Jackson Hole will be hosting the 2010 Wyoming Winter Special Olympics this week, Tuesday through Thursday. After the Opening Ceremonies take place at Snow King Resort, athletes will gather in the following days at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for competitions in the following events:

ALPINE SKIING
Super G
Slalom
Giant Slalom
Events for Lower Ability Athletes
Super Glide
Glide
10 Meter Walk

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
500 Meter Ski Race
1 Kilometer Ski Race
3 Kilometer Ski Race
5 Kilometer Ski Race
4X1 Kilometer Relay
4X1 Kilometer Unified Sports Relay
Events for Athletes with Lower Abilities
10 Meter Ski Race
25 Meter Ski Race
50 Meter Ski Race
100 Meter Ski Race

SNOWBOARDING
Slalom
Downhill
Giant Slalom (Super G)
Super Glide

SNOW SHOE
200 Meter
400 Meter
800 Meter
1600 Meter
4 X 100 Meter Relay
4 X 100 Meter Unified Sports Relay
4 X 400 Meter Relay
4 X 400 Meter Unified Sports Relay
Events for Athletes with Lower Abilities
25 Meter
50 Meter
100 Meter

For a complete schedule of events, click here or visit www.sowy.org for more information on volunteer opportunities!

  

The three "S"s: snow, ski vacation packages and special offers. Today, Jackson Hole has all of 'em with 5" of new snow in the past 24 hours, 4-night / 3-day air-inclusive ski packages starting at $699/person and discounted rates on lodging, from moderate motels to full-service, luxury, slope-side resorts. Combine these three elements and you're looking at one of the happiest places in the Rocky Mountain West. It seems we've hit our mid-winter stride with storm systems forecasted to roll through the Tetons for the next couple of days.

If the above picture (courtesy of Tristan Greszko and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort) has you daydreaming of 4,139 continuous vertical feet of poweder turns, the only remedy is to call us today and book your winter vacation to Jackson Hole, 888-838-6606.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort:
Past 24 hours: 5"
Since lifts closed: 2"
Snow depth: 80" at summit | 61" at mid-mountain
Total season snowfall: 279"

Grand Targhee Resort:
Past 24 hours: 6"
Snow depth: 86"
Total season snowfall: 293"

All three area resorts received fresh snow last night, most of it falling after the lifts closed. Head for the hills and enjoy some fresh turns under potentially sunny skies!

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort:
Past 24 hours: 5"
Since lifts closed: 5"
Snow depth: 79" at summit | 60" at mid-mountain
Total season snowfall: 273"

Grand Targhee Resort:
Past 24 hours: 8"
Since lifts closed: 8"
Snow depth: 86"
Total season snowfall: 287"

Snow King Resort:
Past 24 hours: 1"
Snow depth: 37"

Punxsatawny Phil called it! As of this morning, according to the little guy in the ground, we'll be enjoying another month and a half of official wintery weather. With nine feet of snow falling on Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in January, we're ready to embrace another six weeks of white, fluffy, powdery turns. If you're craving some of the same, don't miss out on our Jackson Hole air-inclusive, four-day ski packages starting at $699 per person. They include round-trip airfare from select cities, four nights lodging in the Town of Jackson, three days skiing at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, airport shuttle, ski shuttle, continental breakfast, taxes and fees. Give us a call today to learn more, 888-838-6606.

We were expecting a nice, fun 6" or so. We got 18"! It was one of those unassuming storms that rolled through the Rockies and graciously dumped another substantial amount of snow on Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee, bringing total season snowfalls to #2 and #1 in the Rocky Mountains, respectively. You've never heard so many whoops and hollers as you will when you ski this world class resorts on a day like today. Don't miss out on the best skiing in the Rockies. Call our local travel experts today to learn more about how you can fly free to Jackson Hole this winter, 888-838-6606. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort: Past 24 hours: 18" Since lifts closed: 12" Snow depth: 83" Total season snowfall: 265" Grand Targhee Resort: Past 24 hours: 14" Since lifts closed: 11" Snow depth: 86" Total season snowfall: 276" Snow King Resort: Past 24 hours: 3" Snow depth: 37"

Jackson Hole is bringing back its 2 for 2 Fly Free offer for March travel! Purchase two plane tickets to Jackson Hole and we'll throw in two additional tickets free* for travel from March 1 - 31, 2010. If you can't make it during March, the 4th Flies Free program is valid throughout February. Travelers can buy three plane tickets to Jackson and get the fourth ticket free* with this offer. Call our local travel experts today to learn more, 888-838-6606.

