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

 

 

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Lindsay Vallen is a Community News Reporter covering a little bit of everything; with an interest in politics, wildlife, and amplifying community voices. Originally from the east coast, Lindsay has called Wilson, Wyoming home since 2017. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, hiking, cooking, and completing the Jackson Hole Daily crosswords.