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The Divine Downhill: Skiing in Teton Valley

Skiing in Teton Valley is a secret worth keeping. Locals in the know may get upset that we're spilling the beans on it, but it's truly not fair for them to keep the secret all to themselves. The Teton Valley ski resorts offer some of the best rated natural snow skiing in the United States. What's more, throughout this region of Idaho are hundreds of acres of open public land crisscrossed by quiet alpine and cross-country trails that you can have all to yourself.

Skiing in Teton Valley, Idaho

Teton Valley Ski Resorts and Beyond

Pebble Creek is a medium sized resort that offers something for everyone, from the kids who are learning to ski as they learn to walk, to the gnarly expert skier who hits the slopes so often he forgets how to walk. Located close by in the Caribou National Forest, Pebble Creek offers 54 runs and thousands of acres of powder. Because Pebble Creek is a lesser known resort, it also offers the elbow room to truly enjoy the slopes.

Lost Trail is close by the Montana border, but is well worth the trip. Its specialty is the intermediate ski terrain for both downhill runs and trails. The snow here has a reputation all to itself, as well. It's renown for always being deep, fresh, and light.

Jackson Hole is possibly the most famous resort in the West. So although the drive there could cost you an hour of skiing, it goes without saying that you won't be disappointed once you arrive. Bring your sunglasses, though. Jackson Hole is known as the "sunny side" of the Tetons!

Grand Targhee is another resort worth the trip. It's actually in Wyoming, like Jackson Hole, yet close enough to the other Teton Valley ski resorts. Still doubtful? Consider the 500 inches of annual snow that bless the Grand Targhee resort and the 3000 acres of trails and slopes there, and you will quickly see the light.

Trail Runs Outside the Norm

Teton Pass offers the area's coolest and quietest backcountry runs for when you get tired of the crowds at the resorts.

Towgotee Pass will suit your taste if you want to "hike" the beautiful backcountry on your skis. There are a treasure trove of touring trails, as well as speedier downhill passes.

Rendezvous Ski Trails offer groomed trails in a wild backcountry setting located in the Gallatin National Forest. We're talking more than 15 miles of loops, dips, and curves.

Kids Loop is perfect for little ones on their first times on skis. Located along the Approach Trail, the loop also attaches to a short hill so they can practice their snow plow technique.

Windy Ridge Loop is on the other end of the spectrum. In other words, don't let your toddler anywhere near this monster! It is strictly ungroomed and strictly for the best. But the challenge, and the awesome scenery, make it worth the challenge.

Skiing in Teton Valley, Idaho

No matter which Teton Valley ski resorts you choose - or if you pick the backcountry trail route instead - you will blown over by grandeur of the scenery. That is, if you slow down long enough on your skis to take it all in.

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