Jackson Hole Summer 2020

Summer 2020 FAQs

• When will JHMR open for the summer season? ×

  JHMR intends to open with the Bridger Gondola for sightseeing on Saturday, May 30, 2020 with additional safety precautions for both staff and guests. JHMR is committed to following all state and local health orders, and will be continuously adjusting operations and safety protocols to protect staff and guests.

• What is operating this summer? ×

  The plan for this summer is to open the Bridger Gondola for sightseeing, hiking, and Via Ferrata and Teewinot Chairlift to service the Jackson Hole Bike Park. Jackson Hole Sports, Teton Village Sports, Rodeo and the General Store will all be open for the summer season. Base area activities, the climbing wall and bungee trampoline will be open in addition to the disc golf course. The Tin Can Cantina, Off Piste Market, Piste Mountain Bistro and The Deck will be open with additional health precautions.
  
  JHMR’s iconic Aerial Tram will be taken offline this summer due to social distancing guidelines amidst COVID-19 and will undergo extensive maintenance originally scheduled for 2021. JHMR was able to push up the maintenance schedule and will conduct recommended track rope slipping and bollard repair throughout this summer and fall. All the work will be completed late fall well in advance of normal winter operations

• What events will take place this summer? ×

  As of 5/20/20, all events have been canceled for May and June, and JHMR will be evaluating events later in the summer based on health and safety guidelines.

• What additional safety precautions is JHMR taking this summer? ×

  JHMR shops, restaurants and activities that are opening this summer all have additional precautions and protocols in place, which include enhanced cleaning, social distancing, hand sanitizer stations and protective face coverings for guest and employee interactions. JHMR is committed to following all state and local health orders, and will be continuously adjusting operations and safety protocols to protect staff and guests. For more details, please check out our safety page.

• When are the National Parks opening? ×

  Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park announced a phased opening starting on Monday, May 18, 2020.  Click here for Grand Teton National Park details.

• When are Teton Village lodges opening? ×

  The hotels in Teton Village and in the Town of Jackson have a variety of opening dates. Jackson Hole Resort Lodging is opening May 21, 2020. Check out our lodging specials.

• What other businesses are operating this summer in the Jackson Hole Area? I.e. Whitewater rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding, the Rodeo? ×

  The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has a comprehensive list of open businesses and activities here.

• What resources are available if I become sick while in Jackson Hole? ×

  St. John’s Health is Jackson Hole’s hospital, and it has medical resources for anyone visiting if they become injured or ill. If looking for detailed information and resources pertaining to COVID-19 in Teton County visit www.jhcovid.com

• Can I ski off the Gondola? ×

  Guests with ski gear will not be allowed to load. As part of JHMR’s special use permit with Bridger Teton National Forest no skiing is permitted within the ski area boundary after winter operating season, and due to limited response resources and no Aerial Tram access to the backcountry, JHMR will not allow skiing for summer 2020.