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Grand Targhee Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Snowsure
  • Quiet
  • Near Yellowstone

Great for

  • Intermediates
  • Off-piste

Ski Holidays in Grand Targhee

Sometimes seen as the little brother of nearby Jackson Hole, the skiing isn’t as extreme or extensive in this end of the Tetons, but nobody puts Targhee in the corner. With a winter bounty of over 500 inches of light, perfect powder a season, there’s nowhere bar Alaska with this much snow and this few crowds - the kind of place group classes often turn out to be private lessons.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Denver, Jackson Hole etc.
  • Time zone
  • GMT -5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English
  • Currency
  • US Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Grand Targhee Stats

Top Altitude
9920ft / 3023m
Bottom Altitude
7851ft / 2438m
Resort Altitude
7851ft / 2438m
Total Piste
2602 acres
Longest Run
2.7 miles / 4.35km
Slope Orientation
N S W
Vertical Drop
2270ft / 692m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

Indian tribes roamed these hills long before skiers did, hunting beneath the pines of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and mighty Teton mountain range. Targhee, in fact, takes its name from one of the cheifs – a kind chap, who knew how to be tough – a bit like the terrain. Crazy cliffs are something of a local specialty and the famously daring freeskier Jamie Pierre set a World Record in 2006 by plunging 255 stomach-dropping feet off the top of Mary’s Nipple... No sniggering! “Teton”, in fact, is French for nipple, so here you’re in a world of them.

The ski area spans two lift-accessed mountains (Fred’s and Peaked) and one hikeable (the Nipple), the top of which looks east to the soaring jagged teeth of the Grand, Middle and South Teton peaks. Give these a salute from the top - trapping wind and water blown in from the Pacific, they’re the reason the Ghee sees a colossal 500 inches of snow a season.

Grand more in spirit than size, the base is little more than a few lodges and a handful of bars. Everyone’s far too busy out in the powder to notice – and this partly helps to keep this area so beautifully quiet.

The hotels here are ski-in/ski-out, the terrain is varied and interesting and the power just keeps on coming. Targhee has the essentials in place – the mountain towns of Driggs and Jackson are just 20 and 45 minutes down the valley if you need the extras.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Grand Targhee Transfer Times

Jackson Hole Airport 1.5 hours

The nearest airport to Grand Targhee is Jackson at 60 km or about ? by car

What's the ski area like in Grand Targhee?

There’s not a lot of groomed terrain to terrify an expert, but when you’re skiing powder this deep, you’re unlikely to care. With 800 vertical metres, 13 metres of annual snowfall, 2000 in-bound acres, 600 acres cat serviced terrain plus backcountry galore, there’s plenty to keep powderhounds happy.

The Ghee is known for producing daily trail maps, with details like daily groomed runs, less recently groomed areas, snow depths and a weather report – all very handy stuff that means you can really make the most of the mountain.

Most resorts aim to please intermediates, the biggest skiing demographic, but the offerings here might just be some of the best in the business. Thanks to lack of crowds and lots of super long blues, you can cram in more vertical in an afternoon here than a full day at many other mountains. If you want to learn to ski powder off-piste or in the trees, this is the place. Start off between South Street and Sweetwater in the Dreamcatcher area.

The key to killer advanced skiing here is to look between the lines - hop into spaces between runs like The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly or the chutes below the Happy Hunting Ground. If you’re up for a short hike, Mary’s nipple rewards with terrific tree skiing. The most huckable cliffs for miles can also be found in the boundary of the Targhee ski area – start with those through the gates near the top of the Sacajawea chair and progress from there.

Which other ski resorts are near to Grand Targhee?

The nearest ski resorts to Grand Targhee include Jackson Hole, Beaver Creek.

Ski Area Facts

LocationWyoming, USA
Established1969
Downhill2602 acres
Lift Pass$80-85 (single day adult pass)

Beginner Slopes

10%

Intermediate Skiing

70%

Advance & Expert Terrain

20%

Snowboarding Trails

2602 acres100%

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Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Best Time to Visit Grand Targhee

This resort’s on the western side of the Tetons, where the huge storms that roll in from the Pacific are beaten back and shower powdery snow. The high elevation (9920ft) doesn’t hurt, and the area brings in often more than 500 inches of the white stuff a year on average. Apparently, this is the only resort in North America with a perfect record of full operation at every Christmas since records have been kept – excellent news for early season skiers. If you’re visiting towards the springtime, 20% of the pistes are north facing, keeping conditions shaded from the heat of the sun.

What's Grand Targhee like at Christmas?

For anyone dreaming of a white Chrimbo, Christmas in Grand Targhee can make dreams a reality with its unbeatable record of full operation every Christmas since records began. Celebrate with the rest of the resort with a prixe fixe menu at the Branding Iron Grill.

What's Grand Targhee like in the New Year?

If this season’s anything like previous years, you can see in the New Year in Grand Targhee with champagne toasts, live music at the Trap and a children’s’ glowstick parade.

What's Grand Targhee like in Half-Term?

If you’ve had it with peak date bottlenecks and lift lines, spend a Half Term in Grand Targhee - your new “happy place”.

What's Grand Targhee like at Easter?

Easter in Grand Targhee usually sees snow as strong as the rest of the season, and for the kids, a hunt for an elusive golden egg. Clues released on the hour...

Grand Targhee Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Grand Targhee snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Grand Targhee snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Grand Targhee snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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There’s only so much mischief little monkeys can get up to in a base that takes about a minute to cross, making Targhee hugely family-friendly. Then there’s the peace of mind provided by its snow quality. Targhee may be small, but it has it where it counts. With everything from an arcade room to a tubing hill, fat bikes and ice cream at Snorkel’s, there’s no time for anyone to get bored. It also an exceptional array of kids ski programs for ages 3.5 to 14 and the ski school keeps group classes small, so that everyone gets the attention they deserve. Day care is available for kids anywhere between 2 months and 12 years and can include skiing instruction. There’s even previously been a Kids Night Out program, that keeps them entertained after-hours with stargazing, crafts, dinner and movies while the grownups try out dinner at the yurt or drinks at the Trap Bar.

For a pack of powderhounds happy to trade an early night for first place in line at the lifts, Targhee streaks ahead of the competition. See if the resort still offers their Early Tracks Clinics for guaranteed access to fresh stashes, and head out with a guide an hour before the lifts open.

Special group memories around the resort include cosy private dinners out in the yurt, ski-nature tours round the resort and road trips to the Yellowstone National Park. For livelier evenings, look for accommodation down in Driggs where there’s a thriving food scene.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Grand Targhee

Maximum and minimum adult Grand Targhee lift pass prices ranged from $359 to $359 for 6 days access to the Grand Targhee ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Grand Targhee holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price $19 - $19 $59 - $59 N / A
6 Day Price $114 - $114 $359 - $359 N / A
Age Range 6 - 12 13 - 61 62+

Getting to Grand Targhee

Most of our ski holidays to Grand Targhee packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Grand Targhee from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Grand Targhee from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Denver, Jackson Hole etc.. This table shows approximate transfer times to Grand Targhee from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Jackson 60 km ?
Idaho Falls 132 km ?

How long is the transfer from nearest United States train station to Grand Targhee?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Grand Targhee transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Pocatello (Idaho) 217 km 3 hours 37 minutes

Grand Targhee Maps

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