WINTER ACTIVITIES IN JACKSON HOLE
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From world-class skiing to snowboarding, snowshoeing, fat biking and so much more, Jackson Hole is a vibrant world of winter adventure.
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Resort Skiing
Jackson Hole has three ski resorts, each offering completely unique views, terrain, and experiences. All three of these resorts welcome skiers of all ages and ability levels from November to April and offer distinctly different experiences.
- Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, 12 miles from downtown Jackson, is often included on annual round-ups of the best ski resorts in North America. Its vast and varied terrain includes runs for every type and level of skier, and it has the greatest number of lifts, runs, acreage, and amenities. It’s also home to the world-famous Corbet’s Couloir, a run so steep you have to jump into it, and the Sweetwater Gondola, which is dedicated to beginner and intermediate skiers.
- Grand Targhee Resort is in Wyoming, but you have to drive about an hour up and over Teton Pass and through Idaho to get to it. It’s famous for its low-density, high-fluff powder and local ski hill feel. Families love its low-key vibe.
- Snow King Resort is the smallest of the three resorts and the unofficial “town hill”—just five blocks from the Town Square. It’s great for visitors who want skiing to be just one of many activities while on vacation in Jackson (rather than have their entire vacation be focused on skiing), and its magic carpet at the summit makes it one of the most picturesque places to take your first turns. Snow King is also where the local Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club racers train; its steep, north-facing runs make for a racer’s playground.
Adventures
There is no shortage of adventure for winter activities Jackson Hole. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, families and anyone in between! We look forward to helping you plan your trip so you can discover new places and create unforgettable memories.
Snowmobile Tours
Jackson Hole is a snowmobiler’s paradise, whether you’re looking for technical terrain, miles of mellow trails, or want to do some wildlife watching or sightseeing. No experience is required to try snowmobiling in Jackson Hole since there are great options to go with a guide or on a tour.
Snow Tubing
Buy a ticket. Grab an inner tube. Step onto a short ski lift that carries you up a couple hundred feet. At the top, sit or lie down on your inner tube. Speed down a lane sculpted into the snow. Repeat until your cheeks hurt from smiling and laughing so much.
Sleigh Rides
Stepping up into a horse-drawn sleigh feels like stepping back in time. And it is. For the first several decades that white settlers lived in Jackson Hole, horse-drawn sleighs were the best way to get around the valley during the winter. Several local outfitters keep this part of our history alive by offering rides throughout the winter. Load up, snuggle into blankets, sip hot chocolate, and sleigh back in time.
Cross Country Skiing
Jackson Hole isn’t as famous for its Nordic skiing as it is for its alpine skiing, but it should be. Whether you want a heart-pumping workout, to ski along a creek in solitude, or to be in the shadow of the Tetons, there’s a groomed trail for you.
For some, one of the joys of cross-country skiing is that you’re not limited to trails. This is a sport that encourages exploration. If you’re in this category, your options are pretty much endless, from cross-country skiing around glacial moraines left by ice that receded tens of thousands of years ago, taking forest service roads closed to cars for the season, skiing along the banks of a river or creek, or discovering a frozen backcountry lake or historic homestead cabin.
Fat Biking
With deeply treaded and sometimes studded tires as wide as 5 inches, a fat bike can ride on any of the more than 40 fat-bike-friendly groomed trails in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley. From navigating the pathway system in town to long, open scenic stretches with Teton views to singletrack mountainous trails that get your adrenaline pumping, fat biking is a great way to explore towns, mountains, and scenery and a unique option for playing on snow.
