JHMR blanketed in snow making operations. Photo: Lindsay Vallen // Buckrail

TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — Jackson Hole Mountain Resort opened its upper mountain lifts today, Dec. 18.

While backcountry gates remain temporarily closed, Sublette, Thunder, Bridger Gondola, Marmot and Casper Lifts opened up to skiers and snowboarders for the first time this season.

Snowmaking operations are underway across the mountain as crews take advantage of the cold temperatures.

The Tram remains closed to skiers and snowboarders but is open for sightseeing.

A couple of JHMR employees grab first chair at Casper lift. Photo: Lindsay Vallen // Buckrail
Clouds have given way to sunshine on and off today, Dec. 18. Photo: Lindsay Vallen // Buckrail
Thunder lift is open. Photo: Lindsay Vallen // Buckrail
Skiers and snowboarders ride up Sublette for the first turns of the season. Photo: Lindsay Vallen // Buckrail

 

 

Lindsay is a contributing reporter covering a little bit of everything; with an interest in local policies and politics, the environment and amplifying community voices. She's curious about uncovering the "whys" of our region and aims to inform the community about the issues that matter. In her free time, you can find her snowboarding, cooking or planning the next surf trip.