JHStyle Magazine Winter 2016/2017

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INSPIRING

THRSOTUUDGENHTSART
Houda Retires After Successful Teaching Career

WORDS J.T. Hayes | IMAGE Jonathan Selkowitz

WHEN RECOUNTING SOME OF HIS MOST MEMORABLE ART STUDENTS, RETIRED JACKSON
HOLE HIGH SCHOOL ART TEACHER GREG HOUDA SMILED AND TEARED UP A LITTLE AS HE
BRAGGED ABOUT SOME OF HIS FORMER STUDENTS.

One has a local tattoo studio with a year-long waiting list. Jackson Hole High School, where he spent the remain-
Another former student just moved to the West Coast after der of his career. Houda loved teaching so much that
holding several successful art shows in Jackson. Houda even for many years he would teach after-school art programs
proudly bragged about the third grader he once taught who for elementary students in addition to his high school
had so much energy and looseness in his art, which may have duties. He was also artist-in-residence for special art
just looked like scribbles to the untrained eye. and literature retreats, and he spent time teaching work-
“It just makes you cry, you’re so proud of how hard they shops during the summers.
work and how accomplished they are,” he says. Mostly, he cared about connecting with students, whether
Houda never intended to become a teacher. He went to they bonded over art or life in general. If a student didn’t
college for fine art in South Dakota and traveled around the have time in his or her schedule for an art class, Houda
West looking for work. When he found himself in Jackson in would fit the student into his planning period.
1979, he took a job as a log home builder. “I spent time one-on-one with students,” he says. “It didn’t
One day, the local art teacher at the time, who worked with even need to be about art. It could be about life, it could be
Houda in construction during the summers, mentioned to about whatever. That is a big part about the teaching thing.
him that he would make a great art teacher. It isn’t just about getting your decimals in the right place, it’s
just life, trying to share and sort things out.”

“And I still to this day don’t know why he said that,” Houda says. In the spring of 2016, Houda officially retired from teach-
After some work accidents forced him out of the building ing at Jackson Hole High School. While he has big plans to
business, Houda began substitute teaching for all grades clean out his art studio, work on his vintage Harleys, focus
and subjects throughout Teton County. on his own art, and hang out with his wife of 44 years, Judy,
you can see in his face that he will never stop teaching.

“I did this for a few years, so I “TEACHING WAS THE RICHEST “People do a lot of rich things,”
got to follow these kids as they THING THAT I COULD HAVE he says. “People are doctors
grew up,” he says. “I got to see DONE WITH MY LIFE." and nurses. There are many
the same kids, spend time with angels out there helping other
the same kids, and really get to – Greg Houda people, but I was never going
know them.” to be a doctor. This was cut out
Eventually, he had the oppor- for me. Teaching was the rich-
tunity to teach art full-time at est thing that I could have done
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SFAIFRESTTY
Avalanche Institute Saves Lives

WORDS Molly Absolon | IMAGES David Bowers and Courtesy American Avalanche Institute

TWENTY-TWO YEARS AGO, PLASTIC BOOTS WERE JUST MAKING
THEIR MARK ON BACKCOUNTRY SKIING. BACK THEN, PEOPLE USED THE INCREASING

VOLUME OF A BEEP TO PINPOINT A BURIED AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER,
AND TO HEAR THE AVALANCHE FORECAST FOR THE AREA, SKIERS HAD TO

CALL A HOTLINE—MOST LIKELY FROM A LANDLINE.

While a lot has changed since those days, If it had held steady, he noted, we would be and the only one to include time spent
what hasn’t changed since the winter of seeing roughly 200 people dying in slides outside as part of the curriculum.
1994-1995 is the total number of people each winter, but we’re not. Something is
killed in avalanches each year. That number working, and a big part of that something— Newcomb thought it was essential that
has stayed steady, despite the exponential beyond improved forecasting and gear—is students look at and feel the snow, get-
growth in winter backcountry use. avalanche education. ting down in it and digging around to get
In a June 27, 2016 blog post on the Back in 1994, the American Avalanche a sense of what was happening below
National Avalanche Center website, direc- Institute (AAI) was just beginning its third the surface in order to understand stabil-
tor Karl Birkeland wrote that the avalanche decade. Started by Rod Newcomb in Jack- ity. That conviction became a cornerstone
fatality rate has actually dropped by a factor son, AAI was one of the first avalanche of AAI’s avalanche training and has influ-
of eight or more in the last 22 years. education programs in the United States enced the field of avalanche education
across the country. >>

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“AAI IS A SCHOOL. THAT SETS US APART
FROM OTHER AVALANCHE EDUCATION PROVIDERS. WE
DON’T GUIDE. WE TEACH PEOPLE ABOUT AVALANCHES.”

– Sarah Carpenter

It’s the philosophy that continues to under- But he could see the backcountry from the experienced patrollers. She asked ques-
pin AAI courses and drive its current own- lifts and, gradually, its allure pushed him to tions, dug pits, studied slopes, worked with
ers, Sarah and Don Carpenter and Don take an AAI Level I Avalanche Course so he’d explosives, and soaked up information.
Sharaf, who emphasize that training is feel comfortable venturing out of bounds The Carpenters later met while working for the
essential to reducing risk in the backcountry. where he could access untracked powder. National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS),
Sarah Carpenter also started her ski career where they both spent a number of years
“When I moved to Jackson I didn’t know inside resort boundaries, but she joined instructing before moving into big mountain
anything about avalanches,” Don Carpenter the ski patrol at Bridger Bowl and the Yel- guiding on Denali, Rainier, Kilimanjaro, and
says. “I pretty much skied at the resort that lowstone Club in Montana after college and other high peaks around the world, as well as
first winter. I was so green I didn’t even get began learning about avalanches from more teaching avalanche courses and ski guiding.
out into the backcountry.”
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Sharaf cut his winter teeth telemark skiing through the tight
trees of New Hampshire and Maine where he worked for the
Appalachian Mountain Club for three years. In 1990, he came
west to take a winter NOLS course and was hooked.
He soon left the East Coast and started instructing for NOLS,
leading mountaineering, winter, and backpacking courses
before becoming the head of the school’s winter program in
the mid-1990s. In 2001, he went to Alaska to work as a guide
and avalanche forecaster for Valdez Heli-Ski Guides, a job he
still returns to each spring.
All three AAI owners followed career paths that allowed them
to pursue their passion for skiing and the mountains. That
shared passion, and a respect for each others’ skills and knowl-
edge, also helped forge their friendships.
With these interests and values in common, the trio bought
AAI in 2009 after Newcomb decided to retire. It seemed like a
logical next step for all of them.
The owners are now expanding their use of the Internet to
help educate backcountry users outside of a formal course.
They post videos showing snow stability tests, tips for digging
pits, and ideas to improve decision-making.
In addition, AAI has been instrumental in providing avalanche
instruction for Jackson Hole youth, and the organization offers
professional-level training for patrollers and guides.
“AAI is the largest independent avalanche course provider in
the United States,” Sarah Carpenter says. “We run 65 to 70
courses a year and have roughly 45 employees. Our instruc-
tors are professionals who come with lots of experience as
forecasters, patrollers, and teachers. AAI is a school. That sets
us apart from other avalanche education providers. We don’t
guide. We teach people about avalanches”
And, as Karl Birkeland says, teaching people about avalanches
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ICE MASTER
Hannafin Drives Zamboni and Captains Moose Team

WORDS Kelsey Dayton | IMAGE David Bowers

A ZAMBONI IS MUCH LIKE A TRUCK, EXCEPT IT HAS AN 84-INCH BLADE THAT SCRAPES THE ICE. THE
BLADE DOES MUCH OF THE WORK, BUT IT’S UP TO THE DRIVER TO LEAD IT IN THE PERFECT PATTERN
TO LEAVE THE ICE SHAVED SMOOTHLY AND EVENLY. THE MACHINE MUST MOVE AT A STEADY PACE,
AND THE DRIVER MUST MAINTAIN THE PERFECT PATTERN EVEN AS THE ZAMBONI SLIDES INTO TURNS.

