Jackson Hole just keeps getting better! Last winter accumulated 723 inches of snowfall, 475 of those inches were during the ski season. Looking to next season, meteorologists predict a return of La Nina! Statistically, winters during which the ‘la Nina’ phenomenon provide 52% more snow than non-la Nina years at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.  We should expect another year with ample powder days. 

            

All new this season, the Marmot double chair lift! This lift will carry skiers and snowboarders 1200 vertical feet from the South Pass Traverse, below the Thunder Lift, to the top of the Gondola, helping to move along the morning madness. Beginning a day at the top of the Gondola Summit will provide guests with the opportunity to get ready for the day by grabbing something to eat at the Dog House Café or enjoying a relaxing morning and sitting back at the award winning Couloir Restaurant.

            

Off the mountain, lodging has been expanding there ranges from not only luxury but also convenient and affordable ski in-ski out properties. Jackson Hole Resort Lodging has developed it all. The Luxury Collection has full access to the 5 star clubhouse and spa. The Lift, Lodging and Lunch, continues to be one a terrific values, providing everything you need for a day for $99.

            

With tons of snow in the forecast, new lifts, and great lodging, what else can you ask for from Jackson Hole? We can’t wait to see you on the slopes!

A very popular and common question that people coming out to the mountains want to know is if they have never been on the mountain before, what should they do ski or snowboard?  I feel that there is a simple answer to this question.  If someone is only going to have a couple of days on the mountain than I would recommend skiing over snowboarding.  Most people find it easier to get the basics with skiing before they do with snowboarding.  I am not saying that skiing is easier than snowboaring but in terms of making it down the mountain, beginners find it easier to make it down on skis than a board.  This does not mean that snowboarding is impossilbe and nobody should try it.  There is nothing wrong with it other than you have to expect to be frustrated the first day.  This goes for skiing as well.  Bottom line is that on your first day on the mountain you are going to fall.....alot.  This is totally normal and should not deter people from trying it.  You will get better and fall less and thus spend more time having fun and less time getting frustrated.


JS

Every year at the end of January the Sundance Film Festival comes to Park City and fills the town. It is a wonderful event that is great for the town and the people of Park City. But while most people are here to see as many movies, stars and events as possible they forget the key to this little town…….. SKIING! This week is one of the best weeks to ski because all the visitors to town are at movies and not on the hills. No long lines just open runs to try out the latest great equipment. So you still have time plan a trip out here for this weekend and take advantage of what this town really has to offer, skiing! Contact your local ski rental shop and we will set you up with some skis!