JHStyle Winter 2017/2018

JACKSON HOLE & THE TETON LIFESTYLE ®

Winter/Spring 2017-2018

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Edgar Alwin Payne (1883-1947), Navajo Scouting Party,
oil on canvas, 28 x 34 inches, Sold: $304,200

Bob Kuhn (1920-2007), Closing the Distance, 1977,
acrylic on masonite, 24 x 48 inches, Sold: $409,500

Tucker Smith (b. 1940), Packer Creek, Trailside Galleries, Jackson, Wyoming
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WHAT’S INSIDE 16 WELCOME

22 Words from the Publisher
About the Cover
Words from the Editor
The JHStyle Team
Visitor’s Guidepost

24 ARTISANS OF JACKSON HOLE
Metal Brought to Life
Inspired by Nature
Painting the Scene
Snowshape Maker



34 TOP 10 WINTER EVENTS

30 38 INSPIRE
Embracing the Softer Side
Set In Stone
Nonprofit Spotlight



48 46 HIGHSTYLE PROFILES
42 Ben Roth
Laurie Thal & Daniel Altwies
86 Jim “Slim” Wilson



34 46



WHAT’S INSIDE ®

52 52 BASECAMP JACKSON
56 Sharing the Outdoor Life
58 A Tail-Wagging Good Time
Embracing Adventure
78 Ten Winter Favorites

92 TETON VILLAGE
62 Seeing the Future
Engineering the Future
Finding a Home in Hospitality
Mid-Mountain Magic

DINE IN STYLE
The Family Business
70 Spicing Things Up
Jackson Hole Dining
Cooking Al Fresco

NIGHTLIFE
A Rockin’ Good Time
Bowling In Style
80 Celebrating Local Beer

TETON VALLEY
The Woodcrafter’s Workshop
Backcountry Ready

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JHStyle Catalogue Spotlights: Boutiques & Jewels of JH
4 12 Belle Cose
10 Perlman Project, Linda Perlman
16 Western Range, Spencer Hurst Dan Shelley Jewelers
20 Terra Jackson Hole, Olivia Emerson Pearls by Shari
Horizon Fine Art Gallery, Tracie Spence Penny Lane Cooperative

Galleries of JH 14 Headwall Sports
6 Art Association of Jackson Hole Jackson Hole Book Trader
Teton Tails
Cayuse Western Americana Stio
The Grand Fine Art Terra Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole Art Auction Western Range Clothing Co.

8 Horizon Fine Art Gallery Interiors of JH
Perlman Project 18 Azadi Fine Rugs
Tayloe Piggott Gallery
Trailside Galleries Big Chill
Carpet Cowboys & Flooring
Custom Iron Design
Dwelling
Festive Living
Maison Studio
The Rusty Nail

Founder and Designer, Shari
Specializing in South Sea pearl designs

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WORDS FROM THE PUBLISHER

SHOKUNIN JACKSON HOLE & THE TETON LIFESTYLE ®

Japanese for artisan—more than a craft or technical Winter/Spring 2017-2018
skill-set; something completed with attitude and passion
for the well-being of all. Artisans
of Jackson Hole
LAST YEAR, MY WIFE AND I EMBARKED ON A JOURNEY INVOLVING
NO TRAVEL: WE LIVED IN A TRAILER FOR 14 MONTHS WHILE WE ABOUT THE COVER
GUTTED AND REMODELED AN ORIGINAL 1940S LOG CABIN.
With a small pencil tucked behind his ear, a tattered
A longtime local purchased the old Cache Creek notebook in his hand, and an infectious smile, it’s easy to
ranger cabin in 1975 and moved it south of Wil- see Terry Chambers has a story to tell. In fact, publisher
son. Over the next 40 years, it was retrofitted Jeff Bush knew right away he wanted to cover Chambers’
from primary home to “ski bum” rental. story in this issue of JHStyle. A fourth generation
Jacksonite, Chambers has molded a career out of creating
When we bought the cabin it needed more than art from scraps of metal; his art adorns many homes and
a touch-up—it needed plastic surgery. We left public spaces throughout the Jackson valley. If you don’t
the logs, covered porch, and most of the roofing run into him at Street Food in Wilson for lunch, check out
in place, while taking the inside down to the dirt. his work at CustomIronDesigns.co (yes, .co).
As a publisher and photographer by trade, we
have plenty of creative inspiration and are great David Bowers, one of JHStyle’s lead photographers,
at tearing things apart, but we needed a team to captured not only that smile, but brings us into
mold our dream. Chambers’ environment to create. You can view more of
Bowers’ work at: DavidBowersPhotography.com.
Our team of specially chosen artisans completed our vision with 100-year-old “new”
antique oak flooring, an old-style masonry fireplace with custom iron work, colonial
white granite counter tops, and a handmade kitchen light crafted by my father-in-law.
These artisans and their work are forever engrained into the overall warmth and com-
fort of our new home.

The craftsmen working with us daily brought the meaning of “Shokunin” to heart. As
editor Kristen Pope says in this issue’s opening editorial, “It’s obvious their crafts are
more than a means to an end….it is something deeper and more meaningful.”

This issue celebrates the artisans of Jackson Hole whose passions and works are inter-
woven into our lives every day.

Enjoy, JHStyle.

