Is it worth it to make a trip from denver>jackson? - Snowboarding Forum

lesabre · 02-05-2012, 06:56 AM

Never been there before, and I really want to. Would it be worth it, snow-wise, for 2 people to split gas, go up two mondays from now, ride tuesday and wednesday, and head back wednesday night so I can work from 5pm until 4am that thursday? Also, if anyone would recommend the cheapest hotels in that area, it would be greatly appreciated.

BurtonAvenger · 02-05-2012, 06:58 AM

Depends on the snow. If it's good Jackson is fucking great if it's bad not worth your time. I hit it last year with no snow and it was depressing.

lesabre · 02-05-2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BurtonAvenger

Depends on the snow. If it's good Jackson is fucking great if it's bad not worth your time. I hit it last year with no snow and it was depressing.

Well we definitely want to make one trip this year outside of summit county/vail. Our first thought was jackson, but I really like how big sky looks, and I think lodging might be cheaper up there. We are also considering either telluride/crested butte, or telluride/wolf creek. Any input would be hugely appreciated.

Tarzanman · 02-05-2012, 08:03 AM

A lot of folks consider Jackson the USA's crowning jewel as far as offering steep, challenging inbounds terrain. I think that only Alaska offers more in-bounds vertical.

Jackson Hole mountain resort in Teton Village, which is about ~9 miles from the Town of Jackson itself.

Whether it is 'better' than Wolf/Crested/etc is a matter of opinion. There are some motels just outside of town, but you should be able to score a pretty cheap hotel room at the Snow King (their occupancy in the winter is like 60%). The best idea would be to stay at Hostel X in Teton Village, which is the cheapest lodging *and* a 3 minute walk from the tram. Be sure to call them up as early as possible to book a room because they fill up pretty quickly. ( The Hostel |- Jackson Hole Lodging in Teton Village, Wyoming )

02-05-2012, 06:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
lesabre Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 7	Is it worth it to make a trip from denver>jackson? Never been there before, and I really want to. Would it be worth it, snow-wise, for 2 people to split gas, go up two mondays from now, ride tuesday and wednesday, and head back wednesday night so I can work from 5pm until 4am that thursday? Also, if anyone would recommend the cheapest hotels in that area, it would be greatly appreciated.

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BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,045	Depends on the snow. If it's good Jackson is fucking great if it's bad not worth your time. I hit it last year with no snow and it was depressing. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

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02-05-2012, 08:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tarzanman Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,394	A lot of folks consider Jackson the USA's crowning jewel as far as offering steep, challenging inbounds terrain. I think that only Alaska offers more in-bounds vertical. Jackson Hole mountain resort in Teton Village, which is about ~9 miles from the Town of Jackson itself. Whether it is 'better' than Wolf/Crested/etc is a matter of opinion. There are some motels just outside of town, but you should be able to score a pretty cheap hotel room at the Snow King (their occupancy in the winter is like 60%). The best idea would be to stay at Hostel X in Teton Village, which is the cheapest lodging and a 3 minute walk from the tram. Be sure to call them up as early as possible to book a room because they fill up pretty quickly. ( The Hostel \|- Jackson Hole Lodging in Teton Village, Wyoming )