Jackson Hole Ski Guide (2026/27): Opening Day, Lift Tickets, the Tram, Corbet’s Couloir, Hotels & Après

The back story

Season 2026/27: Opening day Friday 27 November 2026 (jacksonhole.com) · Ski area: 2,500 acres in bounds on Après Vous and Rendezvous; 3,000+ acres through the backcountry gates · Top viewpoint: Rendezvous Mountain, 10,450 ft, by the Aerial Tram: 4,139 ft of continuous vertical · Lift tickets: Single day from $85, multi-day from $60 a day; Ikon and Mountain Collective holders must reserve · Nearest airport: Jackson Hole (JAC), 36 minutes to Teton Village (jacksonhole.com)

The back story

Jackson Hole: the back story

Jackson Hole·In depth

A mountain nicknamed ‘The Big One’ before it opened, a tram with the longest continuous vertical rise of any US ski area, and the most famous couloir in North America.

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Lift passes, ski schools and hire

Single day from $85 online

Jackson Hole lift tickets, 2026/27

Jackson Hole·Lift tickets·€€€

Adult single-day tickets start at $85 and multi-day tickets at $60 a day, with the best rates online and in advance.

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4,139 vertical feet in about 9 minutes

The Aerial Tram (Big Red)

Jackson Hole·Signature lift·€€€

The 100-person Aerial Tram rises 4,139 vertical feet to 10,450 feet on Rendezvous Mountain in about nine minutes.

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Reached only by the Tram

Corbet’s Couloir

Jackson Hole·Signature run·€€€€

North America’s most famous couloir: a 20-foot drop onto a 50-degree pitch, for very strong skiers and riders only.

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Adult lessons of four at most

Jackson Hole Mountain Sports School

Jackson Hole·Ski and snowboard school·€€€€

Private lessons, adult groups of no more than four, youth lessons on 35 kid-specific trails, multi-day camps and adaptive skiing.

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10% beginner terrain

Jackson Hole beginner terrain

Jackson Hole·Beginner area·€€

Ten per cent of the mountain is beginner terrain, with gentle runs such as Wookie Wiggle among the 35 trails for children.

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2,500 acres in bounds, 458 in of snow

Jackson Hole mountain

Jackson Hole·Ski area·€€€

2,500 in-bounds acres on Après Vous and Rendezvous mountains, half of them expert, with 3,000-plus acres through the backcountry gates.

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Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: The Hostel’s private rooms in Teton Village, multi-day tickets from $60 a day, and waffles at Corbet’s Cabin. Mid-range: A kitchen suite at Hotel Terra or Teton Mountain Lodge, lessons with the Mountain Sports School, and the Mangy Moose at four. Luxury: Amangani or Caldera House, dinner at Piste by gondola, a private coach for Corbet’s and a private car from JAC.

In the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection · In depth

Amangani

Jackson Hole·Luxury resort·€€€€

Aman’s redwood and sandstone retreat on East Gros Ventre Butte, with a 35-metre heated outdoor pool, a Wellness Centre with steam rooms and a ski lounge in Teton Village; closed for refurbishment.

1535 North East Butte Road, Jackson, WY 83001Explore View on map
All suites, steps from the Tram · In depth

Caldera House

Jackson Hole·Boutique hotel·€€€€

Eight large suites a few feet from the Teton Village tram, with a heated outdoor infinity plunge, cedar sauna, Corsa, Shin Shin and the Mudroom ski shop.

3275 W. Village Dr., Teton Village, WY 83025Explore View on map
Teton Village · In depth

Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole·Luxury resort·€€€€

A slope-side resort at the base of Rendezvous Mountain, with a 16-room spa, a year-round heated pool and three hot-spring-style tubs, and Steadfire chophouse.

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Slopeside in Teton Village · In depth

Hotel Terra Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole·Hotel and suites·€€€€

A remodelled slopeside hotel in Teton Village with the rooftop Chill Spa, an outdoor infinity pool, rooftop hot tub and Il Villaggio Osteria.

3335 Village Dr, Teton Village, WY 83025Explore View on map
Teton Village, three-storey spa · In depth

Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa

Jackson Hole·Resort lodge·€€€

A slopeside lodge in Teton Village with SpaTerre’s ten treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, an adults-only rooftop hot tub and Spur Restaurant & Bar.

3385 Cody Lane, Teton Village, WY 83025Explore View on map
Ski-in/ski-out, private rooms

The Hostel

Jackson Hole·Budget hotel·€

Teton Village’s affordable choice: simple private rooms with their own bathrooms, ski-in/ski-out at the base of the resort.

3315 Village Drive, Teton Village, WY 83025Explore View on map
Downtown Jackson since 1941 · In depth

The Wort Hotel

Jackson Hole·Historic hotel·€€€

Jackson’s historic downtown hotel of 1941, half a block from Town Square, with 55 Western-style rooms, a fitness centre and the Silver Dollar Bar & Grill.

50 North Glenwood Street, Jackson, WY 83001Explore View on map
Two blocks from Town Square

Mountain Modern Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole·Modern motel·€€

A design-led basecamp two blocks from Town Square, with two pools and hot tubs, fire pits and an all-day café-bar.

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Ski-in/ski-out on Snow King · In depth

The Residences at Snow King

Jackson Hole·Condominiums·€€€

Condominiums at the foot of Snow King Mountain in town, with access to the heated pool, hot tub, Ember Lily Spa and restaurants of Trailborn Jackson Hole next door.

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Restaurants and mountain huts

Top of the Bridger Gondola

Piste Mountain Bistro

Jackson Hole·Mountain restaurant·€€€€

A lively bistro at the top of the Bridger Gondola, with a fire, a bar and views of the mountain and valley; dinner by reservation.