–Jeff Bush

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Top: Oil on Canvas by Oscar Schmidt (1889-1966) “Taos, New Mexico” circa 1925. Ex-Gary Shandling Collection
Left: Hamley (Pendleton, OR) Silver Mounted Cowgirl Saddle circa 1920 | Center: Vintage Navajo Ingot Silver and Turquoise Bracelets circa 1930

Right: Cheyenne High Top Moccasins circa 1885; Sioux Doll circa 1880

WORDS FROM THE EDITOR

ARTISANS AROUND US

WORDS Kristen Pope

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO TURN RAW MATERIALS INTO SOMETHING EXCEPTIONAL? THIS ISSUE
OF JHSTYLE IS DEDICATED TO EXPLORING THE WORLD OF ARTISANS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE WHO
SPEND THEIR DAYS TRANSFORMING, CRAFTING, AND CREATING.

We profile metal artist Ben Roth, whose work defies grav- of Naughty Fruit snacks which transform raw fruit into deli- serge-b©-adobestock.com
ity. But working with challenging materials is nothing new cious and nourishing dried delights.
for Roth, who used to be an ice sculptor. Jacob Urban is an artisan of the mountains, teaching peo-
Laurie Thal and Daniel Altwies use glass as their medium ple the skills they need to survive and thrive in the beau-
of choice. Thal has worked with glass in the valley for 40 tiful but unforgiving outdoors. He has also crafted search
years. Her works vary from small hand-held bowls to and rescue programs which aim to keep people safe and
exquisite architectural displays with dozens of individually out of trouble when recreating in the Tetons.
crafted pieces intricately arranged to play with light, color, Bill Schreiber and Jessica Milligan work as artisans of Jack-
and space. Altwies sandblasts the pieces to create delicate son Hole Mountain Resort, focusing on long-term planning
designs and carefully carves out patterns in the glass. by designing lifts, buildings, and features across the moun-
Tracie Spence finds her inspiration for her photographic craft tain that keep people exploring and finding new ways to
in the natural world. She uses her camera as a tool and is enjoy the slopes.
best known for her magnificent images of wild mustangs. Throughout these pages, you’ll find local craftspeople
The Morales family are artisans of food. They meld together a using mediums from wood and paper to pineapple and
variety of flavors to construct mouth-watering tamales from a planning diagrams to exercise their crafts and transform
time-tested and beloved recipe. Juan Morales has expanded inspiration into innovation. Read on to learn more about
the family’s flavor palate even further by creating his own line these denizens of Jackson. n

MEET OUR TEAM

KRISTAL RHODES KRISTEN POPE CONNIE TYLER DAVID BOWERS MADISON WEBB
Creative Director Editor Sales Executive Photographer Social Media

Kristal founded Kristal Graphics Kristen is a full-time Originally from Philadelphia, A 30-year Jackson Hole Born in Idaho, Madison grew
in 2004. Her knowledge of freelance writer and editor Connie made her way to the resident, David combines up with a passion for the
marketing and her design who specializes in writing Tetons via Kauai in 2010 to be his skills as a professional outdoors and the beauty of
aptitude has landed her about outdoor adventure, near family in Victor, Idaho. She photographer, mountain guide, the West. After pursuing a
numerous clients throughout conservation, science, and is an avid yogini who teaches and ski patroller in order to graduate degree in art history,
the West. She has worked as travel. She made her way to Hatha yoga in Driggs, Jackson, maintain an active outdoor she found the rare opportunity
the creative director with J.C. Jackson after living in Alaska and Kauai, where she escapes lifestyle. In his spare time, he to combine mountain town
Bush Media and their many and California and has a for a while each winter. When enjoys working with some local living and a career in the arts
publishing ventures since 1999. background in conservation she is not teaching yoga or nonprofits through education by coordinating the Jackson
Kristal can usually be found in and environmental education. selling ads for JHStyle, she and photography, and exploring Hole Art Auction. When she’s
front of her computer but when In her free time, she enjoys rides horses and volunteers lesser-known mountain regions. not busy posting, gramming,
she does get a little free time, traveling, hiking, and with Music on Main, Grand DavidBowersPhotography.com snapping, or tweeting for
she loves travel, golf, camping, backpacking. KEPope.com Teton Music Festival, and JHStyle, Madison enjoys hiking,
and spending time with friends Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding photography, and making pies.
and family. Association.

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VISITOR'S GUIDEPOST

JACKSON HOLE

Facts and Statistics

• T ime zone:............................MST UTC-7 (Summer MDT UTC-6)
• Teton County seat:......................................................... Jackson
• Largest town in Teton County:....................................... Jackson
• Jackson’s 2010 year-round population:.............................9,577
• Teton County’s 2010 year-round population:..................21,294
• Winter population increase:............................................+5,000
• Summer population increase:.......................................+52,000
• Zip codes:.....................................83001, 83002, 83014, 83025
• Elevation in town of Jackson:...........................................6,237’
• Elevation in Jackson Hole Valley:........................... 6,069-6,779’
• Grand Teton’s height:.....................................................13,775’
• Length of Jackson Hole Valley:...................................... 48 miles
• Width of Jackson Hole Valley:.................................... 8-15 miles
• Y ear Snow King Ski Area, Wyoming’s first

ski area, opened:................................................................1939
• Year Jackson Hole Mountain Resort opened:.....................1965
• Jackson Hole Mountain Resort vertical drop:...................4,139’
• Year Yellowstone National Park established:......................1872
• Year Grand Teton National Park established:.....................1929
• Annual visitation in Grand Teton:.................. 4.6 million (2015)
• Most valuable industry:................................................. Tourism
• Percentage of publicly-owned land in Teton County:.................. 97
• Area of Bridger-Teton National Forest:............... 3.4 million acres
• Number of feature films shot in Jackson Hole:.....................15+
• Mammal species in Jackson Hole/Yellowstone:...................60+
• Bird species in Jackson Hole/Yellowstone:.........................100+
• Active thermal features in Yellowstone:........................10,000+
• Climate:...........................humid continental (almost subarctic)

