ALTA, Wyo. — Holiday cheer was in the air on Friday at Grand Targhee Resort for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on the Plaza and Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer was around to capture the magic.

  • Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
  • Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

Santa was in attendance as guests sipped on festive beverages, warmed up by the fire pits with s’mores and enjoyed holiday-themed activities for the whole family.

Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

People mingled below the alpenglow on the mountaintops. The tree lighting ceremony took place at 5 p.m. to kick off the cozy season of winter in the Tetons.

Jackson Hole has recently been preparing for the holidays and the new year with celebratory lighting events around the valley.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.