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Snowmobile Hill Climb

Posted on: March 18th, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

March 21 thru 24, 2019

The World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb is held each March on Snow King Mountain. The race is put on by the Jackson Hole Snow Devils, a local snowmobiling organization. This event fills the town and attracts over 10,000 spectators throughout the course of the weekend. The race course rises nearly straight up from the base of Snow King. It is simply amazing that riders are able to pilot these machines up such a steep pitch.
world championship snowmobile hillclimb jackson wy

It was not until the early 90’s that many sleds even had a chance of summiting the challenging course. With the advent of new technologies, since the mid nineties, it is truly a race versus a high point competition.

This event is sure to provide some high speed thrills and spills! The central viewing area and that corner of town in general tend to be pretty lively. If you have never seen something like this before, make some time to take in the hill climb. The racing heats up over the weekend with qualifying Saturday and the finals, “King of the Mountain,” on Sunday. Racing starts up early, around 8am, and generally lasts until 5p.m. or so.
Schedule of Events.

Take the chairlift to the summit and back down to see the race from an entirely unique perspective. The views of the valley from the chairlift on a clear day are pretty spectacular as well. Should choose to walk down along the course, be prepared for a steep and potentially thrilling descent.

Book your lodging early as the town tends to get pretty full over the hill climb weekend. With the event being held in town, many properties are with walking distance of the hill climb. Utilize the S.T.A.R.T. bus to get around town. Don’t drink and drive, there tends to be a heavy police presence around the valley for this event.

Yellowstone National Park Winter

Posted on: January 15th, 2019 by The Hole Concierge No Comments

Yellowstone’s Winter Season is mid-December thru mid-March

During the winter months the majority of roads within the park are closed to automobiles. Snowmobiles and snowcoaches are really the only two ways to explore the park. Check out the snowmobile and snowcoach pages for further information.

Once inside the park you can snowshoe and cross country ski from various lodges. Yellowstone is truly awesome in the winter time. With the varied geothermal feature’s steam accented by the crisp winter air. Animals are often found clustered in small herds throughout the park. There are far fewer people in the park during the winter season, making tours much more unique.

Do not miss out on this remarkable adventure. It is an encounter with nature on a level rarely seen or experienced in the lower 48 states.

Be prepared for a long day. Tours usually pick up between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Breakfast and lunch are often included. The return time really depends on the weather, most tours generally arrive back in Jackson between 5 and 6 p.m.

Multi-day tours are also available through some vendors. These tours will venture into more areas of the park than the day tours. There is a much greater ability to see, know and understand this ecosytem and its inhabitants.

General Information

Be prepared. Dress warmly. Costs for these tours can be $300 or more per person, with peak season rates over $400.  National Park Entrance Fee – $20 per snowmobile.

Drivers in Yellowstone National Park must have a valid Driver’s License.

Bring your camera and enjoy.

For more information on wildlife and other activities in Jackson Hole, please contact us.

Jackson Hole Snocross Nationals 2018

Posted on: November 18th, 2018 by thcAdmin No Comments

December 7 & 8, 2018

Jackson Hole will be hosting a snowmobile snocross at the base of Snow King Mountain. This will be an exciting event. The International Series of Champions hosts the race. Part of an eight race series that culminates in the crowning of an overall champion. Jackson hosts the annual World Championship Snowmobile Hillclimb and has hosted snocross events in the past, so this one should go off well. The entire series is broadcast on CBS network television.

Snocross is the most exciting, fan friendly form of snowmobile racing. It combines the big-air jumps and exciting action of motocross with the crisp winter environment, providing snowbelt race fans with race action, world class athletes to cheer, and fun, family venues to visit. The action happens during a time of year and in geographic locations where it’s the premier race event of the season, on challenging, professionally designed and graded tracks.

Follow this link to purchase tickets.

Admission:
$20 for a single day pass or $35 for both.

Snowmobile Hill Climb

Posted on: March 20th, 2016 by thcAdmin No Comments

March 24 thru 27, 2016

The World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb is held each March on Snow King Mountain. The race is put on by the Jackson Hole Snow Devils, a local snowmobiling organization. This event fills the town and attracts over 10,000 spectators throughout the course of the weekend. The race course rises nearly straight up from the base of Snow King. It is simply amazing that riders are able to pilot these machines up such a steep pitch.
world championship snowmobile hillclimb jackson wy

It was not until the early 90’s that many sleds even had a chance of summiting the challenging course. With the advent of new technologies, since the mid nineties, it is truly a race versus a high point competition.