Weather

Summer (July/August) Average High: 78˙F / Average Low: 40˙F
Spring/Fall: Average High: 68˙F / Average Low: 30˙F
Winter: Average 0-30˙F
Record High: 97˙F
Record Low: -46˙F

Useful Phone Numbers

Area code (307)
Emergency...............................................................................911
Road Conditions................................................1.888.WYO.ROAD
Central Reservations................................................888.733.1093
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.......................................733.2292
START Bus.......................................................................733.4521
Hospital..........................................................................733.3636
Airport............................................................................733.7682
Jackson Police.................................................................733.1430
Teton County Sheriff.......................................................733.4052
Grand Targhee Resort.....................................................353.2300
Snow King Resort............................................................733.5200
Grand Teton National Park.............................................739.3300
Yellowstone National Park..............................................344.7381
Bridger-Teton National Forest........................................739.5500
Jackson Chamber of Commerce.....................................733.3316
Grand Teton Association.................................................739.3606
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Transforming materials
into magic

WORDS Kristen Pope | IMAGES David Bowers and Courtesy Terry Chambers

IT ALL STARTS WITH RAW MATERIALS. WHETHER WORKING WITH SCRAP LUMBER,
METAL, PAINT, WOOD, OR ELEMENTS OF THE NATURAL WORLD, ARTISANS
TRANSFORM THESE SIMPLE ITEMS INTO SOMETHING INCREDIBLE.

When artisans speak of their craft, it’s obvious it is more she’s searching the valley for lumber and other materials
than a means to an end. Transforming raw materials into to re-purpose and turn into canvases for her art.
a finished product isn’t just a job. It’s something deeper
and more meaningful. It can even be a meditative prac- Terry Chambers melts metal and molds it into every-
tice, the ancient ritual of converting ele- thing from chandeliers and fireplace doors
ments of the natural world into something to stunning super-sized displays, like his mas-
with a distinctly human element. “I keep sive 80-foot-long bronze Snake River sculp-
ture installation at the airport.
This issue of JHStyle explores a few of the coming
back to thelocal masters of craft who spend their For snowboard maker Mikey Franco, the source
of his materials is so important some are even
days milling, painting, cutting, sawing, stamped with an origination point, giving the
grinding, sculpting, coating, melting, and GPS where the tree used in the veneer grew.
transforming raw materials into magic. things I’m Franco’s Japanese-inspired artistry is apparent
These dedicated individuals work with in the clean aesthetic of his boards, which are so
their hands to transform wood, metal, obsessed popular they have a lengthy waiting list.
glass, and other items into something
unique and powerful. with.” For all these artisans and craftspeople, their

Artist Bronwyn Minton finds her inspira- – Bronwyn Minton work is more than just a way to make a living
tion in nature, from the bark of a tree, to or pass the time. Their work is about alter-
rustling leaves, to the rush of wind. Her ing basic materials to the point where they
work encourages interaction and guides viewers to be turn into something completely different and unique.
participants. When people walk down a hallway at the A reclaimed wine crate turns into a painting, a hunk of
Center for the Arts by one of her pieces, they can see metal transforms into an exquisite sculpture, and a piece
the circles in her work sway with the breeze of pass- of nature becomes a form of expression.
ing footsteps, watching the shadows play, bounce, and
morph into new forms with even the slightest bit of Each artisan also incorporates Jackson into her or his
air movement. work, whether it’s an image of the Tetons, a sculpture of
an owl, artwork inspired by the feel of local aspen bark,
Erin Ashlee Smith spends her days creating vibrant paint- or raw materials sourced nearby. And each viewer can
ings in her Kelly, Wyoming, studio. When she’s not there, appreciate a small piece of this magic. n

“This was a new way to engage myself with snowboarding that was way more
hyper-focused, and it was different and exciting.”

– Mikey Franco

“My art encapsulates
the energy of the mountains
and nature. It allows people

to feel as if they are
out there.”

– Erin Ashlee Smith

“I discovered I could do
functional art. I could still do
art like an owl, but then create

the owl sculpture and
put it on a fireplace door.”

– Terry Chambers

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ARTISANS OF JACKSON HOLE

METAL BROUGHT

litofe
Chambers crafts custom designs

WORDS Kelsey Dayton | IMAGES David Bowers and Courtesy Custom Iron Designs

IF YOU OVERHEAT BRONZE, IT CAN FALL APART UNDER THE HAMMER. IT NEEDS TO
STAY BETWEEN 850 AND 1250 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, AND HITTING THAT SWEET SPOT
TAKES TERRY CHAMBERS’ FULL CONCENTRATION. HE ALSO WORKS WITH STAINLESS
STEEL AND, IF THAT GETS TOO HOT, THE CHROME COOKS OUT OF IT. THE CHROME
GIVES IT THE SHINE AND THE STRENGTH, ACCORDING TO CHAMBERS.

Just heating the metals Chambers works with is an art But in 1993, Chambers was ready to go home. He returned
form, a calculated practice he’s honed and perfected to Jackson and opened a metal shop, but was again unsure
over more than 20 years. Through Chambers’ business, of what to do. Then one day it dawned on him. He could
Custom Iron Designs, he designs and crafts metal art combine his artistic side with his metalworking.
that serves as railings and chandeliers in homes and also “I discovered I could do functional art,” he says. “I could
adorns public spaces, like his 80-foot-long stainless steel still do art like an owl sculpture, but then create the owl
sculpture depicting an aerial view of the Snake River at and put it on a fireplace door.”
Jackson Hole Airport.

