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BASECAMP

SHARING THE

OUTDOOR LIFE

Urban teaches safety and self-reliance

WORDS Tom Hallberg | IMAGES David Bowers, Courtesy Benja Glatz, and Nancy Bockino

JACOB URBAN HAS A BIRTHDAY TRADITION. ON THE DAY BEFORE HIS BIRTHDAY, HE CLIMBS
THE GRAND TETON, HOPING TO BEST HIS TIME FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THIS YEAR, TO
CELEBRATE HIS 47TH BIRTHDAY, HE WENT FROM CAR TO SUMMIT TO CAR IN LESS THAN SIX
HOURS, AND HE THINKS HE CAN KNOCK IT BELOW FIVE HOURS NEXT YEAR.

His place in the annals of Teton endurance sports is unques- “They were way ahead of me on the running,” Urban
tionable. He has completed “The Picnic,” which is an infor- says. “But I was the climber, so once we got past the
mal local triathlon composed of biking from town to Jenny Lower Saddle, I was in my element. We complemented
Lake, swimming across the lake, climbing the Grand Teton, each others’ skills.”
and then doing it all again in reverse. Urban has been a fixture in Jackson since moving here
This year, Urban also joined ultra-distance runners Meredith 11 years ago, but his path to the Tetons started in rural Ver-
Edwards and Jason Schlarb as part of the first team to sum- mont. He attended Lyndon State College, studying outdoor
mit the Grand Teton twice in one day, something they called recreation management and leadership, and upon gradua-
the “Double Grand 50K.” tion took a position as an adjunct professor of outdoor >>

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Snow King Mountain shall have activities for everyone.

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leadership at Lyndon. He said he thought he would stay “There’s a whole other part of the community that I can
there forever, but 20 years ago he took his first trip to the teach now.”
Tetons and was hooked.
Keeping recreationists safe is a passion of Urban’s, and
The desire to move out West gestated for nearly a decade this passion helped fuel the creation of Backcountry Zero,
before he finally packed his truck and left. When he arrived, a nonprofit venture managed by the Teton County Search
he picked up right where he left off in and Rescue Foundation that strives to
Vermont, starting as an adjunct profes- reduce injuries and fatalities in the Teton
“I’m 47 years old,sor of outdoor leadership and avalanche region through education and commu-
nity involvement.
education at Central Wyoming College,
running classes in the Jedediah Smith
Wilderness and the Wind River Range. everything still Stephanie Thomas, the foundation’s exec-
utive director, and Urban worked closely
In 2010, his work ethic kicked into over- works, and I get on Backcountry Zero. They wanted to
drive. He became a volunteer with Teton create a program with a broad scope to
County Search and Rescue, where he to push myself give backcountry users concrete tools like
became deputy director and training leaving trip plans in their car at the trail-
adviser, and also created an outdoor edu- every day. head to aid rescuers in the event some-
cation school, the Jackson Hole Outdoor thing unforeseen should happen.
Leadership Institute. The school offers It’s unbelievable.
avalanche safety and rescue courses, wil- “There were a couple similar programs,
derness medicine certifications, and First It doesn’t get but they usually focused on one season,
Aid/CPR classes. like winter and avalanche deaths,” he
better than that.” says. “We got good funding and wanted
“I started the business because I to make it a four-season program, so we
wanted to reach more people,” he says. – Jacob Urban ran with it.”

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&

I first met Urban in 2013 as a student in one of his Avalanche Level Authorized
II courses, when the business was a one-man show with a few vol- Permittee of the
unteer instructors. His penchant for education was apparent, and National Park
his style was enthusiastic and informative, never condescending.
Everything was a teachable moment, an excuse to take a second Service
and learn.
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maps and pictures on the table and told us to plan the day. He had
taught us everything we needed to make safe decisions. The whole
day he hiked behind us, whooping encouragement to the person
breaking trail.
Urban’s insistence on taking care of students has helped his busi-
ness grow exponentially, and he is now part of American Institute
for Avalanche Research and Education’s instructor training team. In
this role, he helps build its scholastic platform and teaches avalanche
educators nationwide.
With everything he does, from wilderness courses to crazy feats of
endurance in the Tetons, a pervasive love of outdoor recreation pro-
pels Urban.
“I’m 47 years old, everything still works, and I get to push myself every
day,” he says. “It’s unbelievable. It doesn’t get better than that.” n

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A TAIL-WAGGING GOOD TIME

Sled dog tours showcase traditional mode of transport

WORDS Kate Hull | IMAGES Megan Peterson

TUCKED AWAY ON GRANITE CREEK
ROAD, OFF THE GRID FROM THE
HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF EVERYDAY
JACKSON LIFE, EIGHT-TIME IDITAROD
VETERAN FRANK TEASLEY TENDS TO
HIS TROUPE OF 187 DOGS.

