Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend at Grand Targhee Resort!
Grand Targhee Resort is putting the FREE in freedom this July 4th weekend with a lodging special that includes a FREE night of lodging on July 4th, $4 chairlift rides, $4 food and beverage specials and the chance to race on foot or by bike.
Bike Days at Grand Targhee Resort
(Alta, WY) – Grand Targhee Resort will host Bike Days this weekend, which will kick-off with the Driggs premiere of Freedom Riders: The Movie TONIGHT at 8 pm at Tony’s Pizza. Saturday and Sunday local mountain bike Pros Troy Barry, Kate Lynch and Amanda Carey will host a variety of clinics focusing on kids, women and xc skills. Demo bikes will be available for test rides, and a variety of rides will be organized both at the resort and around Teton Valley.
Grand Targhee Resort to Shift Summer Operations
• New Dreamcatcher chairlift schedule will accommodate apres work crowd
• New Two-for-One dinner deal for those who purchase lift tickets after 2:30 pm
Grand Targhee Resort Opens for Summer Adventure on Saturday, June 20
Grand Targhee Resort will open for the summer season on Saturday, June 20 offering access to a full range of summer resort activities.
Celebrate FREEdom this July 4!
July 4th For FREE! – Celebrate Independence Day with a FREE Night of Lodging at Grand Targhee Resort.
Purchase one night of lodging on either Friday July 3rd or Sunday, July 5th, and get Saturday night, July 4th for FREE! Enjoy $4 chairlift rides and $4 food & beverage deals all day on the 4th. Enjoy music on the plaza, the 14th annual WYDAHO Bike Race/Fred’s Mountain Hill Climb, and much more. Reservations accepted based on availability at time of booking. Valid for all unit types in Sioux, Teewinot, and Targhee Lodges. 6% WY State tax applies. Other restrictions may apply. New reservations only.
Grand Targhee Resort a High-Altitude Training Ground for Recreational and Ultra Runners
Runners of all ability levels continue to recognize the summer slopes of Grand Targhee Resort as one of the best training areas in the region. This summer, runners will enjoy the comfortable temperatures of a high-alpine environment, as well as an extensive trail system, established running events and an elite runner’s camp.
Grand Targhee Resort To Host Dreamchaser Training Camp for Runners
Join accomplished local coach Lisa Smith-Batchen and elite guest coaches for a five day training camp in the Tetons.
Grand Targhee Resort to Expand Mountain Biking Terrain this Summer
Grand Targhee Resort will continue on the path to regional resort mountain biking domination with the addition of new downhill trails and a skills park at the base area, adding significant options to their quiver of excellent resort mountain biking terrain. The Grand Targhee Resort summer mountain biking season will kick-off on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
“Currently we offer two downhill trails off of our Dreamcatcher Quad,” said Andy Williams, Director of Special Events. “Sidewinder, formerly the Easy Rider trail, features rolling terrain, with some bermed turns, and a big rock shelf descent called “The Waterfall” and is our longest downhill trail at three miles . We also completed an expert downhill trail last summer called Buffalo Drop, a very technical trail with lots of rock drop offs of one to four feet in height and is connected by the Teton Vista Traverse and the Peaked Trail.”
Grand Targhee Receives 2009 Clif® Bar Golden Eagle Award Grand Targhee Resort was recently awarded the 2009 CLIF® BAR Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence by a ski resort. The award recognizes Grand Targhee for its leadership and participation as a founding member of The Climate Registry — the leading greenhouse gas inventory regulator in North America, and for its aggressive greenhouse gas mitigation program. Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) are considered the leading cause of global warming
Grand Targhee Resort Discontinues Summer Explorers Program for 2009
After an extensive review of current business plans and budgets, Grand Targhee Resort has decided to discontinue the Summer Explorers program for 2009.
"As a result of the economic downturn, over the past several weeks we have had to scrutinize every program we offer to ensure they make good business sense and contribute to the health of the resort. Although many have enjoyed the Summer Explorers program over the years, it is not a program that is able to sustain itself and we have made the very difficult decision to discontinue it," said Shannon Brooks Hamby, Communications Manager.
Grand Targhee Bluegrass Camp
The 4th Annual Grand Targhee Bluegrass Camp will be held August 18-21, 2009, preceding the Targhee Bluegrass Festival. Located at the Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, WY, the setting is ideal for getting away from the daily grind and spending some quality time in the mountains picking and singing.
Targhee Announces Targhee POW Foundation Grantees
Please join the Targhee POW Foundation on Friday, April 17 at 3:30 pm on the 3rd floor of the Colter Building for a ceremony celebrating the Targhee POW Foundation grantees for 2009. Refreshments will be served, and the public will be given the opportunity to learn more about the projects receiving grant funding.
