GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY FOR JACKSON HOLE

Posted on 12/15/2015

The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming's Grand Teton mountain range marks its 50th anniversary this year. Also this season, the resort is debuting a new lift and a new eatery, the Piste Mountain Bistro, both scheduled to open on Dec. 19.

Jackson Hole hosts its annual WinterFest Jan. 29-Feb. 15. This year's events begin with a sled dog race through the streets of Jackson to Snow King Mountain. Two other WinterFest races use horses: the North American Ski Joring Championships, Feb. 6-7, where skiers are pulled through snow by horses, and the Cutter Races at nearby Melody Ranch, Feb. 13 and 14, in which horse-drawn chariots known as “cutters” are pulled through snow. Both equine events benefit the Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital for Children. Other WinterFest activities include ski races, ice skating on Town Square and gallery walks.

Details at https://www.jacksonholechamber.com/events/winterfest.php