Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole is a high mountain valley, approximately 60 miles long by 20 miles wide. This beautiful alpine valley, encompassed by the Teton Mountain range on the west and the Gros Ventre mountains on the east, is located in the northwestern corner of Wyoming.
Within this area of Wyoming, Teton County covers 2,873 square miles. The Town of Jackson is the only incorporated community in the county. Other unincorporated communities include Kelly, Moose, Moran, Teton Village and Wilson.
Jackson's altitude is approximately 6,200 feet above sea level. The alpine climate results in four distinct seasons. During recent years the coldest temperature recorded was -36° on December 12, 1990 and the warmest recorded was 95° on June 25, 1988. Snowfall ranges from 88 to 400 inches per year depending on location. Annual rain precipitation averages 15.2 inches.
Today, Jackson Hole is a winter and summer playground for outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking and kayaking are just some of the activities. "The Last and the Best of the Old West," Jackson Hole's culture is unique, blending its western heritage with that of a destination resort. On the board sidewalks of Jackson, cowboys with hats and spurs are often juxtaposed against snowboarders with dreadlocks and nose rings.
Jackson Hole is also known around the globe for its incredible ski opportunities. It wont take more than a few turns at Jackson Hole, or at Snow King (the rousing little ski area just above the town of Jackson) or at Grand Targhee Resort (the powder haven on the west side of the Tetons) for you to renounce your life and career back home, move to Jackson, and join the ranks of the luckiest ski bums on Earth.
