Wyoming, Usa · Ikon / Mountain Collective
Jackson Hole
133 runs, 4,140ft vertical, 2,500 acres in the Tetons. 42% advanced terrain. Ikon Pass, Teton Village.
Season 2025 - 2026
Opens
28 Nov 2025
Closes
12 Apr 2026
Days open
135
Annual snow
38ft
The Overview
Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
Jackson Hole's summit reaches 10,450 feet, dropping 4,140 vertical feet to a base at 6,310 feet across 133 runs spread over 2,500 acres in the Teton Range. Terrain splits 42 per cent advanced, 38 per cent intermediate, 16 per cent expert and just 4 per cent beginner, the steepest terrain mix of any major Wyoming resort. Average annual snowfall reaches 458 inches. The resort operates on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective, giving members access alongside dozens of partner resorts worldwide.
The 4,140-foot vertical drop ranks among the largest in North America, accessed via the Bridger Gondola and the original aerial tram, rebuilt since its 1966 debut. Corbet's Couloir, one of American skiing's best-known expert lines, drops off the summit ridge into Rendezvous Bowl. With only 4 per cent of terrain rated beginner, the mountain is built around advanced and expert skiing rather than progression terrain. Cody Bowl and the Hobacks add further steep, ungroomed terrain accessed from the tram summit.
The base area sits in Teton Village, a purpose-built village at the mountain's base rather than an existing town, with lodging, dining and shops clustered around the tram and gondola bases. Jackson itself lies 12 miles away, connected by a regular shuttle and Highway 22. The resort's reputation for difficulty and deep snow draws a mix of destination visitors and serious skiers rather than a beginner-focused crowd. Grand Teton National Park sits immediately north of the resort boundary.
Ikon Pass holders get a set number of days at Jackson Hole depending on pass tier, while Mountain Collective members receive two days regardless of tier. Adult day tickets range from 175 to 225 US dollars depending on date, with a five-day flex pass at 799 dollars. The resort suits experienced and advanced skiers seeking steep terrain and deep snow over a beginner-friendly progression mountain. Its position at the base of the Tetons, immediately south of Grand Teton National Park, gives it a mountain-town rather than purpose-resort feel despite the built Teton Village base.
4,140ft
Vertical
133
Runs
2,500 acres
Skiable
38ft
Annual snow
Ikon / Mountain Collective
Pass
The Terrain
133 runs across 2,500 acres skiable
Jackson Hole spreads 133 runs across 2,500 acres skiable of terrain. It leans advanced at 42%, with 5 beginner runs to find your feet and 77 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
133
runs
133 runs across 4 grades
Beginner5 runs · 4%
Intermediate51 runs · 38%
Advanced56 runs · 42%
Expert21 runs · 16%
Time it right
When to visit Jackson Hole
The 2025-26 season at Jackson Hole ran from 28 November 2025 to 12 April 2026, a roughly nineteen-week season typical for the resort's high elevation. The mountain's summit at 10,450 feet supports a long operating window relative to lower Wyoming ski areas. Early and late-season dates can shift based on snowpack, though Jackson Hole's high base snowfall makes early opening more reliable than at lower-elevation resorts. The season length places it among the longer in the region.
Average annual snowfall of 458 inches makes Jackson Hole one of the snowiest major resorts in the Rockies, a result of its position catching Pacific storms crossing the Snake River Plain before reaching the Teton Range. The mountain's steep, advanced-leaning terrain holds natural snow well given limited grooming on off-piste sectors like Cody Bowl. Base depth builds through midwinter, supporting the terrain that remains ungroomed through the season. Snowmaking plays a secondary role given the resort's naturally high snowfall totals.
January and February typically bring the deepest natural snowpack and the most reliable powder conditions in bowls like Cody and the Hobacks. Holiday periods from Christmas through New Year bring the heaviest crowds and longest tram queues of the season. March offers a balance of strong snow totals and improving weather, extending into the 12 April 2026 close. Early and late-season visits carry more variable conditions given the terrain's advanced-leaning, less-groomed character.
