Jackson Hole

Resort description:Jackson Hole is a legendary ski resort. Tucked away in north-west Wyoming, its reputation as one of the top ski holiday destinations in the world is totally justified. The combination of awesome terrain, breathtaking scenery and superb powder make it a skiers and boarders paradise.

Although the skiing here is best suited to competent skiers, with there being a lot of genuinely challenging terrain, beginners and intermediates will also enjoy themselves. The Wild West feel of the town ,with its wooden sidewalks, country music cowboy saloons and pool halls and the proximity to Yellowstone National Park, make it enjoyable for parties of all abilities.But for those who like steep slopes smothered in deep powder or plastered with huge moguls, Jackson Hole is heaven! Intermediates may find this more of a challenge with the normal heavy snowfalls, but what a resort to learn and improve in!

The ski resort is split between the ski base area of Teton Village and the town of Jackson Hole 12 miles away, the two are linked by shuttle. Teton Village has some new accommodation and is getting more lively, but if you want nightlife, you are better off staying in the town of Jackson. Getting to Jackson from the UK requires normally one change of plane and its a long journey over(with a very short transfer from airport to Jackson)  but well worth it! Jackson is similar to say Banff and Tahoe, in that more visitors arrive in the summer for breathtaking scenery, consequently Jackson in winter is not an expensive option and you are rewarded with great prices and offers by staying longer. There are certainly plenty of shops and hostelries to compete for your dollars and prices always seem great value, compared to Europe.

The re-introduction of Jackson Hole's iconic Tram which can whip 100 riders up over 4,000 ft of vertical to some of the most challenging terrain in North America in just under 10 mins, is now operational after being closed for improvements. Much of the skiing is below the treeline, but the forest is not dense, so nipping in and out of the trees is such great fun. The upper slopes of the mountain area is called Rendezvous which provides exceptional vertical of over 4000ft. Apres Vous has the gentler slopes accessed from the village by a fast quad. There is also a smaller floodlit area called Snow King. For snowboarders think more freeride than terrain park.

Another great choice for those who might suffer the altitude problems of Colorado, the base elevation is quite low, but the snowfalls certainly are well above average for North America, so don’t let that put you off. If you are a good skier or boarder that likes challenges both on and off piste, without the need for a guide, Jackson is one of the worlds best resorts. Try it for yourself and see,soon.

Resort Information

Season 	             Nov-Early April
Nearest Airport      Jackson
Ski Area 	     120km
Ski Lifts 	     11
Ski Runs 	     82
Longest Run 	     7.2km
Resort Height 	     1924m

Snowball Ratings

Beginners 	     2.5 / 5
Intermediates 	     4 / 5
Experts 	     4.5 / 5
Families 	     3.5 / 5
Nightlife 	     3.5 / 5
Affordability 	     4.5 / 5
Non Ski Activities   4 / 5