Ski Resorts

Most industries faced a slump at the beginning of the pandemic, and that included the companies that make chairlifts. But they’ve made a big comeback as people return to ski resorts.

Many ski resorts in the state delayed their openings this year due to a lack of snow. Others had concerns about a lack of moisture. But in the past few weeks snowpack has caught up. In fact, the state's snowpack is better than it was at this time last year. Currently, the snowpack is at an 88 percent median while it was 80 percent the year before.

Eight out of the top ten snowiest winters at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort occurred in the last 15 years. Jim Woodmencey, Mountain Weather meteorologist, said this aligns with a trend of cooler weather in the valley in the last decade.

Update 3/18/20 at 3 p.m.: Sleeping Giant announced on its Facebook page Wednesday afternoon, March 18, that it will close."Due to new information and the…

The number of skiers led by ski guides out of bounds and into the backcountry at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort may double next season.Back in 2018, Jackson…

Highways and some ski resorts in our region have had to close in recent days due to high avalanche danger.Bob Comey of the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center…

A small community ski hill west of Cody announced in January that it's unlikely to re-open next winter season.Sleeping Giant made the announcement after…

It's already been a noteworthy season for Steamboat Ski Resort in Northern Colorado. In October alone, the mountain saw 63 inches of snow, a record high.…

Snow King Mountain is Wyoming’s first ski area and Jackson’s Town Hill for ski racing, tubing, night skiing, and family fun. Recently added is Wyoming’s…