Jackson Hole Mountain Resort family guide

It’s a place of cowboys and characters with sensational skiing and an inspiring landscape brimming with wildlife. Wyoming is a special destination and, with a bit of planning, this seemingly quiet US state has all the ingredients for the perfect family snow sports holiday, with some wildlife encounters that can be as exciting as a perfect powder run.

Kids 14 and under ski free

Book with your favourite Australian tour operator and kids (14 and under) ski free with an accompanying paying adult.

Resort stats

Skiable area
1,011 hectares

Lifts
12

Terrain parks
6

Runs
129

3 years
Minimum age for ski lessons

3 years
Minimum age for snowboard lessons

Child minding for infants, minimum 6 months old

Grading of runs
Beginner: 10%
Intermediate: 40%
Advanced: 50%

Summit height
3,185 meters

Length of season
Late November to Early April

Average snowfall
11.6 meters

Ski-in/Ski-out

Play

Experience the wild west hospitality of Jackson Hole. Big-time snow and terrain with an incredible family experience. From the skiing to the wildlife, national parks and historic town, Jackson Hole is a perfect family ski destination.

On-mountain family activities

Ice rink

Solitude Station learning center

Holiday Roundup Family Events

Ice castle

Off-mountain family activities

Elk Refuge Sleigh Rides

Town of Jackson ice skating

Yellowstone/Grand Teton National Park tours

Snow tubing at Snow King

Summer activities

Aerial tram rides

National parks

Endless outdoor adventures

Kids Ski School

Kid’s Ranch is a great way for your kids to spend their skiing vacation. Top-notch instruction from our local ski school instructors insure your kids have a great time on the mountain.

• Pioneers Ski & Snowboard Lessons (ages 3-4)
• Rough Riders Ski & Snowboard Lessons (ages 5-6)
• Explorer Ski & Snowboard Lessons (ages 7-15)
• Private Lessons
• Seasonal programs

For more information visit jacksonhole.com/mountain-sports-school/children-lessons.html

Accommodation

Jackson Hole Resort Lodging

Stay slopeside in a condo/home with Jackson Hole Resort Lodging.

On-mountain dining

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort features great on-mountain dining for families. Whether you crave a mid-mountain lunch with a view, a famous Corbet’s Cabin waffle at the summit, or a quick bite, JHMR has a wide variety of food options.

RPK3

Lunch and apres at the base of the aerial tram and a sunny deck for outdoor enjoyment.

Corbet’s Cabin

World-famous waffles at the top of the mountain.

Piste Mountain Bistro

Mid-mountain dining with a view at the top of the Bridger Gondola.

Getting there

Fly one-stop from Australia to Jackson Hole (JAC). The airport is 15 minutes from the town of Jackson and 35-minutes from Teton Village and slopeside lodging at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

Jackson Hole features