“I started out living out here in a wall tent with
seven dogs in 1981,” he recalls. Now, his opera-
tion has grown to be one of the premier sled dog
adventure companies in the Lower 48. Jackson
Hole Iditarod Sled Dog Tours takes visitors on a
variety of unique excursions exploring the pristine
winter wonderland near Granite Hot Springs, Cliff
Creek, or the Gros Ventre area on trips led by Tea-
sley's trusty dogs and expert mushers.
Teasley runs his business with a deep-seated
passion for the traditional method of local
transportation that played a key role in the
early days of Jackson Hole and other frigid
regions like Alaska.
“My goal is to share with the world a traditional
activity and make it a professional activity,” he
explains. “Your vacation is my job.”
But the 110-day season is just part of the job
for Teasley. Each day, he and his small but pas-
sionate team care for and train the Alaskan
husky mixed breeds, or “genetically engineered
mutts,” as he likes to call them. He laughs as he
points out a few of his beloved pups: Machine,
Tulum, Tikal… the list goes on and on.
“I have some boneheads and some real sweet-
hearts,” he says. “Sometimes it is like running
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led Teasley across Alaska. “The dogs take such pride in their work,”
he explains.
During the winter, Teasley brings in a group of mushers who are each
in charge of their own team of 20 dogs. Teasley will not hire anyone
over the phone. To be a part of the team, he makes sure to meet
each prospect in person.
“It’s hard work, and it takes commitment,” he says.
The guides receive extensive training, and then move on to work
with their dogs in hopes of becoming the practiced dog-and-musher
teams visitors encounter.
“This is not a job to me; this is a lifestyle,” Teasley says. “Nothing is
more important to me than my dogs.”
In the past, Teasley has actively competed in the famed Iditarod sled
dog race across 1,000 miles of rough and frozen Alaskan terrain.
Now, he helps support race musher Alex Crittenden on a variety
of sled dog races across the country and helps put on the Pedigree
Stage Stop Sled Dog Race during its start in Jackson. Since 1996, the
race has taken mushers across four states beginning in Jackson and
ending in Evanston, Wyoming. In 2018, the race will be held from
January 26 through February 3.
Teasley has a long list of accolades in the dog sled world, but the
award he is most proud of speaks volumes. In 1989, Teasley received
the coveted Leonhard Seppala Award for Humanitarian Treatment of
Dogs during the Iditarod.
“That is by far the greatest award I could ever receive,” he says. His
dedication to his dogs is apparent with every story he shares. n

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EMBRACING ADVENTURE
Howard guides mountain-loving clients

WORDS Jessica L. Flammang | IMAGES Lindley Rust and Courtesy Marvin Howard

SITTING ON A MOUNTAINTOP IN THE ITALIAN DOLOMITES ALONGSIDE WORLD-RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER CHRIS
FIGENSHAU, WAITING FOR THE LATE TETON GRAVITY RESEARCH ATHLETE ERIK RONER TO SKI-BASE JUMP FROM A
1,000-FOOT CLIFF, MAY BE AN UNUSUAL WAY TO START A BUSINESS.

But for Marvin Howard, drawing creativity from wrangler" who could keep the subjects focused vast variety of terrain, Howard helps customers
experiences like this is second nature. The long- and help instill confidence in them. feel at home in any destination.
time valley resident coined the name “Marvin From that moment, Howard became an ambas- In 2002, he took his first group to Gar-
Skis” in 2001 while doing production work for sador to outdoor adventure travel seekers, and misch-Partenkirchen, a German ski resort in
Teton Gravity Research. At the time, Howard his popular guided ski and adventure business Bavaria, where they participated in a Fasching
and Figenshau were roommates, and the skilled was born. Well-traveled and knowledgeable in a festival, akin to Mardi Gras on skis. Clad in
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lederhosen and festive costumes, they skied from refugio to refugio,
sampling regional fare and listening to traditional Oompah music, a
musical custom characterized by the combination of tuba, clarinet,
accordion, and trombone.
Since then, Howard has been leading groups both locally and
abroad, hiking, skiing, heli-skiing, motorcycling, and snowmobile
touring to hot springs.
Originally from Trumbull, Connecticut, Howard landed in Jackson Hole
in 1991, and owns several different businesses, including a moving
company and a real estate speculation firm. But his main passion is
sharing the mountains with people.
Many clients first tour around Jackson Hole Mountain Resort with
Howard and later book larger missions to other locations. To date,
Howard has explored Jackson Hole, Idaho, Alaska, the Rockies, the
East Coast, Europe, and South America with clients.
"Adults turn into children on my trips," Howard says. "The raw hap-
piness of stepping into new territory for the first time, often just
beyond their comfort zone, makes it all worthwhile."
Marvin Skis is also migrating into a lifestyle brand for the traveling
skier and adventurer, promoting, designing, and distributing signature
skis, hats, neck gaiters, goggles, T-shirts, and waterproof speakers.
"Everything you can imagine for the adventure lifestyle is my new
design focus," he says. n

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10
WINTER

FAVORITES

Things to Do in Jackson Hole

IMAGES Courtesy Snow King

JACKSON HOLE IS A WINTER-LOVER’S PARADISE. ANY VISITOR WILL FIND MORE TO DO HERE THAN THEY CAN POSSIBLY FIT

INTO A SINGLE TRIP. HERE ARE 10 OF OUR FAVORITE WINTER ACTIVITIES TO GET A RUNNING START ON YOUR VACATION.

