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Tourism is Frustrating the Residents of Jackson Hole, WY

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Many world-class destinations struggle with the pros and cons of tourism. Credit: visitjacksonhole.com Tourism has many benefits. Money is pumped into the local economy, it brings jobs, and it can be some businesses’ livelihood. However, in a recent survey, residents in Teton County, Wyoming, indicated they are dissatisfied with tourism in the area. Some of the highest concerns were overcrowded […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: More Snow in the Tetons After a Long Break, Long Range Powder Prospects

Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist Nathan Tarino Last Updated 7:45 AM MST – January 20th Forecast Summary A high amplitude ridge parked over the Pacific Northwest has kept snow north of the area for almost two weeks now. Fortunately, the active stretch in December and January made for deep snow across the Mountain West. Despite the dry weather, snowpacks across the […]
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21,233-Acres of Teton, WY Backcountry May Soon be Permanently Closed to Skiers to Protect Bighorn Sheep

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21,233-acres of the Teton, WY backcountry could soon be permanently off-limits to backcountry skiers to help a declining herd of bighorn sheep. Related: Grand Teton NP, WY, to Continue Controversial Mountain Goat Cull in September Biologists are recommending that the ‘high quality winter habitat’ be protected from human activity to help the declining herd double in numbers, or else they […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 6-10″ of Snow Will Fall Across The Tetons, WY Through Friday

Forecast By SnowBrains Cheif Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  8:45 PM MST, 8/13/2021 Forecast Summary: A quick-hitting trough will move through Wyoming Thursday/Friday and bring 6-10″ of snow to the Tetons through Friday.  Snow will initially start Thursday and continue on and off through Friday. By Saturday a ridge of high pressure will build over the west and dry out conditions […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 6-12″ of Snow Possible For Grand Targhee This Weekend

Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  1:30 PM MST, 3/17/2021 Brought to you by Grand Targhee Forecast Summary: A shortwave trough will move through the Northern Rockies this weekend, possibly bringing 6-12″ of snow to the Tetons, WY.  This will lead to heavy snowfall at times for Grand Targhee this weekend. Another system is possible early next week before […]
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Teton Range, WY Report: An Aesthetic Chute in Tough Snow | Our Last Run of the Year in the Tetons?

View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from March 1, 2021 On Monday, March 1st, 2021 I’d made up my mind. I wasn’t going to go up high due to the Considerable avalanche danger, rapidly warming temperatures, and rising risk of both wind slab and persistent slab avalanches. I […]
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