The Targhee POW Foundation is a nonprofit, employee directed organization dedicated to the enhancement and protection of the environmental quality of Teton Valley through the support of projects that protect ecosystems, promote environmental education and foster community stewardship of natural resources. By partnering with the Protect Our Winters Foundation, Grand Targhee Resort is committed to encouraging the winter sports community to think globally and act locally to support environmental stewardship.
Grand Targhee Resort Announces Line-Up for 22nd Annual Targhee Bluegrass Festival
Hailed as one of the most outstanding and authentic bluegrass festivals in the country, the 22nd Annual Targhee Bluegrass Festival will once again feature a who’s who of fiddle playing, banjo-pickin’ musical talent.
Grand Targhee Resort Announces Partial Line-Up for the Fifth Annual Targhee Music Festival
The Fifth Annual Targhee Music Festival, one of the premiere music festivals in the intermountain region, will feature returning favorites as well as talented newcomers in July.
End of Season Scheduling Changes
The Tube Park will close at 6 pm instead of 8 pm starting on Sunday, March 29, and hours/longevity will be based upon conditions. The Tube Park will close for the season on April 5th.
The Blackfoot lift will be closing Monday through Friday starting Monday March 30th. Blackfoot lift will only be open Sat & Sun, April 4th & 5th and April 11th & 12th.
The Trick Town Terrain Park will close on Sunday, April 5 as we prepare that slope for the annual cardboard box derby.
Grand Targhee Resort becomes first North American organization with a Climate Registered GHG emissions inventory Ski resort is first to register complete emissions inventory with The Climate Registry
The Climate Registry today announced Grand Targhee Resort became its first Member to have its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory registered in its online reporting tool, the Climate Registry Information System (CRIS), and achieve the status of Climate Registered.
Food & Beverage Specials good through Thursday, March 26, 2009!
Specials at Powder Mountain Pizza, Branding Iron Grill, the General Store, the Trap Bar, and Snorkels!!
Discounted Lessons and Daycare with the Kids Ski and Snowboard School Punch Pack and Kids Club Punch Pass (Sundays only) WE'VE EXTENDED THE PUNCH PACK THROUGH THE REST OF THE SEASON. MUST PURCHASE BY MARCH 15TH!!
Based on phenomenal positive response, Grand Targhee Resort Ski & Snowboard School, in conjunction with Kids Club, are pleased to re-introduce the Punch Pack Kids Lesson and Daycare Deals for the 2008-09 season.
The Ski & Snowboard School Punch Pack features six lessons for $210, and offers a way for local and regional families to purchase kid's lessons in bulk at a nearly 50% discount.
Grand Targhee Resort Offers Next Year's Passes at this Year's Prices
Grand Targhee Resort will launch sales of their 2009/10 Winter Season passes on Friday, February 13, 2009, offering early season pass pricing for those who purchase between February 13 and Sunday, April 12, 2009.
Grand Targhee Resort is happy to announce the following upcoming specials!
Daylight Savings Pass, $15 Kids Tickets!, & Carpool Sundays.
Season Passes for 2009-10 will also go on sale Friday, February 13, 2009!
SHE RIPS Weekend at Grand Targhee Resort
The SHE RIPS clinics include customizable, discounted instruction packages that cater to the women of winter sports and are designed to improve individual skills for all ability levels in alpine skiing, snowboarding and telemark skiing.
Value Season Cat Package
3 nights lodging, 1 full day SnowCat Adventure, 2 full days of in-resort skiing, for as little as $499 per person. Based on quad occupancy in a 2 bedroom Teton Creek Condo. Other lodging options, including slopeside properties are available (prices vary). Minimum 3 night stay required. Add on nights are available. Some restrictions apply. Valid 1/4/09-1/29/09; 3/29/09-4/11/09. Call 800-TARGHEE (827-4433).
Grand Targhee Partners with Teton Valley Food Bank for Food and Coat Drive
After the holiday fundraisers die down, local non-profits often struggle to provide to those in need. We invite you to donate coats and non-perishables during our Teton Valley Rotary Food Bank drive on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25 on the main plaza staircase from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Grand Targhee Launches Mary's Nipple Challenge Jan. 31st
"The Summit to Save Second Base"
Breast Cancer Fundraiser to Support Oncology Fund at St. John's Hospital.
With some aptly named terrain providing a natural tie-in, Grand Targhee Resort is thrilled to announce the Mary's Nipple Challenge, a new breast cancer fundraiser on Saturday January 31, 2009.
Win a Season Pass to Grand Targhee Resort!
