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Jackson Hole Overview

Jackson Hole

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Yes, the family-owned Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has a reputation as a place for extreme skiers, but over the last decade, it has put some serious time and money into becoming more family-friendly. Don't worry -- all the extreme terrain and backcountry access is still here – they are just tempered by more intermediate runs and faster lifts servicing beginner and intermediate terrain. Not that the crowds have caught on. JHMR has yet to hit 500,000 skier days in a season.

The base area and on-mountain amenities have seen major improvements too. A decade ago, there was nothing fancy about Teton Village, the alpine-style hamlet at the base of JHMR. Today there is the world’s first slopeside Four Seasons, fine dining, a LEED-certified luxury boutique hotel, ski shops carrying everything from Bogner to The North Face and spas with treatments rooms kept cozy by private fireplaces.

Know that JHMR is 12 miles from the actual town of Jackson, which is the largest town in the 42-mile long valley that is Jackson Hole. Skiers stay in both Teton Village and Jackson; there’s more shopping and restaurants in Jackson, but the skiing is closer when you stay in the former. It’s up to you to decide.

--Story by Dina Mishev

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Elevation

Summit

10450 Ft.
Vertical Drop

4139 Ft.
Base

6311 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

10%

Intermediate Runs

40%

Advanced Runs

45%

Expert Runs

Longest Run

7.2

Skiable Terrain

2500

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 15
Gondolas & Trams: 2
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 2
Quad Chairs: 4
Triple Chairs: 2
Double Chairs: 2
Surface Lifts: 3

Common Misspellings

Jackhson Hole, Jackkson Hole, Jackson Ole, Jacksone Hole, Jacksonhole, Jakson Hole

Contact Details

P.O. Box 290

Teton Village, 83025

Phone: 307-733-2292

info@jacksonhole.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Nov 26, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 8, 2012

Projected Days Open: 135

Days Open Last Year: 128

Years Open: 47

Average Snowfall: 450

Jackson Hole Reviews

by teg92 Jan 8, 2012
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 4.0
jackson hole mountain resort

Pros: huge terrain, no lift lines ,decent snow
Cons: very expensive
by Bigkahula_qc May 6, 2011
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 0.0
- Nightlife 4.0
Amazing ski condition with excellent customer service

Pros: Tons of snow. Dedicated staff to make your vacation the best one Ever!
Cons: Some chairs need to be replace for faster one's
by jaseskildsen Apr 6, 2011
- Overall Rating 3.0
- Family Friendly 1.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 0.0
too touristy

Pros: Lots of vertical, great terrain, fast lifts
Cons: long lines, lots of tourists/bad skiers, snow tracked out quick