A Guide to the Most Epic Ski Town for the Non-Skier
Jackson Hole may be known for its extreme terrain but this resort is more than just steep runs and technical terrain. If your idea of a vacation is not pushing your mind and body to the limits on Corbet’s Couloir, you need not look beyond the base of the slopes to find an experience that makes Jackson Hole your dream destination too.
Learn
While Jackson Hole gets its reputation from the sheer amount of expert terrain the mountain hosts, what goes unnoticed is that the resort is also home to some of the most learner-friendly runs out there. Three lifts each with gradual increases in difficulty set the stage for a perfect learning progression. The daily resort capacity limits the number of guests in the resort so you can enjoy wide-open runs and avoid feeling like you are dodging people at every turn.
There's no better way to start your snow sports journey than with Jackson Hole’s world-renowned Mountain Sports School. These incredible instructors will have you feeling confident on the slopes in no time. Offering personalized group lessons with small class sizes or individualized private lessons, the Jackson Hole instructors are ready to work with you and help you level up at your own pace.
Eat
Almost as legendary as Corbet's Couloir is the top of the world waffles at Corbet's Cabin. Ride the iconic aerial tram on a sightseeing ticket to try a gourmet waffle at 10,450 feet.
If you're lucky, you may even witness a view of the sea of dreams, a total cloud covering of the valley floor, making you feel as though you've ascended to heaven.
Grab drinks with a view from the top of Bridger Gondola at Rendezvous Lodge and enjoy panoramic views of the valley below while you relax in the comfort of Piste Mountain Bistro.
No visit to a ski town is complete without a proper aprés experience. Mid-century modern slopeside restaurant, RPK3, welcomes you in to relax in the warmth of the focal firepit.
Adventure
Skiing and snowboarding may be the most well-known but they are only the beginning of adventures in Teton Village, the base of the slopes boasts countless activities and experiences everyone will love.
Just steps from the resort sits Call of the WYld offering private dogsled tours with views of the Tetons. Call of the Wyld’s friendly guides and even friendlier dogs take you on a one-hour adventure through Jackson Hole's breathtaking scenery.
Cross-country ski or snowshoe down the Teton Village trail. Rentals can be found at JH Sports.
Ice skate under the lights at the village rink on the commons. Rental skates, snacks, and warm drinks are available at the warming hut adjacent to the rink.
Shop
Stroll through Teton Village's quaint shops and boutiques or take a scenic drive to the town of Jackson to wander the shops in the town square.
Unwind
The slopes are your beach and the spa is your sand. Relax slopeside at one of Teton Village's three luxury spas.
From The Blog
Behind The Scenes of Kings & Queens
Five years of awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping, rowdy freeriding in Corbet's Couloir. Dive into a behind-the-scenes look at this legendary competition produced by Red Bull Media House and the team at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
100K Vertical Feet in a Day
Can you imagine skiing/riding 100,000 vertical feet in a day? Ester Francus, a snowboard instructor here at JHMR, had the day off and set out with the goal of topping the leaderboard. In the process, she took 52 lifts and ended the day with an astounding 100,641 vertical feet — nearly twice as many as the next closest person of the day and more than anyone else in a single day this season.