In cooperation with the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), Grand Targhee has a variety of public demonstrations, activities and awareness efforts planned for National Safety Awareness Week, January 17 to 23, 2009.
Grand Targhee Resort Continues Commitment to Community in 2009
Grand Targhee Resort is proud to announce their total community philanthropy efforts for fiscal year 2009.
As outlined in Grand Targhee Resort's Sustainability Charter, Grand Targhee Resort recognizes their responsibility to facilitate the health of the local community...
Grand Targhee's holiday gift to you- Kids 12 and under ski free on Christmas Day
Grand Targhee Resort is also offering a $10 discount on a full day adult lift ticket to anyone who shows a 2008-09 season pass or day lift ticket from any other resort.A $5 discount will be applied to Juniors and Seniors (Valid through 12/24/08).
Happy holidays!
December 11, 2008
Grand Targhee to Open Entire Mountain on Friday
Show Any Season Pass or Day Ticket to Receive a Lift Ticket Discount.
While many Idaho and regional resorts continue to wait for some help from Mother Nature, guests at Grand Targhee will be skiing and riding all 2400 acres this week.
Grand Targhee Resort Opens Dreamcatcher Lift
Get your skis and boards ready, Grand Targhee Resort is opening summit to base skiing via their Dreamcatcher Quad Chairlift Friday, December 5, 2008! With the opening of additional terrain and their Dreamcatcher lift on Friday, December 5th, Grand Targhee Resort currently offers 784 acres of skiable terrain, more than most resorts in the Northern Rockies.
Snowboarder.com article- JHMR freeride team members shocked to be caught at Grand Targhee
Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, WY opened its doors for the 08/09 season on Saturday, November 22. As with all resorts this time of year, there was limited terrain on mostly man-made snow, but what Targhee lacked in acreage they made up in fringe benefits and a fun, layed back atmosphere.
We are open for the 2008-09 Winter Season
Get your skis and boards ready, we are open! Grand Targhee Resort opened on Saturday, November 22nd with the Shoshone lift and our Nordic track! Stay tuned to our web site for updates.
GRAND TARGHEE RESORT FORGES 1ST RESORT PARTNERSHIP WITH ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
In an effort to reach young snow sports enthusiasts, non-profit environmental foundation Protect Our Winters (POW) has forged its first ski area partnership with Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, WY.
FOR THE 11th YEAR IN A ROW GRAND TARGHEE RESORT IS RATED TOP 5 FOR BEST SNOW IN THE COUNTRY BY SKI MAGAZINE
Grand Targhee Resort received 719 inches over the course of the 07/08 winter and averages 500 inches of snow per year during the winter operations season.
Powder 8 Pack- Save $20 per day on lift tickets!
That's MORE POWDER, LESS MONEY!
Pre-purchase 8 or 6 lift tickets, on a re-loadable card. The card must be purchased by the customer in-person between 10/15/08-12/15/08.
Targhee stoke in Powder Magazine feature of TGR film
A surprising feature in TGR's latest film, "Under the Influence," was the shoot of a booter session at Grand Targhee. Known more for its deep pow and huge cliffs, Targhee lands its first big freestyle shoot, where Sammy and Sage fly high above the soft farmlands of eastern Idaho.
Planet Jackson Hole article- 'Greening of the 'ghee'
At Grand Targhee Resort, the times, until very recently, had slipped by rather quietly. The quaint 96-bed resort remains most popular during the winter season, when skiers and snowboarders travel from around the region to access intermediate terrain with short lift lines at pass prices lower than many other resorts in the Mountain West...
Grand Targhee Resort the first and only mountain resort to be a Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry
Grand Targhee Resort has become a Founding Reporter of ?The Climate Registry? (climateregistry.org) by being among the first to join the organization.
John Urdi takes the reigns as the new Marketing and Sales Director
?It is with great pleasure to announce that after an extensive nation-wide search, John Urdi has proudly accepted the position as the new Marketing and Sales Director for Grand Targhee Resort,? said Resort General Manager, F. Scott Pierpont.
The famous and one and only Sister Marybeth Lloyd
From Lisa Smith-Batchen, organizer of Grand Teton Ultras and Trail Marathon:
"Sister Marybeth Lloyd will arrive to Driggs next Tues. Aug. 26th!
Most of you have heard about Sister Marybeth from my years of raising money for Aids Orphans! This opportunity to meet and listen to Sister Marybeth talk is a once in a life time opportunity." Friday Aug. 29th at 5:30 (right after the race meeting) Sister Marybeth will be giving a 30 min. presentation.
