Autumn Snowfall In The Tetons
This morning, golden rays illuminated the Tetons to reveal a shimmering cloak of fresh snow. The first snowfall of autumn is the catalyst for change, both in nature and in mindset. It conjures thoughts of last winter and the winter yet to come. Autumn is the season of patient anticipation, nervous excitement, and a visual transition between two beloved seasons. From atop the Bridger Gondola, this transition is apparent in the form of a visual gradient of seasons, available at a glance around the valley. At the heart of it all, the winding, magnificent Snake River endlessly flows and connects all seasons. The once-emerald glow of the valley floor has begun fading to brown. Golden clusters of transitioning trees dot the landscape. Climb higher and see sunbeams perforate the swift, low-flying clouds, quietly creating shadows that cover the foothills and forests. Ascend beyond that and land in a different season entirely.
The resort wakes up to a snow-covered upper mountain. Photo from the Bridger Gondola webcam.
With a bluebird backdrop, Corbet’s Couloir and the summit of Rendezvous Peak and are dusted in a fresh layer of white, caught in flux between memories of last winter and hopeful, excited thoughts of the season on the horizon. Corbet’s, the precipice resembling a cathedral of stoke and lore, bakes in the afternoon sun. The snowfall melts quietly, as if shrinking back into the rock. North-facing aspects grasp onto this fleeting handhold of winter. The terrain here is familiar, yet unfamiliar simultaneously. Be patient, stay ready. Let that fire burn inside, smoldering until the subsequent snowstorm. Soon, winter will be upon us.
The Tetons wake up to an early-season coat of snow. Photo by Amy Jimmerson
Plan ahead for another amazing winter at Jackson Hole! Our winter products are currently available online. We highly recommend purchasing lift tickets and Mountain Sports School products as far in advance as possible to ensure you lock in your preferred days. We can’t wait to see you on the slopes beginning on Thanksgiving Day, November 25th.