*Buy two plane tickets to Jackson and get two additional tickets free for March travel. Maximum travel credit of $500 per airline ticket. Minimum five-night stay and purchase of lift tickets required. Availability is limited and restrictions apply. New reservations only. Valid dates of travel: March 1 - 31, 2010.

**Buy three plane tickets to Jackson and get the fourth ticket free. Maximum travel credit of $500 per airline ticket. Minimum five-night stay and purchase of lift tickets required. Availability is limited and restrictions apply. New reservations only. Valid dates of travel: February 1 - 28 and April 1 - 4, 2010.

  

What's better than a powder day? Only one thing: a bluebird powder day! Jackson Hole is pure white and blue today with fresh snow and sunny skies. This is a Jackson Hole web cam shot from 9:45am. Get out and enjoy!

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Past 24 hours: 3" at summit | 2" at mid-mountain
Since lifts closed: 0"
Snow depth: 74" at summit | 59" at mid-mountain
Total season snowfall: 247"

Grand Targhee Resort
Past 24 hours: 6"
Snow depth: 80"
Total season snowfall: 261"

Snow King Resort:
Past 24 hours: 0"
Snow depth: 36"

Winter Carnival is coming to Jackson Hole this weekend! Starting tomorrow, locals and visitors alike will enjoy a wintery mix of arts, culture, dog racing and celebration.

Thursday, January 28th:

Jackson Hole Winter Carnival Kick-off and Winter Quick Draw
5:30 - 8:30pm at the National Museum of Wildlife Art
Art Admission: $10 members, $15 non-members, children under 18 are free.
Kick off the JH Winter Carnival at the Museum. More than a dozen renowned artists of particular local and regional interest will have just one hour to create an original work of art. The artists include four emerging artists from high schools in Jackson Hole. All works of art will be available for purchase by silent auction the evening of the event. Included in admission are Rising Sage Cafe's famous "Chilly Bar" and the Snake River Brewing "Beer Quick Draw." Generously sponsored by Sara and Stephen Brandenburg. 307-733-5771 | wildlifeart.org

Friday, January 29th:

National Museum of Wildlife Art Winter Film Series: Amba the Russian Tiger
2:00pm, Cook Auditorium, FREE
Travel the globe as we screen films from the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. Film is 52 minutes. This remarkable film tells the story of "Spirit Amba," the Russian Tiger. Cameraman Gordon Buchanan travels through the dense forests of Ussuriland hoping for a glimpse of one of the rarest and most elusive animals on the planet. After traveling thousands of miles and meeting some of the most extraordinary people, Gordon finally comes to understand the nature of "Amba." For Gordon this was a life-changing experience. This beautifully crafted film was shot in the snowy hills of Eastern Russia, a region that was all but unknown to the West until just 100 years ago. Films and synopses are presented in partnership with the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. 307-733-5771 | wildlifeart.org | jhfestival.org

Annual International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race and Snow King Torchlight Parade and Fireworks
Pre-race Headquarters Wort Hotel, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Winter Fest Town Square / Pig Roast, 5:00 - 8:00pm
Race Start Town Square to Snow King, 6:30pm
Snow King Musher Reception Party, 8:00 - 10:00pm
Torchlight Parade/Fireworks Snow King, 8:00pm
Start the evening off by watching the first leg of the race from Jackson Town Square to Snow King Resort. Festivities at Snow King Mountain include fireworks, torch light parade and party with entertainment! Inside the resort, warm up, meet the dog sled mushers, food and drink available too! 307-733-5200 | snowking.com | wyomingstagestop.org

Saturday, January 30th:

Jackson Hole Winter Carnival: Film Screening Planet Earth: Mountains
7:00pm, film and discussion, free.
Humans like to think that once they've climbed a peak, they've somehow conquered it. But they can only ever be visitors to this hostile world. Planet Earth introduces the 'real' mountaineers and discovers the secrets of their survival on the mightiest peaks of our planet. Planet Earth takes you on a tour of its mightiest mountain ranges, starting with the birth of a mountain at one of the lowest places on Earth and ending at the summit of Mount Everest. Mountains are home to some of the shyest and most secretive animals on the planet, and this program will show how they rise to the challenge of mountain life. (Synopsis from the BBC website. Finalist, Limited Series, Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, 2007.)