1SKI JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT 6HAVE AN EXTREME ADVENTURE
There’s a reason Jackson Hole is frequently listed as one of the Adrenaline seekers will find plenty of good times by signing up for a
world’s top ski resorts. With terrain ranging from experts-only Cor- winter ski mountaineering or ice climbing trip with a number of local
bet's Couloir to family-friendly groomers, every skier or snowboarder guiding companies.
can find a spot on the slopes. Take a ski lesson, ride the terrain parks, or
hire a backcountry guide for a day to explore this legendary terrain.
EXPLORE SNOW KING
RIDE THE TRAM Ski down the slopes, ride the terrain park, try the Cowboy Coaster,
or take a ride on a snow tube at Snow King Mountain, which offers a
7You don’t have to be a skier to ride the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort plethora of outdoor activities.
WATCH A MOOSE HOCKEY GAME
Aerial Tram. Get a sightseeing ticket and ride up for spectacular views Cheer for the Moose hockey team as they take on challengers from
all around the country at the Snow King Sports and Events Center.
2and to indulge in a Nutella-slathered waffle up top at Corbet’s Cabin. MUSEUM HOP
Spend the day enjoying an enormous collection of wildlife art at the
WARM UP AT A SPA National Museum of Wildlife Art and learn about local history at the
Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum.
8Get toasty warm and pamper yourself after a day outside carving
GO SHOPPING
the slopes or taking in the scenery. Teton Village has an abundance Whether you’re looking for the perfect scarf, a new pair of boots,
or a bespoke statement piece, you’ll find it in Jackson Hole. Wan-
3of luxurious spas and a number also dot the town of Jackson. der the shops and galleries in town, on the West Bank, and in
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TAKE AN ELK REFUGE SLEIGH RIDE
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9Sign up for a sleigh ride tour at the National Elk Refuge. Dress

warmly and enjoy a ride out to see the elk and a chance to see other

4wildlife up close.

VISIT GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK

10Take a drive up to Grand Teton National Park and keep an eye out for

wildlife. Look for moose, bison, wolves, elk, and other critters, or go

5cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.

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TETON VILLAGE

SEEING THE
FUTURE

Milligan guides resort growth

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

WHEN JESSICA MILLIGAN CAME TO THE TETONS FROM NEW YORK IN 1996, SHE BEGAN WORK-
ING AS JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT’S RETAIL DIRECTOR. SHE IS NOW THE RESORT’S
VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OF PRODUCT SALES AND SERVICES.

“The resort looked a lot different then,” Milligan says. “We
operated out of a multipurpose room in a run-down build-
ing at the base of the Bridger Gondola.”
Today, she manages and develops the resort’s ancillary
activities and operations, working closely with Bill Schreiber,
director of engineering and planning.
“We are always scheming,” she says. “Our owners have a
strong vision, and Bill and I have fun helping make it happen.”
Their newest project is the new Solitude Station. The
13,000-square-foot, family-focused space will recreate the
beginner experience.
“Coming to Jackson is a badge of honor for many,” she says.
“We are trying to attract the adventurous family, which is
the fastest growing demographic in the ski industry.”
Milligan believes the resort is at a crucial point in its evo-
lution since fulfilling its master plan. With an eye to the
future, she envisions the expansion of the popular Casper
Restaurant and the summer Via Ferrata, as well as the
potential installation of a zip line from the top of the Bridger
Gondola to the base.
While she spends her days planning mountain develop-
ment, Milligan hasn’t always lived among high peaks. Orig-
inally from the Midwest, she met her husband, Corey, in
the dining hall her freshman year at Miami University in
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“There is nothing better than a ski day.
It's my favorite thing to do with my family.”