“It might be like a truck, but you are still
driving it on pure ice,” says Brian Hannafin,
who drives the Zamboni at the Snow King
Sports & Events Center as part of his job
as operations manager. He is also a hockey
player and one of the team captains for the
Jackson Hole Moose.

Hannafin drove a Zamboni for the first time
when he was just 22 years old and brand new
to Jackson. A longtime hockey player, he
understood the importance of the Zamboni
driver providing smooth ice for the skaters.

“I didn’t want to be the guy who wrecked
the ice,” he says.

It takes about 12 minutes for a driver to
complete the precise patterns required
to clear the rink of grooves and cuts left
behind by skaters. The higher skill level of
the skaters, the more hacked up the ice
becomes, according to Hannafin.

The machine sprays a sheet of water behind
it that freezes and creates a pristine new layer
of ice. It’s something Hannafin, after a lifelong
obsession with hockey, still appreciates.

Hannafin learned to play hockey when he
was just four years old. Growing up in Massa-
chusetts, the sport was a family tradition, and
Hannafin’s grandfather was his first coach.

He was hooked from the moment he first “I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW to Jackson in the fall of 2002 to both play
got on the ice, going on to play for his high THEY HAD HOCKEY IN WYOMING. for the Moose and work at the ice rink. He
school team and then, in college, at Salve became rink operations manager in 2014.
Regina University in Rhode Island. After col- I GOT HOME AND TOLD MY At that time, most of the Moose play-
lege, Hannafin played in the Eastern Profes- MOM, ‘I THINK I’M MOVING TO ers were skiers who also played hockey.
sional Hockey League for a time, and he also WYOMING TO PLAY HOCKEY.’” Games drew about 500 fans then. Today,
had a tryout for a team in what is now called with a full recruitment and marketing
the Southern Professional Hockey League. – Brian Hannafin team, Hannafin and his teammates are
serious hockey players and games draw up
He was driving home after that team told my mom, ‘I think I’m moving to Wyo- to 1,500 eager fans.
released him when his college coach called. ming to play hockey.’” But even after all these years, he still drives
He’d received a letter from a hockey team the Zamboni—his teammates are counting
in Jackson Hole looking for recruits. Serendipitously, a job at the rink was open on him. n
at the same time, and Hannafin moved
“I didn’t even know they had hockey in
Wyoming,” Hannafin says. “I got home and
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BACKCOUNTRY

ZERO

TCSARF Program Encourages Safety

WORDS Kate Hull | IMAGES David Bowers & Courtesy TCSAR

IF YOU LEFT THE BOUNDARIES OF JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN
RESORT TO GO BACKCOUNTRY SKIING LAST WINTER,

CHANCES ARE YOU ENCOUNTERED A BACKCOUNTRY ZERO
INTERN EQUIPPED WITH QUESTIONS.

“DID YOU READ THE DAY’S AVALANCHE REPORTS?”

“WHAT’S IN YOUR PACK?”

“ARE YOU HEADING TO THE BACKCOUNTRY
WITH A GROUP?”

Started last year by the Teton County Search Steps like these help Thomas and her team During a TCSARF strategic planning ses-
and Rescue Foundation (TCSARF), Back- of volunteers reach the right groups with sion in 2012, the board realized there was
country Zero is an initiative that aims to the right messaging, whether it’s people a need to address Jackson’s deep-rooted
reduce fatalities in the Tetons year-round. As enjoying backcountry skiing, floating down love of backcountry exploits and the real-
it heads into its second winter, the founda- the Snake River, or mountain biking on ity of the potentially dangerous elements
tion's executive director, Stephanie Thomas, Teton Pass. The goal is to impact all back- involved. Members of the community and
hopes to continue the conversation. country recreationists in the Tetons. key players in each realm of recreation
The first cross-sport, year-round, com- would need to come together to educate
“We are analyzing all of our data so we can munity-based program of its kind in the and empower the general public. Backcoun-
say what type of people are leaving the country, Backcountry Zero is mirrored try Zero soon came to life.
resort gates, whether or not they are pre- after Sweden’s successful Vision Zero Fast forward to 2016, and Thomas and
pared, and if they have the right skill-set,” program aimed at road fatalities. her team’s program is well underway with
Thomas says.
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BODY SAGE SPA
At the Rusty Parrot Lodge

“WE PLAY A ROLE IN EDUCATION, The best day in the
BUT IT ISN’T JUST ABOUT US EDUCATING mountains ends at the spa.
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all facets of recreation in the Tetons.

Thomas first became a volunteer with Teton County Search and
Rescue (TCSAR) in 2007. She was launched into her current role
as executive director of TCSAR’s fundraising arm, TCSARF, in
2010 when the need for a new building called for fundraising.

She now works to educate locals and visitors in hopes of
stopping people from getting into situations where they may
need assistance from search and rescue. But, when rescues do
occur, she helps ensure her volunteers are trained, educated,
and as efficient as possible.

“We play a role in education, but it isn’t just about us edu-
cating people,” Thomas says. “It is about bringing together
different people from different sectors of the community and
getting them on the same page.”

Backcountry Zero gives the foundation the ability to take this
message further.

“The more people who know about the initiative, the more
we can draw others in,” she says. “They can come to us with
thoughts and ideas about what might work with their peer
groups and how we can reach more of the community.”

Thomas stresses, however, that the goal isn’t to present a
top-down method where volunteers tell everyone what they
shouldn’t be doing. Instead, TSCARF wants everyone who
enjoys the outdoors to remember the “Three P’s”: Prepared,
Practiced, and Present.

“Do you have the ability to take a step back and really look at
the big picture?” she asks. “Your goal doesn’t have to be to
climb the Grand your first summer here.”

And when in doubt, she encourages people to look to men-
tors, Backcountry Zero ambassadors, and search and rescue
volunteers for guidance. They are always available to lend a
helping hand. Learn more at BackcountryZero.com. n

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CARVING THE

HIGINHWEYSOTMPINEGAK

Boyd Takes Her Stoke to Gannett

WORDS J.T. Hayes | IMAGES Chris Figenshau & Kali Collado

HALINA BOYD WAS 10 YEARS OLD AND ON THE
WAY BACK FROM A SKI TRIP AT THE NORTH SHORE OF LAKE TAHOE,

CALIFORNIA, WHEN THE STORM HIT. IT WAS A WHITEOUT AND
HIGHWAY 80 SHUT DOWN.

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“Someone said, ‘Lets hop off the highway and learn how to
snowboard or something’,” Boyd recalls.
So the group headed to a small ski area nearby. The lights were
on but the lifts were closed, so the kids rented snowboards and
hiked up the deep, powdery hill.
“I just remember hiking up, bootpacking under the lights, snow
coming down, carrying the board and it was so exciting,” Boyd
recalls. “The first turns were total powder turns. So that was the
first time I ever snowboarded and I think that was pretty influen-
tial on me.”
That excursion was just the first of many snowboard adven-
tures to come for Boyd.
Last June, Boyd, a Jones Snowboards team rider, embarked
on her most epic adventure yet. In March of 2016, she found
out she was awarded a $3,000 Jones Snowboards Adventure
Grant to tackle the highest turns in Wyoming on Gannett
Peak. This new grant program encourages riders to tap into
their backyard and explore local terrain.
“I was talking to a photographer about Gannett and the
Wind River Range on a road trip back from Utah in January of
2016,” she says. “It has always been this looming and mysteri-
ous range. We said, ‘Let's make this happen,’ and shortly after
that conversation, I got an email about the grant.”
On June 2, Boyd, along with action sports photographer Chris
Figenshau, videographer Aharon Bram, fellow Jones Snow-
boards team rider Jimmy Goodman, and local split-board
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“IT WAS THE FIRST TIME THAT I HAD SNOWBOARDED
OVER A BERGSCHRUND (GLACIER CREVASSE).

THAT WAS COOL, GETTING AIR OVER AN ABYSS.”

