Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CAFE
Forage Bistro $$
( 208-354-2858;
www.forageandlounge.com
; 285 Little Ave; mains $10-18; 4pm-
late Tue-Sun)
A little cafe with a crisp and vibrant atmosphere serving cheese flights and
locally farmed meat and vegetables. Dishes like dill trout or bacon and egg salad with
fresh greens are simple but standup. There are vegan options too; happy hour is 4pm to
7pm.
TETON ICE PARK
Ever wanted to climb Spiderman-style up frozen waterfalls? Here's your chance. With 40ft vertical cliffs, this fun
new
ice park
( 888-864-8029;
www.tetonice.com
; 3300 E Ski Hill Rd, Alta; half-day private lesson $225, day
pass $20)
is the ideal spot to learn the sport or hone existing skills with top AMGA-certified guides from Aerial
Boundaries. More advanced instruction is available in the Tetons. It's at Grand Targhee Ski & Summer Resort.
Information
Targhee National Forest Teton Basin Ranger District
( 208-354-2312; 525 S Main
St)
Information on trails and campgrounds, and offers free travel-planner maps.
Teton Valley Chamber of Commerce
(
www.tetonvalleychamber.com
)
For online inform-
ation.
GRAND TARGHEE SKI & SUMMER RESORT
On the west side of the Teton Range,
Grand Targhee Ski & Summer Resort
(
307-353-2300, 800-827-4433;
www.grandtarghee.com
)
is revered for its incredible
powder stashes (more than 500in of snow falls each winter) and its easygoing vibe. Base
elevation is 8100ft, and four high-speed lifts to the top of Fred's Mountain (10,200ft) ac-
cess 1500 acres of runs, with a total vertical drop of 2200ft in 3.2 miles. The runs are
suited for families and intermediate-level skiers.
The ski season runs from mid-November to mid-April. Targhee
lift tickets
(adult/child
$69/29)
are a bargain compared with the competition. The ski and snowboard schools of-
fer private and group instruction, as well as telemark and skate clinics. Performance
demos and rentals are available.