– Jessica Milligan

resort’s retail director, the family migrated to Ventura,
California, for a time while she was opening stores for
Patagonia.
“I felt a pull back to Jackson when we had our daughter
Ruby,” she says. “The community is hard to replicate. I
was fortunate to walk right back into the job I left.”
Since moving to Jackson, the three Milligan kids have
grown up skiing at recess and serving as product tes-
ters for new resort additions. Ruby, 14, and Buck, 12,
are Nordic skiers with the Jackson Hole Ski Club, while
10-year-old Lucas is an Alpine racer. All three kids are
also avid whitewater kayakers. They are also happy to
help out by trying new resort experiences.
“My kids model for resort photo shoots. Lucas did the
drop tower 150 times once,” she laughs.
Milligan also gets outside whenever she can, and
she’s dedicated to getting out on the slopes.
“There is nothing better than a ski day,” she says. “It's
my favorite thing to do with my family.” n

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TETON VILLAGE

ENGINEERING THE FUTURE
Schreiber plans mountain development

WORDS Jessica L. Flammang | IMAGES Lindley Rust and Courtesy Bill Schreiber

BILL SCHREIBER'S OFFICE LOOKS DIRECTLY OUT ON JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT'S WORLD-CLASS TRAM,
WHICH HE PLAYED A CENTRAL ROLE IN DESIGNING AND INSTALLING IN 2007-2008. AND HE’S USED THE TRAM PLENTY
OVER THE YEARS. SCHREIBER HAS BEEN THE RESORT’S DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PLANNING FOR 29 YEARS,
AND HE’S ALWAYS BEEN AN AVID SKIER.

Even when Schreiber studied civil engineering at real engineering job back East, and I moved to Wyoming. When the price of oil crashed in the
the University of Connecticut, he had the slopes Golden, Colorado, for the winter." mid-’80s, he moved to Jackson Hole, as he says,
on his mind. In Golden, Schreiber answered an ad for an energy “Just for a winter to ski as much as I could."
exploration company, and began his career as a Schreiber first worked as a volunteer ski host
“All I ever talked about was skiing," he says. "I field engineer and district manager in Evanston, for a season pass at the resort, assisting guests
wanted to ski in the Rockies before getting a
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“My coworkers commonly tease me
and ask why I'm on the Tram,

and I always say, 'I’m planning.’”

– Bill Schreiber

when they got off the lift at the top and answering their questions.
"At the time we were called ski ghosts because we didn't have cell
phones or two-way radios," he says.
He soon met resort engineer Victor Gerdin and became his assistant,
building the resort’s first quad chairlift, Sublette Lift. The next winter,
when Gerdin left for Aspen, Colorado, Schreiber took over engineer-
ing and planning.
"I wasn't trained to be a resort engineer, and there was no Internet
back then, but with books and a few phone calls, you could learn to
do just about anything," he chuckles.
At the time, the resort was still owned by original founder Paul
McCollister and only had double chair lifts. Now the resort's ski lifts,
all of which Schreiber helped plan and design, move 20,830 ski-
ers and snowboarders per hour. Recent improvements include the
installation of Teton Lift and Sweetwater Gondola and the develop-
ment of the Crags area. Schreiber also worked on the design and
approval of the Casper Bowl Via Ferrata, which was a vision of resort
co-owner Connie Kemmerer.
In order to scout out the mountain, he always likes to spend some
time out on the slopes. That’s his excuse for hopping on the Tram
whenever he can.
“My coworkers commonly tease me and ask why I'm on the Tram,
and I always say, 'I’m planning,’" Schreiber says. n

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TETON VILLAGE

FINDING A HOME IN HOSPITALITY
Watsabaugh brings big city restaurant experience back home

WORDS Kate Hull | IMAGES David Bowers and Courtesy Gov Carrigan

SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO, CATE WATSABAUGH—NOW THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR AT LUXURY HOTEL
CALDERA HOUSE—WAS FRESH OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AND READY TO DIVE INTO HER NEXT CHAPTER. SHE WAS SET
TO STUDY ENGINEERING AT MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND EXPLORE BEYOND HER HOMETOWN OF JACKSON.
BUT HER PLANS SOON CHANGED.

After attending the Montana college for a time, ton of fun and something about it clicked,” she was gunning to learn more about the industry,
Watsabaugh took a summer job at the former says. “I loved the pace. I loved the interaction. I so she decided not go back to Montana and
Billy’s Burgers in Jackson, which was located loved seeing people enjoy a meal. It really struck instead give hospitality a try. Opportunity soon
inside throwback diner Cadillac Grille. Her time a chord with me.” knocked in the form of the fine dining hub Old
there left her hooked on the hospitality industry. Watsabaugh took a leap of faith. Cooking had Yellowstone Garage, which at the time was
So much so, she decided to give it a shot. always been a hobby of hers. Her mother was a located on Center Street in downtown Jackson.
talented home cook and the pair tested recipes “I was hungry to learn and they were happy to
“It was a busy, greasy, sweaty job and much less together often. After that summer, Watsabaugh be a platform for me,” she says.
glamorous than I envisioned, but it was also a
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training and restaurant management skills to help open a
new location of bakery franchise Le Pain Quotidien.
But after eight years, the New York City hustle made her
yearn for the mountains. Watsabaugh returned to Jack-
son, which had become a culinary hotspot with a pleth-
ora of top-tiered restaurants and chefs.
“I missed my family and having a work-life balance,” she
says. “And the skiing and fresh air started calling me back.”
In early 2015, she heard about a new development going
in at Teton Village bringing a luxury dining experience to
hotel guests and residents.
“It had the makings of something really dazzling,” she says. “I
was hungry for something I could really sink my teeth into.”
And that she did. Inside Caldera House at the new Old Yel-
lowstone Garage, Cate and her team bring a level of ser-
vice and dining that mirrors the sophistication of her time
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TETON VILLAGE