On Saturday at 7pm…Octane Addictions Freestyle Demo is a snowmobile jumping event at the Teton County Fairgrounds rodeo arena. Tickets are $20.

This event is sure to provide some high speed thrills and spills! The central viewing area and that corner of town in general tend to be pretty lively. If you have never seen something like this before, make some time to take in the hill climb. The racing heats up over the weekend with qualifying Saturday and the finals, “King of the Mountain,” on Sunday. Racing starts up early, around 8am, and generally lasts until 5p.m. or so.
Schedule of Events.

Take the chairlift to the summit and back down to see the race from an entirely unique perspective. The views of the valley from the chairlift on a clear day are pretty spectacular as well. Should choose to walk down along the course, be prepared for a steep and potentially thrilling descent.

Book your lodging early as the town tends to get pretty full over the hill climb weekend. With the event being held in town, many properties are with walking distance of the hill climb. Utilize the S.T.A.R.T. bus to get around town. Don’t drink and drive, there tends to be a heavy police presence around the valley for this event.

Snowmobile Hill Climb

Posted on: March 11th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

2015 Events is cancelled due to poor snow conditions

The World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb is held each March on Snow King Mountain. The race is put on by the Jackson Hole Snow Devils, a local snowmobiling organization. This event fills the town and attracts over 10,000 spectators throughout the course of the weekend. The race course rises nearly straight up from the base of Snow King. It is simply amazing that riders are able to pilot these machines up such a steep pitch.
world championship snowmobile hillclimb jackson wy

It was not until the early 90’s that many sleds even had a chance of summiting the challenging course. With the advent of new technologies, since the mid nineties, it is truly a race versus a high point competition.

The Octane Addictions Freestyle Demo is a snowmobile jumping event at the Teton County Fairgrounds rodeo arean. Tickets are $20.

This event is sure to provide some high speed thrills and spills! The central viewing area and that corner of town in general tend to be pretty lively. If you have never seen something like this before, make some time to take in the hill climb. The racing heats up over the weekend with qualifying Saturday and the finals, “King of the Mountain,” on Sunday. Racing starts up early at and generally lasts until 5p.m. or so.
Schedule of Events.

Take the chairlift to the summit and back down to see the race from an entirely unique perspective. The views of the valley from the chairlift on a clear day are pretty spectacular as well. Should choose to walk down along the course, be prepared for a steep and potentially thrilling descent.

Book your lodging early as the town tends to get pretty full over the hill climb weekend. With the event being held in town, many properties are with walking distance of the hill climb. Utilize the S.T.A.R.T. bus to get around town. Don’t drink and drive, there tends to be a heavy police presence around the valley for this event.

JH Winterfest 2015

Posted on: February 13th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

The Jackson Hole Winterfest is an array of events held over a 2 week period in February. In its fith year momentum continues to grow as new events are added to the schedule. The community comes alive over this 2 week period.

An event not to miss out on is the annual Shriner’s Club Cutter Races on the 14th and 15th. The annual cutter races raise funds for Shriner’s Hospitals. The cutter races tend to be quite lively with a festive party like vibe. Local race fans look forward to this event each Winter, entrance is $15/person.

The following weekend, February  21st & 22nd, the Shriners will be hosting a ski joring event at the South Park location.

Friday, February 13

  • 3:30pm: Margarita Cup at Snow King
  • 5:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
  • 6:00pm: Shriner’s Club Calcutta at The Virginian

