A rapid and frenetic pace of construction may have transformed much of the town of Jackson in the last five years, rendering parts of it unrecognizable, but on Town Square one piece of history and local culture is holding steady. All year round, a bustling crowd of diners can be seen enjoying burgers, milkshakes, beers
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On a typical Tuesday morning, University of Wyoming rodeo athlete Hailey Hardeman’s alarm goes off at 4 a.m. By the time her sleepy-eyed classmates roll out of bed and into their 8:30 Intro to Marketing class, she’ll have completed an hour of rider agility and strength workouts, fed and watered her five horses at the
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Heading north into Yellowstone National Park, a left-hand turn just past Moran Junction offers the bucolic setting of Buffalo Valley. At the end of the road, Turpin Meadow Ranch awaits, a historic dude ranch offering a blend of modern luxuries with classic adventures. The experiences to be had here seek to preserve older traditions. While
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For over three decades, J.C. Bush Creative Media has been publishing award-winning magazines for mountain town communities in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. In 2013, Jeff Bush and Jill McGlashon added another publication title to their resume, JHStyle Magazine, showcasing Jackson Hole and the Teton lifestyle’s mantra — work hard, play hard, and love where you
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“Welcome to Jackson Hole,” reads the sign atop Teton Pass. “The last of the Old West.” Jackson Hole’s rich Western heritage can be traced back many generations — Indigenous tribes, settlers, trappers, explorers, cowboys, artists, eccentrics. The wild magic of this place has called to hearts for longer than we can imagine. And even now,
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On a swath of 20 acres in Teton Valley, Idaho, 80 goats, 24 chickens, six ducks and a gaggle of dogs and cats solidify a dream that Mark Farmer and Jessica Konrath didn’t even realize they had until it was put in front of them. It’s been three years since the couple purchased Winter Winds
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Rodeo has been embedded in Jackson Hole’s Wild West culture since settlers first arrived, and a vacation to the area wouldn’t be complete without a visit to this iconic summer event. An unforgettable way to experience Western heritage, the Jackson Hole Rodeo has become a signature town event, entertaining families multiple nights a week throughout
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B.J. Reed loves to dance and, even more so, she loves to teach dance. If you wander into the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar at about 8 p.m. on a Thursday night, you’ll see her doing just that. The dance floor is full of dancers of all ages and sizes, including locals and visitors. Often, they
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Bar T 5 Cookout and Show Offered Monday-Saturday, May through September barT5.com Old Western transportation (covered wagons and draft horses) , music (singing cowboys), food (hearty Western fare, think meat and beans), and pioneer days camaraderie are celebrated during the Bar T’s famous summer chuckwagon events. Last but not least, the dinner and evening entertainment
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Life in the summer is far from dull in Jackson Hole. While you can catch a live band, race, market or gallery exhibit daily throughout the season, here are some of the notable happenings to add to your calendar. JUNE Curlew CruisesJune 6, 13, 20, 27, 8:30–10:30 a.m. Take a driving tour of the National
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Jackson Hole is truly a mountain town unlike any other. While modern amenities have allowed the area to become an outdoor playground for the masses, remnants of its rugged history can still be seen today. An outlier to the rest of Wyoming, Jackson Hole’s open space and peaks combined with a vibrant culture entices everyone
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In Greek mythology, even before the Titans roamed the Earth, there was Nyx. The daughter of Chaos, Nyx was the goddess of night. She was the mother to many creations, and she is now the namesake for a series of coloring books created by Reed Sullivan and illustrated by several local artists including Shauna Crandall,
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The history of travel in wilderness is chock full of stories of when things went wrong. It is just as full of epic accounts of heroic rescue teams, and today’s backcountry first responders are every bit as courageous. Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) Wyoming, an arm of the Teton County Sheriff’s office, is an
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Since the earliest days of backcountry skiing, Jackson Hole and the Tetons have been the center of the North American backcountry skiing scene. Along with some of the best terrain, snow, and athletes, amazing backcountry gear has and continues to come from Jackson. In the past, brands like Lifelink and Powderhorn Mountaineering have been the
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Driving slowly down the icy and winding two-lane Teton Pass, you cross into the easternmost edge of Idaho, leaving the hubbub of Jackson Hole behind. The same low winter sun sparkles across many feet of snow and the same crisp mountain air filters through your car, and yet somehow the energy is different. Fewer people
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Jackson Hole and the Tetons offer an immense backcountry playground for recreationists of every variety. Whether you’re out earning your turns in quiet solitude or blasting through powder on a snowmobile, there’s nothing like a well-deserved beverage to cap off a day exploring. Once you’ve hopped back in the car toward civilization, head to one
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Home is where the heart is, and whether you’re looking for a place to raise your family, a vacation home to enjoy during hard-earned time off, or an investment, transacting in real estate is always one of life’s biggest decisions. Just as important as it is to have confidence in good, trusted partners when venturing
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Lisa Oden Knapp is what you might stereotypically expect from a jeweler upon first conversation. Her resume is replete with over 35 years of experience in the industry, traveling the world for such heavyweights as Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Louis Vuitton. She enjoys voyaging across Europe, searching for best-in-class diamonds and highest-end Swiss watches
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Everything Elizabeth Lopeman does is done with intention and passion. These same values led Elizabeth to found her clothing company, Schuss Fine Knitwear. Elizabeth’s family moved to the Jackson area when she was a child, and the 4-year-old quickly found her passion carving down the slopes. Elizabeth soon began racing on the intermountain ski team
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Sam Schwartz is the definition of a self-starter. At just 13 years old, he decided to make a career out of skiing, inspired by Teton Gravity Research films and his youth spent on the mountains of Jackson Hole. Instead of the traditional route of joining a freeride or race program, he worked on his own
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It all starts with snow,” Mark Fisher says with a grin and playful shrug. Without hesitation, he identifies a key thread that traverses his extensive filmmaking and photography experience, showcasing adventures from across the globe. From the summit of Everest to the most revered peaks in the Tetons, the stories Mark weaves begin with a
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