Grand Targhee Opens New Six Pack Lift & 600 Acres of Terrain

Grand Targhee has pulled back the covers on not only a brand new six pack lift but also an exciting new 600 acres lift accessed zone. 600 acres is the same size as your run of the mill east coast ski resort and this was simply the expansions at Grand Targhee, WY.The new area in the resort is a 30% increase of lift serviced terrain and is the new home to some great intermediate and expert trails all with the backdrops of the Grand Tetons. The area on Peaked Mountain used to be exclusively used for the cat skiing operation however this operation closed down at Grand Targhee after 33 years of operation.

Grand Targhee trail map with the new terrain expansion. Credit Grand Targhee Opening up on Thanksgiving the resort has already been blessed with over 100” of snow Grand Targhee’s team has been hard at work preparing the Colter Lift and the newly accessible terrain for the general public. Less than a week later the resort is already running all 5 lifts and have 87 of the 93 trails open to the public. This is an absolutely incredible achievement for the resort.

Grand Traghee snow report as of 29 November 2022

Grand Traghee mountain report as of 29 November 2022 “Every decision we make at Targhee is focused on making our mountain experience more enjoyable for our skiers and riders. I am proud of the effort our team has put into making this dream a reality. It feels appropriate to announce the opening of the new lift and terrain on Thanksgiving. We are so grateful for the opportunity to open this amazing skiing and riding to the public and we are grateful for the extraordinary efforts of so many amazing employees over the years.” — Grand Targhee General Manager Geordie Gillett The new Colter Lift climbs 1,815 vertical feet up Peaked Mountain and arrives at stunning vistas overlooking Teton Canyon. The high-speed detachable chairlift from Doppelmayr can transport nearly 2,000 skiers per hour to diverse new terrain on the southern side of the resort. Grand Targhee’s terrain is poised to grow 30% with the addition of the Colter Lift, providing access to wide-open groomers, steep chutes, and expansive glades. When conditions allow, steep north-facing runs will be accessible and offer skiers a chance to test their abilities on some of Wyoming’s most challenging terrain. This Friday, November 25th, the grand opening of the Colter Lift will usher in a new era in the resort’s storied history. The new lift will create a better skiing experience by decreasing lift lines and dispersing skiers and riders across the mountain. Here’s to another unforgettable winter in the Tetons.