Chambers, who is a fourth-generation Jackson Hole res- Chambers began to custom forge hand railings, chande-
ident, has always been an artist, drawing as a child and liers, and fireplace doors.
then graduating to oil and acrylic painting. His work employs a mix of classic blacksmithing skills, uti-
But Chambers’ father didn’t want him to become a lizing forges and hammers, along with modern technol-
starving artist and encouraged him to find a different ogy like plasma cutters that cut through steel quickly and
career. Unsure of what to do, Chambers worked con- with precision.
struction one summer and met a welder who intro- He now works entirely in metals. Some of his works are
duced him to the trade. lighter than they appear—meaning they might weigh only
The work came naturally to Chambers. He had a steady 500 pounds. At 63, Chambers stays in shape for the phys-
hand, good coordination, and a sharp eye. Soon, he was ically intense work by swimming, biking, and even training
traveling the West as a pipeline welder. He liked his job, to climb the Grand Teton last summer.
but he also forged belt buckles and sculptures on the side The high-end nature of his work has allowed him to explore
as a creative outlet. He even created public art pieces his own capabilities. Each piece he creates is one-of-a-kind. It
along the way, including an abstract Earth and mountain provides an outlet for his creativity and creates a piece that
range for Rock Springs, Wyoming, as part of its city-wide meets a client’s needs, while being unusual and beautiful. n
beautification project.



ARTISANS OF JACKSON HOLE

Inbspyirneadture
Environment serves as muse for Minton

WORDS Kristen Pope | IMAGES David Bowers

SPENDING HER CHILDHOOD SUMMERS IN MAINE, BRONWYN MINTON SPENT A LOT
OF TIME EXPLORING TIDE POOLS AND BECAME ENTHRALLED WITH THE NATURAL
WORLD. AS A SMALL CHILD, SHE WAS FASCINATED BY THE NEGATIVE SPACE BETWEEN
A TREE AND ITS LEAVES, AND SHE WOULD OFTEN DRAW TREES AND USE NATURE IN
HER CHILDHOOD SKETCHES.

“Early on, I don’t remember not being obsessed with Over the years, she has also taught art throughout the
the natural world,” she says. valley, from teaching elementary school-aged girls pho-
Today, Minton is a well-known local artist whose work tography at Kelly School, to teaching adults drawing
often explores the patterns and textures of nature. through Central Wyoming College, to doing school out-
reach with local nonprofit pARTners.

“One of the things I’m really interested in is the diversity However busy she is working and teaching in the art
of the natural world, and also the ways that a lot of sys- world, she always finds time to create new pieces. One
tems and patterns overlap and are similar but are differ- of her recent works, displayed at the Center for the Arts,
ent at the same time,” she says. features explorations of pattern and light, using white
Last summer, Minton joined a group of artists to cre- and translucent circles that move to cast shadows and
ate art on a Jackson Hole Land Trust property, using create a dynamic and always-changing scene.
“found space” near Centennial Ponds to create a project “It’s kind of interactive,” she says. “It alters the way peo-
involving 20 moveable tree rounds. She also joined the ple use the space.”
View 22 project to create ink prints from tree bark, mak- Minton enjoys interacting with a variety of mediums as she
ing an abstract-looking pattern that documents a specific creates. Not surprisingly, her favorites are natural materials.
tree at a certain time in its life.

She’s created a variety of other public art pieces as well, “I tend to gravitate towards clay, wood, graphite, paper,
from stackable cairn pieces made of balsa wood near a local and wax,” she says. “Those things are really tactile and
bus stop to an installation in the windows of Persephone I really like to work with my hands. I want the piece to
Bakery. She also makes handcrafted wooden necklaces. smell good and feel good. An idea might manifest in
In addition to creating her own art, she works with other those things. Clay and wood are so elemental in a way,
artists to share and display their work. For 13 years, she like the earth and trees.”
worked at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, first in Her creative process is often circular. She finds herself
the education department and then as associate curator working with similar materials and often delving into dif-
of art and research. ferent aspects of her favorite subject: the natural world.

This fall, she started a new job with the Art Association “I keep coming back to the things I’m obsessed with,”
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ARTISANS OF JACKSON HOLE

Painthtiensgcene
Smith captures vivid imagery on
reclaimed lumber

WORDS Jessica L. Flammang | IMAGES David Bowers

ERIN ASHLEE SMITH’S VIVID, SURREAL REPRESENTATIONS OF THE TETONS DECORATE
MURALS, HATS, T-SHIRTS, AND ELECTRICAL BOXES ALL AROUND JACKSON HOLE, AND
THEY ALSO ADORN THE WALLS OF LOCAL COFFEE SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS.

Armed with a background in graffiti, Smith moved to “My art is pretty realistic,” she says. “There are ledges in
Jackson Hole from Arkansas in 2004 and began using the surreal landscapes. They are lively and dreamy."
her talents to create intriguing replicas of the natural She began focusing on her art after suffering a serious
environment. snowboarding accident in 2012.
“My bright color palette brings a lot of vibrancy to the “Breaking my back was a big turning point in my art,”
paintings, which makes my art unique and dynamic,” she says. “It forced me to slow down.”
Smith says.

