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Jackson Hole questions
I am planning a trip with some friends and we are thinking about Jackson
Hole. One person has a concern that they heard that the trails are tougher than they should be for their ratiing (blue, green..) Anyone have experience at Jackson Hole? Is there enough for beginners? |
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Stacey wrote:
I am planning a trip with some friends and we are thinking about Jackson Hole. One person has a concern that they heard that the trails are tougher than they should be for their ratiing (blue, green..) Anyone have experience at Jackson Hole? Is there enough for beginners? No, the trail markings at Jackson are exactly as they should be - it's all the other places that attach unwarrented difficulty to their runs, resulting in groomed beginner slopes with Double Diamond signage. Possibly you are put off by hearing about? http://ski.mountainzone.com/2000/freshtracks/jackson/photos/Safety_Message.jpg However, there is plenty of intermediate skiing and some beginner runs, primarily on the northern reaches. Jackson is BIG, so the available slopes should be more than enough for your crew. Check out the trail map http://www.jacksonhole-skiing.com/maps/ski_trail_maps.php, particularly the runs to the right (north.) Give it a shot. If you have time, go around to Targhee for a day trip, while you're in the area. |
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There are more tough trails there than at almost
any other area so to make full use of the terrain (and your lift ticket cost) you have to be a pretty adept skier. Also when you get off the tram the top of the mountain can be really cold and windy with some wind blown ice (keep edges sharp). Right in the town of Jackson there's a hill called Snow King that has easier slopes. If you have the money (a lot) stay at the Jackson Lake Lodge, it probably has the most stunning view of any hotel in the country. Also in winter the Elk herds come into the area which can be a beautiful sight. |
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On 11/8/2004 8:08 PM, joseph cugnini wrote:
There are more tough trails there than at almost any other area so to make full use of the terrain (and your lift ticket cost) you have to be a pretty adept skier. Also when you get off the tram the top of the mountain can be really cold and windy with some wind blown ice (keep edges sharp). Right in the town of Jackson there's a hill called Snow King that has easier slopes. If you have the money (a lot) stay at the Jackson Lake Lodge, it probably has the most stunning view of any hotel in the country. Also in winter the Elk herds come into the area which can be a beautiful sight. I am thinking of going to Jackson Hole this December. How are the snow conditions in mid December? Who runs the two ski areas? TIA, Dan |
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