Jackson Hole Mountain
Resort
Overview
- Activities & Programs
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 MOUNTAIN
HOSTS
Jackson Hole Mountain Hosts lead complimentary orientation tours for
intermediate-level skiers daily at 9:30 a.m., departing from the
Mountain Host Building, and also rove the resort looking for chances
to be helpful. Additional tours are also offered for advance/expert
clientele from the top of Rendezvous Bowl on the hour, from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
Hospitality parties for groups of 25 or more can be arranged through
the resort’s catering department, 739-2732. The area’s lost and
found stockpile is located in the Guest Service Center under the
clock tower (739-2753 for 24-hr. voice mail).
SADDLEHORN ACTIVITIES CENTER
Nordic, Telemark, and snowshoe adventures. Skate skiers enjoy the 17
km of groomed track at the base of Teton Village, now dog friendly.
Ski with your pooch on designated trails. Lessons and clinics in
classic or skate-skiing. Backcountry tours and snowshoe treks into
Grand Teton National Park, Teton Pass, and at the resort,
307-739-2629.
If you’re lucky enough to be in Jackson on March 16, catch Coney
Classic Fun, a 5k race on a groomed track at the center that
coincides with the “dog loop.” Competitors ski or snowshoe towed by
1-3 dogs. An awards party follows and all proceeds go to P.A.W.S.
and the Teton County Animal Shelter.
HIRE A GUIDE
Hiring a guide can be both a good idea and an essential element in a
great vacation. The resort’s new open-boundary policy has led to
huge increases in bookings for the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s
Alpine and Backcountry Guide service. Steep chutes, wide-open bowls,
spacious glades, canyons, peak skiing, and seldom-visited slopes
await groups of 1-5. Pre-booking a ski guide is highly recommended.
Call the Jackson Hole Ski School at 739-2663.
SLEEP IN A YURT
The new Rock Springs Yurt will accommodate 1-8 people. Snowshoe or
ski in for the day, or ski down from the last tram to stay
overnight. A guide is required, and dinner and breakfast are
included in the overnight trips. Booked through the Saddlehorn
Activities Center, 739-2663.
VERTICAL FOOT CLUB
Ski either 100,000 or 150,000 vertical feet during one week and
receive certificates from Jackson Hole’s Vertical Foot Club. Pick up
the rules and a Ski the Big One scorecard at the ticket window or
the Guest Service Center and keep track of your runs. After 300,000
feet you qualify for awards.
TRAM JAM
Got them “Standing in Line Waitin' for the Next Gondola blues?”
Ease the pain of waiting by catching live music from the mountain’s
music muse, Peter Chandler, AKA The Chan Man. Chandler serves up his
unique blend of blues, reggae, and funk with his band Tram Jam on
Saturdays, from 11-12 in front of the Gondola.
 WILD
WEST ADRENALINE CAMPS
Join the Ski and Snowboard School for these multi-day camps that
include coaching, video analysis, apres ski, dinner parties, and
more.
Early bird skiers looking to jump start the season should check into
the Jackson Hole Ski & Race Camp, slated for December 15-20. Six
days of coaching, race gate training, and track carving all over the
mountain should help both intermediates and advanced polish those
skills.
Jackson Hole Women’s Camp, January 23-27. Join Jackson Hole’s top
female coaches, learn their secrets for big mountain success. For
intermediate or expert female skiers looking for the camaraderie of
an all-female environment.
Steep & Deep Ski Camp, Jan. 16-19, Jan. 30-Feb. 2, & Feb. 27-March
2. Learn from and watch guest coaches. Last year Tommy Moe and Rob
DesLauriers inspired groups of advanced skiers. Includes
backcountry.
Steep & Deep Snowboard Camp, Feb. 6-9. Lift tickets, lunches,
coaching, video, prizes, climbing in the rock gym, an awards dinner,
a slide show, and an out-of-bounds guide make up this package for
intermediate through advanced snowboarders. ASSI elite Team Member
Mikey Franco leads a host of stellar instructors.
Freeride Snowboard Camp, Feb. 6-9. Intermediate and advanced riders
looking to edge closer to freestyle and join the professional
coaches at the U.S.’s premier freeriding camp.
Backcountry Camp, Jan. 25-26. For skiers and snowboarders of
advanced abilities who want to learn about backcountry skills and
equipment.
SKI AND SNOWBOARD SCHOOL
JHMR serves up lessons, equipment, and programs to match its
mountain, from skiing to snowboarding, for young and old. Check
these out:
Learn to Turn A helpless beginner? No such thing at JHMR, where the
latest technology, specialized skis, and personalized instruction
help put adult novice skiers and snowboarders on the right track.
Turn it Up™ Stuck in the middle again? Move it on up and out of the
green. This program helps nudge beginners into the next skill level.
Mountain Masters An all-day venture for advanced skiers looking to
fine tune even top-of-the-line skills. Small groups, big mileage,
and a boatload of insightful feedback.
Race Clinic This NASTAR training clinic gives you technical,
on-course training with video analysis.
ADAPTIVE SKIING CLASS
There’s no sideline at JHMR as its Adaptive Skiing class proves.
Specialized instruction is available in sit-skis, mono-skis, 3- and
4-track skis, and for those who are visually or hearing impaired, or
who have any kind of developmental disability. This is mainstreaming
at its best!
THE KID’S RANCH
Located in Cody House, provides licensed child care for two months
through three years of age and ski/snowboard programs for ages 3-14
years. Kids can experience Fort Wyoming, a Western sports
playground, and SKE-COLOGY an interactive program combining ski and
snowboard lessons with environmental education. For more info please
call 307-739-2663.
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