Skiing

With snow that’s consistently ranked near the top in both quality and quantity, Grand Targhee Resort offers 3,000 acres of terrain on two mountains. Its uncrowded runs and knee-deep powder attract skiers from all over the country. 2,000 acres of lift-serviced skiable terrain with more than 1,000 acres reserved for SnowCat Adventures make this a resort beyond compare. In addition to its legendary powder, families love Grand Targhee’s “corduroy” grooming and signature cruising runs. Fun terrain for all levels along with a small-town feel and spectacular scenery make Targhee one of the best “secret” destinations in the West.

Its nickname is “The Big One” and its fame is worldwide. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is regarded as one of the greatest ski areas in North America, and lays claim to having the largest continuous vertical drop in the U.S. The resort features steep terrain, deep powder and a vast backcountry. There are 22 miles of groomed trails, the longest being a 7.2-mile traverse of mixed terrain from the 10,450-foot summit of Rendezvous Mountain. 3,000 acres of unpatrolled backcountry terrain in the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park were opened recently. The ten lifts and gondolas serving the resort reveal over 2,500 acres of bowls, faces, chutes, glades and ridges – with 111 runs and just as many off-trail access points. Jackson recently unveiled a huge base lodge expansion and retired its famous tram, but it will be back – bigger and better – in winter 2009.