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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Photographer: Tristan Greszko/JHMR

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Description:
Located in Teton Village, Wyoming, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is legendary for its steep, challenging terrain. With two mountain peaks (Apres Vous and Rendezvous), the mountain features 116 named trails spread over 2,500 acres of in-bounds terrain. 12 lifts, including a 100 passenger aerial tram and an 8 person gondola provide access to the mountain's terrain.

The resort classifies 50% of its terrain for experts, 40% for intermediates, and 10% for beginners.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Location/Directions:
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is located in Teton Village, Wyoming, 12 miles northwest of the town of Jackson on Highway 390 via Highway 22. The nearest airport is Jackson Hole Airport, located approximately 19 miles from the resort.

In addition, the resort is a 5 hour drive from Salt Lake City, Utah, and around 9 hours from Denver, Colorado.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort transportation information

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Statistics:
  • Trails: 116
  • Lifts: 12 (1 100 passenger aerial tram, 1 8 person gondola, 2 high-speed detachable quads, 4 fixed-grip quads, 2 triples, 1 double, 1 surface lift)
  • Acres: 2,500 in-bounds acres (backcountry gates access an additional 3,000 acres)
  • Snowmaking Coverage: <1% (160 acres)
  • Summit Elevation: 10,450 ft. / 3,185 m
  • Base Elevation: 6,311 ft. / 1,924 m
  • Vertical Drop: 4,139 ft. / 1,261 m
  • Terrain Parks: 2 (see Jackson Hole Parks & Pipe website)
  • Uphill Capacity: 16,733/hr
  • Average Snowfall: 459 inches / 1166 cm annually
  • Night Skiing: No

Jackson Hole Trailmaps

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Reservations:
Lodging and lesson reservations as well as lift ticket and season pass
purchases can be made online by visiting the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort website or by calling 1-888-DEEP-SNO (1-888-333-7766).
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Weather & Snow Conditions:
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Snow Report

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