Spring Backcountry Skiing
Spring is a great time to enjoy the backcountry with a relatively stable snowpack and high-tide snow conditions. South-facing slopes will likely be firm in the morning but as the temps rise the day can often … Read More
Spring is a great time to enjoy the backcountry with a relatively stable snowpack and high-tide snow conditions. South-facing slopes will likely be firm in the morning but as the temps rise the day can often … Read More
Here are 11 great hikes in Jackson Hole for new visitors looking to explore local trails. Many of them are in Grand Teton National Park which contains some of the area’s most dramatic scenery, while others lie in the Bridger-Teton … Read More
The Teton Crest Trail is a classic; approximately 40 miles of scenic backcountry hiking through one of America’s most iconic mountain ranges. Put this one on your tick list, it’s a hike that every serious hiker should do. It wouldn’t … Read More
Climbing in the fall here can present more difficulties than mid-summer. Shorter days coupled with colder and often unpredictable weather make alpine routes harder and more committing. There are some options for lower elevation climbing in the valley though, … Read More
Our handy dandy annual brochure is hot off the press! Next time you’re in Skinny Skis, pick one up…It’s FREE and has a great overview of the local hiking and backpacking trails from Jackson, to Teton Pass, to Grand Teton … Read More
The Tetons offer a mix of challenges for climbers of most any ability – from pure rock climbs to high elevation mix of snow, ice, and rock. The following popular climbs are mentioned for their relative short and easy approaches, … Read More
I like to think of myself as relatively fit and athletic, but after a recent skate ski trip I may have to rethink that. There’s no doubt that winter has taken its toll on my fitness, which has dwindled down … Read More