Music Festival Waste Reduced by 47%
In an effort to work toward ?zero-waste? festivals, Grand Targhee Resort diverted 47% of its waste stream from the landfill through recycling and composting at the recent Targhee Fest and 21st Annual Bluegrass Music Festival.
Music Festival Green Team- KIDK CBS Video Coverage
The 21st annual Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival is not just about the music.... It's about surroundings. These breathtaking views are a constant reminder of environmental issues to Grand Targhee employees.
ID State Journal Article- 'Blackfoot coach corrals horses during the summer break'
During the summer, Gerald Humpherys trades a school house for a bunkhouse and a team of hoopsters for a herd of horses.
He?s the head boys? basketball coach at Blackfoot High School, where he also teaches physical education and weight training.
Grand Targhee Works Towards 'Zero-Waste' Music Festivals
Grand Targhee Resort diverted approximately 1/3, or about 3,000 lbs., of its waste stream from the landfill through recycling and composting at the recent Targhee Fest. In partnership with Greeneck Earthworks and Terra Firma Organics, the Resort composted approximately 30 cubic yards or almost 700 lbs. of food waste.
ID State Journal Article- 'Locals Backup Lyle Lovett Lovett?s LARGE Band'
For a fleeting moment, all eyes were on one guest performer ? a local woman ? on stage with renowned gospel singer Lyle Lovett?s Large Band.
Louvenia Thomas took a deep breath and commenced singing her two-line soprano solo: ?You should have been there back in 19 and 10. They were rolling the women like they were driving the men.?
ID State Journal Article- 'Behind the scenes at festival'
Christina Thomure was a star performer at the Grand Targhee Music Festival the weekend of July 18-20. But she never stepped foot on the stage. Instead, she served the event deep behind the scenes, and sometimes even deep inside a garbage can.
ID State Journal Article- 'Resort Offers Free Classes on How to ID Trees & Flowers'
Andy Steele invited the people in his small group to close their eyes and shake hands with a tree.
?What do you feel?? he asked them.
Someone said the needles felt flat and soft. Another participant mentioned the evergreen branch felt like a bottle brush, and Steele grinned with approval.
ID State Journal Article- 'Summertime in Targhee'
Perhaps the only thing better to a mountain biker than zooming downhill on a trail with all the right curves and dips is doing it without the necessity of an uphill climb.
It doesn?t hurt if the trail winds through meadows packed with wildflowers of every color in the spectrum and offers a few overlooks of the Tetons.
Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival Tickets ON SALE!
Online ticket sales are available now with TicketWeb! Headliners include: Sam Bush Band, Tim O'Brien, Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck with Casey Driessen & Ben Solle, and many more talented acts!
Gibson L-200 Emmylou Harris Guitar Raffle this weekend!
Grand Targhee Resort will raffle a Gibson L-200 Emmylou Harris model Guitar at this year's Targhee Fest! The guitar features a newly designed body that is smaller and thinner than the SJ-200 but braced to produce a powerful, natural sound.
All-Star Line Up Set to Perform at 4th Annual Targhee Fest July 18-20
The talented and award winning musician, Emmylou Harris, will headline Grand Targhee Resort?s 4th Annual Targhee Fest, a three-day weekend festival of acoustic-based Americana, Folk, Blues and Roots music. Music, arts, crafts, special foods and activities kick off at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18th with headliners Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi in Soul Stew Revival with special guest Scrapomatic performing at 8:00 p.m. The festival continues at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday headliners include the Taj Mahal Trio and Emmylou Harris. Lyle Lovett and his Large Band of 17 musicians and back-up singers will close out the weekend with a 5:00 p.m. performance on Sunday, July 20th. Festival attendees will also enjoy intimate evening performances at the Trap Bar Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 10:00 p.m., with Moses Guest, Friday night ($5 cover) and Tony Furtado, Saturday night ($10 cover).
Barnett-Bushong Departs Grand Targhee Resort After 30 Years
Susie Barnett-Bushong, a Victor, ID resident, will be stepping down as VP of Marketing at Grand Targhee Resort July 31st after formally announcing her resignation to staff and management in June.
2008 Race Results for WYDAHO Mountain Bike Race July 4th
Great job to all of our 13th Annual WYDAHO racers and volunteers! Thanks also to Peaked Sports for helping us put on another successful WYDAHO race.
Complimentary Activities for Lodging Guests!
We are offering the following complimentary activities for lodging guests this summer: family movie nights and campfire programs!
Turn your garbage into gold at Grand Targhee!
Grand Targhee Resort is inviting the public to attend a free composting class hosted by Judy Allen this Saturday, June 28th from 10AM to 12PM in the Rendezvous Conference Room (north).
We're kicking off the summer season Sat., June 21st!
