AW: Jacksonhole.com has a ton of information for people planning a trip to Jackson Hole, ranging from First Timer’s Guides to booking a full family vacation. We also have a ton of great content that will help anyone plan their trip.
JHMR first opened in 1965 with Apres Vous Mountain. The Jackson Hole Aerial Tram opened in 1966, taking people to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain. The Aerial Tram is an incredible experience that whisks skiers and riders 4,139 vertical feet in 10 minutes, accessing some of the best terrain and fall line skiing in North America.
AM: How much snow does Jackson Hole get?
AW: The combination of snow and terrain make Jackson Hole one of the top destinations for skiers and riders. We average 458 inches of snowfall each season, and it’s usually light, powder snow.
AM: The partnership between JHMR and Kiehl's seems like a natural fit! For guests that are coming to the resort, how will they be able to engage with this collab?
AW: We are excited to offer sampling of Khiel’s products to guests throughout the season at the base of our lifts. Kiehl’s will also be hosting an activation in March, when guests will be able to check skin health, sample products, enjoy some NYC-inspired treats, and receive complimentary ski/board waxes.
Kiehl’s products are available for sale in key JHMR stores, including Jackson Hole Sports, Teton Village Sports, and Rodeo.
AM: Tell us about Kings and Queens.
AW: Kings & Queens is one of the top freeride events available to elite skiers and snowboarders, held at the world-famous Corbet’s Couloir. Athletes have pushed the limits of what’s possible in blending freeride in steep, big-mountain terrain. It also has an important history of equality, with equal prize money for women and men and the athletes themselves judging the competition and determining the winners. We can’t wait to see what goes down this year, with one of the best lineups of athletes we’ve ever had.
AM: Tell us about the lodging options that are available for those that want to spend time on the mountain as well as to have a luxury experience when they are off of it.
AW: From luxury stays at the Four Seasons to staying at the historic Hostel in Teton Village, there are lodging options available for everyone. My personal favorite is the Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa, which blends luxury with authentic mountain living. I also recommend Jackson Hole Resort Lodging, which offers vacation rentals at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort that are perfect for a family looking for more space.
AM: We always enjoy having a great meal, especially when we're doing a lot of activities. Can you tell us about restaurants that are on property that we should have on our list?
AW: Piste Mountain Bistro offers a wonderful dining experience at the top of the Bridger Gondola. The menu is as spectacular as the views, which overlook the Jackson Hole valley.
AM: Can you tell us about Corbet's Cabin and their Top of the World Waffles? What are 3 of your favorites?
AW: Corbet’s Cabin serves world-famous waffles from the top of Rendezvous Mountain at 10,450’. Earlier this year USA Today named Corbet’s Cabin number two on its list of the 10 Best Ski Restaurants in North America survey. My favorites are the Gateway (with peanut butter and bacon), Trad (with brown sugar butter), and Italian, which features Nutella.
AM: Outside of activities on the mountain, what are other activities that are in the area that we should have in mind this winter?
AW: Skiing is my favorite activity in the winter, but there’s lots more to do in Jackson Hole. Check out the Town Square with shopping, sleigh rides on the National Elk Refuge, cross country skiing and snowshoeing in Grand Teton National Park, photos at the elk antler arches, and enjoy a buffalo burger with a pint of the brand new Jackson Hole Lager.
AM: As we head into the Spring, the Rendezvous Music Festival will be on April 5th and 6th. What can you tell us about this?
AW: Rendezvous Music Festival is a free, two-day music festival that features incredible music acts set against the most iconic backdrops in Jackson Hole: Historic downtown Jackson Town Square and the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This year’s lineup features platinum-selling indie rock heroes The Head and The Heart headlining with Jamestown Revival on April 5 in Town Square, and Mt. Joy headlining alongside Luke Grimes and Niko Moon on April 6 in Teton Village. Rendezvous Music Festival is an amazing weekend to experience all that Jackson Hole has to offer in the spring.
Rendezvous also gives guests the ultimate Jackson Hole experience. Aside from the concerts, festival goers are encouraged to enjoy the amazing skiing and riding, dining, nightlife, wildlife viewing, shopping, and other activities.
AM: What does Jackson Hole and JHMR offer in the summer and the fall months for those that are thinking ahead to booking at these times of the year?
AW: Jackson Hole is home to some of the country’s most inspiring natural beauty, including Grand Teton National Park (GTNP), which borders JHMR. With abundant wildlife, crystal clear lakes, and high alpine terrain, GTNP offers amazing hiking, climbing, paddle boarding, and wildlife viewing. Jackson Hole is also a convenient homebase for access to Yellowstone National Park’s southern entrance, providing a plethora of lodging, dining, nightlife, and activity options that are unavailable in the park.
In the summer and early fall, JHMR offers a range of activities for the Jackson Hole traveler. The Aerial Tram and Bridger Gondola run for sightseeing, offering stunning views of the Jackson Hole valley as well as the Teton, Gros Ventre, and Snake River mountain ranges. The Jackson Hole Bike Park offers world-class downhill mountain bike trails for everyone from the novice to the highly technical and advanced rider. JHMR offers downhill bike rentals, private mountain bike guides, youth bike clinics, and adaptive mountain biking lessons for those looking to expand their skills. JHMR’s Via Ferrata, one of very few in the country, provides guests the opportunity to experience guided, safe high-alpine climbing along iron rungs, cable traverses, and suspended bridges, with no climbing experience necessary. Summer activities at JHMR also include world-class lift-to-lift hiking, disc golf, paragliding, the aerial ropes course, yoga, outdoor dining, and more.
AM: Are there additional events coming up that we should keep an eye out for?
AW: March at JHMR is full of action! The Jackson Hole Downhill and Dick’s Ditch Banked Slalom offer opportunities for all skiers and riders to find their need for speed, and spectators will also have the chance to watch skilled racers in the US Ski & Showboard U18 Alpine Nationals and Wyoming High School Championships.
Summer will also offer a full events calendar, including bike and running races, the Jackson Hole Food & Wine Fest, Bikes & Brews, and the world premiere of the latest film from Teton Gravity Research.
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