Lowest Number of Call-Outs for Wyoming’s Teton County Search and Rescue in 2019-20 Winter Jackson, Wyoming’s, Teton County Search and Rescue, received their fewest call-outs ever over the 2019-20 season. The six-month report from December 1, 2019, to May 31, 2020 details 18 rescues, and they recorded one fatality, the least since 2010. This was the quietest the organization has been ever in their 27-years. Related: Teton County Search and Rescue Team Release Winter […] Industry News Rouchelle Gilmore | July 10, 2020 0 Comments
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 […] Martin Kuprianowicz | April 20, 2020 0 Comments
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 […] SnowBrains | April 17, 2020 0 Comments
‘Community Transmission’ Increases Coronavirus Cases to 5 in Teton County, WY Health officials in Teton County, Wyoming, confirmed yesterday that they believe at least one local case of coronavirus has been caused by ‘community transmission’, reports Buckrail. Related: Colorado Governor Orders Entire State Must ‘Stay at Home’ as Coronavirus Death Toll Jumps Dramatically An investigation into the county’s third case suggests community spread is responsible and two further positive tests bring […] SnowBrains | March 27, 2020 0 Comments
Yale Professor Writes Book About How the Ultra-Wealthy are Ruining Jackson Hole, WY A new book about how America’s top 1% are ruining Jackson Hole, Wyo., has become a recent topic of discussion at the dinner table. The book, authored by Yale professor Justin Farrell, has received excellent reviews as it illustrates the effect of the ultra-rich on communities in the West like Jackson Hole, Buckrail reports. “A Yale sociology professor documents the […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | February 28, 2020 5 Comments
Teton County Search and Rescue Team Release Winter 2019 Report | Least Fatalities in 6-Years The Teton County Search and Rescue Team just issued their 6-monthly rescue report, the mid-year review. The report is full of interesting data and statistics, including the details of every rescue they attended. Related: Teton County SAR are Concerned that Terrain Expansion at Grand Targhee, WY Will Increase Backcountry Rescues Interesting points to note: Winter 2019 had the least number of fatalities […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 26, 2019 0 Comments
Teton County SAR are Concerned that Terrain Expansion at Grand Targhee, WY Will Increase Backcountry Rescues Teton County Search and Rescue officials are worried that plans to increase the skiable terrain by 50% at Grand Targhee Resort, WY will result in an increase in backcountry accidents. Related: 7 Reasons to Ride and Ski Grand Targhee, WY The U.S. Forest Service recently accepted the resort’s 147-page master plan for consideration, owner and General Manager Geordie Gillett said. It […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 24, 2019 0 Comments
Skier Airlifted Off Teton Pass, WY with Spinal and Head Injuries | 2nd Rescue in 3-Days Teton County Search and Rescue responded to a call from an injured skier Saturday afternoon in the second incident on Teton Pass in a matter of days, reports the JH News and Guide. Undersheriff Matt Carr said the call came in about 2 pm Saturday. “We responded to a 36-year-old male local who had stuck his ski tip in the snow, […] Industry News Steven Agar | November 12, 2018 0 Comments
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