Jackson Hole Ski Resort

On a powder day, head straight to the top via the Aerial Tram to experience untouched snow on Rendezvous Mountain. For après, check out the Mangy Moose in Teton Village for its lively atmosphere and great drinks. Locals recommend skiing early for fresh tracks and enjoying the village's vibrant après scene after a day on the slopes.

Top-Rated Breakfast Spots

If you’re staying in Jackson and driving out to the Village, a short detour to Nora’s Fish Creek Innin Wilson at the base of Teton Pass is eminently worthwhile. In a cozy log cabin with a Tulikivi wood-burning stove, Nora’s has everything from Banana Bread French Toast to a number of egg concoctions on the menu. There’s usually a wait for a table - and everyone who walks in the door is subject to the same wait, even the occasional celebrity (David Letterman, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Harrison Ford) - but seats at the U-shaped bar turn over fairly quickly. 5600 Highway 22, Wilson, WY 83014

Best Lunch Restaurants

• JHMR’s on-mountain dining scene was one of the last things at the resort to go fancy. One look at the cupcakes, the sky-high sandwiches and Salt-baked Idaho Potato bar at Rendezvous Lodge at the top of the gondola, and you’ll agree it was worth the wait. 3395 Cody Lane, Teton Village, WY 83025
• If your legs are aching to take a break from the mountain, Teton Thai is, without a doubt, the valley’s best Thai food.From the base area, it’s a five-minute walk, or you can hitch a ride on one of JHMR’s big red buses constantly shuttling between the base area and the lot. You can’t really go wrong with anything here, although expect prices to be a couple of dollars more than you’d pay at a Thai place back home. 7342 Granite Loop Road, Teton Village, WY 83025

Top Dinner Spots

• Il Villaggio Osteria (or just Osteria) inside Hotel Terra has a hip vibe. The pizzas, cooked to order in a wood-fired oven, are pretty close to perfect. 3335 West Village Drive, Teton Village, WY 83025
• Located between Teton Village and Jackson on the Moose Wilson Road, Q Roadhouse has the most sophisticated menu of any roadhouse we’ve ever seen - and a great beer menu as well. 1224 Gregory Lane, Jackson, WY 83001
• In Jackson, locals love the casual option Snake River Brewery (aka “the Brew Pub”). The Brew Pub has at least seven of its award-winning beers on tap at all times and the portions of everything – but especially the pastas – are huge. 265 South Millward Street, Jackson, WY 83001

Apres/NightLife

• Around since 1967, the Mangy Moose is the classic Teton Village apres ski scene. It qualifies as a Village institution at this point. While the 20-something ski bums like the Moose’s cheap pitchers, vacationers appreciate the extensive top-shelf liquors, the skilled bartenders and the quality live music. 3295 Village Drive, Teton Village, WY 83025
• Families and those who prefer something more low-key might want to head to the Four Seasons Lounge instead. The soothing space can’t help but relax.7680 Granite Loop Road, Teton Village, WY 83025
• In Wilson, the Stagecoach Bar has been a staple in the area since 1942. It has a great happy hour and is the place to go on a Sunday night. 5755 W, WY-22, Wilson, WY 83014
• Smack in the Town Square in Jackson under bright neon lights, you’d never call The Million Dollar Cowboy Saloon a ski bar, but it is a classic valley watering hole and has live music a couple of times a week. It’s also got some of the best people watching around: real and wanna-be cowboys mingle with co-eds, the occasionally Hollywood star and the valley’s best western swing dancers. 25 North Cache Street, Jackson, WY 83001

Jackson Hole is easily accessible via Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), just 15 minutes from the resort, with shuttles and taxis available. If driving, the resort is about a 4.5-hour drive from Salt Lake City or an hour from Idaho Falls. Shuttle services run regularly from town to the resort, making it convenient for those without a car.