MID-MOUNTAIN MAGIC

New developments enhance resort experience

WORDS Jeff Bush | IMAGE Courtesy Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

LAST WINTER, I FOUND MYSELF USING JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT’S NEW SWEETWATER GONDOLA TO
GET UP THE HILL QUICKLY, OR DEPENDING ON THE CONDITIONS, TO ENJOY THE SKI RUNS SO MANY IGNORE
IN THEIR MASS EXODUS TO THE TOP. BEAVER TOOTH GLADES, JACKSON FACE, AND SKIER’S LEFT OF SLEEPING
INDIAN ARE ALL FAVORITES, AND WHEN I NEED THE PERFECT GROOMER WARM-UP, SUNDOG AND BLACKTAIL
ARE REPEAT OFFENDERS.

To put it bluntly, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort provide access to the Solitude Station facility facility—all accessible just a two minute gondola
nailed it with the addition of the Sweetwater at the gondola’s mid-station area. Solitude ride from the base.
Gondola. It provides increased base area lift Station is the next phase of capital investment As a former ski instructor, race coach, and just
capacity, easier access for the intermediate surrounding the Sweetwater Gondola and will simply someone who loves the art of making
rider to mid-mountain fun, and is truly the door- enhance the family experience at the resort. turns, I have to say Sweetwater Gondola and
way to one of the hidden gems of lower Casper The facility will be 12,000 square feet and Solitude Station continue to raise the bar in
Bowl: great glade skiing. include Mountain Sports School, rentals, and the ski industry. n
dining space. It will include a covered carpet lift,
In addition, looking ahead to winter 2018- top-notch ski instructors, and a state-of-the-art
2019, the Sweetwater Gondola will eventually
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BIG WINTER

Last year snowiest season on record

IMAGE Courtesy Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

LAST WINTER WAS ONE FOR THE RECORD BOOKS.
JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT’S 2016-2017
SEASON FINISHED WITH 593 INCHES OF SNOW
IN RENDEZVOUS BOWL—MARKING THE DEEPEST
AMOUNT OF SNOWFALL RECORDED THERE IN THE
RESORT’S 51-YEAR HISTORY. THAT’S OVER 49 FEET
OF SNOW.

All that powder is bringing skiers and snowboarders to the resort
in droves. Last season, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort received
558,390 skier visits, which is the third highest attendance in the
resort’s history. Just a few years earlier in 2014, a record-setting
winter resulted in 563,000 skier days.
During one 12-day period in February 2017 alone, over 7.5 feet of
snow fell on the mountain. By the end of the season, Rendezvous
Bowl had a 157-inch base.
Eager skiers and snowboarders are hoping the winter of 2017-
2018 will be even more spectacular. As of mid-November, the
resort recorded nearly 7.5 feet of snowfall, so it’s looking to be a
great season. n

Brittany Mumma breaks trail in the Tetons, Wyoming // Mark Fisher

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DINING

THE FAMILY
BUSINESS

Rice’s Blue Collar Restaurant Group
spans generations

WORDS Michelle DeLong | IMAGE Lindley Rust

THE BLUE COLLAR RESTAURANT GROUP GREW FROM THE HUMBLE
BEGINNINGS ITS NAME IMPLIES, AND IT WAS FOUNDED BY AN
ORDINARY, AVERAGE JOE—JOE RICE, TO BE EXACT.

