Buckrail Daily: Best of Jackson Hole nominations now open! // Breezy Johnson wins Olympic gold // Ice rinks closed

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“I gave it my all. And today that was enough.”

Jackson’s own Breezy Johnson took the top of the podium in downhill skiing at the Milano Cortina Olympics over the weekend.

Today’s Top Stories

It’s time: Best of Jackson Hole 2026 nominations are now open!

JACKSON, Wyo. — Best of Jackson Hole 2026 starts now! From the cherished local hangouts to the standout entrepreneurs and businesses that shape our community, it’s time to give the gems of Jackson the […]

Avalanche conditions become more dangerous as wintery conditions return

JACKSON, Wyo. — Some Buckrail readers might have noticed that the forecasts from the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center (BTAC) have included more yellow and orange recently in place of green. Last Thursday, Feb. […]

Warm temps force closure of town’s outdoor ice rinks

JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation has closed the local outdoor ice rinks due to warm temperatures and the current weather forecast. In a Monday press release, Parks and Rec […]

Breezy Johnson cruises to gold in Olympic race at Cortina

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Just in case anyone missed it, local skier Breezy Johnson earned the United States its first gold medal of the Olympics over the weekend. Johnson cruised to victory […]

Prescribed burns scheduled along Teton Pass this week

WILSON, Wyo. — Teton Pass commuters might spy smoke emanating from the Phillips Ridge area this week as Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) conducts pile burns. The prescribed burns will target 20 slash […]

How pronghorn outran the ice age

Can they outrun an uncertain climate future? “How pronghorn outran the ice age” was originally published on Jan. 16, 2026, at High Country News (HCN). It is republished here with permission. By Emilene Ostlind, […]

Game and Fish invites public to discuss elk Feedground Management Plan

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) will host two public meetings at the end of February to discuss updates on the elk Feedground Management Action Plan (FMAP) process. […]

SNAPPED: Yellowstone sparkles in winter

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Summer brings the crowds to Yellowstone National Park (YNP), but winter brings its own jaw-dropping beauty to the legendary vistas. “Exploring thermal basins is extra magical during winter with […]