Saturday, February 14

  • 9:00am: Jackson Hole Snowmobile Races at Robertson Ranch (Seven Miles South of Jackson on Hwy 89) – Snowmobile Snocross and Oval Racing returns to Jackson. Join Xtreme Mountain Racing and Hold Fast Racing as they join forces to bring quality snocross and vintage oval racing back to the valley. Racers from Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana will battle it out on the high flying snocross track. Then move over to the oval track and cheer on the vintage racers as they battle it out on a banked 1/8 mile Nascar style track on machines that are 25 years old or older – a flash back in time. With racers from 5-years-old to 75-years-old – you’re never too young to experience the thrill of racing.
  • 10:00am: Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club presents the 21st Annual Moose Chase Marathon at Trail Creek Nordic Center – Visit jhskiclub.org.
  • 12:00pm: Cutter Races at South Park – Visit www.jhshriners.org.
  • 3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
  • 7:00pm: Alejandro Escovedo at Center for the Arts – Visitwww.jhcenterforthearts.org. Escovedo’s solo recording career began in 1992 with Gravity, hailed in its very first review by the Austin Chronicle as “a near perfect album of stunning originality…some of the greatest music to be found anywhere and anytime.”

Sunday, February 15

  • 9:00am: Jackson Hole Snowmobile Races at Robertson Ranch (Seven Miles South of Jackson on Hwy 89) – Snowmobile Snocross and Oval Racing returns to Jackson. Join Xtreme Mountain Racing and Hold Fast Racing as they join forces to bring quality snocross and vintage oval racing back to the valley. Racers from Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana will battle it out on the high flying snocross track. Then move over to the oval track and cheer on the vintage racers as they battle it out on a banked 1/8 mile Nascar style track on machines that are 25 years old or older – a flash back in time. With racers from 5-years-old to 75-years-old – you’re never too young to experience the thrill of racing.
  • 12:00pm: Cutter Races at South Park – Visit www.jhshriners.org.
  • 3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square

President’s Day – Monday, February 16

  • 3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
  • 2:00-5:00pm: Snow Bike Demos at Snow King
  • 5:00pm: Snow Bike Race at Snow King
  • 7:30pm: Far From Home Film Premiere at Center for the Arts – Visitwww.jhcenterforthearts.org
  • 8:30pm ODESZA at Pink Garter Theater – Visitwww.pinkgartertheatre.com. ODESZA is a duo made up of Harrison Mills (Catacombkid) and Clayton Knight (BeachesBeaches) based out of the Pacific Northwest.

Wednesday, February 18

Thursday, February 19

  • 5:00pm: Gallery Walk at Participating Galleries

Friday, February 20

  • 5:00-9:00pm: Teton Ice Fest Open CLimbing Night at the Snow King Ice Park – Participants will compete under the lights in up to three events. Rentals will be available and a bonfire and free s’mores will help keep spectators warm. Email
    info@tetonice.com or call 307.690.1385.
  • 7:00pm: Snow King Vertfest at Snow King Mountain – Vertfest is the premier backcountry ski and ride event in the country. The Friday night kick-off event will features a screening of “Pretty Faces” and a talk by producer and SheJumps founder Lynsey Dyer! Visit snowkingmountain.com/vertfest.
  • 5:30pm Mason Club’s Wine Tasting at Center for the Arts – The event will wonderful wines, fabulous silent auction items, fun, and fellowship. Proceeds will go towards a long-term project of renovation, repair and restoration of the historic Masonic Lodge building located on King Street. Admission is $25 and includes a souvenir wine glass. Must be over 21 to attend. Visit www.jhcenterforthearts.org for more information and to purchase tickets in advance.
  • 5:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
  • 7:00pm: Snow King Vertfest at Snow King Mountain – Vertfest is the premier backcountry ski and ride event in the country. The Friday night kick-off event will features a screening of “Pretty Faces” and a talk by producer and SheJumps founder Lynsey Dyer! Visit snowkingmountain.com/vertfest.

 

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Saturday, February 21

  • 8:00am-5:00pm: Snow King Vertfest at Snow King Mountain – Vertfest is the premier backcountry ski and ride event in the country featuring a full day of clinics, competition, backcountry community activities, and beer! All proceeds from the event support the Snow King Ski Patrol. Visitsnowkingmountain.com/vertfest.
  • 9:00am: Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club Series at Snow King Mountain Resort
  • 9:30am: Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance Skate Ski Workshop at Stilson Lot – Visit www.jhnordic.com.
  • 12:30pm: North American Ski Joring Championships at South Park – Visit www.jhshriners.org.
  • 3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square
  • 6:00-9:00pm: Calcutta for Skijoring at Elks Club

