April Landale arrived in Jackson to work at Teton Science Schools in 1993. A year later, she was ushering the first 13 students into the new graduate program she helped create. Back then students came to the program with internship, outdoor leadership, and even teaching experience, and they were searching for an academic for
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Frances Clark stopped briefly on the National elk Refuge one summer day to count a pronghorn herd as part of her role as a volunteer for Nature Mapping Jackson Hole. As she observed the animals, a coyote approached and put the pronghorn on alert. A female pronghorn approached the coyote and then ran, stopping
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Science is all around us in Jackson Hole. From the science of predicting when the frosty flakes will swirl in the winter to this summer’s much anticipated astronomical phenomenon, the total solar eclipse, science leaves us captivated with awe. With this issue of JHStyle, “The Science of Jackson Hole,” we delve into all realms
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I have to admit when Kristen Pope, our editor, suggested “The Science of JH” for our next JHStyle theme, I was more than a little hesitant. Bunsen burners, pipet bulbs and goggles conjured through my non-scientific mind. “Huh, how can that be exciting—not only for our readers, but for me?!” Perfectly happy to let
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When he was young, Paulie O’Connor’s dad told him there are two career paths that will always be in high demand: mortician—because everyone dies—and the food industry—because everyone eats. He chose food. Recently, O’Connor has taken over the Million Dollar Cowboy Steakhouse that resides below the iconic bar. The restaurant has gone through many
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Every day before she goes to work, Four Seasons head concierge Hope Maloney takes a moment to affix a pin to each of lapels. While the pins, depiction sets of crossed golden keys, may just look like jewelry to some, insiders know these pins mean she’s a member of Les Clefs D’Or (pronounced “lay
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When recounting some of his most memorable art students, retired Jackson Hole High School art teacher Greg Houda smiled and teared up a little as he bragged about some of his favorite students. One has a local tattoo studio with a year-long waiting list. Another former student just moved to the West Coast after
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When Annie Fenn retired after practicing obstetrics and gynecology for two decades, she had no intention of jumping into another career. But now, the woman behind the well-loved Jackson Hole foodie blog is creating new career that combines her two passions: cooking and helping people stay healthy. Some people would pause after retiring and
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Visitors who enter Simply Health are greeted by jazz music from Etta James and Louis Armstrong, along with a big yellow lab named Q. Further into the shop, a menu on the wall displays the various services available, including bio-energetic screening for body balancing and iris analysis to discover health predispositions. It would be
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Amy Lorenz was in the seventh grade when she first visited the rugged landscape of Jackson Hole during a Teton Science Schools field ecology program. She remembers the joy of hiking in the backcountry with her fellow campers and learning about the area’s flora and fauna. But for the Pennsylvania native, the program also
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Every day, when Jane Lavino goes into work at the National Museum of Wildlife art, she walks among paintings of elephants, polar bears, and pronghorns, a raven sculpture that evokes though-provoking questions, and a children’s play area packed with animal costumes, puppets, and art activities. These surroundings fit her perfectly. With a deep passion
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Clutching a teddy bear, Mary Flamino quickly got to work. The Youth Services Manager at the Teton County Library posed the teddy bear and a cadre of other stuffed animals so it looked like they were “raiding” the staff refrigerator as her colleague snapped a few photos. Next, she gathered all the stuffed animals
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One glance at the pastry display in Picnic reveals candied hazelnut and Nutella banana bread, apricot and rosemary rugelach, gluten-free oreos, trail mix cookies made with 19 ingredients, chocolate chip cannoli, sundry muffins, cookies, and croissants. The enticing aromas immediately make a hungry visitor’s mouth water. With her small frame and collection of burns
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Everyone says they’re just going to take one year off to be a ski bum. But some stick around for decades after they utter those words. Mark Hanson is one of those guys. He and his wife, Nell, left Eugene, Oregon, after they got married with thoughts of Jackson Hole in their minds. However,
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If you left the boundaries of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to go backcountry skiing last winter, chances are you encountered a backcountry zero intern equipped with questions. “Did you read the day’s avalanche reports?” “What’s in your pack?” “Are you heading to the backcountry with a group?” Started last year by the Teton County
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When Phil Leeds was finishing up college in Santa Cruz, California, he was itching to get back to the Tetons. He had spent summers working at Colter Bay Lodge, and his friend, Jeff Crabtree, had just opened a shop called Skinny Skis in Jackson. As soon as Leeds Finished School, he headed back to
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Jay Pistono doesn’t see his role as Teton Pass Ambassador as a job. “The pass is an adventure” he says. Pistono has held the role of ambassador for 12 years now, working at Teton Pass, a popular spot for backcountry skiing in the Bridger-Teton National Forest along Highway 22 near the Wyoming–Idaho state line.
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One22 sounds like a new organization but it’s actually a merger of three familiar local nonprofits that work to improve the quality of life for residents in the region. One22 The Community Resource Center, El Puente, and the Latino Resource Center recently merged to create One22. The organization provides medical interpretation services 24 hours
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Winter camping is often associated with misery, frostbite, and hauling huge loads of gear to a frigid tent. Even those who camp in yurts often have to split wood, build fires, melt snow, cook meals, and scrub dishes. But, for those who want the overnight backcountry experience without the toil, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
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