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(ticket $25; 9am-5pm mid-Jun-Aug, Sat & Sun in Sep) This high-speed chairlift
provides access to downhill mountain-bike trails. The resort distributes free bike trail
guides.
Activities
Hiking and mountain biking are the big summer activities. Resort lifts give a head start in-
to high country. From the Rendezvous summit, hikers can either descend Granite Canyon
Trail or choose from a series of shorter trails: the 0.5-mile Summit Nature Loop, 3-mile
Cody Bowl Trail or the 4.25-mile Rock Springs Bowl.
Pick up free bike trail guides at guest services and rental bikes at the ski shops. Down-
hill trails can be accessed via the Teewinot Quad.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
( 307-733-2292, 888-333-7766; www.jacksonhole.com ; Dec-Mar) 'The Hole' is all
about vertical, boasting a continuous vertical rise of 4139ft - beaten only by Big Sky, by
41ft (we're sure that some front loader is poised to adjust this injustice). Among the
world's top ski destinations, the resort has 2500 acres of ski terrain blessed by an average
of 380in of snow annually.
The runs (10% beginner, 40% intermediate and 50% advanced) are served by six lifts,
an aerial tram, two high-speed quads and the Bridger gondola. Depending on snowfall, the
ski season may start early or end late.
SNOWSPORTS
Jackson Hole Mountain Sports School
( 800-450-0447, 307-733-4505) . For downhill or snowboard lessons, check out this
school; its top-dollar draw is skiing with Olympic gold medalist Tommy Moe.
COURSES
Jackson Hole Paragliding
( 307-739-2626, 307-690-7555; www.jhparagliding.com ; tandem flight $245) Tandem
rides take off from several local peaks (no experience necessary), meeting at the gondola.
PARAGLIDING
Bill & Scott's Jackson Hole Trail Rides
( 307-733-6992; 1/2hr rides $35/50; late May-Sep) Takes would-be cowboys on
the trails around the ski area. Early-morning rides offer cool temperatures while late-day
rides tend to spot wildlife.
HORSEBACK RIDING
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