– Halina Boyd

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Rather than walking the 23 miles from SelkoPhoto.com
Pinedale, Wyoming, to the mountain’s
western access point, they chose to go 65
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landowner for permission to cross their
land and snag a ride through the reserva-
tion to Cold Springs Trailhead.
“They dropped us off at the snow line,
which was all water at that point,” Boyd
says. “We were dropped off in a pond.”
That was the beginning of a long, wet
trek for the team. The snow was melting
quickly and runoff was all around them.
When they got to Dinwoody Pass, they
were finally able to put on skis and begin
touring. But it didn’t last long. As soon as
they got over Dinwoody Pass, each step
they took punched a hole through the
snow into knee-deep, rushing water.
They planned a single day for the 13-mile
walk, but that turned into two days of
grueling, wet hiking with 65-pound
packs. On day three, it all felt worth it.
“Day three was the day we went for
Gannett,” Boyd says. “It was just a gor-
geous walk. The sunrise was lighting up
that whole valley. And then, once you
actually get back in there, it’s the most
incredible terrain.”
And the weather couldn’t have been better.
“After six months of planning and
rescheduling and looking for the perfect
weather window, we had beautiful clear
skies, not a single cloud, zero wind, and
could look across the state and see the
Grand Teton dwarfed by our proximity,”
Boyd says. “That's just unheard of in the
Winds… We all felt incredibly lucky and
grateful after all the effort we put in to
get to that moment.”
On the fourth day of the trip, and the
second day of snowboarding, the team
attempted a couloir on Mount War-
ner, but the snow was too firm so they
headed to another nearby peak, Le
Trois Dames.
“I was the first one to drop, and it was
still very firm, so it was really gnarly,” she
recalls. “I was hauling on firm snow. It
was the first time that I had snowboarded
over a bergschrund (glacier crevasse).
That was cool, getting air over an abyss.”
Following a couple of days of snowboard-
ing stoke, the exhausted team headed
back through the grueling terrain to their
pick-up point. Would she do it again?
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WINTER WONDERS
Jackson Shines in Snow Season
IMAGES Megan Peterson, Claudia Turner & Courtesy National Museum of Wildlife Art

SKIERS FLOCK FROM AROUND THE GLOBE TO SLASH SOME JACKSON POW, BUT THIS SKIER’S PARADISE
HAS MUCH MORE TO OFFER THAN JUST SLOPES. WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING TO ENJOY A DAY AT THE
SPA, AN AFTERNOON AT A MUSEUM, OR A DAY AT THE SNOW TUBE PARK, JACKSON HAS SOMETHING
FOR EVERYONE.

HIGH ADVENTURE
For a taste of high adventure, sign up for a winter
climbing and mountaineering excursion offered by
local outfitters like Exum or Jackson Hole Mountain
Guides. Or opt for an ice climbing class to practice
your ice ax and crampon skills.
SKIING
Jackson’s reputation as a skier’s paradise is well-de-
served. Find some thrills on the slopes at Jackson
Hole Mountain Resort or carve some turns with the
locals at Snow King Mountain (a.k.a. “The Town Hill”).
Drive up Teton Pass into Idaho and head over to Alta,
Wyoming, for a day of family fun or a Snowcat Adven-
ture at Grand Targhee Resort.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING
Skiers don’t always have to head downhill. Don a pair
of Nordic skis and spend a day traversing the miles of
trails around Jackson. Sample the Wilson Centennial
Trail or head up into Grand Teton National Park for
classic or skate-skiing fun. Snowshoers flock to Bradley
and Taggart Lakes and the groomed Moose-Wilson
Road in Grand Teton National Park. Be sure to respect
all winter wildlife closures.

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WILDLIFE WATCHING
Spend some time peering through binoculars in Grand Teton
National Park and you might just see a wolf or other animal.
Devoted wildlife watchers may enjoy a tour with one of the
many local tour providers. To see thousands of elk, and possibly
a few other creatures, go on a National Elk Refuge Sleigh Ride.
OUTDOOR FUN
Adventurous families will love spending a day at Snow King
Mountain skiing, flying down the slopes at King Tubes, riding
the Cowboy Coaster, or testing their mettle on the Treetop
Adventure course. Go ice skating at the Town Square rink (or
skate indoors during public skating hours at Snow King Sports
& Events Center). Rent a snowmobile and hire a guide to head
up to Togwotee Pass for a rip-roaring good time.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Give dog sledding a shot with Jackson Hole Sled Dog Tours,
or bring the family out for an unforgettable sleigh ride fol-
lowed by dinner at Spring Creek Ranch or Mill Iron Ranch.

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experience hands-on fun. For bowling, arcade games, shuf-
fleboard, and more, go to Hole Bowl to enjoy the activities
and fun atmosphere. Head to the Snow King Sports & Events
Center to watch the Moose hockey team play one of its rivals.
RELAXING
Shoppers delight in the variety of boutiques and galleries
near Jackson’s Town Square and beyond. Teton Village offers
plenty of places to shop for everything from the latest ski gear
to fashionable clothing. Spa-lovers will find plenty of places
to soothe sore muscles and achieve total relaxation at spas
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BACKCOUNTRY

BONANZA
Guides Help People Explore Beyond JHMR’s Gates

WORDS Kristen Pope | IMAGES Courtesy Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

VENTURING BEYOND THE GATES OF JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT (JHMR), FINDING FRESH
POWDER STASHES, AND SHARING IT ALL WITH STOKED CLIENTS IS JUST ANOTHER DAY AT WORK FOR
THE RESORT'S BACKCOUNTRY GUIDES. IN A TOWN WITH A MULTITUDE OF WAYS TO MAKE A LIVING
PURSUING ONE’S PASSIONS, THIS MIGHT JUST BE THE BEST JOB IN TOWN FOR POWDERHOUNDS.

“I’d be a fool if I didn’t say the best part of resort in 1990. In addition to his guiding pristine powder that’s hip-deep, everyone’s
my job was riding powder,” JHMR backcoun- work, he also runs his own snowboard com- psyched and there’s nothing like that.”
try guide Mikey Franco says. “That is by far pany, Franco Snowshapes, which cranks out Miller started working as a backcoun-
the best benefit of what we get to do. I love around 50 customized boards each year. try guide before the gates separating the
it so much, and to me it’s not quite as satisfy- Lead guide supervisor Dave Miller has resort from “out-of-bounds” areas were
ing if I don’t have people to take around and worked at JHMR even longer—he’s been a even fully opened. During the winter of
show. I feel like I just get more out of sharing backcountry guide for 30 years. 1999-2000, the resort permanently opened
it than I do by going out by myself.” “You can’t beat our office,” Miller says. “It’s the gates and allowed skiers and snow-
Franco became a snowboard guide with the best office. The visuals are amazing, and boarders to leave the patrolled resort and
the program in 2001, though he first started when you’re at elevation in the morning in venture into the Bridger-Teton National
working as a snowboard instructor at the Forest and Grand Teton National Park.

Before, the gates were typically “YOU CAN BE THE BEST live here—and particularly
only open in the spring when folks that don’t ski the back-
avalanche risk was low. country at all—can get lulled
When it started, the program BACKCOUNTRY SKIER IN THE WORLD into a sense of safety and
AND FALL IN A TRAP BECAUSE YOU complacency by the fact they

only had four guides, but now DON’T KNOW THE TERRAIN.” can take the tram up rela-
the American Mountain Guides tively easily,” Franco says.
Association (AMGA) accredited – Dave Miller “You don’t have to walk at

program boasts a roster of 25 all if you don’t want to, and I
world-class guides including highly-esteemed mountain- think that makes people think, ‘If I don’t have to hike, how
eers, paramedics, longtime heli-skiing guides, and even dangerous can it be?’ when some of the most dangerous
the president of the AMGA. Many are year-round guides terrain is right outside the resort boundary. The benefit of
who spend their summers taking people climbing and having a guide, first and foremost, is safety.”
mountaineering.
In addition to keeping people safer in the backcountry,
“Our roster is amazing,” Miller says. “It’s world-class. The guides also teach their clients how to make informed and
skill level of guides is off the hook. It’s like everyone’s a educated decisions while out-of-bounds, including every-
professor.” thing from backcountry protocol to how to select a route
and evaluate terrain and snow stability.