“My wife Denise and I started in 1989 with onion soup and classic chicken pot pie
basically nothing,” Rice says. “We lived wowed Fieri and made viewers across the
above our first restaurant and did every- country long for a spot at Rice’s table.
thing from cooking to dishwashing, what- His biggest accomplishment, however, isn’t
ever it took to make it work.” measured in successful restaurants, legions
of loyal employees, or spots on hit TV
That first restaurant, Merry Piglets, faced so shows. His greatest success is the legacy he
many struggles in its first few years that Rice will leave behind in the capable hands of his
wondered if it could succeed. Now, he sits daughters, whom Rice refers to with a gruff,
atop a virtual restaurant dynasty encom- glowing pride.
passing six restaurants in Jackson Hole, a “They have the work ethic and the person-
wine shop, coffee roasting company, cater- alities to succeed,” he says. “They lead by
ing enterprise, and even a restaurant in Boz- example, the way we have always done.”
eman, Montana. His three daughters, Nicole, Ellie, and
Brooke, and two sons-in-law, Blane and
But always one to lead by example, Rice is Tyler, are quickly becoming the face of the
probably not doing much sitting. He is more company. They are poised to take over the
likely to grab a dish towel and get to work. business entirely one day, which has been a
dream of Rice’s since the dishwashing days
Eternally humble, Rice credits his success to at Merry Piglets.
the years he served in the U.S. Marine Corps “Back where I’m from in New Jersey, some
where he was taught “leaders eat last.” Rice businesses have been in families for 100
ended up traveling to Dallas often while serv- years or more,” Rice says. “My goal was
ing in the Marines, and it was there he met always to build a company that my kids
his mentor, restaurant tycoon and founder of could go into and continue to grow. You
Black Eyed Pea, Gene Street. Under Street, can’t force someone to do it, but I was
Rice learned to cook Tex-Mex food, and lucky that all three of my daughters love
brought Texas staples like made-from-scratch the business.”
queso back to Jackson. He pauses, his tough-guy demeanor slack-
ens for a moment, and he almost appears
Over 90 percent of the food in all of his wistful as he adds, “I hope it will go to a
restaurants, including the queso, is made third generation.” n
from scratch, which is a stipulation to be
featured on Guy Fieri’s hit show “Diners,
Drive-Ins, and Dives.” Rice’s military-themed
restaurant Sidewinders was recently fea-
tured on the show. The decadent French
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“My goal was always to build
a company that my kids could go into

and continue to grow.”

– Joe Rice

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DINING

SPICING
THINGS UP

Morales family businesses
focus on food

WORDS Michelle DeLong | IMAGES Megan Peterson

AT A LOCAL SOCCER MATCH,
JUAN MORALES HANDS OUT HIS
HOMEMADE, PRESERVATIVE-FREE,
NO- SUGAR-ADDED NAUGHTY FRUIT
SNACKS TO FRIENDS, AS HIS FAMILY
IS NEARBY SELLING THEIR FAMOUS
TAMALES, TACOS, FRUIT CUPS,
AND SHAVED ICE. RECENTLY, JUAN
HAS BEGUN TO PACKAGE AND SELL
HIS DRIED “NAUGHTY FRUIT” IN
HOPES OF SUSTAINING HIS FAMILY’S
BUSINESS.

“Being naughty is part of who I am,” Juan
laughs, as he winks and waves to a fellow soc-
cer fan, teasing him about his team’s outcome.
“We have all been a little naughty at one time
or another. My fruit snacks are made with love
… and a little spice.”

Juan and his family, including his parents Hora-
cio and Rosa, are originally from Guanajuato,
Mexico. Horacio and Rosa were concerned
about gang-related activity and wanted to
move their children to a safer area.

“They feared for us with the gang-related activ-
ity,” Juan explains.

Unfortunately, hardships were still in store
for the close-knit Morales family. A lifetime of
intense physical labor literally broke Horacio’s
back, and Rosa was laid off. It was 2009, and
Juan had recently graduated from Boise State
University with a degree in communications.

“We were in a tough spot,” Juan says. “We were
about to lose our house. So I ended up com-
ing home. I wanted to build something, so we
wouldn’t have to live paycheck to paycheck any-
more. All our friends love my mom’s tamales, so
I figured, why not apply what I learned at school
and sell them at the farmers’ markets?”

Fast forward four years, and the line at the
farmers’ market for Rosa’s homemade tama-
les is the longest in sight. One bite and you will
understand why—everything from the dough

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BOULANGERIE & CAFE

“My fruit snacks are made with love…
and a little spice.”

– Juan Morales

For the love of fresh.

to the sauce is made from scratch, and the tamales are cooked for PICNIC
two hours over an open flame.
Like the difference between Rosa’s tamales and the freezer aisle vari- COFFEE & CAFE
ety, there is a vast difference between the delightfully chewy pine-
apple, mango, strawberry, and banana in a Naughty Fruit bag than in W W W. P I C N I C J H .C O M
any grocery store array. The subtle, balanced spice mixture perfectly
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sions expanding Naughty Fruit, following in the footsteps of his
mentors at Jackson Hole’s own Start-Up Institute, where he was the
first Latino graduate in 2012. Don’t be surprised if Juan is one of
their keynote speakers one day, because honestly, this guy could sell
shaved ice at an outdoor hockey game—and he probably has.
“I don’t have time to be shy,” Juan laughs. Then, he becomes serious,
and looks toward his brother, Jesus, who is packing up the truck. “I
want something better for my family, and for myself.” n

