Tucked away in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park and world-renowned for its white knuckle terrain, Jackson Hole is hands down one of the best places to ski on earth.
Beginning life as a cowboy town, Jackson itself is actually about a half an hour away from the ski resort. Confusingly, it’s Teton Village which is at the base of the mountain, housing numerous accommodation types as well as a selection of restaurants and bars. “Jackson Hole” refers to the 80km valley running through the mountains, which is...
The ski area encompasses 2,500 acres of exceptionally varied terrain but where it really comes into its own is its offering for advanced skiers, with the longest skiable vertical in the USA and legendary descents like Corbett’s Couloir to test even the hardiest of athletes.
World renowned for its difficult terrain, this isn’t famous for being a family friendly resort but that said, it has more beginner terrain than you’d find in most European resorts and the tuition and childcare at the Kids Ranch is superb...
Whilst quieter and more ski-focused, Teton does house a number of restaurants and bars. The Mangy Moose is one of the most popular destinations for après; located a few buildings from the base of the cable car, it does signature drinks and a killer après menu. If you’re looking for a sit down meal, try the Alpenrose for an authentic Swiss-style eatery, including the much sought after fondue that simply makes a ski holiday.
Jackson town offers more in the way of après, so if you don’t fancy finishing the p...