However, venturing out into the backcountry isn’t all smiles
and powder days. Every year, people are injured or killed “My job is to empower people to make educated deci-
in the JHMR backcountry as a result of avalanches, acci- sions on their own in the backcountry,” says Aimee
dents, and sometimes simply not knowing the terrain. In Barnes, who has worked as a guide with the program for
2016, three skiers were injured after falling 60 feet off a 11 years. Before joining the JHMR team, she worked for
backcountry cliff following the tracks of a paraglider who an Idaho guiding company and an Alaskan heli-skiing
leaped off the cliff with a paragliding wing. Avalanches are outfit in addition to her ongoing work with Jackson Hole
another significant danger. Mountain Guides.

“It’s Class A avalanche terrain,” Miller says. “When it Having guides with such extensive experience makes
slides, it slides big.” exploring the backcountry safer and even more enjoyable.
Traveling with experienced guides can help mitigate these People also appreciate the fact a backcountry adventure is
dangers since even seasoned backcountry skiers may not very different from a typical resort ski day.
be familiar with every terrain trap or danger. “I like that it’s quiet out there,” Franco says. “You leave
“We know the history, we know the terrain,” Miller says. the resort and it’s a whole different place. On a busy day,
“You can be the best backcountry skier in the world and even when you see some people out there, it’s quiet, it’s
fall in a trap because you don’t know the terrain.” peaceful.”
Some people also underestimate the danger factor And, for many skiers and snowboarders, the uniqueness
because JHMR’s backcountry is so easily accessible. of the backcountry experience makes it even more special
and helps build lifelong memories.

“I think people tend to downplay the backcountry by call- “I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve had people say,
ing it sidecountry, and I think that maybe folks who don’t ‘It was the best day of my life,’” Miller says. n

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JACKSON’S

AMBNAOSRSDAIDCORS

Wadsworths Share Love of Cross-Country Skiing

WORDS Juli Anne Patty | IMAGE Lance Koudele

FOUR MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR, LONGTIME JACKSON RESIDENTS GWENN AND DON WADSWORTH ARE
SURFING IN BAJA, MEXICO. THEY TRAVEL THERE IN SPRING AND FALL, BUT WHEN SUMMER DRAWS TO A
CLOSE, THEY RETURN FROM THE TIDES TO THE TETONS TO PREPARE FOR WINTER AND ANOTHER SEASON
HELPING ENLIVEN AND INFORM JACKSON’S NORDIC COMMUNITY.

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munity, and every Saturday and Sunday, they can
be found at the cross-country trails near the Stilson
Ranch parking area. There, they work with skiers of all
levels to give customized tips based on each skier’s
needs through free drop-in sessions and classes orga-
nized by the Rec Center.
The Wadsworths believe the Teton-area landscape
offers an incredible playground for Nordic athletes.
“Where else can you get on a cross-country ski track
and ski 17 miles under incredible mountain peaks?”
Gwenn says. “This is really just an awesome place to
cross-country ski. That’s the draw.”
Jackson’s Nordic community has always been strong,
but access has not always been as prevalent. How-
ever, in recent years, a strong community partnership
has put Nordic skiing on the fast track.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort recruited the Wad-
sworths to act as Nordic ambassadors and partnered
with Teton County and Jackson Parks and Recreation
which provides the necessary trail grooming.
In addition to the ski tips clinics, the Wadsworths also
teach a Nordic workshop for Spanish speakers.
“We only speak a little Spanish, but we got really lucky,”
Gwenn says. On the first day of one workshop, a well-
known Spanish-speaking Nordic coach happened to
join them, and at other times, they’ve had the help of
some of Jackson’s Spanish immersion students.
“We had one student who translated the entire les-
son all day,” Gwenn says. “We couldn’t have done it
without him.”
The Wadsworths attribute many of the fantastic local
cross-country skiing opportunities to the work of the
Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance, a community organiza-
tion that supports the sport.
“Thanks to their work, there will be more grooming
and more awesome places to ski,” Gwenn says.
In other words, for Jackson’s strong, growing, and ded-
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THE

YLUIFRET
Hady Leads Overnight
Backcountry Trips

WORDS Jessica L. Flammang
IMAGES David Bowers & Courtesy Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

WINTER CAMPING IS OFTEN ASSOCIATED
WITH MISERY, FROSTBITE, AND HAULING HUGE
LOADS OF GEAR TO A FRIGID TENT. EVEN
THOSE WHO CAMP IN YURTS OFTEN HAVE TO
SPLIT WOOD, BUILD FIRES, MELT SNOW, COOK
MEALS, AND SCRUB DISHES.

But, for those who want the overnight backcountry experience
without the toil, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has figured out a
solution. The resort offers guided overnight backcountry trips to
the Rock Springs Yurt, a ski-in, ski-out structure located outside
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Head “yurtmeister” Brian Hady has led “SPENDING QUALITY TIME full of supplies and emergency gear he skis
over 50 overnight trips to the dome in WITH PEOPLE IN A BEAUTIFUL in with. He fondly recalls nights of story-
the past five years. As a backcountry tour OUTDOOR SETTING IS WHAT telling beside a toasty wood fire and times
guide, he skis with clients from the bot- when clients have built ski jumps, throwing
tom of the Hoback runs at the resort to DREW ME TO THE JOB.” tricks over the bonfire.
the yurt, takes care of all yurt maintenance, According to Hady, it's hard to beat riding
keeps the fire stoked, cooks meals, and – Brian Hady the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram to the 10,450-
melts snow for water. foot summit of Rendezvous Mountain and
University. These experiences make Hady skiing down to the yurt with clients for his
“My favorite moment is often when people the ideal year-round yurtmeister. On aver- job. He especially enjoys helping people
realize that their drinking water is coming age, he logs 15 trips to the hut per winter relax and bond with each other.
from the snow that covers the mountains and six during the summer when hikers “People get a break from technology and
around them and it just needs to be melted stay there. really get to connect with each other,” he
over a hot woodstove,” he says. The allure of the yurt holds strong for Hady, says. “Spending quality time with people in
despite snoring clients and the hefty pack a beautiful outdoor setting is what drew me
As a teen, Hady became an Eagle Scout, to the job.” n
and he later studied outdoor education
and natural resources at Colorado State
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Hotel Terra
Teton Village, WY

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Step into the airy and
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Enjoy leading edge therapies
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SpaTerre embodies a unique
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soul. SpaTerre fuses Indonesian
and Thai inspiration with
indigenous culture.

JHSTYLE TETON VILLAGE

SERVICE WITH A SMILE
Maloney Takes Pride in Head Concierge Role
WORDS Kristen Pope | IMAGE Lance Koudele

EVERY DAY BEFORE SHE GOES TO WORK, FOUR SEASONS HEAD CONCIERGE HOPE MALONEY TAKES
A MOMENT TO AFFIX A PIN TO EACH OF HER LABELS. WHILE THE PINS, DEPICTING SETS OF CROSSED
GOLDEN KEYS, MAY JUST LOOK LIKE JEWELRY TO SOME, INSIDERS KNOW THESE PINS MEAN SHE’S A
MEMBER OF LES CLEFS D’OR (PRONOUNCED “LAY CLAY DOOR,” FRENCH FOR “KEYS OF GOLD”). THEY
DISTINGUISH HER AS ONE OF THE MOST SKILLED CONCIERGES IN THE WORLD.

"WE HELP GUESTS WHEN THEY ARE IN A BIND,
AND IT'S NICE TO BE ABLE TO THINK CREATIVELY

AND FIGURE OUT WAYS TO SOLVE GUESTS’
VARIOUS PROBLEMS.”

