JACKSON HOLE, WYO – Little is known about those who might have lived in this valley long ago—those who came before us. Evidence of their time here—how those early “settlers” might have lived and eked out a meager existence is occasionally uncovered and the resulting artifacts help historians piece together what life might have been like circa 2016 in Jackson Hole.
A new exhibit opens tomorrow, April 14, at the Rose. The show is called, “The Settlers of Jackson: Ski, Work, Party.” It features a collection of large, printed illustrations with accompanying artifacts that help paint a picture of the some of the triumphs and tribulations of these ancestral people.
Some of the unique and fascinating discoveries on display at the Rose include evidence of great advances in recreation technology allowing the culture’s adrenaline-driven warriors to push the boundaries of skiing, biking, paddling, climbing and more.
Still, times were probably difficult for the primitive population through much of the 2016 era. Gentrified housing, expensive tourist economy, and unpredictable delays in online shipping orders likely plagued the society.
See the way the West was in Ryan Stolp’s new exhibit featuring detailed artist renderings compiled from years of research and meticulously restored antique equipment.
The opening party is Friday, April 14, from 7-10pm at the Rose.
