Over 200 miles, up and down three mountain passes, all in one day — on a bike.
Recreation
Outrage over local comic highlights ski town tensions
A recent incident involving a Lift Lines comic and a parking loophole in Teton Village illustrates an underlying friction in ski towns throughout the Mountain West.
Inside the avalanche forecasting gaps in eastern Idaho
The “donut hole of unknown danger” has led to a disproportionate amount of avalanche deaths in the region — predominantly snowmobilers.
Local nonprofit steps up to provide free shuttle for recreationists
The Teton Backcountry Alliance shuttled recreationists this winter, after the county helped identify the issue and the solution — but didn’t act.
What is a “gaper”?
Glitter, neon, JORTS! The resort filled under blue skies for the annual Gaper Day party, celebrated at Jackson Hole and ski areas across the nation.
Annual snowmobile world championship echoes throughout Jackson
This year’s competition marks nearly 50 years of revving engines at the town hill and a fume-filled farewell to the resort’s ski season.
Current snow conditions may create hazards heading into spring
Record snow, ‘rapid change’ in conditions and warming temps can create potentially hazardous situations for recreationists in the Tetons.
‘It’s an inspiration’: Athletes with intellectual disabilities compete in Jackson
Pre-race rituals at the Special Olympics Winter Games included putting on glitter and dancing to Taylor Swift with a well-known local DJ.
Skiers hike up Glory with nearly 90-pound packs — to honor war heroes
The group was commemorating a similar ascent from the 10th Mountain Division, a specialized unit which helped hasten the end of WWII and give birth to the outdoor industry in the U.S.
