Snow King Mountain is legit family fun. Snow King is often overshadowed by close-by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, but its warm season activities are very different and offer a whole new experience. The adventures may be more geared toward families, but anyone can have a blast there. It has a mountain coaster, […] Trip Report Brent Glogau | August 9, 2022 0 Comments
Snow King Mountain, WY Summer 2021 Construction Update and Summit Lift Chairs For Sale Snow King Mountain Resort (SKMR) in Jackson, WY, is well underway on summer construction projects on Snow King Mountain. These projects include a new gondola to replace the Summit Lift, a new lift on the south side of the mountain, a new beginner teaching zone at the summit, snowmaking enhancements, a zip-line experience, relocation of the base of the Cougar lift, […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 25, 2021 0 Comments
Family of Boy Who Suffered Life-Altering Injuries During Pond Skim Agree Settlement With Snow King Mountain Resort, WY A settlement has been agreed upon between the family of a boy who suffered life-altering injuries at a pond skim event at Snow King Mountain Resort, WY, and the resort. The agreement came just hours after both sides completed unsuccessful mediation, and just as Teton County District Court was preparing to select a jury for the trial. The trial would have […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 19, 2021 5 Comments
Snow King, WY, Being Sued for Chairlift Accident In June 2020, Sabita Shrestha, 75, and her daughter were downloading on a chairlift at Snow King Mountain Resort in Jackson, Wyoming, when a nasty accident happened. The chairlift knocked both her and her daughter into the protective netting below causing significant injuries, including Shrestha breaking her ribs. Shrestha is suing Snow King Mountain Resort for over $75,000 for the […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 2, 2021 1 Comment
Forest Service Approves Snow King Mountain Resort, WY Expansion Plan The Bridger-Teton National Forest gave Snow King Mountain Resort the go ahead to implement several proposals of their master development plan starting in 2021. The biggest item on their list of improvements is a brand new Leitner Poma gondola, which will replace the current Summit Double Chairlift. Along with the new gondola, new terrain will be officially opened up on […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 16, 2020 1 Comment
The Best Month To Ski In Wyoming When you think about skiing in Wyoming, you think Jackson Hole. There are some smaller ski areas scattered around, but if you’re packing up and heading to the cowboy state, the Tetons can’t be beaten. The Jackson, Wyoming area is home to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King, Grand Targhee, and the backcountry paradise known as Teton Pass. The region gets pummeled […] Mike Lavery | September 16, 2020 1 Comment
Jackson, WY Town Council Unanimously Approve New Gondola at Ski Resort The Jackson Town Council this week unanimously approved a new gondola at a Jackson, WY ski resort, following years of back and forth over the resort’s master plan. The plan’s proposal for a zip-line was tabled. Snow King Mountain Resort, referred to as ‘The Town Hill’ by Jackson locals, plans to build a gondola from a base in Phil Baux park […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 29, 2020 0 Comments
Trial Will Decide if Resort’s Negligence Caused Teenager’s Serious Injuries at Pond Skim Event The pond-skim is an end of season ritual at many resorts across the country, a fun way to celebrate the end of another season. But for one entrant at Snow King Mountain, WY his participation in the event had an everlasting effect on the rest of his life, caused by injuries sustained during his skim attempt. Related: Family of Teenager […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 9, 2020 3 Comments
Snow King Mountain Resort, WY Launches Online Fundraiser for Spring Grooming to Allow Uphill Skiing to Continue Stio, Arc’Teryx, Exum Mountain Guides, and Snow King Mountain, WY have partnered to raise funds for spring grooming at the mountain to allow uphill skiing to continue. A post on their Facebook page announced their fundraising intentions, and also announced that they had received an exception from the County and Teton District Health Officer to allow “personal uphill recreation as well […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2020 0 Comments
Snow King Mountain, WY Announces First Annual Oktoberfest and Locals Appreciation Weekend Snow King Mountain Resort will celebrate the end of their 80th birthday summer season on September 13th, 14th, and 15th. The weekend will kick off with an Oktoberfest celebration at the Rafferty Center on September 13th from 5 to 8 pm featuring Aaron Davis and the Mystery Machine, craft beer from Roadhouse, Snake River, Upslope, Stillwest, Black Tooth, Lander, Grand Teton, and Melvin […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 30, 2019 0 Comments
Wyoming Ski Area Opening Dates For The 2018/2019 Season As a state known for its iconic ski destinations, Wyoming actually has very few ski areas. That’s OK. What it lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality. Snow is in the forecast this week for the highest peaks of Wyoming. Bears are fattening up, the leaves are falling, and ski season will be here before we know it. Enjoy those […] Industry News Mike Lavery | September 25, 2018 0 Comments
Snow King Mountain Resort, WY General Manager Pens Open Letter to Calm Jackson Locals After decades of neglect whilst other resorts plowed money into to expansions, upgrades, and improvements, Snow King Mountain Resort, Jackson, WY are planning on some major capital investment into infrastructure. Improvements like a first-class zip-line experience, downhill mountain biking, improved beginner and intermediate ski terrain, and modern lifts and facilities all sound awesome, but not everyone is happy about it. There […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 1, 2018 0 Comments
Inbounds Skier-Triggered Avalanche CLOSES Snow King Ski Area in Jackson, WY Today It’s simply insane in Jackson, WY right now… INBOUNDS skier-triggered avalanche CLOSED Snow King ski area today. “Massive wind storm” downed 17 power lines on Tuesday and left left Teton Village without power and the Jackson Hole ski resort closed until at least Monday. All the hotels in Teton Village had to be evacuated due to the loss of […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 10, 2017 2 Comments
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