Grand Targhee Resort is off and running into the summer season beginning Saturday, June 21st. The Resort awaits the summer with much excitement for many newly developed and annual events.
Music on Main teams up with the Teton Valley Sustainability Fair and Farmer?s Market for a ?green? kick-off to the summer
Not only will the grass be green this July, local events will be too! The Teton Valley Foundation is partnering with local businesses and organizations interested in spreading awareness about environmental and social sustainability to ?green up? the first Music on Main event, scheduled for Thursday, July 10th. In addition to music, great food, and fun; local advocates will organize a Sustainability Fair and Farmer?s Market as a prelude to the concert. The Sustainability Fair and Farmer?s Market will take place from 2PM to 6PM leading into the concert which features Jessica Kilroy followed by headliners, The Wilders. The combined events will be located in front of the Driggs Community Center and in the parking lot adjacent to Barrels and Bins.
Grand Targhee Resort Wins a Clif Bar Silver Eagle Award for Environmental Accomplishments
Grand Targhee Resort was recognized at the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) National Convention and Tradeshow last week as a ski industry leader in environmental achievements by CLIF? BAR. Grand Targhee Resort is the winner of the Clif Bar and Company's Silver Eagle, Waste Reduction & Recycling Award and was nominated for two other categories (the Golden Eagle, Overall Environmental Excellence Award and the Silver Eagle, Environmental Education Award).
Grand Targhee Resort Elected the Most 'Family-Friendly Resort' in the Rockies for 2008
Great snow, no lift lines and wonderful employee attitudes allow for a resort atmosphere that visitors want to write home about. Recently the reader?s pole on ?On The Snow.com? made Grand Targhee Resort the Most Family-Friendly Resort in the Rockies for 2008.
Grand Targhee Resort Going Smoke Free!
Grand Targhee Resort is committed to creating a healthier community and environment for all visitors and employees. This commitment takes a significant step forward this summer when the Alta, Wyoming, full-service resort proclaimed the entire base area to become smoke free. This enhanced smoke free policy goes into effect Sunday, June 1st with the resort?s official summer operating season scheduled for Saturday, June 21st.
W.A.R.W.S. Crowns Grand Targhee Resort ?Wyoming?s Best Tasting Drinking Water in 2008?
Grand Targhee Resort?s drinking water was recently honored for serving the best tap water in the state of Wyoming by the Wyoming Association of Rural Water Sytems. ?Our resort is fortunately located right in the heart of the Tetons which results in pristine wells created from the mountains? snow melt and rain run-offs,? says Ron Overson ? Resort Water Treatment Operator.
Grand Targhee Resort?s Food & Beverage Operation Shifts Focus to Sustainability
With the rising costs of food and fuel, it made sense to Grand Targhee Resort?s Food & Beverage Director, Jeff Stokholm, to embrace the idea of sustainability. ?Not only does focusing on sustainability include reducing environmental impacts and promoting social justice, the effort is also about reducing costs through energy conservation and waste reduction,? said Stokholm.
Grand Targhee Resort Athlete Zahan Billimoria
Lead Yostmark Backcountry Tour Guide and Grand Targhee Resort sponsored athlete, Zahan Billimoria, has had a quite the season and recently returned from the World Championships of Ski Mountaineering in Switzerland.
1st Annual Targhee Tee-Off
Grand Targhee Resort, in conjunction with efforts from Rob LaPier (local head youth free-ski coach) and the IFSA, will hold its inaugural Junior Freeride competition off the North face of Peaked Mountain.
Over 500 inches of snow!
Grand Targhee has surpassed 500 inches of annual snowfall! We also have a new and free RSS feed (Really Simple Syndication) for our daily snow report, as well as text messaging alerts for great deals and events!
Annual Anheuser-Busch Spring Snow Games
The Bud Games will once again be celebrated on the slopes of Grand Targhee Resort March 14th-16th. The weekend kick-off begins at 4:00 p.m. on Friday the 14th with an apr?s ski party in the Trap Bar with hors d?oeuvres, compliments of Anheuser-Busch, and music by regional favorite ?Derrik and the Dynamos.?
Text Alerts & RSS Feed with Grand Targhee Resort
Subsribe to Grand Targhee Resort's text alerts and receive breaking news about special deals, events, snow reports, etc.!
Meow Pow- Grand Targhee featured on Powder.com
With eight inches of new on top of a crusty hard layer, Powder.com and Powder Magazine's crew?including, Smith?s Gabe Schroder and Chopper, Scott USA?s Gabe Glosband, Johnny Atencio of Backcountry.com, Rossignol?s Jason Newell, Tait Wardlaw of Dynastar, TGR and Targhee?s own Dave Hudacsko?checked out Targhee?s cat-skiing operation.