– Hope Maloney
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Maloney was the first person in the state to attain the Carpet and flooring solutions
Les Clefs d’Or honor, and is one of only two Wyo- for your rugged mountain home
mingites to earn the distinction. She completed a
15-hour test, gathered letters of recommendation, and its precious contents.
found current members to sponsor her, and even
fielded a “secret shopper” call to earn her keys. Carpet | Tile | Hardwood | Laminate | Resilient
But when she first came to Jackson in 1998, she
didn’t have visions of golden lapel keys in mind. She CARPET COWBOYS
simply wanted a break from her busy New York City & FLOORING
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She spent her summers working at the ranch and win-
ters at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Kids’ Ranch, in 77
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But when the Four Seasons opened in 2003, she
found her future career. Starting as a lounge server,
she soon transferred to the concierge desk and
became head concierge in 2006.
“One of the things I love about being a concierge is
all of the problem solving that we have to do,” she
says. “We help guests when they are in a bind, and
it's nice to be able to think creatively and figure out
ways to solve guests’ various problems. Oftentimes,
there is a time constraint involved so it really puts
your problem-solving skills to the test.”
While Maloney and seven other concierges routinely
handle day-to-day requests such as making dining res-
ervations, booking local activities and spa treatments,
ordering flowers, and the like, sometimes guests are
looking for something a bit less conventional.
She recalls one guest who wanted an ice sculpture
of his wife’s name. Not finding any local ice-carving
artists ready to take on the task, the concierge team
tracked down a Colorado ice artist who created the
sculpture and drove it all the way to Jackson on a
white-knuckle drive.
“We can make most things happen,” Maloney says.
Another guest wanted an engagement to remember, so
he worked with the hotel to ship clothes and shoes from
a personal shopper and have a new wardrobe ready for
his girlfriend upon arrival. He also shipped some rela-
tionship mementos and took her on a romantic boat
ride to pop the question—she said “yes.”
“She didn’t even know she was coming to Jackson,” Malo-
ney recalls. “It’s fun to be able to do unexpected things.”
When she’s not at work, Maloney revels in Jackson
pastimes like cross-country skiing and hiking, as well
as spending time outdoors with her partner, Mike,
and their 6-year-old son, Michael. Her delight in Jack-
son living translates to her work.
“Jackson Hole is the best, and being able to share it
with people is what makes the job,” she says. n

JHSTYLE TETON VILLAGE

WINTER
DREAMING

Teton Village Delights Visitors

IMAGES Courtesy Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

WINTER VISITORS TO JACKSON COME FOR GRAND VIEWS, ABUNDANT WILDLIFE, AND FESTIVE
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS, BUT MOST OF ALL, THEY COME TO EXPLORE JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN
RESORT (JHMR). LOCATED IN TETON VILLAGE, JHMR IS ONE OF THE BEST SKI RESORTS IN THE WORLD
AND IT BOASTS PLENTY TO DO.

On December 17, JHMR opens up its new ing into Corbet’s Couloir or carving 4,139 The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center pro-
Sweetwater Gondola. This eight-person vertical feet from the top of the Jackson Hole vides a forecast at: JHAvalanche.org.
gondola replaces the old Eagle’s Rest and Aerial Tram to the base. Terrain parks dot JHMR, from the beginner
Sweetwater chairlifts, bringing 2,000 people Backcountry skiing enthusiasts can hire a Bronco Park to Eagle’s Rest Park for interme-
per hour up the 1,276-vertical-foot slope. guide to explore the sidecountry outside diate and advanced riders. Hit the four Bur-
Skiers and snowboarders of all levels will resort boundaries or rent the Rock Springs ton Stash Parks for natural terrain features
find their preferred style of terrain at JHMR Backcountry Yurt. Be avalanche aware and and creative elements or try the halfpipe.
from the gently sloping beginner runs to per- have the proper skills, equipment, knowl- Mountain Sports School offers group and pri-
fect corduroy and extreme terrain. Adventur- edge, and experience needed to travel in vate lessons for adults and kids as well as back-
ous expert skiers can get some air by launch- avalanche country before leaving the gates.

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ON-MOUNTAIN PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Capture your mountain
memories today!

PORTRAITS • ACTION • KIDS

country guides, adaptive programs, and more. edge
Day care is available for little ones. Multi-day
camps are also available including Steep and IMAGING
Deep Camps, women’s programs, race condi-
tioning, backcountry and adaptive camps, as SKI WITH
well as GoPro training for teens and adults. YOUR PRIVATE
To mix up the mountain adventure, consider PHOTOGRAPHER
the Mountain Collective pass, which offers
skiing at Jackson Hole and a variety of other TODAY!
resorts including Alta/Snowbird, Mammoth,
Stowe, and Taos, as well as mountains in Hourly, half or full day
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After working up an appetite, ride the Jack- edge private ski shoots.
son Hole Aerial Tram to Corbet’s Cabin
for a Nutella-slathered waffle or opt for a IMAGING Call or stop by our shop
mid-mountain meal at Piste Mountain Bis- in JH Sports.
tro. Head to the base area and have lunch at
Spur Restaurant, grab an aprés drink at Four 307.733.4311 Reservations required.
Seasons’ The Handle Bar, or enjoy some fon-
due at the Alpenhof. edgeimagingphoto.com
To relax after mountain fun (or skip the skiing
altogether), check out one of Teton Village’s PRIVATE AND NO-OBLIGATION CUSTOM PHOTOGRAPHY
luxurious spas. Hotel Terra’s Chill Spa fea-
tures an outdoor rooftop hot tub and offers Apres-Vous • Teewinot • The Gondola • Casper Lift
massages, facials, and even a lavender and View photos in The Bridger Building, Jackson Hole Sports
goat milk hydration treatment. Four Sea-
sons’ Spa has 16 treatment rooms includ- 79
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in addition to tranquility lounges. Teton
Mountain Lodge’s 12,000-square-foot three-
story SpaTerre (formerly Solitude Spa) offers
Indonesian and Thai-inspired treatments as
well as eucalyptus-infused steam tubs and a
22-person rooftop hot tub.
Shoppers can stay busy all day in Teton Vil-
lage. Jackson Hole Sports is stocked with the
latest ski and snowboarding gear and cloth-
ing, Mountain Khakis offers mountain-inspired
apparel, Skywolf's Gallery features jewelry and
memorabilia, and you’ll find numerous other
shopping options for everything from moose
pajamas and logo T-shirts to fine jewelry. n

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WoWnIdNTerERland
Homes Made for Ski Season Living

WORDS Kristen Pope | IMAGES Courtesy Noble House - Sammy Dyess, Clear Creek Group - Gordon Gregory
& Rendezvous Mountain Rentals-MB Quinn

AFTER SPENDING A DAY CARVING JACKSON’S GLISTENING SKI SLOPES AND FINDING THE BEST
POWDER STASHES, RETURN TO A LUXURIOUS AND COMFORTABLE HOME FOR THE EVENING.

SOAK IN A STEAMING HOT TUB UNDERNEATH THE STARS AND DRINK IN THE MILKY WAY, OR RELAX
WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS AROUND A ROARING FIREPLACE IN THESE RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS
THAT CELEBRATE THE BEST OF TETON LIVING.

SOARING EAGLE AT GRANITE RIDGE
Soak in a private outdoor hot tub with stun-
ning views of Rendezvous Mountain in this
3,200-square-foot, three-bedroom Noble
House private residence located in the
Timbers at Granite Ridge in Teton Village.
The home sleeps eight and features a spa-
cious open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and
a large dining area perfect for family and
friend gatherings. The master bedroom
comes complete with its own gas fireplace,
jetted hot tub, and rain shower.
Three separate outdoor balconies and patios
provide views galore and a wood-burning
fireplace lets guests warm up and get cozy
after a chilly day. A mudroom provides ski
and gear storage, and a laundry room makes
it easy to freshen up skied-in clothes.

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THE ELK REFUGE HOUSE
Spend a winter day watching elk roam from
this property on the National Elk Refuge. This
five-bedroom home, managed by The Clear
Creek Group, is located 3 miles out of town,
and is a perfect place to watch herds of elk
in their winter range, as well as foxes, deer,
coyotes, and even eagles. Massive windows
allow for easy viewing and wide decks, a
cast-iron fire pit, and a hot tub provide plenty
of places to relax and look for wildlife.
The great room features peeled logs, a peaked
ceiling, and leather couches. A river rock fire-
place warms the dining area and kitchen, and
an antler chandelier offers a touch of the West.
The master suite includes a giant soaking tub,
large walk-in shower, sitting area, and private
deck from which to spy even more wildlife.