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Waffles at 10,450 feet

Corbet’s Cabin

Jackson Hole·Summit hut·€

The famous waffles at the top of the Tram, at 10,450 feet, from the first day of the season.

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Via the Sweetwater Gondola

Trapper’s

Jackson Hole·Mountain chalet·€€€

An elegant chalet blending modern dining with the charm of a classic ski lodge, with après until 4 p.m.

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Rustic on-mountain lodge

Casper Restaurant

Jackson Hole·Mountain lodge·€€

Classic gourmet ski comfort food in a rustic lodge on the mountain, with the bar open from 10 a.m.

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Town of Jackson

Snake River Grill

Jackson Hole·Fine dining·€€€€

One of Jackson’s best-known fine-dining restaurants; tables open 60 days ahead.

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Hotel Terra

Il Villaggio Osteria

Jackson Hole·Italian·€€€

The Italian restaurant of Hotel Terra in Teton Village.

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Top of the Bridger Gondola

Rendezvous Alpine Kitchen

Jackson Hole·Mountain cafeteria·€€

Cooked-to-order food in a classic on-mountain cafeteria lodge, from 12 December 2026 to 4 April 2027.

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Caldera House

Corsa

Jackson Hole·Hotel restaurant·€€€€

Caldera House’s restaurant in Teton Village, for a warm meal after the mountain.

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Après-ski and bars

Teton Village since 1967

Mangy Moose Saloon

Jackson Hole·Saloon and music venue·€€

The legendary Teton Village saloon, open since 1967, with live music and après every day; reopens for winter on 27 November.

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Jackson since 1937

Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

Jackson Hole·Western bar·€€

The Western bar on Jackson’s Town Square since 1937, with live country music and songwriter nights.

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At the base of the Tram

Tram Dock

Jackson Hole·Après bar·€€

A lively après spot at the base of the Tram, with a four-sided bar, music and patio seating.

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The Wort Hotel

Silver Dollar Bar

Jackson Hole·Hotel bar and showroom·€€

The Wort Hotel’s famous bar, with happy hour and live music in the Silver Dollar Showroom.

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Teton Mountain Lodge

Spur Restaurant & Bar

Jackson Hole·Hotel bar·€€€

Teton Mountain Lodge’s restaurant and bar in the heart of Teton Village.

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Shops

At the base of the resort

Teton Village Sports

Jackson Hole·Ski shop and rental·€€€

Ski, snowboard and bike shop at the base of the resort, with Arc’teryx, Norrøna and Vuori, rentals and tuning.

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In town since 1975

Hoback Sports

Jackson Hole·Ski and snowboard shop·€€€

Jackson’s in-town ski, snowboard and bike shop since 1975: boot fitting, avalanche gear and rentals you can return in Teton Village.

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Bridger Center, Teton Village

JH Sports Rentals

Jackson Hole·Rental shop·€€€

The resort’s rental shop in the Bridger Center, with up to 15 per cent off when you book online.

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Caldera House

Caldera House Sports Shop

Jackson Hole·Ski shop·€€€

The sports shop at Caldera House, steps from the Tram.

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Galleries, boutiques, Western wear

Town of Jackson shopping

Jackson Hole·Shopping district·€€€

Designer boutiques, galleries and outdoor shops around Jackson’s Town Square.

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Spas and wellness

Three storeys, Teton Mountain Lodge

SpaTerre Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole·Destination spa·€€€€

A three-storey spa inspired by Thai traditions, with indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs and a fitness centre.

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Hotel Terra

Chill Spa

Jackson Hole·Rooftop spa·€€€

Hotel Terra’s boutique rooftop spa, with an outdoor infinity pool and some of the best views in Teton Village.

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Infinity plunge and cedar sauna

Caldera House spa and fitness

Jackson Hole·Hotel wellness·€€€€

A heated outdoor infinity plunge, a cedar dry sauna, a 24-hour fitness studio and massages for Caldera House guests.

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Amangani

Amangani spa

Jackson Hole·Hotel spa·€€€€

The spa at Amangani, high on the butte above the valley.

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Getting there

Inside Grand Teton National Park

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)

Jackson Hole·Airport

An airport inside Grand Teton National Park: Teton Village is a 36-minute drive, with non-stop flights from 14 cities.

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12 miles from Jackson

Getting to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Jackson Hole·Getting there

Teton Village is 12 miles northwest of Jackson on Highway 390 via Highway 22, five hours’ drive from Salt Lake City.

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Jackson and surrounding areas

START Bus

Jackson Hole·Public buses

Jackson’s public bus system, Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit, serving the town and surrounding areas.

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JAC and private terminals

Teton Private Car

Jackson Hole·Private car service

Private transport to and from Jackson Hole Airport, including the private aviation terminal, and around Jackson.

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Vehicles for up to 7

Snake River Taxi

Jackson Hole·Taxi

Executive-style taxis at taxi rates around Jackson Hole, in large vehicles for groups of up to seven.

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Property: the neighbourhoods

At the foot of the Tram

Teton Village

Jackson Hole·Neighbourhood

The resort village at the base of Rendezvous Mountain, with the Tram, hotels, condos and the Mangy Moose.

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Town Square and Snow King

Town of Jackson

Jackson Hole·Neighbourhood

The Western town around its Town Square, 12 miles from the resort, with Snow King on its doorstep.

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Hillside above the valley

East Gros Ventre Butte

Jackson Hole·Neighbourhood

The butte between town and the airport where Amangani sits above the valley floor.

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Ski-in/ski-out in town

Snow King

Jackson Hole·Neighbourhood

The in-town ski hill beside downtown Jackson, with ski-in/ski-out residences.

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