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.
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.
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
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.
Ice rink
Solitude Station learning center
Holiday Roundup Family Events
Ice castle
Elk Refuge Sleigh Rides
Town of Jackson ice skating
Yellowstone/Grand Teton National Park tours
Snow tubing at Snow King
Aerial tram rides
National parks
Endless outdoor adventures
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.
For more information visit jacksonhole.com/mountain-sports-school/children-lessons.html
Stay slopeside in a condo/home with Jackson Hole Resort Lodging.
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.
Lunch and apres at the base of the aerial tram and a sunny deck for outdoor enjoyment.
World-famous waffles at the top of the mountain.
Mid-mountain dining with a view at the top of the Bridger Gondola.
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.
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