Live music at the Trap & Season Pass holders dining discounts
Make sure to stop by the Trap Bar or the Targhee Steakhouse for fun-filled apres skiing! We have quite the talented line-up at the Trap Bar this week, including: Mandatory Air 3/7 and Tony Smiley 3/8.
Targhee Telemark Festival & Snowboard Jib Clinic this weekend!
Don't miss out on some exciting events this weekend. The Targhee Telefest offers clinics for all levels with some of the top clinicians in the region! Also, the Snowboard Jib Clinic will help you improve your riding on features, rails, boxes, and a massive wall ride.
Targhee Telemark Festival
Black Diamond Equipment and Telemark Skier Magazine present our second annual Targhee Telemark Festival February 29 - March 3, 2008. With a strong legacy of a one day event stretching back 26 years, our expanded multi-day festival has pumped up the vibe volume - don't miss out!
Habitat Rail Jam this Saturday, February 23rd!
In partnership with Habitat, Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard School is offering a Freestyle Snowboard Clinic and Rail Jam series. The Rail Jam is open to both skiers and snowboarders. All Freestyle clinic participants receive free entry into the Rail Jam contest.
Attention: Lady Shredders & Aspiring Lady Shredders!
We're hosting a 'She Rides' Women's Snowboard Clinic February 16th & 17th. This is your opportunity to ditch the boys for a weekend, collect your favorite girl posse and head to Grand Targhee to ride with the phenomenal and professional staff of female snowboarders that call this terrain "home."
Grand Targhee Resort Expansion Approved
After more than three years of planning, public input, and hearings, the Teton County, Wyoming Board of County Commissioners on Monday, February 4th gave final approval to Grand Targhee Resort?s expansion proposal.
Valentines Day Dinner!
Grand Targhee Resort invites you to Valentines Day dinner, February 14th! Dinner for two includes sparkling wine toast to each other, oysters Rockefeller, duet of petite buffalo filet and quail, and tiramisu for 2.
North American Ski Training Center (NASTC) Clinics are back!
Join NASTC February 9th-13th for two days of ski improvement at the resort and two full days of guided catskiing. Your days will be rounded out by delicious dinners, hot tubbing, video review, tech talks, and a restful sleep.
'She Teles' is Back Due to Popular Demand!
With demand dictating a second clinic, Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard School is offering an additional Women?s Telemark Clinic on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3rd, 2008. A yoga session from 8:00 am to 9:00 am will kick off the clinic, and an apr?s ski party will end the day?s instruction. This clinic is specifically designed for all levels of telemark skiers. It will be coached by women instructors who enjoy helping other women learn a new ski discipline or perfect their tele turns. A discounted clinic price of $121 is being offered, which includes an all-day lift ticket or $80 for the clinic
only.
We're Hosting the Eastern Idaho Special Olympic Games! *Sorry, this event was canceled due to weather and road closures in the surrounding area.*
Grand Targhee Resort will host the Eastern Idaho Regional Special Olympic competition on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008. The Eastern Idaho Region includes teams from Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Salmon, Blackfoot, Pocatello, Rupert, Burley, and Twin Falls. Registration for all events will begin at 9:00 a.m. Opening ceremonies are slated to begin at 10:00 a.m. and the competition at 10:30 a.m. on Targhee?s ?Hamster Loop? Nordic track located below the resort?s third parking lot.
Grand Targhee Resort and NSAA celebrate National Safety Week
National Safety Awareness Week (Jan. 19-25th) is sponsored by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) and celebrated each year to promote skier/snowboarder safety. The overall rate of reported ski injuries has declined by 50% since the early 1970?s and with the collaborative efforts between ski areas across the country and the NSAA, the initiative continues to make the ski slopes safer for everyone. Grand Targhee Resort is hosting a variety of events to help promote ?Safety on the slopes.?
New Public Relations & Strategic Alliance Manager Joins Grand Targhee Resort
Grand Targhee Resort?s VP of Marketing, Susie Barnett-Bushong, announced that David Hudacsko will assume public relations duties as well as the newly formed position as Strategic Alliance Manager. His responsibilities will range from managing and developing the resort?s partnerships with both endemic and non-endemic parties, to being the resort?s spokes person and public relations manager.