CRYSTAL SPRINGS PENTHOUSE
Relax in the 2,200-square-foot, three-bedroom Crystal Springs
Penthouse, one of the Noble House private residences. Vaulted
ceilings and expansive windows allow for an open, airy feel, and
a loft adds an additional sleeping area perfect for families.
French doors open up to a private balcony with spectacular views
of Sheep Mountain, known as the Sleeping Indian for its distinc-
tive shape. Cedar beams and posts contribute to a rustic feel in
the living room, kitchen, and dining area, and chefs will love the
kitchen’s granite counters and professional-grade gas range.
Right near the slopes of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, this
residence, which sleeps 10, also has access to hot tubs, swim-
ming pools, and steam rooms. >>

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SHOSHONE LODGE GRANITE RIDGE LODGE
Shoshone Lodge is a five-bedroom gabled Ski in and out of this four-bedroom prop-
home located west of Jackson and man- erty located right beside Jackson Hole
aged by The Clear Creek Group. An Mountain Resort’s Teewinot Trail. A mud-
arched front door opens up to a large room by the skier’s entry provides ample
foyer, and a peeled log staircase whisks outdoor gear storage, and an outdoor
visitors upstairs, while a large chandelier hot tub provides spectacular views while
made from elk antlers holds a prominent warming up and relaxing.
place in the great room. A huge stone The 4,500-square-foot property, man-
fireplace provides comfortable warmth for aged by Rendezvous Mountain Rentals,
those lounging nearby, and the office has sleeps 10, and the white oak floors, large
built-in bookcases and a window seat per- wood-burning fireplace, and wet bar pro-
fect for getting lost in a good book. vide a perfect atmosphere for gathering
This home also has a recreation room com- with family and friends. n
plete with a pool table, game table, bar,
and even a cotton candy spinner. Spend
time watching favorite films in the home
movie theater with comfortable leather
recliners and a large screen—plus a pop-
corn machine.

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VINTAGE MEETS MODERN
Lawrence Gives Classic Furnishings New Life

WORDS Kelsey Dayton | IMAGE Jeff Buydos

AN OLD COUCH, COVERED IN DOG HAIR AND WEATHERED FROM ITS ABANDONMENT IN STORAGE,
MIGHT AT FIRST GLANCE LOOK LIKE JUNK, BUT GLENDA LAWRENCE, OWNER OF MATTERHOUSE, CAN SEE
PAST THE RIPS, TEARS, AND WORN-OUT FABRIC. SHE CAN SEE THE POSSIBILITY. SHE KNOWS THE POWER
UPHOLSTERY HAS TO TRANSFORM, AND THE IMPACT FINELY CRAFTED PIECES CAN HAVE ON A HOME.

Lawrence, who is originally from Tennessee,
studied interior design at the University of
Tennessee. In college she taught herself to
sew, inspired by her grandmother who was
always gifting handcrafted bedding or cur-
tains to family members.

She moved to Jackson with her family in
2001, and in 2010, Lawrence began to create
custom-sewn fabrications under the name
Yelsew Studio. She found that new uphol-
stery can make a piece of furniture one-of-
a-kind or brand new again. “I think a very
beautiful box cushion is one of the hardest to
make, but it’s so rewarding,” she says.

Lawrence is fastidious in her work. She likes
things done precisely, which is one reason
she never wanted to create a large uphol-
stery store where she wasn’t the one work-
ing on the pieces.

About three years ago, she combined the
upholstery business with her skill in inte-
rior design and her eye for unique pieces.
The resulting Matterhouse is a store offer-
ing mid-century modern and collectible
furnishings.

The store has a contemporary, yet com-
fortable, feel with a soft purple uphol-
stered wall and furniture that begs to
be sat upon. Among the large furniture
pieces, there are also smaller accessories.
A wall of pillows in a rainbow of colors
allows people to pick a pop of brightness
to add to their beds or couches.

The store features collectable pieces like a of-a-kind, but they are hard to find. Plus, As a designer, she helps people work with
George Nelson credenza, a Hans Wagner Lawrence customizes items with fabric, what they have, usually acting as a second
daybed, and a Norwegian wall unit and upholstering couches, chairs, and daybeds. eye instead of coming in to totally redec-
desk. The style ranges from mid-century She creates full rooms in the storefront, orate. She first tries to rearrange rooms or
modern to antiques. “I just get what I like,” and some people come in and purchase add accent pieces.
Lawrence says. But she also picks pieces the whole set, taking home all the pieces “If you have good bones, sometimes you
specifically with Jackson homes in mind. to recreate it in their own home. Some just need to throw in some new accesso-
buy a single piece. Others hire Lawrence ries,” she says. “Sometimes all you need is
Because of the sense of style in Jackson, as a designer. a coat of paint or some new upholstery.” n
she limits the space-agey modern pieces,
and opts for offerings with more wood.
Many of the pieces in the store aren’t one-
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MAKING

CODMREEATMRSUE
Local Realtors Connect Buyers with Teton Homes

WORDS Michelle DeLong | IMAGE Lance Koudele

THE ALL SEASON RESORT REALTY OFFICE FEELS MORE LIKE A LOW-KEY, LUXURIOUS
LOUNGE THAN AN OFFICE. AS YOU SINK INTO A WINGED LEATHER CHAIR, YOU WON’T SEE
ANY LARGE SIGNS WITH NUMBERS OR FIGURES IN BOLD RED FONT ANNOUNCING PRICES
OR REAL ESTATE STATISTICS.

This cozy environment is home to a team of agents who reg- They both moved to Teton Valley and found work selling home
ularly work with clients for years at a time to find the perfect sites at Teton Springs Resort in the early 2000s. They rose
property match. to the top of their class in sales and saw the opportunity to
expand. All Season Resort Realty was born under the umbrella
The team aims to match clients with a home they may have of Teton Springs Resort, and that’s where the main office is still
dreamed of and saved up for all their lives, whether they’re located today. They have since expanded to employ three full-
envisioning a view of the Tetons from their bedroom win- time agents: Jennifer Blair, Chris Miller, and Patty Crawford.
dow or a gathering place for generations of family.
“I love our team because we
Owners Bonny Etchemendy are so different, yet we get
and Sarah Anderson have along so well,” Anderson says.
certainly made Teton Valley,
Idaho, their home, and their “WE STRIVE TO BUILD Etchemendy is an avid golfer

enthusiasm for the commu- GREAT RELATIONSHIPS BECAUSE, and a self-described “summer
nity translates to hundreds AT THE END OF THE DAY, OUR girl” who delights in riding her
of happy customers and new bike to the Teton Springs pool.
Teton Valley homeowners. CUSTOMERS NOT ONLY BECOME
By contrast, Anderson longs for
They also embrace the local OUR NEIGHBORS, winter by the time August rolls
lifestyle, even holding a man- THEY BECOME GOOD FRIENDS.” around, and spends her time
ager’s meeting aboard their backcountry skiing and riding
stand-up paddleboards while – Bonny Etchemendy her snowmobile. She also loves

floating down the Teton River. to escape for mini-vacations now
and then. Whatever she does,
In 2000, Etchemendy moved she always loves to get outside.
to the area with her husband,
who was helping build the Teton Springs Resort golf course “Being outdoors is what touches my soul,” she says.
in Victor, Idaho. She soon earned her real estate license,
transitioning to the field after spending years working in Etchemendy and Anderson certainly agree that the beauty of
human resources. In contrast, Anderson’s background is in their surroundings helps keep them rooted in the Teton Valley
corporate finance and operations. community and makes the real estate business personal.

“We come at things from opposite sides of the picture, but “We strive to build great relationships because, at the end
we come to the same conclusions, and we complement of the day, our customers not only become our neighbors,
each other well,” Anderson explains. they become good friends,” Etchemendy says. n

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JHSTYLE HEALTHY LIVING

WELLNESS

WARRIOR
Adventurer Heemstra Teaches Healthy Living

“I WANTED TO REMIND MYSELF OF THE
LEVEL OF STRENGTH I HAD.”

– Julia Heemstra

WORDS Ben Graham | IMAGES Kaare Iverson & Courtesy Julia Heemstra

ONE OF THE PLACES YOU MAY HAVE RECENTLY SEEN JULIA HEEMSTRA IS IN A PREVIEW
FOR A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT WOMEN CLIMBING IN THE WIND RIVER RANGE. THE
MINUTE-LONG CLIP SHOWS HEEMSTRA INCHING UP A CRACK ON A STEEP PITCH OF
GRANITE HIGH IN THE CIRQUE OF THE TOWERS, A WORLD-CLASS CLIMBING DESTINATION
IN THE HEART OF THE RANGE.

