Future Vision

keeping the skier experience at the core of our future

At Grand Targhee Resort, we take pride in offering one of the best skier-per-acre ratios in the industry—ensuring uncrowded slopes, untouched powder, and a laid-back mountain vibe that keeps skiers and riders coming back year after year. As interest in outdoor recreation continues to grow alongside Teton Valley, our commitment remains the same: preserve what makes Targhee special.

To maintain this balance, responsible growth is essential. Expanding terrain and improving infrastructure will help us sustain our skier-per-acre advantage without compromising the experience that defines Grand Targhee. That’s why we’re pleased that the Caribou-Targhee National Forest has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for our proposed Master Development Plan (MDP), outlining projects that will shape the next 10 to 15 years on the mountain.

Every proposed project has been thoughtfully designed with input from our skiers and riders, ensuring that any enhancements align with what makes Targhee truly unique. Our top priority remains unchanged—preserving and elevating the unparalleled big mountain powder skiing and riding that defines the Grand Targhee experience.

Draft EIS

Ski resort map detailing new lift proposals

Three New Lifts

Crazy Horse Lift – Enhances access to terrain south of Fred’s without requiring a full lap back to the base. Combines TVT and PRT into a more seamless flow and provides backup access if Dreamcatcher goes down due to weather.

North Boundary Lift – Improves access to Targhee’s northernmost terrain, featuring glades and aspen trees. Extending the bottom terminal allows full vertical skiing, better storm-day visibility, and an enhanced experience when Blackfoot or Dreamcatcher are impacted by weather. Unlocks new in-bounds terrain previously inaccessible due to traverse constraints, expanding the Blackfoot zone.

Palmer Platter – Proposed lighting for race training, supporting ski team development and fostering the next generation of winter athletes.

Lift Upgrades

Shoshone Upgrade – The lift is due for replacement, and the new detachable lift will provide key safety enhancements for children and beginners, including auto restraint bars for added security. The upgrade will also make loading easier and significantly improve ride time.

Dreamcatcher Upgrade – As we've seen with Colter, the new six-pack lifts offer enhanced wind resistance and improved operation in rime ice conditions. Chair storage will allow chairs to be removed overnight, reducing rime ice buildup and minimizing morning delays. Additional grading around the terminal will create more space for a smoother lift maze experience.

Trail map with various colored paths and terrain contours.

Boundary Adjustments

Mono Trees Boundary Adjustment – This adjustment adds diverse terrain to the south side of the mountain, filling a gap between beginner terrain in the Shoshone zone and the rest of the resort. It introduces dark green to light blue terrain, providing improved beginner and intermediate skiing with gladed tree runs. Situated lower on the mountain, it also offers better visibility on challenging weather days, enhancing the overall experience for all skiers.

South Bowl Boundary Adjustment – With its stunning views and ideal pitch, South Bowl offers incredible south-facing terrain, perfect for sunny spring skiing. Expanding this area would increase terrain diversity across different aspects and elevations, improving the resort’s ability to adapt to varying weather conditions.

This adjustment also addresses safety concerns. The area is directly adjacent to a rope line, leading to frequent rescues of skiers who venture out unprepared. Bringing it inbounds would allow for avalanche mitigation, reducing risks for both skiers and patrollers. While this expansion enhances safety and terrain variety, it’s important to note that the lift will not extend to the bottom of Teton Canyon, and there will be no inbounds connection to Teton Canyon.

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On-Mountain Restaurants

Grand Targhee Resort is one of the few ski areas without on-mountain dining, and guest feedback has made it clear—we need additional infrastructure to improve convenience and relieve pressure on the base area, which currently serves as a bottleneck. The new Dreamcatcher and Sacajawea restaurants will provide much-needed food, beverages, and restrooms at scenic locations with incredible views. These facilities will balance the resort’s amenities, helping to distribute guests more evenly across the mountain while addressing the long-standing need for on-mountain bathrooms and F&B space. Designed with organic architecture, the structures will blend seamlessly into the natural surroundings, enhancing the mountain experience without disrupting the landscape.

Additional Snowmaking

We have been very fortunate with the snowpack we recieve and have been able to make things work with what we have, but additional snowmaking would help us in a low snowpack year. It would allow us to have coverage beyond Shoshone, help us improve conditions at notorious pinch points such as the Funnel and the TVT, and provide a top to bottom ski route on Dreamcatcher. Additional snowmaking will provide improved skiing in the early and late season for our guests, further enhancing our skier experience.

Additional Upgrades

These projects are long overdue and critical to enhancing and improving every element of the mountain experience.

Terrain glading and grading: Additional glading and grading in key areas will provide an improved skier experience.

Summer Recreation: Adding more trails to our award winning trail network will provide additional lift-served and multi-use trails providing additional recreation opportunities for hiking, trail running and biking. The proposed Summer Activity Zone in the Shoshone area will provide additional engaging activities for families and visitors.

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The Bottom Line

The proposed projects are not about more, more more. They are about better, better, better.