Winter Traction We tested these so you don’t have to. // By sofia mcgulick ICEBUG GROVE2 REWOOL What it is Insulated, water-repellent, style-y unisex boots available with either 14 dynamic steel studs or Icebug’s proprietary Nordic Traction rubber soles. Strengths Thanks to…
A Fine Balance Karns Meadow is set for a long-awaited makeover, balancing nature and human needs. // By Emily Cohen After more than two decades of planning, a vision for Jackson’s 42-acre Karns Meadow park is finally taking shape. Tucked…
Good Reads // By Jim Mahaffie THINK ABOUT ITA Watershed Moment: The American West inthe Age of LimitsRobert Frodeman, Evelyn Brister, Luther Propst A compilation of essays from different author perspectives, this book discusses the many issues of sustainability and…
Storm Skiing // By Dina Mishev // Photography by Bradly J. Boner At the Resort Thanks to proprietary lens tech, Dragon Alliance’s NFX Mag OTG goggles offer amazing visual clarity; an antifog coating ensures the clarity stays even after snow…
Kathryn Mapes Turner // By Jim Mahaffie // photography By bradly J. boner The figure in the big floppy straw hat and paint-spattered apron is a regular sight in Jackson Hole. She’s studying her canvas on an easel, where a horse,…
Winter Wildlife Closures Portions of both federal and state public lands in Jackson Hole are off-limits to people in the winter to give local wildlife a break. // By Molly Absolon Just a few steps of post-holing in deep snow…
Trail Creek Ranch This historic parcel of land is a serene, authentic, and conservation-minded monument to the strong women of Jackson Hole. // By Tilli Rossetti Ninety years ago, in 1936, Elizabeth “Betty” Woolsey made her debut as the captain…
Good Reads //By Jim Mahaffie MOUNTAINEERING A Climber’s Guide to the Teton Range, 4th EditionBy Reynold Jackson and Leigh Ortenburger, Greg Winston (photographer) Covering 932 routes on more than 235 peaks and canyon walls in the Tetons, the newest version of…
For the Birds Several hundred species of birds call the valley’s skies home. // By Jim Mahaffie A seasonal rite of passage for Jacksonites every spring is swapping out their seed feeders for hummingbird feeders. Every year, the hummers quickly…
Walk to Water These lakes and creeks are worth the effort it takes to hike to them. // words and photos By dina mishev There are 44 named lakes (and an uncountable number of unnamed lakes) in Grand Teton National…
GTNP’s Historic Ranches The storied dude ranches that helped introduce the West to generations of visitors left an enduring legacy on Grand Teton National Park—one that can still be experienced today. // By Helen Olsson From the early 1900s to…
Dinner and a [Star] Show After more than a decade of planning and construction, there’s a research-grade telescope open to the public, a planetarium, and a celestial-inspired fine dining restaurant on the summit of Snow King Mountain. // by lila…
Pawprints and Policy In life, Grizzly 399 was a symbol of the species’ recovery under the Endangered Species Act. In death, can her legacy protect grizzlies as their time under federal protections seems to be coming to an end? And…
The Birth of Backpacking Conceived of almost 30 years ago, the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route is as much of an adventure as ever, and it passes through Jackson Hole. // By Molly Absolon Less than an hour ago, at…
Revived & Revered Thanks to efforts of Indigenous wildlife managers, the Wind River Reservation is again an ecologically vibrant and crucial piece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. // By Mike Koshmrl During one of the most sordid, shameful incidents Richard…
5 Ways Jackson Hole Might Hurt You How to prevent, and recover from, some of the most common things that might sidetrack your Jackson Hole adventure. // By Bevin Wallace Whether you’re here for a weeklong vacation or a lifetime,…
Finding the Right Balance What’s maybe more difficult than managing an expanse of wildland the size of Connecticut? Guiding and planning its future. // by molly absolon How do you plan for the future of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which…
How Can I Get a Place in JH? // by whitney royster
Wyoming on the Page Despite its small population, Wyoming has a large literary legacy. / By Jim Mahaffie For a state with so few people and so much open landscape, Wyoming is rich in writers and literature. Over the past…
How Locals Live We love looking at fancy homes, but you don’t need a multi-million-dollar home to live well in Jackson Hole. // By maggie theodora According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2023—the most recent year for which…
