Jackson Hole Ski Resort Guide & Reviews Ski Area, Apres-Ski, Spa & Wellness, Lodging, Other Activities
Overview
Jackson Hole ski resort sits at 1924m in a 60 mile long valley and is one of the highest base ski resorts in America where snow is pretty much guaranteed. With 2500 acres of ski terrain for all abilities, Jackson Hole is very popular and a firm favourite for family ski holidays.
Wellness & spa
Spa and wellness centres are a Jackson Hole speciality. The Teton Mountain Lodge Solitude Spa for example, covers 12,000 square feet spread over 3 floorsovert and was named "Hot Spa 2008" by Conde Nast Traveler.
| Key information (whole area) | |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 1924m |
| Top lift | 3185m |
| Family | |
| Beginner | |
| Intermediate | |
| Expert | |
| Ski area (acre) | 2500 |
| Longest run | 7 km |
| Off piste | |
| Cross country | 31 km |
| Season | Dec - April |
| Snowboard parks | 2 |
| Heli Skiing | ✔ |
| Summer skiing | ✘ |
| Glacier skiing | ✘ |
| Babysitting | ✔ |
| Creche | ✔ |
| Apres ski | Lively & fun |
Skiing in Jackson Hole
With 2500 acres to explore across Mont Apres Vous and Mont Rendezvous, Jackson Hole has a reputation for steep terrain and deep powder. But, its also a great a place for beginners and intermediates who will love the long cruising blues. In fact, the ski resort pistes are equally balanced between those catering for the experts and those for beginner / intermediates. Plus, Jackson Hole averages around 459 inches of snow each winter which virtually guarantees snow and a long season.
Beginners
The Bridger Gondola and Apres Vous Quad gives beginners access to the easier side of the mountain where there are excellent beginners areas.
Intermediate
The new and improved Casper area caters to intermediates and the ski resort also offers complimentary Mountain Host tours for intermediates. These are definitely worth booking on to get to know the mountain. The front face of Apres Vous mountain lets you experience some easy off-piste.
Advanced
Jackson hole has 1250 acres - approximately half the ski area dedicated to experts with steep chutes everywhere to test the best. If you're looking for a little more challenge, you might want to book yourself on a "Steep and Deep Camp" or hire a Backcountry Guide to explore the other 3000 acres!!
Cross-country
There are 31km of cross-country trails in the Jackson Hole valley - 16km at Teton Pines Cross Country Ski Center and 15km at Shooting Star in Teton village.
Snowboard
There is a superpipe, two terrain parks (one expert, one beginner) for both skiers and snowboarders.
Jackson Hole Lodging
There is a choice of 3 areas to stay...
Downtown Jackson
Teton Village which is the Jackson Hole ski resort at the base of the mountains
The stretch in between Jackson town and the Village
Each area is slightly different so it really depends on what you're looking for. The accommodation in Jackson Town is ideal if you want to be close to a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants and don't mind driving to the slopes. Staying in Teton Village means you have direct access to the pistes.
Après-ski
The après-ski in Jackson Hole can be as lively or as relaxing as you want to make it with over 200 bars and restaurants. Probably the best way to describe the après-ski is lively and superb fun.
Other ski holiday activities
If you don't fancy skiing or boarding, there are plenty of other activities...
- Visit Grand Teton National Park for snowshoeing around Jenny or Taggart Lakes
- Skating
- Snowmobile
- Winter walking trails
- Wildlife safaris
- Paragliding
- Menor's Ferry
- Snake River Overlook
Children
"The Kids Ranch" offers daycare programs for children aged 6 months to 3 years old including ski and snowboard lessons. The Kids Ranch also organises evening entertainment where the kids can go sledging or watch movies.
Our view on skiing in Jackson Hole
This ski resort has a big reputation for extreme skiing and very challenging terrain with great fun to be had by all both on and off the piste. A few suggestions for your ski holiday...
- Take the scenic tram ride to the top of the mountain - great views
- Take the family snow tubing at Snow King
- Try a snowmobile tour in Yellowstone national park - many tours head to a huge canyon called the Old Faithful. You can also go snowmobiling around the Granite Hot Springs next to Hoback Canyon south of Jackson and take a dip in the thermal waters afterwards
Similar ski resorts to Jackson Hole include Breckenridge in the Colorado Rockies.
