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November 19, 2013

Jackson Hole: The Best Ski Resort in the US

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming has been rated the top US Ski Resort for 2014 by Forbes magazine.  The award was based on its $30 million tram, "the greatest ski lift in North America," its mountain, its gorgeous new airport, its copious snowfall and even for having the best bagels outside of New York.
 
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Fours Seasons at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

The ski village has a nice variety of slopeside accommodations at different price points.  The FourSeasons Jackson Hole offers a beautiful guest rooms and suites as well as luxury residences.  All are warmly detailed with natural wood and stone and a gas-burning fireplace, and most open to a private balcony or terrace.  Two- to five-bedroom private residences each include a completely equipped kitchen and dining area, as well as laundry facilities.
Four Seasons Jackson Hole
Lounge
Four Seasons Jackson Hole One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite

Four Seasons Preferred Partner amenities for my clients include   daily breakfast for two people per bedroom, $100 food and beverage credit, upgrade based on availability, and complimentary high speed internet in suites.


Four Seasons Jackson Hole dining room
Dining room

Four Seasons Jackson Hole ice bar
Ice bar

Jackson Hole also offers smaller boutique hotels and spacious condos, all within Teton Village offering convenient ski –in/ski-out access.   You can also head over to picturesque Jackson for more shopping and dining.  No car is needed, shuttles run the approximately 12 mile trip regularly between the ski resort and downtown.

Hotel Terra, Jackson  Hole
Hotel Terra

If stunning scenery, exceptional skiing, and a family-friendly self-contained village is not enough to convince you to visit Jackson Hole, how about this:  You can take a sleigh ride on the wildlife refuge to see herds of elk!


Jackson Hole National Elk Refuge
National Elk Refuge

There is a Kids Fly Free offer for travel January 6 to February 14.  One child age 2-11 receives a free ticket with each paid adult when booked by November 30.

For more information and assistance with planning a great ski trip this winter, contact suzette@family-treks.com.