Jackson Hole, bounded by the Teton National Forest to the east and Grand Teton National Park to the north, is the largest town in the mountain-rimmed valley in west-central Wyoming. Travel to Jackson Hole via plane (the airport is serviced by national carriers), Amtrak train, bus or car. Jackson Hole is a five-hour drive northeast of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Winter activities in Jackson Hole include some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the western U.S., snowmobiling, heli-skiing, cross-country skiing, dog sled tours and winter tours of Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks.
Best Ski Resorts in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, in Teton Village (12 miles northwest of town), offers 2,500 acres some of the most diverse inbound skiing and snowboarding terrain in North America. The resort has the longest continual vertical rise of any ski area in the U.S. — 4,139 feet from the valley floor to the top of Rendezvous Mountain.
Highlights of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort include:
- One of the lowest skier densities of any ski resort in America, with one skier for every 1-1/2 acres of terrain;
- Deep powder, with an average of 450 inches of snow per season;
- Minimal lift lines, except for busy holidays;
- Runs that exceed four miles as well as 24 miles of groomed trails, featuring bowls, couloirs, wide-open groomers, trees and mellow faces;
- A 63-passenger aerial tram that transports skiers from the base to the top of the mountain in 12 minutes;
- Wild West Adrenaline Camps for skiers and snowboarders.
Snow King Resort, known as “Town Hill” by locals for its proximity to Jackson Hole, has a steep mountain with a small beginner area, terrain park and tubing park.
Highlights of Snow King Resort ski area include:
- Plenty of space for skiing and snowboarding — 400 acres of daytime ski terrain and 110 acres for night skiing,
- Deep, clean powder, with an average of 300 inches of snow per season,
- Two double chair lifts and one triple chair lift take skiers up the mountain quickly,
- 16 trails for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders,
- Ski runs up to one mile in length.
Lodging in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Accommodations in Jackson range from luxurious resorts to national hotel chains:
- Amangani Resort, just outside Jackson Hole, is a 40-suite, world-class lodge set on the edge of a butte with views looking down the Teton Pass dividing the Snake River Range from the soaring Teton Mountains.
- Snake River Lodge & Spa and Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa, both at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Ski Resort, offer 4-diamond, luxurious guest rooms and condos, outstanding views, restaurants and amenities.
- The Wort Hotel, in downtown Jackson Hole, is a historic landmark, featuring spacious, upscale accommodations. The bar sports more than 2,000 inlaid silver dollars and original Western oil paintings.
- Condos, vacation rental homes, B&Bs, guest ranches and national hotel chains are available in and around Jackson Hole.
Dining in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Restaurants in Jackson Hole range from homey eateries to fine dining establishments:
- The Bunnery Bakery and Restaurant, near the Town Square, is a favorite stop for locals and visitors. Recommended by Rachel Ray and the Food Network, try the mini Bundt cake pumpkin muffins.
- The Flying Saddle Resort’s Steakhouse, outside of town at the entrance to Snake River Canyon, offers hand-cut Black Angus beef and a bar with Western saddle stools.
- Blu Kitchen, in downtown Jackson Hole, features an eclectic, world-influenced menu with fresh, organic ingredients.
- Rustic Inn’s Nikai restaurant, in the downtown area, offers Asian-influenced fresh seafood and contemporary décor.
- Il Villaggio Osteria’s Italian menu includes wood-oven pizzas and Milanese osso buco as well as an Italian-inspired wine bar. The restaurant is located in Teton Village.
Visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the western United States, as well as other winter outdoor activities. Winter vacation packages, lodging and dining are available in Jackson Hole and the surrounding area.