WorldCast Anglers Expand Outfitting Business
WorldCast Anglers, the only Wyoming-based fly fishing operation permitted to guide in Idaho, continue to enhance their position as the premier fly fishing outfitter in the Teton area. Geordie Gillett and family, WorldCast partners and Grand Targhee Resort owners, along with Mike Dawes, WorldCast President, partner and guide, and Jim Hickey, Vice President, partner and head guide, announced today the purchase of Hyde Outfitters and Last Chance Lodge in Island Park, Idaho. The purchase gives WorldCast a permit to guide clients on the Henry?s Fork, their second permit on both the South Fork of the Snake and Teton Rivers, and a lodge, restaurant, and fly shop in Island Park, ID.
Two New Grand Targhee Videos
The storms have been stacking up, and perma-grin is pretty common place around the Resort. Check out our two latest videos, entitled "Aspiring 'Lil Ripper" and "New Year's Day 2008!".
Rodney Crowell at the Trap Bar
Don't miss this big event! Rodney Crowell will be playing one night only on Friday, January 11, 2008 at Grand Targhee's Trap Bar. Grammy-award winner Crowell has composed ten top-10 Country and Contemporary singles, such as Ain?t Living Love like This and Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight. Tim McGraw (Please Remember Me), Lee Ann Womack (Ashes by Now), Keith Urban (Making Memories Of Us) and many others have scored hits with Crowell songs and he?s put out a dozen albums of his own. He?s also well known for his long-time collaboration with Emmylou Harris.
USSA Mogul Competition
The Grand Targhee Ski Team has organized a USSA sanctioned mogul competition for January 12th & 13th. The team and Grand Targhee Resort will host several freestyle clubs from the intermountain region throughout the weekend. The actual competition start times for both days will be 10:00am sharp at the top of the race course on Big Thunder.
Winter Trails Day- Free XC Skiing Lessons & Snowshoe Tours
In conjunction with National Winter Trails Day, January 12, 2007, Grand Targhee Resort will offer free track skiing on their Nordic trail system. Guests should obtain a Nordic trail pass from the Ski & Snowboard School for this single day event. In addition, the resort will host complimentary cross country and snowshoeing clinics.
USSMA Randonnee Race
Grand Targhee is excited to host the Grand Targhee Randonnee Race, Jan. 12th & 13th! This race is the second stop on the National Ski Mountaineering Race Series. This event is open to the general public with both race and recreation divisions for each of the several competition categories. Both the race and recreation courses are located inside Grand Targhee Resort?s permit area. The recreation course climbs 3,200 feet and the race course climbs 5,000 feet.
Half Day Telemark & Skate Skiing Clinics
Grand Targhee?s Ski and Snowboard School is offering their annual Telemark and Skate Skiing clinics January 5th and 6th. The Telemark clinic, slated for January 5th takes place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at a discounted rate of $38 for clinic only, or $80 which includes the clinic and a full-day lift ticket. The Skate ski clinic takes place on Sunday, January 6th and is also offered at a discounted rate of $38 for the clinic or $44 which includes a trail pass.
Celebrate the Holidays with Torchlight Parades, New Year's Eve Fireworks & Teton Valley Shuttle Service
In keeping with resort tradition, lodging guests and day visitors will enjoy participating in Grand Targhee?s Annual New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade, which begins at approximately 5:30 p.m.
January SnowCat Adventure Package & New Video of the Week
See footage of the big dump we received Friday, Dec. 21st (a great Winter Solstice present). Also, experience the vacation of a lifetime and fresh, untracked powder with SnowCat skiing at Grand Targhee Resort! We've extended our SnowCat Lodging Package from January 3 - January 10, 2008.
Holiday fun at Grand Targhee Resort
Grand Targhee Resort is the place to be for your holiday adventures. We have 2,000 acres of skiable terrain and a current snow base depth of 60 inches, giving us some of the best snow conditions in the West.
July '08 Targhee Fest featuring Emmylou Harris and a stellar line-up shaping up for August '08 Bluegrass Festival!
If you listen closely, you'll hear a blend of magical melodies and cheers echoing in the Tetons from over 20 years of musical interludes in the mountains at the Grand Targhee Music Festivals. Grand Targhee Resort and the Targhee Institute are pleased to host some of the nation's most memorable music experiences for both fans and artists alike. Wonderful acts are lining up for Grand Targhee Resort's 2008 Music Festivals.
Best Snow in the Rockies!
Experience some of the best skiing conditions in the Rockies at Grand Targhee Resort! Ski or ride base to summit via the Dreamcather Quad Chairlift and all of our beginner/lower intermediate terrain with the Shoshone and Magic Carpet lifts. With the opening of the Blackfoot Lift, Grand Targhee currently offers 1,500 acres of skiable terrain.
Sacajawea Lift Opens on Monday!
Resort officials have announced that on Monday, December 10th, five hundred additional acres of terrain will be accessible to all Targhee snow sliders via Sacajawea, our high-speed, detachable quad chairlift located on Peaked Mountain. Over 2,000 acres of lift-served terrain will be available via the resort's five lifts.