The Nature Conservancy is a leading international, non profit organization that preserves plants, animals adn natural communities representing the diversity of life on earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. For more information, visit Nature.org/Wyoming. Generously sponsored by The Nature Conservancy adn the National Museum of Wildlife Art. 307-733-5771 | wildlifeart.org

Sunday, January 31st:

National Museum of Wildlife Art Winter Film Series: Amba the Russian Tiger
2:00pm, Cook Auditorium, free.
Travel the globe as we screen films from the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. Films are one hour or less. Please see Friday, January 29th for more details. Films and synopses are presented in partnership with the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. 307-733-5771 | wildlifeart.org | jhfestival.org

 

 

You've got to love it when "new snow" and "fresh pow" become phrases you start to hear every day. That's what the last week and a half has turned into for those of us here in Jackson. We've been revelling in the consistent snowfall, which has brought with it powder turns the mountain over. Grand Targhee continues to boast the most snow in the Rocky Mountain West with 249" of total season snowfall with Jackson following in a close second place with 239". Stay tuned for updated snow conditions information for Grand Targhee, Jackson Hole and Snow King Resorts.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Past 24 hours: 5" at summit | 5" at mid-mountain
Since lifts closed: 5" at summit | 5" at mid-mountain
Snow depth: 75" at summit | 60" at mid-mountain
Total season snowfall: 244" at summit

Grand Targhee Resort
Past 24 hours: 6"
Snow depth: 80"
Total season snowfall: 255"

Snow King Resort
Past 24 hours: 1"
Snow depth: 36"

 

Amazingly, it still hasn't stopped. Pull out the fat skis because you're going to need them. For a little preview, visit Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's new snow page, where you can check out some more classic imagery from local photogs, Tristan Greszko and Chris Figneshau, weekly video and recent snow stats.

If you've got the itch and can't wait any longer, call today to book a Jackson Hole 4-night / 3-day air-inclusive ski or snowboard package. Prices start at $699 per person.

In the mean time, here are today's snow stats:

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort:
Past 24 hours: 4" at summit | 3" at mid-mountain
Since lifts closed: 0"
Snow depth: 74" at summit | 60" at mid-mountain
Total season snowfall: 239"

Grand Targhee Resort:
Past 24 hours: 3"
Snow depth: 79"
Total season snowfall: 249"

Snow King Resort:
Past 24 hours: 0"
Snow depth: 36"
*Night skiing available!

Where do I even begin? Well, I could start with the mountain-wide knee-deep deliciousness that I got to ski on Saturday. Or I could mention that 17" in 24 hours was just the beginning and that it's been snowing pretty much non-stop for the past five days. Or I could show you this video of skiers, snowboarders, shredders and smiles at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on Friday. Point is, the skiing is good. Epically, insanely, mind-blowingly good right now. You can't miss the whoops and hollers and exclamations of pure bliss as you ski around the mountain. The snow just keeps coming, pushing the total season snowfall well over 200" at both Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee. Stay tuned for more happy snow reports and if you just can't stand it any longer, call today to learn more about our 4-night / 3-day air-inclusive ski packages starting at $699 per person from select cities!

