Grand Targhee Snowboarding Zone
Riders Guide - Grand Targhee Resort receives a massive amount of snow each year, more than 500 inches, which helps ensure that the runs and backcountry stay in consistently great condition which acts to further enhance the awesome experience at these two mountains. There are more than 2,500 acres, 70+ runs, and 500 additional acres of backcountry. The runs are suitable for all experience levels. 10% beginner, 70% intermediate, and 20% advanced. Despite the plentiful snowfall, Grand Targhee has snowmaking abilities and grooms many of the runs nightly. As an added bonus, they offer several discounted lift tickets and great deals for multi-day and multi-mountain passes, which makes riding Grand Targhee not only fun but affordable.
Parks and Pipes - North Pole Terrain Park is ideal for beginners and intermediates and provides an easy progression into the world of freestyle riding and skiing with smaller features and easier jumps. Trick Town is a bit more difficult, and boasts numerous features, including a table top, rainbow, flat down flat, flat down rails, plus much more. The Center Earth freestyle area is a dynamic and consistently changing playground focused almost exclusively on natural features and enhanced with frequent expert grooming.
Out of Bounds - Activities abound in and around Grand Targhee. Those seeking natural wonders can take a day trip to either Yellowstone National Park or Grand Teton National Park. There is also a snowtubing park, guided snowmobile tours over vast terrain, avalanche and backcountry clinics, and personally guided ice climbing tours. Those guests who seek rest and relaxation will love the resort’s full-service spa or the outdoor heated pools and hot tubs.
Hangout & Hookup - There are several eateries and bars located slope side. There are more casual style places as well as romantic gourmet restaurants. The Trap Bar and Grill is a wonderful après ski spot and often boasts great live music. Targhee definitely has a mellow après ski scene, guests looking for more action should head to the nearby the village of Jackson which has a diverse and active afterhours scene and provides plenty of fun nighttime activities.
The Deal - The closest airport is in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It is also easily accessible from Idaho Falls, Idaho. By car, the resort is located off of Hwy 33. Visitors may also decide to take a bus or shuttle from the two airports or rent their own car.