She paints on recycled lumber, which she rescues from Since then, she has expanded her artistic reach and com-
job sites around the valley. missioned murals all over town including at the Alpine
“Wood is everywhere,” she says. “Why not turn trash House and the new Roadhouse Brewing tasting room.
into art?" She paints pet portraits, creates custom art for Igneous
The natural wood grain reflects the elements. Its organic Skis, partners with Exum Mountain Guides to feature her
knots serve as epicenters for the sun and waves in her work. art on their hats and T-shirts, and even creates individual-
Recently, Smith found old wine crates, reclaimed them, ized tattoo designs.
flipped the crates over, and used them like gallery wrap “My art caters to mountain climbers and skiers,” Smith
canvas. The process of transforming salvaged wood says. “I’m trying to make it more affordable for every-
into lasting canvas involves sawing, sanding, implant- one. Wearable, usable art is where I am headed.”
ing wood filler, painting, and surface coating with bar Currently, Smith is illustrating a children’s book dedi-
top resin. The topcoat is quite protective with two-part cated to late Exum guide Gary Falk. In the book, animal
epoxy that Smith mixes and pours prior to blowtorching characters are climbing the Grand Teton alongside Falk.
and cleaning to remove air bubbles. This prevents the She also recently partnered with Telluride’s Mountain
wood from drying and breaking. Trip guide service. Smith is now expanding her art to
Smith paints five days a week for six to eight hours a day include desert landscapes like towers and arches, as
in her studio in Kelly, Wyoming, and in plein air environ- well as other mountain towns.
ments around the Tetons. From start to finish, one piece “My art encapsulates the energy of the mountains and
can take 15 to 20 hours of work. nature,” Smith says. “It allows people to feel as if they
are out there.” n



ARTISANS OF JACKSON HOLE

Snowshape
MAKER

Franco creates custom
snowboards

WORDS Kristen Pope | IMAGES David Bowers

WHEN MIKEY FRANCO TRAVELED TO JAPAN IN 2010, HE HAD HOPED TO SPEND
HIS DAYS SNOWBOARDING THROUGH NISEKO’S LEGENDARY POWDER. BUT A
BACK INJURY SIDELINED HIM AND HE COULD BARELY WALK WHEN HE ARRIVED.
SNOWBOARDING POWDER WAS UNTHINKABLE.

He was traveling for snowboard company Burton, and or so. His handmade custom boards have amassed a
his colleagues decided to take him to a Japanese snow- lengthy waiting list.
board maker instead of the slopes. Franco was in awe of Some of the boards also have a unique local connec-
the artistry and precision he saw in each board. tion: They are made from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
“They were so beautiful—nothing like I’ve seen in trees. When installing and maintaining lifts, the resort
America,” he says. often has to clear trees and Franco was able to collect
After he returned to the U.S., Franco was facing sur- a seven-foot section of a couple trees near Casper Lift.
gery and a long recovery period, so he decided to He recorded the GPS location and had the wood milled
spend his winter making a board. He knew just how into 0.6-millimeter snowboard veneers. When people
he wanted it to look: like classic Japanese perfection. order a board made with that veneer option, they can
Under the tutelage of his mentors at Igneous Skis, he have the exact GPS coordinates where that specific tree
learned all about snowboard making and decided that grew stamped onto their board. Some people have even
would be his next chapter. come to the resort to find the spot in person.
He had worked as a snowboarding instructor, backcoun- “It is a cool story and it falls in line with the whole farm-
try guide, and snowboard examiner for 34 years, travel- to-table organic food and craft brewery movement to
ing the world for his sport, but he knew he needed to basically know where your stuff comes from,” he says.
find another way to make a living. One of Franco Snowshapes’ newest lines, the RPK col-
“Snowboarding seven days a week, every day, all day, lection, also has a local touch—its name comes from the
from open to close was no longer appealing to me,” he resort’s afternoon RPK forecast that predicts how good
says. “And it was my livelihood. When I was a guide, if I the next day’s skiing will be. The three sets of 15 boards
got hurt, I didn’t make any money. This was a new way will be handcrafted at Sego Skis in Victor, Idaho.
to engage myself with snowboarding that was way more The allure of powder still calls Franco to the mountains, and
hyper-focused, and it was different and exciting.” he gets out whenever he can. He also finds time to work as a
His company, Franco Snowshapes, crafted 15 boards part-time backcountry guide and snowboard instructor.
during its first full year in 2013, but this year, with three “I have to be involved in snowboarding seven days a week,”
part-time employees, he’s expecting to turn out 120 he says. “I can’t rest yet to get to where I want to be.” n

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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WINTER EVENTS

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open, with an anticipated Bike Day on December 2. all ring in 2018 in style kicks off in Jackson on
Borrow a free demo bike with torchlight parades
opening day of and try out the resort’s January 26 as skilled dog-
November 17, conditions 7.4 miles of groomed trails. and fireworks. and-musher teams make
their way through seven
permitting. Jackson different stages to finish
Hole Mountain Resort is
scheduled to follow on on February 3.
November 25, with Snow
King Mountain opening its
slopes on December 2.

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Resort hosts this annual competitive categories for
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INSPIRE

EMBRACING
THE SOFTER SIDE

Shop showcases feminine offerings

WORDS Kate Hull | IMAGES Megan Peterson and Carrie Patterson

ASHLEY OST AND GRACE PECK DIDN’T REALIZE WHAT WOULD TRANSPIRE FROM A CASUAL HAPPY HOUR CHAT OVER
MARGARITAS AT PICA’S TAQUERIA A LITTLE OVER TWO YEARS AGO. BUT THE REALIZATION OF THEIR ALIGNING
PASSIONS AND CAREER AMBITIONS SPARKED A FIRE THAT QUICKLY SPREAD. WHY NOT USE THEIR LOVE OF ART AND
CREATIVITY, ALONG WITH THEIR COLLECTIVE BUSINESS SAVVY, TO START THEIR OWN BUSINESS?