DINING

JACKSON HOLE DINING

ALPENROSE THE BLUE LION THE BUNNERY BAKERY & RESTAURANT

Fine Dining at the Alpenrose melds time-honored The Blue Lion, located in a historic home downtown, A Jackson favorite, The Bunnery offers delicious
Swiss cuisine with tantalizing contemporary has been a local’s favorite since 1978. Award-winning breakfast and lunch selections. Our menu
flourishes and an impeccable selection of fine wines, menu includes the rack of lamb, jet fresh fish, game, entrees offer the perfect remedy for any craving,
German beers and comfortable fireside dining. Wyoming natural beef, pasta, poultry, vegan and complemented by a list of coffees and espresso,
Located at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort gluten free entrees, and nightly specials. Enjoy our wines and craft beers, house cocktails and Jackson’s
next to the base of the Tram. homemade desserts. Live acoustic guitar music. Open freshest-squeezed juices. The bakery counter
nightly at 5:30. Reservations recommended. offers delectable signature indulgences and our
307.733.3242 | 3255 E. Village Dr. trademarked O.S.M. products to go.
alpenhoflodge.com 307.733.3912 | 160 N. MILLWARD ST.
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bunnery.com

GATHER FOOD + DRINK EXPERIENCE THE HANDLE BAR HATCH TAQUERIA

Enjoy creative modern American cuisine in down- Ski right up to the front door of Michael Mina’s Hatch puts a unique twist on Modern Mexican
town Jackson. New weekly specials, gluten free, Teton Village hot spot, The Handle Bar. Enjoy slope- cuisine with items like seared yellowfin tacos,
vegan and vegetarian options. Half-priced drinks side dining and apres at its best offering an inven- bison barbacoa enchiladas, elk quesadillas and
during happy hour from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ask about tive cocktail list and high end pub fare. For dinner fresh squeezed cocktails. Located just one block
Tuesday Tastings at 2 p.m. where you get to be a don’t miss Chef’s specialty entrees but be sure to off Town Square, Hatch is a great place to enjoy
food critic and help us design our menu. Treat your- save room for dessert. Opened daily 11a.m - 11pm - brunch, lunch, happy hour or dinner.
self to our Chef’s Table, private dining and catering Complimentary valet.
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from Town Square + Milward Parking Garage. FOUR SEASONS, TETON VILLAGE CORNER OF GLENWOOD ST
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307.264.1820 | 72 S GLENWOOD
gatherjh.com | gatherjhcatering.com

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CUTTY’S BAR & GRILL

Pizza and cheesesteaks are the signature items and
true “Philadelphia” quality. Sit back with friends
and family watching your favorite sports and imbibe
in the full bar stocked with local beers, wine, and
cocktails. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call for fast takeout orders.

307.201.1079 | 1140 W. HWY 22
cuttysgrill.com

OLD YELLOWSTONE GARAGE

After a day of skiing in Teton Village, cozy up
slopeside at Caldera House’s new restaurant and
bar. Old Yellowstone Garage, lead by award-winning
Executive Chef Paulie O’Connor, features regionally
inspired cuisine with Italian influences and an
outstanding selection of wine.

307.201.5350
3275 W. VILLAGE DRIVE | TETON VILLAGE
calderahouse.com/restaurant/bet-the-ranch

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DINING

JACKSON HOLE DINING

PALATE PERSEPHONE BAKERY PICNIC COFFEE & CAFE

Palate, overlooking the Elk Refuge at the National Steps away from Town Square, Persephone Bakery Just a few minutes from downtown, Persephone’s
Museum of Wildlife Art, is a dining atmosphere specializes in artisanal bread and rustic French sister café Picnic, offers a wonderful escape from
unparalleled in the valley. Enjoy a creative lunch pastry, as well as an all-day breakfast and lunch the crowds and craziness of summer. This is where
experience to match the world renowned art and menu. Our fare spans savory and sweet from ciabatta locals hang out and enjoy award winning coffee,
the view daily 11:30 to 3:00. Patio seating, beer & and croissants to summer salads and baguette freshly basked pastries from Persephone Bakery, and
wine, kid’s menu. Please contact us for catering and sandwiches. With our chic ambiance and sunny deck, leisurely brunches and lunches. For those on the go,
special events at The Museum. Persephone personifies Jackson’s joie de vivre. grab a breakfast burrito or fresh pre-made salad and
sandwich on your way to outdoor adventures.
307.201.5208 | 2820 RUNGIUS ROAD 307.200.6708 | 145 E. BROADWAY
AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WILDLIFE ART persephonebakery.com 307.264.2956 | 1110 MAPLE WAY
picnicjh.com
palatejh.com