Sunday, February 22

  • 12:30pm: North American Ski Joring Championships at South Park – Visit www.jhshriners.org.
  • Time TBA: Snow King Vertfest at Snow King Montain Resort
  • 3:00-9:00pm: Ice Skating on the Square at Town Square

 

Great Snow Fest

Posted on: January 15th, 2015 by thcAdmin No Comments

January 23rd thru February 1st

Enjoy a weekend of events on the Idaho side of the Tetons. The 2nd Annual Great Snow Fest in Teton Valley, Idaho. There will be a snowmobile snocross event, snow bike and nordic races, a skijoring event and more. Hop over Teton Pass and see what the other side has to offer.

Snowcross and skijouring events will occur on January 31 and February 1. Both events are to be held at the intersection of Hwy 33 and Baseline rd. in Victor, ID.

Snocross wil be held from 10am to 1pm
Skijoring will be held from 1pm to 4pm

The weekends events should provide some excellent entertainment.

If you drive over, stop and get a huckleberry shake at the Victor Emporium or visit the Wildlife Brewery to sample some locally crafted beer and, my favorite, the BBQ Chicken pizza.

Take advantage of public transportation in the valley to move between the Grand Targhee Resort and the valley.

For a schedule of events and for further information click.

Yellowstone Winter Use Update

Posted on: November 24th, 2014 by thcAdmin No Comments

December 18, 2014 thru March 1, 2015

Officials in Yellowstone National Park have determined new winter use limits for the 2014-2015 season. The new plan continues guided snowmobile and snowcoach tours in the park. Winter Season 2014/2015 will run between December 18, 2014 and March 1, 2015. The park is accessible as it has ever been during the Winter months. Book early as these trips are quite popular especially during peak periods of visitation. An experience not to be missed. Prepare for a long day filled with adventure.

The park service has also allows unguided individuals back into the park during the winter season. It has been years since private individuals have been allowed to explore the park on their own during the winter months. One group of up to five persons may be permitted into the park each day.  These numbers could grow as technological advances continue to allow vehicles to run cleaner and quieter. It seems as though this decision reflects the park’s desire to provide the public with desired uses in a sustainable way.

The Hole Concierge believes this decision is a step in the right direction. Greener technology has made vehicles, snowmobiles in particular, much cleaner and quieter than in the mid 90’s when studies regarding winter use and the future of snowmobiling in particular were strongly examined. Exploring Yellowstone in the winter is a magical experience. There are a very small number of people exploring the park each day in comparison to the  summer months.

I would be happy to help you coordinate your adventure into the world’s first national park.

Snowmobile Hill Climb

Posted on: March 4th, 2013 by thcAdmin No Comments

March 21-24, 2013

The World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb is held each March on Snow King Mountain. The race is put on by the Jackson Hole Snow Devils, a local snowmobiling organization. This event fills the town and attracts over 10,000 spectators throughout the course of the weekend. The race course rises nearly straight up from the base of Snow King. It is simply amazing that riders are able to pilot these machines up such a steep pitch.
world championship snowmobile hillclimb jackson wy

It was not until the early 90’s that many sleds even had a chance of summiting the challenging course. With the advent of new technologies, since the mid nineties, it is truly a race versus a high point competition.

The Octane Addictions Freestyle Demo is a snowmobile jumping event at the Teton County Fairgrounds rodeo arean. Tickets are $20.

This event is sure to provide some high speed thrills and spills! The central viewing area and that corner of town in general tend to be pretty lively. If you have never seen something like this before, make some time to take in the hill climb. The racing heats up over the weekend with qualifying Saturday and the finals, “King of the Mountain,” on Sunday. Racing starts up early at 8am and generally lasts until 5p.m. or so. Schedule of Events.


Take the chairlift to the summit and back down to see the race from an entirely unique perspective. The views of the valley from the chairlift on a clear day are pretty spectacular as well. Should choose to walk down along the course, be prepared for a steep and potentially thrilling descent.

Book your lodging early as the town tends to get pretty full over the hill climb weekend. With the event being held in town, many properties are with walking distance of the hill climb. Utilize the S.T.A.R.T. bus to get around town. Don’t drink and drive, there tends to be a heavy police presence around the valley for this event.