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“We wanted to be
more feminine than the

rest of Jackson.”

– Ashley Ost

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Inside the small boutique off Town Square,
shoppers are welcomed into a space that
embodies serenity. The displays are whim-
sical, with soft colors coupled with eclectic
décor dotting the walls and elegant jewelry
on nearby tables. Candles, ceramic bowls,
purses, baby booties, bibs, greeting cards,
and more line the shelves.
“We knew there was room in Jackson for this,”
Ost says. “We knew we could bring artists and
things you couldn’t find here. We wanted to
be more feminine than the rest of Jackson.”
Originally, Peck moved to Jackson to work
at a nearby dude ranch, but she was always
pursuing her love of art and creating. >>

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Ost spent her days creating custom cakes and Ost calls her two companies, which share a store- “It is so nice to have someone who is in the
desserts for special occasions. Both shared the front, sister businesses. Brides head to Roam for same boat as you,” Ost says. “We were new
same love of creativity and artistry. cake tastings and consultations and to peruse the moms to a store, and now we are new moms
And if you pop into Roam, you might notice a shop for bridal party gifts, favors, and other finds. to little babes. We can relate to everything the
cake or two, or a bride sampling some freshly On any given day at Roam, visitors are wel- other feels.”
baked cupcakes. A trained baker, Ost fills the comed by Ost and Peck. Their warm smiles and With each new chapter, the pair leans on one
remainder of her time with Everything But The obvious love of the store are infectious. Peck another and their passions sparked from that
Dress, her custom cake and dessert business. tackles the buying and large-scale vision of the happy hour three years ago. Their advice for any
For nearly 15 years, she has created custom shop, while Ost is the details guru, designing dis- young entrepreneur hoping to set out on their
wedding cakes, cupcakes, and desserts for cou- plays and merchandising. The pair balances each own? “Just jump in and do it,” they say, almost
ples’ big days and special occasions. other naturally. in unison.

“It is so wonderful for me to be a part of their It’s safe to say, however, that these partners wear “It’s so nice to have young women come in,
special day and help make it even more unique many hats throughout their days. Both 29 years enjoy the store, and show them that yes, we can
and customized by creating a cake that reflects old, the past year has brought exciting new chap- do it all,” Ost says. “If we can do this, anyone can
that person or couple,” she says. ters like adding “mom” to their repertoire. do this.” n

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SET IN STONE

Tams crafts locally inspired jewelry

WORDS Michelle DeLong | IMAGES Megan Peterson

SARAH TAMS’ EFFERVESCENT PERSONALITY ECHOES THE FUN-LOVING TURQUOISE AND SILVER JEWELRY FOR WHICH
SHE IS KNOWN. IT’S NO SURPRISE THAT HER OWN BRIGHT SENSE OF STYLE AND INDIVIDUALITY SHOWS UP IN EACH
PIECE SHE CREATES, WHETHER IT’S FOR HERSELF OR A CUSTOM DESIGN FOR A CLIENT.

The eye-catching piece she wears on the middle
finger of her right hand mimics the flow of water
over Snake River stones through the use of recy-
cled metal and beautifully imperfect turquoise
stones. The rounded balls of metal on the piece,
used throughout Tams’ collection, are recycled
silver scraps she loves incorporating to reduce
waste. The metal has a quality of fluidity to it, a
nod to Tams’ mastery of the medium.

“The metal has its way, but you have a hammer
and a torch… you’re both winning,” she says with
a smile.

Tams’ ties to Jackson Hole run deep. Her grand-
parents met while working at the Bar BC Dude
Ranch back in 1937. She split her time between
Nashville, Tennessee, and Jackson Hole for 11
years before making the valley her permanent
home in 2015.

“I wouldn’t have the jewelry career I do without
the influence of this artistically-driven town,” she
says. “The surroundings of our beautiful valley
are clearly inspirational, but equally, so is our
community as a whole.”

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– Sarah Tams

Tams studied fine arts in school, but it
was hard for her to sell her paintings
because she didn’t want to part with
them. But when she took a three-day
silversmithing course at the Art Associ-
ation of Jackson Hole in 2007, she fell
in love with the medium.

“I honestly don’t know who I would be
without my jewelry,” she says, emo-
tion welling up in her throat. “It has
made me who I am.”

She has been making jewelry for 11
years, and her dedication to doing
what she loves has given her almost
more success than she can keep up
with. Her work has sold across Can-
ada, London, Australia, and Mexico.

An astute businesswoman, Tams has
accrued a cult following on Instagram,
where she posts one-of-a-kind pieces
that feature a marriage of metal and
stones like bright turquoise, crazy lace
agate, and labradorite. Her jewelry is sold
at art shows, online, and at local shops
like Jackson Bootlegger and Made.

Tams stresses gratitude towards the
community that helped her grow into
the artist she is today.

