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Who knows Jackson Hole?
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dloveski
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Jackson
I would go Feb or March, when there is likely to be more snow base. I would rent a condo if you're going with others, as hotels are sky high 'in season' in the area. I'd get right on the condo now. We use Rendezvous Rentals and they have a range of properties in the area. The closer to Teton Village, the pricier they are.
Plenty to do in Jackson and the surrounding area. I'd even spring for a snowcat tour in Jellystone.
Dress warmly. Tetons in the winter can't be beat, but it's cold.
I would go Feb or March, when there is likely to be more snow base. I would rent a condo if you're going with others, as hotels are sky high 'in season' in the area. I'd get right on the condo now. We use Rendezvous Rentals and they have a range of properties in the area. The closer to Teton Village, the pricier they are.
Plenty to do in Jackson and the surrounding area. I'd even spring for a snowcat tour in Jellystone.
Dress warmly. Tetons in the winter can't be beat, but it's cold.
We stayed in Jackson last March at the the Wyoming Inn - highly recommended and fairly inexpensive - the only drawback is that there is no hot tub. But... they provide a very substantial breakfast - including quiche, hard boiled eggs, fresh fruit, hot or cold cereal, home made cinnamon rolls, etc...., hot soup when you return in the afternoon, and freshly baked cookies in the evening, all included in the room price. We had mostly packed powder-it hadn't snowed in a while - except the last day of skiing when they got slammed with three feet of powder over night.
If you take a day off of skiing, the sleigh ride into the National Elk Refuge was very interesting and I thought well worth the money. A bus leaves fairly regularly from the Jackson tourist center to take you to the Refuge where you then get on a horse drawn sleigh.
We also drove over to Grand Targhee for a day of skiing- we didn't hit powder at Targhee, so the conditions were hard - in fact harder snow than we usually have in Wisconsin, and we were kind of bored with the skiing by 3 - had there been powder, it would have been an entirely different story.
If you take a day off of skiing, the sleigh ride into the National Elk Refuge was very interesting and I thought well worth the money. A bus leaves fairly regularly from the Jackson tourist center to take you to the Refuge where you then get on a horse drawn sleigh.
We also drove over to Grand Targhee for a day of skiing- we didn't hit powder at Targhee, so the conditions were hard - in fact harder snow than we usually have in Wisconsin, and we were kind of bored with the skiing by 3 - had there been powder, it would have been an entirely different story.
When: Depends a lot on your focus. I prefer late Jan, and Feb for lighter snow, but dloveski is correct base may be better by March...not late March though in the event of an earlier thaw. The days are of course longer and not so cold in March (understand this is generalizing) and JH is known as a pretty cold mountain. On sunny days we have inversions...warmer up higher. I also find Jan-Feb to be a little less crowded if you can come on non holiday weeks.
Where: I just want to point out that again your interests may dictate where. The village which is where the resort is has condos and hotels, and skiing very close by (walk to most places). However, it is not town, and lacks charm and is not much fun to explore at night. Town is quaint and walker friendly with galleries, etc...You would need to either rent a car or use the fairly frequent buses to get to and from the ski area which is apx 15-30 minutes away depending on road conditions.
What: In addition to some amazing skiing (especially if you enjoy leaving the groomers) there are some fabulous nordic ski and snowshoe trails in the National Park and the National Forest. As mentioned there is the elk refuge sleigh rides, and also dog sledding with the most scenic being about an hour or so north of town. Snowmobiling and Yellowstone (these may be nonexistent depending on gov't regs this winter) park tours are another option. There is lift accessed tubing in town at the smaller ski area called Snow King. Backcountry skiing galore, guided or self guided.
Hope this helps you plan your trip.
Where: I just want to point out that again your interests may dictate where. The village which is where the resort is has condos and hotels, and skiing very close by (walk to most places). However, it is not town, and lacks charm and is not much fun to explore at night. Town is quaint and walker friendly with galleries, etc...You would need to either rent a car or use the fairly frequent buses to get to and from the ski area which is apx 15-30 minutes away depending on road conditions.
What: In addition to some amazing skiing (especially if you enjoy leaving the groomers) there are some fabulous nordic ski and snowshoe trails in the National Park and the National Forest. As mentioned there is the elk refuge sleigh rides, and also dog sledding with the most scenic being about an hour or so north of town. Snowmobiling and Yellowstone (these may be nonexistent depending on gov't regs this winter) park tours are another option. There is lift accessed tubing in town at the smaller ski area called Snow King. Backcountry skiing galore, guided or self guided.
Hope this helps you plan your trip.
pinto
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I would stay in town, I think, if you've not been before. We've stayed at the Rusty Parrot and the Wort Hotel in town, and the Snake River Lodge in the village. All were great in their own ways.
The Rusty Parrot and Snake River have spas. Rusty Parrot is smaller and more personal, Snake River is more resort-y, but still comfortable. The Wort is a historic landmark right in the middle of town, with a Western feel.
None is low-budget, but they aren't the Four Seasons, either. They offer package "deals" for ski trips, too. (I use "deal" lightly. But I don't know your price point.....) I've used American Express reward points for Snake River Lodge in the past.
The Rusty Parrot and Snake River have spas. Rusty Parrot is smaller and more personal, Snake River is more resort-y, but still comfortable. The Wort is a historic landmark right in the middle of town, with a Western feel.
None is low-budget, but they aren't the Four Seasons, either. They offer package "deals" for ski trips, too. (I use "deal" lightly. But I don't know your price point.....) I've used American Express reward points for Snake River Lodge in the past.
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