JACKSON, Wyo. — Snow King Mountain has asked recreational users to use caution and take notice of all posted signs while Snow King is an active construction site.

According to Snow King’s website, during summer construction it is recommended that hikers and bikers take the mountain access road on the East side of the Rafferty Lift as indicated with the green line on the adjacent map. It is recommended to stay off the steep Exhibition ski run, as it has a high potential for rockfall risk.

Map courtesy of the Town of Jackson.

Snow King Mountain and the U.S. Forest Service are also focused on re-vegetation efforts during the construction project. Snow King is focused on getting the road cuts associated with the road/novice ski way re-seeded, as well as other disturbed areas in construction footprints that are not still actively being worked on.

The Forest Service has approved the construction of a 10,000 sq. foot Summit restaurant/ guest services building to support skiing and ski patrol and an area for outdoor education and other activities.

Construction for a multi-use outdoor amphitheater for hosting events, and interpretive education will also be underway this summer.

Toby Koekkoek is a Community News Reporter, and a recent resident of Teton Valley. He enjoys writing about our region's community events and the movers and shakers that make up the culture of this unique mountain town. He enjoys deep powder, and deep thoughts, skateboarding, playing racquet sports, riding his bike, and nerding out on music. Toby also coaches freeride skiing for the Jackson Hole Ski Club and runs skateboard camps in the summer.