“As you keep creating, you become more
confident in who you are,” she says. “You
find your own style and path. As long
as you stay true to your creativity, your
design, and your ideas… there is room
for all of us. The artists in Jackson come
together and lift each other up.” n

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NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT

Local organizations working to make a difference

IMAGES Courtesy Blake Ciulla, David Swift, HAPI Trails

JACKSON HOLE COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST HAPI TRAILS

Finding sustainable and affordable housing has long been a problem for Jackson residents. In 1992, the The Teton Valley, Idaho-based HAPI Trails
Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust started working to find solutions to the community’s housing program works to find homes for horses
crisis. The Housing Trust works to help people find stable and affordable housing through collaboration, that have been abused, neglected, or
innovation, and stewardship. abandoned. The all-volunteer organiza-
The organization has provided housing for over 350 people so far through a number of different proj- tion works to find foster and permanent
ects and programs. One of the organization’s most recent endeavors is the Redmond Street Rentals homes for the animals, and it also works
project, which is a collaboration with the Town of Jackson and Jackson/Teton County Housing Author- to help owners in need of assistance.
ity. This project will provide deed-restricted rental properties to 55 people. The project is scheduled The organization was created in 2009 after
for completion in late 2018. HousingTrustJH.org the economic recession began and people
struggled to care for their horses. Currently,
the organization cares for about 16 horses
at a time with a handful of others in foster
care. While some are suitable for riding,
others are better as companion horses.
In addition to finding foster and permanent
homes for the animals, the group also works
to help owners who want to keep their
horses but are struggling due to physical
or financial difficulties. The program helps
these owners with hay, veterinary and farrier
care, temporary horse housing, as well as
transportation when needed. HAPITrails.org

RENDEZVOUS PARK (R PARK)

Nestled on the banks of the Snake River, R Park is
a 40-acre public space that community members
have enjoyed for over three years. The spot used
to house a quarry and heavy machinery, but the
Jackson Hole Land Trust used donations to pur-
chase the property and open it up for public use.
In 2016 alone, over 8,000 people used the space
to interact with nature.
Since its opening in 2014, R Park has restored 15
acres of wildlife habit and planted nearly 500 trees
and shrubs. A variety of wildlife, including elk and
moose, can often be seen in the area.
In winter, people sled and snowshoe in the park,
and summer welcomes a variety of activities, from
swimming and kayaking to biking and picnicking.
Kids can even fish in the pond or participate in the
Junior Ranger program. RPark.org

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HIGHSTYLE PROFILE

DEFYING GRAVITY

Artist Ben Roth sculpts with metal

WORDS Kelsey Dayton | IMAGES David Bowers

BEN ROTH KNEW FROM THE MOMENT HE LEARNED TO WELD THAT HE’D FOUND SOMETHING SPECIAL.

“I found my medium,” he says. “It “I love the definition of sculptures, Roth quit and moved to
was like I’d made armor in my last adventure—the idea that the Jackson, a place he’d visited with
life. It just felt right.” his family almost every summer
It was 1999, and Roth was working outcome is uncertain.” while growing up in Colorado. He
on opening the restaurant Terroir took a job at Rancho Alegre Lodge
in Jackson with several partners – Ben Roth and after three days knew Jackson
and investors. It had a metal design was his new home.
planned for inside and a shoestring The natural environment inspires
budget. Fellow sculptor John Simms Roth’s work. He sees patterns out-
suggested he just teach Roth to side in the branches of trees, the
weld so he could save money and veins in rocks, and the braids of
do the work himself. rivers. He points out the nuances
Welding allowed Roth to defy he sees by creating art.
gravity in his work. He could take “I notice something in nature that
a metal rod and make it rise and viewers might not have seen to
stick out in space. He could cut begin with, but when I bring it up
two pieces of metal, weld them in my work, they have kind of an
together, and they’d stay that ‘ah-ha’ moment,” he says.
way—forever. While Roth primarily works with
Roth’s work can now be found all metals now, he also creates
around Jackson. He crafted the 32 woodblock prints and custom,
stingrays that fly from the locker high-end furniture. He creates
room and encircle the waterslide on only about four pieces a year and
the ceiling of the Teton County and approaches each the same way
Jackson Parks and Recreation Cen- he would a sculpture.
ter. He created the stainless steel “It has to function, but like a paint-
deer on Broadway near where Wal- ing, it also has to look or feel a cer-
greens once stood to remind peo- tain way,” he says.
ple to watch for animals crossing It’s not just a creative outlet; each
the street. He made the benches in piece has to meet a specific person’s
front of Rendezvous Bistro and the needs and tastes. But that, to Roth,
moray eel near the sushi prep sta- is part of the appeal. He likes proj-
tion at Sudachi. ects that challenge him and make
Roth always made art as a child, him push himself creatively.
but his parents didn’t see that as “I love the definition of adven-
a career path, so he studied hotel ture—the idea that the outcome
and restaurant management at the is uncertain,” he says. “Success is
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, not guaranteed. I like that in my
and took a job after graduating life. If it doesn’t work, I’ll have
that included creating ice sculp- learned a lot.” n
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HIGHSTYLE PROFILE

ARTISTRY IN GLASS

Glass artists' work focuses on simple beauty

WORDS Kristen Pope | IMAGES David Bowers

INSIDE LAURIE THAL’S GLASSWORKING STUDIO, SHELVES OF COLORFUL BOWLS, VASES, BOTTLES, AND
OTHER PIECES LINE THE WALLS, AND A METAL TREE OF DANGLING BLOWN-GLASS ORNAMENTS RESTS
JUST INSIDE THE DOOR. THE STUDIO, LOCATED OFF THE VILLAGE ROAD, ISN’T JUST FOR DISPLAY—IT’S
WHERE SHE AND PARTNER DANIEL ALTWIES CREATE THEIR MASTERFUL PIECES OF GLASS ART.

