Jackson Hole moved up from sixth place into the Number ONE Spot this year on Ski Magazine’s list of top ski resorts in the nation. This exciting announcement comes out just in time for ski season, and it gives travelers the incentive to head out there this year. Just this past week, they got a head start on their average 460 inches of snow a year receiving 10 inches of snow in one day. Even more tempting now! But, we wonder, how does this translate for you in terms of planning and affording a family vacation to the area? Let’s find out!
As a summer spot, it’s not surprising the entire Jackson area is well known and frequented often. After all, it’s a gateway to Yellowstone National Park, which became the first national park in 1872. It’s incredible to think Wyoming didn’t even become a state until 18 years later! In addition to Yellowstone, the park system throughout the region is immense. In fact, only three percent of the land surrounding Jackson Hole is privately owned. The rest is taken care of by the state and national park systems and is as wild and beautiful as they come. Without major highways or interstates plowing through the area, you’ll fly directly into Jackson, finding vast, wide open land, 2,500 acres of in-bounds skiing, and an additional 3,000 acres of backcountry. And that’s just at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Snow King is just up the road with frequent shuttles between the two resorts, and Grand Targhee, another mammoth, is just an hour drive away.
To plan a vacation that will leave a lasting impression—where you’ll eat elk tenderloin or bison burgers at unique restaurants, get to know the local ranchers and cowboys and their true western charm and hospitality, and ski or snowboard the top ski resort in the country—Jackson Hole Central Reservations (JHCR) is already gearing up to help you plan that trip and more. With major discounts throughout the year, you’ll save on not only your lodging and ski lift tickets, but you’ll find discounts on flights from 12 major cities (Seattle, Houston, New York (JFK), Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Newark, Minneapolis, and Atlanta). The convenience factor goes a long way with JHCR. Not some, but all of their sales agents live in the area and remain engaged so that they can give you real, honest recommendations. In addition, they visit each of their 30 properties regularly, so they can help you find the perfect vacation home, luxury condo, cabin, or hotel room. And this is why we really like them—booking a vacation from your home computer could take hours, or even days. When you call JHCR, you’ll be talking to a real person who knows the area, and can help you choose between a day on the slopes or an afternoon dog sledding, between taking the kids on a guided winter tour or snow tubing (we want to do both!), and can guide you to the right spas to visit and set you up with the best massage therapist in town. They offer competitive rates, unbiased opinions, and a one-stop shop for your entire vacation.