Women's Telemark and Skate Clinics
Grand Targhee Resort is once again offering their popular She Teles and She Skates clinics! The telemark clinic is slated for Sat., Dec. 15th from 8am-4:30pm. The day begins with a yoga session and ends with an apres ski social. The skate clinic takes place on Sun., Dec. 16th from 1pm-3pm. Both clinics are designed for all levels and coached by female instructors.
Grand Targhee Resort Hosts Annual Nordic Race
The 'Targhee Tune Up' skate or classic race will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8th. This is the optimum way to kick off the season for both recreational and competitive skiers. Events include a competitive class 10k, a recreational class 5k, and a kids 2.5k race.
Live Presentation of 'An Inconvenient Truth'
We are hosting Chuck Tooley, trained by Al Gore, to do a live presentation of 'An Inconvenient Truth' slide show and film on Friday, Dec. 7th from 12 pm to 1 pm in the Rendezvous Lodge Conference Room (South). The event is free and open to the public.
New Adaptive Snow Sports Program Launched by Grand Targhee Resort
The Grand Targhee Ski and Snowboard School has added an Adaptive Snowsports Program this winter season. Rebecca Reynolds will lead the program, and she brings a wealth of experience to the position.
Miller Sisters & NFL Sunday Football at the Trap Bar
Come to Grand Targhee's Trap Bar to enjoy great drinks, food, and live music! The Miller Sisters will play on Thursday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Dec. 1st.
Grand Targhee #1 in Rockies for Skiable Terrain
Grand Targhee Resort currently offers 1,500 acres of skiable terrain, more than any other resort in the US Rockies which includes Utah, Montana, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming.
Winter Opening at Grand Targhee
Grand Targhee Resort?s 38th winter season will begin on Wednesday, November 21st. For up-to-date snow conditions and opening information call the Snowphone at 1-800-TARGHEE or visit our weather and conditions page on our web site. Please click on the "even more info" icon to read our about our winter opening. Happy snowsliding!
New Employee Housing at Grand Targhee
Grand Targhee Resort announced their recent purchase of new employee housing located north of Driggs, Idaho, west of the Idaho Film Institute.
Sustainable Home Tour/Open House
Creative Energies, a Teton Valley company specializing in renewable energy, and Grand Targhee Resort are partnering to host a ?Sustainable Home Tour/Open House,? which the two hope will become an annual event highlighting homes in Teton Valley.
Grand Targhee Receives Commuter Award
Today, Grand Targhee Resort was designated one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
Redtail - An Exclusive Grand Targhee Resort Community
Partnering with Grand Targhee Realty, who represents exclusive Grand Targhee Resort Communities and Teton Valley Resort Properties, we are pleased to showcase the following real estate opportunity.
New Employee Housing
Dreaming about the ideal winter job? Wish the employee housing was one of the best parts of the job? Grand Targhee Resort has brand new employee housing that will outclass any in the industry!
Do you want to work at a resort with amazing skiing and riding, legendary snow, incredible new employee housing, employees who are passionate about where they work and how they play, where the resort is committed to its employees, its guests and to being green? If so, Grand Targhee Resort is the place for you to work, play, energize all your senses and most importantly, take care of our guests.
24 Hours of Grand Targhee
Grand Targhee will host a unique mountain bike race set in the heart of the Tetons Saturday, September 15th through Sunday the 16th. Participants can tackle this 24 hour marathon event as a solo racer or with a team of riders.
Grand Targhee Welcomes New General Manager
Geordie Gillett, Grand Targhee Resort owner, announced that F. Scott Pierpont has recently joined Grand Targhee?s management team as General Manager. Scott takes over the reins from Larry Williamson who retired September 3rd after 35 years at the helm.
General Manager Retires
Larry Williamson, an Alta, Wyoming resident, will be stepping down as General Manager at Grand Targhee Resort in early September after formerly announcing his pending retirement to staff last April at the close of the resort?s 06-07 winter season. Williamson will be handing over the reins to F. Scott Pierpont, most recently President and Managing Director at The Canyons in Utah.
Sustainable Home Tour
Creative Energies & Grand Targhee Resort invite homeowners to enter sustainable homes tour & open house on October 27, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sustainable Home Building Presentation
Grand Targhee Resort is inviting the public to an evening presentation and discussion on Wednesday, August 15, 2007, with Wayne J. Bingham and Jerod Pfeffer, authors of Natural Timber Frame Homes: building with wood, stone, clay, and straw. Presentation begins at 7:00 PM in the Rendezvous Lodge building.
