A Big, Wild Dream
The woman behind the curtain at the Jackson Hole Playhouse
Inspire
Wildly Inspired
Jackson Hole artist Ben Roth pushes the bounds of creativity
Stories From the Field
Local sports writer Mia Fishman started young and dreams big
Behind the Lens with Ski Photog Icon
Local photographer Wade McKoy shares 45 years of epic images
Nourish & Flourish
The confluence of excellent food, sustainability and community at Teton Lunch Counter in Jackson Hole, WY
Flower Power
Jackson Hole research targets brain cancer treatment
A Hole-Istic Perspective
How a local personal trainer, Maggie Nelsen, is redefining health and healing in Jackson Hole
At the Mercy of the Elements
Brittany Mauer embarks on an eight-month sailing trip around the world, only to run into unexpected turbulence
Back to the Earth
Teton County works to divert residential and commercial food waste with composting program.
Preserving a legacy of conservation
At 33, Trevor is at the forefront of making a difference in conservation and wildlife in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Jackson Hole scientist Dr. James Metcalf is developing a test strip to easily assess neurotoxins in water sources
The hidden risks in our water
The timeless ranger in Jackson Hole
If you spend any time immersed in the unparalleled beauty of Grand Teton National Park, you’re certain to encounter one of the park’s dedicated keepers. Clad in the iconic green and gray uniform — and sometimes the distinctive, flat-brimmed hat — the rangers of Grand Teton National Park serve in a wide variety of roles
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Cross-country skiing with Jackson Hole’s Luna Wasson
In a mountain town largely dominated by big mountain and backcountry skiing, the meditative motion of gliding skis along flat snow often takes a backseat. Luna Wasson, alumna and now assistant coach of the Jackson Hole Ski Club (JHSC) Nordic program, says that’s one of her favorite things about Nordic skiing. Whether she’s training at
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The plight of the bighorn sheep in Jackson Hole
In the words of legendary outdoorsman Jack O’Connor, “The wild ram embodies the mystery and magic of the mountains, the rocky canyons, the snowy peaks, the sweet, clean air of the high places, and the sense of being alone on the top of the world with the wild sheep themselves.” For thousands of years, bighorn
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Capturing the golden age with Jackson Hole photographer Wade McKoy
Anyone who has spent time in Jackson Hole has undoubtedly admired the work of ski photographer Wade McKoy. He’s created iconic images that perfectly capture a golden age of ski culture, photographing classic names in skiing such as Doug Coombs, Pepi Stiegler, and Suzy Chaffee. Wade arrived in Jackson in 1974 with a college friend,
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Pro snowboarder Mark Carter’s drive to the top fueled by a desire to never settle
In an age where smartphones have become ubiquitous, Mark Carter has embraced simplicity by using a flip phone. An unconventional choice, the professional backcountry snowboarder has always forged his own path forward, focused on creating an intentional life aligned with the values, priorities, and passions instilled during his upbringing on a cattle ranch in Wyoming.
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Growing Up Jones
Over their three decades in Jackson, Wyo., brothers, skiers, and filmmakers Steve and Todd Jones have had a profound influence on nearly all aspects of skiing and snowboarding culture, from their backyard in the Tetons to across the globe. Through Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the company they helped found, and a close collaboration with their
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In Jackson Hole, Craighead family has conducted groundbreaking wildlife research
In Jackson Hole, the Craighead name is synonymous with groundbreaking wildlife research. Today, the legacy is upheld by Derek Craighead — the founder, president, and senior scientist at Craighead Beringia South. Since its inception in 1998, the Kelly-based institute has conducted 40 research studies, 10 of which have been longterm field projects, and has collaborated
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The call of the elk in Jackson Hole
Wildlife biologists, like the animals they study, tend to migrate. For animals, migration allows them to find food and better habitat. For biologists, it allows them to study new species and work in new ecosystems. That’s the story for Frank Durbian, a 25-year U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service veteran whose career has included working with
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A legacy of conservation in Jackson Hole
When Bill Rudd first began studying Wyoming’s big game migrations in the late 1970s, GPS tracking collars didn’t exist. Instead, the young scientist, who was getting his master’s degree from the University of Wyoming, would roam the Yellowstone backcountry trying to gain enough elevation to pick up radio waves from collared elk. The research he
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Business and conservation find common ground through Wildlife Tourism for Tomorrow
Entrepreneurism and conservation don’t often share an office. However, if The WYldlife Fund (the Fund) and its initiative, Wildlife Tourism for Tomorrow (WTFT), are any example, they should. Thanks to the wildlife-supporting duo of Chris McBarnes and Taylor Phillips, the marriage of business savvy and conservation has proven wildly successful. Chris, who is president at
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