Skiing in Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole is a resort in Wyoming (United States) skied between 1924 and 3185 metres, with 2,500 acres of skiable terrain and 16 lifts.

Country
United States
Region
Wyoming
Altitude
1924–3185 m
Vertical drop
1261 m
Skiable terrain
2,500 acres
Runs
131
Lifts
16
Confirmed opening
November 27, 2026 (jacksonhole.com)
Estimated closing
April 5, 2027

Terrain breakdown

  • Beginner: 10 %
  • Intermediate: 40 %
  • Expert: 50 %

Frequently asked questions about Jackson Hole

Where is Jackson Hole?

Jackson Hole is in Wyoming, United States, with the base at 1924 m and the top at 3185 m.

When does Jackson Hole open?

Jackson Hole has announced that it opens on November 27, 2026 for the 2026/27 season. The date is published by jacksonhole.com, and the resort can still move it if the snow does not arrive; whatever date is current is kept at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/jackson-hole.

When does Jackson Hole close?

Jackson Hole is expected to close for the 2026/27 season on April 5, 2027. The real date depends on how the snow holds up at the top (3185 m) late in the season, and the resort usually announces it only a few weeks ahead: the up-to-date version is at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/jackson-hole.

How much snow is there in Jackson Hole and are the lifts open?

It changes daily and the resort itself publishes it every morning: snow depth by altitude, open runs and open lifts. The Jackson Hole daily report and forecast are at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/usa/jackson-hole, and the live cameras at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/jackson-hole. When it blows hard, the most exposed lifts are usually the upper ones (3185 m), so it is worth checking before driving up.

At what altitude do you ski in Jackson Hole?

Between 1924 and 3185 metres, a vertical drop of 1261 m. That difference is why the snow is not the same across the whole resort on the same day: the upper slopes hold up better late in the season, while the lower part, at 1924 m, is the first to feel rain or warm weather. That is why the Jackson Hole report is read by altitude band, at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/usa/jackson-hole.

How much skiable terrain does Jackson Hole have?

2,500 acres of skiable terrain, 131 runs and 16 lifts, between 1924 and 3185 m. North America measures its size in acres rather than kilometres of piste, and that is the figure the resort itself publishes in its fact sheet.

Where can I rent skis in Jackson Hole?

On Caranva you book the full kit for Jackson Hole — skis, boots and poles, or a snowboard if you prefer — at https://www.caranvasports.com/products/ski-rental-jackson-hole: you pick the dates and give your height, weight, shoe size and level, and the gear is waiting assembled with the bindings set to those figures. You pay online, you skip the sizing counter, and you can swap the gear in the shop if something does not fit. The alternative is walking into a shop at the resort on a first-come basis, which over a bank holiday or at Christmas means queuing for whatever is left.

Is Jackson Hole good for beginners?

10% of Jackson Hole's terrain is beginner level, according to the breakdown the resort itself publishes. That share tells you far more about whether it works for a first time than the overall size of the ski area: a huge resort with 5% easy terrain makes a worse first day than a small one with 30%.

What runs does Jackson Hole have for advanced skiers?

The resort breaks its terrain down like this: Beginner 10%, Intermediate 40% and Expert 50%. The difficult terrain sits mostly up high, to 3185 m, which is where the snow keeps best and where visibility goes first in bad weather.

Can I watch Jackson Hole on a webcam?

Yes. The live Jackson Hole webcams, with piste conditions and the snow report, are at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/jackson-hole.