Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is a ski resort in the western United States, at Teton Village, Wyoming. In the Teton Range of the Rocky Mountains, it is located in Teton County, twelve miles (20 km) northwest of Jackson and due south of Grand Teton National Park.
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New aerial tram at summit in March 2010 | |
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| Location | Teton Village, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Nearest major city | Jackson - 12 miles (20 km) |
| Coordinates | 43.59°N 110.89°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Vertical | continuous 4,139 ft (1,262 m) |
| Top elevation | 10,450 ft (3,185 m) |
| Base elevation | 6,311 ft (1,924 m) |
| Skiable area | 2,500 acres (10 km2) inbounds 3,000 acres (12 km2) backcountry |
| Trails | 116 10% easiest 40% more difficult 50% most difficult |
| Longest run | 4.5 miles (7.2 km) |
| Lift system | 1 tram - (100) 2 gondolas - (8) 10 chairlifts - 5 high-speed quads - 4 fixed-grip quads - 1 fixed-grip doubles 2 magic carpet 1 rope tow |
| Lift capacity | 16,733 / hr |
| Terrain parks | Yes, 2 (1 half pipe) |
| Snowfall | 459 inches (1,170 cm) |
| Snowmaking | Yes, 160 acres (0.65 km2) |
| Night skiing | No |
| Website | jacksonhole.com |
It is named after the historically significant Jackson Hole valley and is known for its steep terrain and large continuous vertical drop of 4,139 ft (1,262 m). JHMR appears frequently in the media as one of North America's most expensive ski resorts.
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