Twice a year, they fire up the glass furnace, waiting three days for it to “I love making bowls,” Thal says. “There’s just something about bowls
reach 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Once it reaches the ideal tempera- that’s so comforting and centering. I’m also really excited about fused
ture, it’s go time. The furnace remains on for 24 hours a day, and they glass work. It allows us to make glass in different dimensions and scale.”
maximize that time by blowing glass
up to six days per week. Whether she’s working on a large-
They melt up to 100 pounds of scale installation or a small bowl,
glass a week, shaping and blowing Thal embraces elegance and sim-
it into just the right forms. Thal plicity in her designs.
selects the combination of colors, “My idea of beauty is not to make
and Altwies sandblasts the pieces, it complicated but to enhance the
masterfully removing intricate form and let the piece speak for
lines of color to create detailed itself,” she says. “I’ve always liked
white patterns and designs. A sin- simple beauty.”
gle piece, such as an architectural Several pieces of Thal and Altwies’s
fused glass commission, can take art is displayed in their home near
weeks to fabricate. the studio, where their love of art
Thal started creating glass art in the and glass melds with their love of
valley decades ago. After graduat- world travel. In addition to artful
ing from the Art Institute of Chicago fused glass windows, hanging lights,
with a major in glass, she came out and beautifully highlighted bowls,
to Jackson to ski for a winter and mementos of world travels are
plunged into the world of glass prominently displayed, including a
artistry right away. Deciding she collection of masks dotting the walls
needed her own studio, she bought and sculptures lining the shelves.
some land and built one in 1977.
She moved the operation to her “My idea of beauty is not to One recent expedition involved
current studio in 1988. make it complicated but to traveling with friends on a 50-foot
For years, Altwies worked as a enhance the form and let the catamaran around Fiji and Vanuatu
graphic artist until he and Thal piece speak for itself. I’ve in the South Pacific. Thal learned to
started creating glass art together always liked simple beauty.” sail as a child and has been drawn
four years ago. The two have been to the ocean ever since. Several
partners for 11 years. – Laurie Thal years before, she and Altwies spent
While Thal is shifting a lot of her nearly two months sailing around
work to the realm of architectural Australia and Papua New Guinea.
installations, including a recent As a graduation present, she even
14-foot-long piece that hugs the took her two daughters scuba div-
recessed curve of the ceiling in a ing with 50 hammerhead sharks in
local plastic surgeon’s office, she still the Galapagos Islands.
loves creating the pieces she is best- “I live my life to the fullest and hope
known for: bowls. that those experiences somehow
inspire the art I create,” she says. n

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HIGHSTYLE PROFILE

FROM THE ALPS TO THE TETONS
Former army ski patroller embraces teaching at Snow King
WORDS Kate Hull | IMAGE David Bowers

IF YOU ASK JIM “SLIM” WILSON WHAT HE DOES, YOU’RE BOUND TO HEAR AN ASSORTMENT OF VOCATIONS
AND SKILL SETS. WHAT MIGHT LEAD TO A BETTER ANSWER, HOWEVER, IS ASKING, “WHAT DON’T YOU DO?”

A professional ski instructor, talented musician, dancing aficio- in Germany. It was like a dream come true. But it wasn’t all fun
nado, ski patroller, U.S. Army veteran, postal worker, locksmith— and games. Our unit was termed ‘adventure trainers.’ When we
the list goes on and on. He’ll tell you he’s most proud of his role as weren’t helping people, we were in the mountains climbing. It
“Dad” to three. And he lights up when he dives into stories from was my introduction to the mountains.”
his time as a ski patroller for the U.S. Army in the early ‘70s. The After his service ended, Wilson sought out the challenge of the
now 65-year-old has some stories to tell. mountains again. He followed friends from the service out West
As a young man just out of high school, the typical collegiate route and eventually made a home in Jackson, where he took a job as a
wasn’t leading Wilson on the path he had hoped. Working three ski instructor at Snow King Mountain.
jobs and balancing classes proved taxing. He decided to join the Wilson spent 18 years as a locksmith and is going on 22 years
Army to get out of town and put his skills to use. He excelled on with the postal service, where he is in charge of maintenance.
the aptitude tests, and ended up as an infantry medic stationed at But throughout the decades, he has always worked at Snow King
a remote outpost in Germany, about three miles from the border where he is now the Alpine trainer.
with East Germany.

About a year into his service, Wilson discovered an Armed Forces Under the tutelage of legendary ski pioneer Bill Briggs, Wilson
Recreation Center in southern Germany called Garmisch where developed a love for teaching and furthering the sport by way of
troops from all over Europe could visit and enjoy the outdoors. training other instructors. For him, it’s a way to further his pas-
The haven in the Bavarian Alps gave soldiers a way to relax and sion for skiing.
feel a bit more at home. “Having been at Snow King now for 41 years, more than half of
“My interest was sparked,” he says. “I applied and got accepted. I its life as a ski area, when I am on that mountain, I am home,”
went down for the summer and was a mountain guide, kayaking he says.
instructor, swimming instructor, all while being in the Army.” Every year, Wilson and his Army pals from Garmisch meet for a
That winter, the center was looking for medics to become ski reunion. This year, for their 44th, they will gather at Snow King Resort.
patrollers, and the Michigan native took on the task. Looking back, a lot has come from 20-year-old Wilson’s decision to
“The camaraderie that developed out of all these young kids join the service. He carved a niche in the service that led to a life-
in Germany was lasting,” he says. “We were skiing and living long friends and love of the snow-covered mountains. n

“Having been at Snow King
now for 41 years, more

than half of its life as a ski
area, when I am on that
mountain, I am home.”

– Jim “Slim” Wilson

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