Equal Footing premiered at the Telluride Mountainfilm Fes- the “Picnic” is a sort of big-mountain triathlon. It involves
tival in 2016 and is making the rounds as part of the Moun- biking to Grand Teton National Park, swimming across
tainfilm World Tour. Jenny Lake, and free-soloing—climbing alone and without
The video offers a glimpse into the adventurous side of ropes—up all 13,775 feet of the Grand Teton. Once up top,
Heemstra’s double life. In addition to her mountain feats, it’s time to do the whole thing again in reverse.
she is also director of St. John’s Medical Center’s Well- Heemstra was the first woman to complete the entire “Pic-
ness Department. On a daily basis, she works with hospital nic” solo and unsupported, meaning no one was bringing
employees to help them make small, sustainable changes her supplies along the way.
toward healthier living, whether that means passing up a “Really the most memorable moment for me was when I
cookie at lunch or going for a walk during a work break. could finally see the bottom of Jenny Lake again on the sec-
“They are the ones I think about every day because they’re ond swim,” she says. That meant she was nearing the final
the ones making changes and encouraging one another,” leg, and that’s when it finally sank in that she was actually
Heemstra says. going to accomplish what she set out to do.

Originally from South Africa, Heemstra got her start in social But as she cruised into Town Square on her bike, 14 hours
work. She signed up to be a community support worker in a and 47 minutes after she set out, Heemstra realized she
shanty town, where she provided instruction on home gar- could go further. That’s when she decided to attempt the
dening techniques for food crops and conducted medical “Moranic Picnic,” which is a similar triathlon that involves
and social advocacy work. swimming across Leigh Lake and climbing Mount Moran.
She moved to Jackson Hole 12 years ago, working as a As Heemstra put it, the adventure is “longer and way more
Curran-Seeley staff member before taking the position at remote” than the original route.
St. John’s.
When she’s not working, she is often out on a mountain She was able to accomplish her goal, finishing in 16 hours
adventure. One recent extreme outing took place in the and 13 minutes. She’s the first woman to have completed
summer of 2015. Early on a July morning, while most peo- either triathlon solo and unsupported.
ple in the valley were soundly sleeping in their beds, Heem-
stra was pouring herself a cup of coffee and wrapping up a For Heemstra, the herculean efforts of that summer were
brief meditation session. At 4:24 a.m., she climbed on her about re-establishing, for herself, exactly what she was
bike and began pedaling toward Grand Teton National Park. capable of in the face of change in her personal life.
She was attempting her first solo “Picnic,” as the expedition
is known locally. Started by mountaineer David Gonzales, “I wanted to remind myself of the level of strength I had,”
she says. And that’s a strength she brings with her, whether
in the mountains or at work helping people live healthier
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LLEISATRENNINIGNBGY
Vinson Shares Bond with Senior Residents
WORDS Kelsey Dayton | IMAGE Megan Peterson

ELLA VINSON’S FAVORITE PART OF WORKING AT MORNINGSTAR SENIOR LIVING ISN’T NECESSARILY IN
THE JOB DESCRIPTION. SHE SEES IT MORE AS A PERK. THE ON-CALL NURSE’S FAVORITE PART OF THE
JOB IS SIMPLY LISTENING TO THE RESIDENTS.

One resident lived near what is now called area ranches and can recount some of the say it, but everyone does have a story. I’m
Slide Lake in 1925 when the infamous Gros worst winters in Jackson history, including a always amazed at the things people lived
Ventre landslide occurred, bringing 50 million 1949 storm that left snow drifts up to 30 feet through.”
cubic yards of debris crashing down, blocking high in some places across the state and killed Vinson grew up in Michigan. Her mom,
the Gros Ventre River and creating the lake. an estimated 15 percent of Wyoming’s cattle. Joan Hosterman, worked as a nurse, and
“I’ve learned a lot of local history working Vinson always thought it might be a profes-
Another resident was a prisoner of war during here,” Vinson says. “I know people always sion she’d like to pursue.
World War II. And several others grew up on
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“I’VE LEARNED A LOT World-Class Specialists
OF LOCAL HISTORY WORKING in Orthopaedic Care

HERE. I KNOW PEOPLE Teton Orthopaedics’ physicians & surgeons are Board Certified
ALWAYS SAY IT, BUT EVERYONE and Fellowship trained. We have a specialist for every injury,
with a physician on call 24/7.
DOES HAVE A STORY.
I’M ALWAYS AMAZED AT Joshua Beck, MD

THE THINGS PEOPLE Adult & Pediatric Spine Surgery
LIVED THROUGH.” Joint Replacement Surgery
Fracture Management
– Ella Vinson
Andrew Bullington, MD
Instead, she went to work in a Ford auto-
mobile factory, packing bumpers and Knee & Shoulder Surgery
alternators. When the factory closed, it Sports Medicine
offered training for year-long programs, Trauma & Fracture Care
and Vinson went to nursing school and
became a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Christopher Hills, DO
That was 25 years ago.
“It was something I always wanted to Spine Surgery
do,” Vinson says. “It just took me a while Orthopaedic Surgery
to get pushed in that direction.” Trauma & Fracture Care
About seven years ago, with their children
grown, Vinson and her husband, Mike, Heidi Jost, MD
moved to Jackson after he got a job as a
certified public accountant in town. Hand & Upper Extremity
Three years ago, Ella took a job as a staff Foot & Ankle Surgery
nurse at MorningStar since she’d always Custom Orthotics
loved working with the senior popula-
tion. She liked MorningStar, in particular, David Khoury, MD
because of its sense of community.
“And everybody is a family,” she says. Knee & Shoulder Surgery
“Everyone looks out for each other, Sports Medicine
and that’s one of the best things about Arthroscopy
being here.”
Vinson served a brief stint as Morning- Geoffrey Skene, DO
Star’s resident care coordinator, a posi-
tion she left in August to work as an LPN Non-Surgical Spine Care
on an as-needed basis. She moved to Neck & Back
the part-time position to allow more time Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
for her to focus on completing her reg-
istered nursing degree online. It’s some- Rafael Williams, MD
thing she has always wanted to do.
While her studies take priority for the Shoulder Surgery
next nine months, she couldn’t quite Hand & Upper Extremity
give up MorningStar and its residents, so Sports Injuries
she still works there part-time.
“It feels like they are all my family,” she (800) 659-1335
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HOLISTIC HEALING
Local Shop Offers Alternative Treatments

WORDS Claudia Turner | IMAGES Jeff Buydos

VISITORS WHO ENTER SIMPLY HEALTH ARE GREETED BY JAZZ MUSIC FROM ETTA JAMES AND LOUIS
ARMSTRONG, ALONG WITH A BIG YELLOW LAB NAMED Q. FURTHER INTO THE SHOP, A MENU ON THE
WALL DISPLAYS THE VARIOUS SERVICES AVAILABLE, INCLUDING BIO-ENERGETIC SCREENING FOR BODY
BALANCING AND IRIS ANALYSIS TO DISCOVER HEALTH PREDISPOSITIONS.

It would be daunting to take it all in if it
weren’t a relatively quiet, organized, and
charming space.

The shop has two owners: Jennifer Nel-
son-Hawks and Babette Melka. Nel-
son-Hawks went to school to be a certified
medical assistant, while Melka obtained a
pharmacy degree. The two became con-
nected five years ago when Nelson-Hawks
would call in prescriptions for a doctor in
town and the two would get to talking.

“We are nothing alike,” Melka says. “But
when it comes to running a business
together, we don’t even have to speak to
each other; we just know what to do.”

The two offer holistic health options includ-
ing hormone consultations and preventative
measures for health and wellness.

“We individualize for our clients,” Nel-
son-Hawks explains. “We support them
as individuals instead of giving everyone
exactly the same thing.”

