The time was about noon on Sunday and we decided to get in an afternoon ski at Snow King Mountain - The Town Ski Area - know to the locals as "THE KING" !!  I was skiing with my son Caleb - 14 yrs old who has been skiing since he was 2 yrs old and thus is always waiting at the bottom for me after each run. After riding the Summit Chairlift to the top of The KING - we took some time to check out the awesome views of the Teton Mountain Range and some of the other surrounding mountains - what a bonus to skiing at The KING !! The weather was sunny & clear with temperatures in the upper 20's. We skied one of our favorites; "Belly Roll Trail"  - A Black Diamond Run which rolls down the mountain with plenty of moguls. We also skied "Elk and Grizzly Trails" from the top which offers great views of the town of Jackson with the Tetons in the background - these runs were skiing super.

Snow King Mountain also offers some other winter activities which include the Tube Park, Night Skiing and a Indoor Ice Rink with Public Skating and the Home of the Jackson Hole Moose Hockey Team. Check in with our concierge at Spring Creek Ranch for more details on these activities. Snow King Mountain recently hosted members from The USA and French Olympic Ski Teams for some ski race training before headed to 2010 Winter Game in Vancouver. So check out Snow King Mountain on your next winter visit to Jackson Hole - see you all @ THE KING !!

Join your fellow sled-heads March 25 - 28, 2010 for the 35th Annual Jackson Hole World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb.  This event proves to be a rowdy weekend in Jackson Hole every season, locals and spectators from all over gather for this adrenaline pumping weekend.

Want to be part of the climb?  You've climbed your share of hills on your snowmachine?  Consider this:  the "hill" in the World Championship HIll Climb is Snow King Mountain.  Snow King rises 1,500 vertical feet above the town of Jackson. 

The course follows a route where at the summit, steepens to a nearly 45-degree angle.  Sit back, stand up, lean forward, stay on course or you might be one of the unlucky ones that tumble back down to where you started.

Make your plans on attending NOW the town fills up fast, so don't wait too long!  Spring Creek Ranch is the place to stay.  Enjoy the seclusion from the hustle and bustle of the busy town of Jackson, yet close enough to the action not to miss a thing.

Spring Creek Ranch Jackson Hole World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb Special!

Image courtesy Reaction Photo.

Blue skies & sunshine ruled a wonderful Valentine’s Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.  With 9” of new snow in the last 2 days, the skiing just keeps getting better.  Cold overnight temperatures—combined with yesterday’s wind—left the snow soft & smooth for everyone who made skiing a part of their Valentine’s Day celebration.  Today was an exceptional day to explore both the freshly groomed trails & wind-buffed powder leftover from Friday night’s storm.

Snow is in the forecast again for tonight & President’s Day Monday, so if you aren’t all ready here, pack up your ski gear & get on out to Jackson Hole.

Over the Valentines day weekend, Jackson Hole played host to the annual Cutter Races to benefit the Shriners Hospital. This event always draws a huge local crowd as well as spectators and teams from the surrounding states of Utah, Idaho and Montana. The Races took place Saturday and Sunday at Melody Ranch just south of town. All proceeds from both entry fees, and calcutta betting goes to the Shriners Hospital. The Cutter races are an exciting western version of horse-drawn chariot races. Cowboys roar past the cheering crowd in chariots, pulled by a team of two thoroughbreds. Two teams go head to head down a quarter mile snow covered track. The action is fast paced and exciting. This event demonstrates how Jackson Hole as a community can rally around a fun event to raise money to help out the Shriners Children's Hospital.

Mark you calendars and plan on attending the On Ice Weekend hosted by Spring Creek Ranch and the Jackson Hole Moose Hockey Team.  A great event benefiting Jackson Hole Youth Hockey and the USA Warriors Hockey Program. The On Ice Weekend is a unique fundraising event centered around the game of ice hockey. The goal of the On Ice Weekend is to favorably promote the game of hockey, foster new friendships, and support in the community of Jackson Hole. 

Who will be here? Alumni players include; Bill Ranford, Reed Larson, Bernie Nicholls, and US Olympian Neil Broten plus many more Alumni and celebrity players battling our own Jackson Hole Moose Hockey Team.

Thursday March 4, 2010 - Beam Global Players Reception.  Join us to meet and get to know the players that will take on the Moose Hockey team.  Tickets are $25/person, Spring Creek Ranch, doors open at 7 pm.
Friday March 5, 2010 - Canadian Club Wild West Hockey Game at Snow King Arena.  Tickets are $10/person at the door, game kicks off at 7pm.
Saturday March 6, 2010 - Maker's Mark Nashville Unplugged Evening.  Tickets are $150/person, Spring Creek Ranch, evening begins at 6 pm.  Silent auction and performances by Michael Peterson, Bobby Pinson, and James Dean Hicks.

Not a local? Need somewhere to stay?  On Ice Weekend has a special package for those wishing to come to Jackson Hole and enjoy the weekend.  American Airlines also has some great deals on air travel.  Jackson Hole has been blessed with over 14" of new snow in the past 48 hours.  Skiing will be great was well.