Jackson Hole does not run night skiing on its main mountain, unlike the town's smaller Snow King Mountain nearby. The resort's event calendar includes competitions tied to its expert terrain reputation, though specific festival programming varies by year. Grand Teton National Park's proximity adds wildlife-watching and other winter activities beyond the ski area boundary. The resort's identity centres on steep, deep-snow skiing rather than the groomed-cruiser or festival-driven programming found at some competitors.
Season 2025 - 2026
28 Nov 2025
Opens
12 Apr 2026
Closes
135
Days open
38 ft
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Jackson Hole, and where to stay
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort sits in Teton Village, Wyoming, in the Teton Range of the Rocky Mountains, immediately south of Grand Teton National Park. Base elevation is 6,310 feet, with the summit reaching 10,450 feet across a 4,140-foot vertical drop. The resort occupies the western edge of the Jackson Hole valley, with the Snake River running through the valley floor below. Teton Village itself was purpose-built around the resort base rather than growing from an existing settlement.
Jackson, Wyoming, lies 12 miles southeast of the resort, the valley's main town with the bulk of area lodging, dining and services beyond Teton Village itself. The town retains a Western character alongside its ski-tourism economy, with a historic town square and elk antler arches as local landmarks. Grand Teton National Park's southern boundary sits just north of the resort, giving the area frequent wildlife including elk, moose and bison. The broader Jackson Hole valley sits at high elevation itself, at roughly 6,200 feet even before reaching the mountains.
Highway 22 and Highway 390 connect Jackson to Teton Village, a straightforward 20-minute drive absent heavy snow or traffic. A regular START bus shuttle runs between Jackson and Teton Village throughout the ski season, reducing the need to drive daily. Winter driving conditions on the valley roads are generally well-maintained given the volume of ski traffic, though mountain passes further from the valley can close in storms. No direct highway crosses the Tetons themselves; Teton Pass to the south links Jackson to Idaho's Teton Valley.
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) sits 11 miles northeast of Teton Village, inside Grand Teton National Park, the only commercial airport located within a US national park. The airport offers seasonal service to roughly 20 cities during ski season, more than most comparable Wyoming resorts. Idaho Falls Regional Airport offers an alternative roughly two hours away by road, sometimes with lower fares. No rail service reaches Jackson Hole, and the START bus shuttle only covers local valley routes rather than longer regional transfers.
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Current conditions
Snow Report
Updated 27 Aug 2026
10,449ft
summit
+0in
new snow · last 24 hours
Clear47°F / 84°F · SW 12mph
Snowfall
24 hours
0in
48 hours
0in
7 days
0in
Base depth
74in
Season total
0in
Lifts open4 / 14
28 Nov 2025 - 12 Apr 2026
Hour by Hour
Next 42 hours· Updated Aug 27, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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7-Day Outlook
10,449 ftUpdated Aug 27, 2026 at 6:02 AMOpen-Meteo
Days 1–7
0.0"
Days 8–14
0.0"
Thu, Aug 27
Drizzle
Temp84° / 47°°F
Snow0.0"(31%)
Wind12 mph SW
Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.
Understanding the Jackson Hole snow report
See what's happening on the mountain at Jackson Hole right now — snowfall, snow depth, and weather data to help you plan your day in Wyoming.
Snow measurements
Our snow reports measure snowfall in centimeters over multiple time windows — last 24 hours, last 7 days, and the season total. Base depth reflects accumulation at the 1923m base area, while summit depth captures conditions 1262m higher at 3185m, where snow typically stays colder and lingers longer. Imperial conversions are shown alongside for convenience.
Weather conditions
Wind and temperature swings matter as much as fresh snowfall. Cold, calm conditions hold snow quality well, while wind-loading or a warm-up can change things quickly — especially given the elevation spread between Jackson Hole's base and summit.
Data sources
Jackson Hole snow data is collected through a combination of on-mountain reports and weather forecasting services, giving you both official resort updates and independent forecast data in one place. The mountain is served by 14 lifts, including an aerial tram and 9 quad chairlifts.
When to check
Conditions can change overnight, so mornings and late afternoons are the best times to check back on Jackson Hole.