Wandering through Simply Health’s aisles, vis-
itors will see “living fuel” super meals, brain
formulas, flower essences, massage oil blends,
detox formulas, and a number of other herbal
and pharmaceutical-grade supplements.

“We’re constantly keeping up with new stores more so than just five years ago. And workers, but they’re personable, passion-
research,” Melka says. She described an Jackson Hole may be a little ahead of the ate, and prepared to do what is best for
incident where a client finished radiation for times,” she says. each individual.
cancer and wanted to nurse her body back Nelson-Hawks notes many people come For these two Jackson women carving their
to health but had insomnia and a generally in after they can’t find what they need own path to healing, there is never an end-
truncated state of mind. She tried the aqua from their doctors. The shop helps them point in their journey.
detox foot bath and said she had never find alternative treatments and ongoing “We’re always evolving,” Nelson-Hawks
slept so well or felt so optimistic. education to heal their minds and bodies. says. “We will grow indefinitely.” n
The women aren’t saying they’re miracle
It is this type of individualized care and
unconventional therapy that inspires the
two to continue delving into new research
and methodology.

“The world is slowly changing,” Nel-
son-Hawks says. “People are actively look-
ing for health food stores and supplement
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THE POWER OF STORY

Another Fascinating Life and Welcoming Neighbor at MorningStar

HomeAt
with
SUSAN
• Graduate of Stanford University
• 35 years as an Elementary Schoolteacher in Jackson Hole
• Two children; five grandchildren—all live here
• Midwestern-born, but a Jacksonian at heart
“I fell in love with the beauty of this Valley in 1956.
But I also found the locals to be so kind and
so devoted to family. I’ll never leave.”
BEST LESSON LEARNED:
Don’t plan your life inch by inch.
Be open to surprise pathways.

ASSISTED LIVING

of JACKSON HOLE

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JHSTYLE HEALTHY LIVING

HEALTHY HEALTHY EATS IMAGE Alena Ozerova©adobestock.com
INLTIHVE ITNETOGNS Fill up on nourishing, healthy food before
hitting the slopes or venturing out for the
Well-Being for the Body and Mind day’s activities. Lotus Cafe offers all-organic
eats for everyone from gluten-free vegans
JACKSONITES FIND PLENTY OF WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY IN ORDER to hungry carnivores. Healthy Being Juicery
TO FULLY ENJOY THE MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLE. YOGA, TANGO and Organic Cafe serves up cold-pressed
CLASSES, GYM TIME, REIKI, AND MASSAGE ARE JUST A FEW OF juices and plant-based foods to-go. Unpro-
THE MANY WAYS LOCALS STAY PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY FIT. cessed Kitchen provides home delivery
EXPLORE THESE MIND AND BODY WELLNESS PRACTICES TO and chef service for those seeking healthy
ENHANCE YOUR TIME IN THE TETONS. meals. Local grocery stores, such as Jack-
son Whole Grocer, also feature organic and
YOGIS DON'T HAVE healthful eating options.
TO PUT THEIR GET MOVING
Get some fresh mountain air while hitting the
PRACTICE ON HOLD slopes, going for a snowshoe, or relishing
WHILE VISITING a Nordic ski adventure. Opt for indoor exer-
JACKSON. cise at one of the numerous gyms around
town offering everything from CrossFit to spin
94 classes, Pilates, barre, and yoga. The Teton
County Jackson Parks and Recreation Cen-
JHStyleMagazine.com | WINTER/SPRING 2016-2017 ter features abundant opportunities to enjoy
everything from skate-ski classes to archery
practice to swimming at the aquatics cen-
ter. Dancers’ Workshop classes teach tango,
salsa, Zumba, ballet, hip hop, and more.
YOGA
Yogis don’t have to put their practice on
hold while visiting Jackson. A variety of
studios, including Akasha, Inversion, Teton
Yoga Shala, and Jackson Hole Yoga Ther-
apy, have classes ranging from basic begin-
ner sessions, to rope and chair classes
focusing on unique and aerial movements.
SPA AND MASSAGE
Soothe those sore muscles with a massage
or by relaxing at a local spa. Local mas-
sage therapists practice a variety of styles,
including Shiatsu, Kundalini, and Ayurvedic.
Check out one of the many spas in Jackson
and Teton Village for a wide array of treat-
ments to help you relax and recuperate.
Aromatherapy can often be incorporated
into these sessions for additional relaxation
and healing.
REIKI, MEDITATION, AND MORE
Reiki, polarity therapy, and transcenden-
tal meditation are available in Jackson,
along with a wide variety of other practices.
Astrologers and intuitives can also provide
consultations. For more information on ser-
vices and providers visit TetonSpirit.com.
MEDICAL CARE
St. John’s Medical Center and two urgent care
clinics treat illnesses and injuries, and numer-
ous physical therapists help people recover
from injuries. Holistic practitioners, including
acupuncturists, naturopaths, and homeopathic
practitioners are also located in Jackson. n

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Pastry Chef Corn Transforms Picnic
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ONE GLANCE AT THE PASTRY DISPLAY IN PICNIC REVEALS CANDIED HAZELNUT AND NUTELLA BANANA
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ARE MY HANDS.”

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young age that I wanted to have a career in food.
Pastry is a science and an art put together.”
Corn works in production and management at both
Picnic and its partner restaurant, Persephone, which
allows for maximum creativity. She manages special
orders, writes her own recipes, creates new products
and designs, develops menus, and trains and man-
ages pastry cooks.
“I have the freedom to be creative doing what I
love,” Corn says. “I literally dream of recipes that I
can implement and turn into reality at my job.”
Picnic provides Corn with the opportunity to explore
innovative ideas that don’t fit into Persephone’s
French-inspired identity.
“I love taking American classics and reinventing
them,” Corn says. There is nothing better than a
freshly baked pastry with extraordinary ingredients.”
Often using savory ingredients in traditionally sweet
pastries, she prefers the handmade method to mass
production.
Opening her hands wide, she smiles and fervently states,
“My favorite tools in the kitchen are my hands.” n

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The Blue Lion The Bunnery Bakery & Restaurant Cutty’s Bar & Grill

The Blue Lion, located in the relaxing ambiance A Jackson favorite, The Bunnery offers deli- Pizza and cheesesteaks are the signature items
of a historic older home downtown, has been cious breakfast and lunch selections. Our menu and true “Philadelphia” quality. Sit back with
a local’s favorite since 1978. An award-winning entrees offer the perfect remedy for any craving, friends and family watching your favorite sports
menu includes the rack of lamb, jet fresh fish, complemented by a list of coffees and espresso, and imbibe in the full bar stocked with local
game, Wyoming natural beef, pasta, poultry, wines and craft beers, house cocktails and beers, wine, and cocktails. Happy hour is Mon-
vegan and gluten free entrees, and nightly spe- Jackson’s freshest-squeezed juices. The bakery day through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call
cials. Enjoy our homemade desserts. Live acous- counter offers delectable signature indulgences for fast takeout orders.
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Gather Food + Drink Experience The Handle Bar Hatch Taqueria

Enjoy creative modern American cuisine in Ski right up to the front door of Michael Mina’s Located one block off the Town Square serving
downtown Jackson. New weekly specials, gluten Teton Village hot spot, The Handle Bar. Enjoy lunch and dinner. HATCH Taqueria & Tequilas
free, vegan and vegetarian options. Half-priced outdoor dining at its best offering an inventive serves modern Mexican cuisine with a lively
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Voted “best of JH” by the locals DINNER + CATERING

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Jackson Hole Buffalo Meat Co. Malaka’s Persephone Bakery

Hungry for something delicious & nutri- The owner’s of the ever popular Cutty’s bring Steps away from Town Square, Persephone
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Snake River Grill The Silver Dollar at The Wort Spur Restaurant & Bar

Celebrating over 20 years on the Town Square, Creative mountain cuisine menu with an exten- Led by Executive Chef Kevin Humphreys,
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a rustic-elegant setting. Our modern-American try the Silver Dollar Burger or the award-win- years, Spur Restaurant & Bar Spur invites you
menu features organic produce, jet-fresh sea- ning Corn Chowder. For dinner, enjoy Bacon- to cap off a day of play in Jackson Hole. Spur
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