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort:
Past 24 hours: 6" at summit | 4" at mid-mountain
Since lifts closed: 4" at summit | 3" at mid-mountain
Snow depth: 75" at summit | 62" at mid-mountain
Total season snowfall: 233"

Grand Targhee Resort:
Past 24 hours: 1"
Snow depth: 79"
Total season snowfall: 246"

Snow King Resort:
Past 24 hours: 0"
Past 48 hours: 1"
Snow depth: 36"

The storm system we've all been waiting for finally arrived in Jackson this week, notching Jackson up to second in total season snowfall in the Rockies with 194" as of Friday afternoon. It hasn't stopped all day and doesn't seem to want to with more "cowboy" powder in the forecast in the weekend. We're predicting to reach the 200" of season snowfall by apres time on Saturday. You can check out Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's updated snowfall chart to see how things are shaking out in the Western highlands.

If you simply can't wait another second, we've made it easy and affordable for you to get here. Call our local travel experts today to learn more, 888-838-6606.

If you're within driving distance, our ground ski vacation packages start at $389/person* and include:
4 nights lodging in the Town of Jackson
3-day lift ticket to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Continental breakfast
Ski shuttle
Taxes and fees

Or skip the drive and take advantage of one of our 4-night / 3-day air-inclusive ski packages starting at $699/person*:
4 nights lodging in the Town of Jackson
3-day lift ticket to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Airport shuttle
Ski shuttle
Continental breakfast
Taxes and fees

*Prices are starting at, per person and based on double occupancy. Availability is limited and restrictions apply. New reservations only. Valid dates of stay: January 20 - April 4, 2010. Additional baggage fees from airlines may apply for air-inclusive packages.

It's falling as I write this. Big, fluffy flakes continue to pile high in and around Jackson Hole, covering the Tetons in a nice white layer of frosting and more is forecasted throughout the next couple of days. It's enough to make for a lot of smiles and some nice, deep powder turns. Don't believe me? Just check out this picture of Jackson Hole local and professional skier, Shroder Baker, neck-deep in fresh pow on the slopes of Jackson yesterday. To put it in perspective, Shroder is 6'5".

The riding is getting really good so get out and do some product testing at a Jackson Hole-area resort near you!

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort:
Past 24 hours: 6"
Since lifts closed: 3"
Snow depth: 59" at summit | 41" at mid-mountain
Total season snowfall: 194"

Snow King Resort:
Past 24 hours: 3"
Past 48 hours: 6"
Snow depth: 26" at summit | 35" at mid-mountain

Grand Targhee Resort:
Past 24 hours: 2"
Since lifts closed: 1"
Past 48 hours: 3"
Snow depth: 59"
Total season snowfall: 206"

The light, fluffy flakes continue to blanke the Rockies and Jackson Hole-area resorts continue to reap the benefits. Last night, we received another dose of snow at all three resorts. Don't forget, if you're a passholder at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, the Passholder Party is this Saturday. The celebration will kick off with a downhill race on the Casper Race Arena from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Complimentary lunch will be served at Rendezvous between 1pm and 2.15pm at the top of the Bridger Gondola, followed by a raffle at 2.00pm. Prizes include outdoor apparel and gear from companies such as Marmot, Cloudveil, Black Diamond, K2, Core Concepts, Teko, Dynafit and Smartwool, and a 2010/2011 JHMR All Mountain Pass. If you're a passholder, don't miss out!

Looking for great deals on discounted airfare, lift tickets and lodging for your Jackson visit? Check out our 4-night / 3-day air-inclusive ski packages starting at $699pp.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort:
Past 24 hours: 3"
Since lifts closed: 3"
48 hours: 5"
Snow depth: 54" at summit | 40" at mid-mountain
Season total: 187" at summit | 121" at mid-mountain

Grand Targhee Resort:
Past 24 hours: 1"
Past 48 hours: 4"
Snow depth: 60"
Season total: 204"

Snow King Resort:
Past 24 hours: 3"
Past 48 hours: 4"
Snow depth: 34" at lower mountain | 26" at upper mountain

Winter Wonderland continues here in Jackson with more snow forecasted throughout the week. All three resorts received more snow over the past 24 hours:

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Past 24 hours: 2"
Snow depth: 52" at summit | 38" at mid-mountain
Total season snowfall: 184" at summit | 118" at mid-mountain

Grand Targhee Resort
Past 24 hours: 3"
Snow depth: 60"
Total season snowfall: 203"

Snow King Resort
Past 24 hours: 1"
Snow depth: 33"