SPUR RESTAURANT & BAR WESTBANK GRILL AT FOUR SEASONS WHITE BUFFALO CLUB

This year’s Gold Medal winner of Jackson Hole’s Best An American Steakhouse and a great place to enjoy farm The White Buffalo Club offers a relaxed supper club
Chef for the ninth year in a row, Executive Chef Kevin fresh favorites from regional sources. The Wyoming vibe where guests relish our contemporary riff on
Humphreys invites you to dine where his culinary talents tradition of vast ranches and farms inspires this culinary the classic American steakhouse menu. Featuring
combine with locally-sourced ingredients to create a team! Enjoy views of Rendezvous Mountain while USDA Prime Certified steaks, locally sourced and
menu of enticing entrees. Enjoy one of our signature indulging on a plate of housemade charcuterie and local inspired entrees, and the most extensive wine
cocktails or a local brew on tap at our outdoor patio. cheeses followed by a delicious array of seasonal sides list you’ll find in Wyoming. Choose from seasonal
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. to accompany the entrees, which vary from dry-aged selections including market fresh seafood, creative
steaks to Idaho golden trout. Open daily for breakfast salads, side dishes built to share and delectable raw
307.732.6932 | 3385 CODY LANE and dinner. Complimentary valet. bar choices. Event spaces available.
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ART AND

SCENIC VIEWS

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C AT E R I N G

EVENTS

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Celebrating over 20 years on the Town Square, the HAPPY HOUR and DINNER
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organic produce, jet-fresh seafood, prime steaks and PRIVATE EVENT SPACE
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Located within The Rusty Parrot Lodge, the intimate John Fery (American, born Austria, 1859 – 1934), Jackson Lake and the Tetons—detail,
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fireplace, has a full view of our exhibition-style
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experience with a creative menu incorporating
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desserts and an extensive wine list, carefully chosen
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DINING

COOKING AL FRESCO

Adventure filmmaker and chef duo create outdoor culinary entertainment

WORDS Tibby Plasse | IMAGES Jeff Buydos

AFTER GRADUATING FROM MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY WITH A DEGREE IN FILM, ARDEN OKSANEN SPENT A
YEAR KAYAKING WITH FRIENDS FROM PARK CITY, UTAH. THEY PLANNED A FIRST CREEK DESCENT IN MONTANA’S
CRAZY MOUNTAINS, AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF TETON GRAVITY RESEARCH, OKSANEN SET TO WORK
DOCUMENTING THE TRIP.

Soon after, he was headed to Nepal to film more Since then, he’s filmed for an impressive list of While Oksanen spent a lot of time in the field
kayaking adventures, and a friend loaned him adventure clients, including the National Geo- shooting, his filmmaking veered in a new
the money to buy a film camera. He cut a teaser graphic Channel, NBC, and Red Bull, and he’s direction when his wife, Ellie, was diagnosed
of his Crazy Mountain and Nepal adventures and filmed a variety of travel projects including a with Celiac disease. They changed their diets
brought it to the Outdoor Retailer show in 2000 three-part series about “Canyaking Reunion and Oksanen was inspired to produce a dif-
to find funding for future projects and the full- Island” and “Castel: India & Kashmir,” focusing ferent type of program based on healthy
length film, "Nurpu." on travel and adventure. foods.

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KICK BACK WITH
FAMILY AND FRIENDS

AT CUTTY’S

ENJOY GREAT FOOD
FEATURING OUR AUTHENTIC
PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS, PIZZA,
BURGERS, LOCAL AND DRAFT
BEER, WINE AND COCKTAILS.

“I realized the simple act of changing our Open Daily at 11:30 a.m.
diets inspired all the difference,” Oksanen Happy Hour Weekdays 4 – 6 p.m.
says. “I also thought I could do a better job
than most cooking shows—we could be for- Sports all the time – 12 TV’s
aging and cooking on the banks of the Snake.” Take-out Available
That vision of using the Tetons and local scen-
ery as a backdrop rather than a studio kitchen HWY 22 at HWY 89 • 307.201.1079
is what sealed the deal for local private chef CUTTYSGRILL.COM
Eric Wilson to join the team. Wilson is admit-
tedly a fishing fanatic, and he coined the “Best Praline in the World” – Pastry World Championship CHOCOLATE
phrase “free-style cookery.” PA S T R Y
“Food is the one decision we make every day Milan, Italy
that can make a huge difference,” Oksanen says.
“We need to get people to slow down and start “First Place: Cactus Fruit Sorbet” – Gelato World Cup
cooking. Transitioning to food from adventure
was about doing something with real impact.” Rimini, Italy
While Wilson and Oksanen spent two years
shooting cooking show pilots and re-branding “Oscar Ortega: Top Ten Pastry Chef in America”
for different television outlets, Oksanen con-
tinued working for his adventure clients. Dessert Professional Magazine
One day he was shooting from a helicop-
ter near Twin Falls, Idaho, when the aircraft GELATO
crashed. Suffering substantial injuries, he
had a nearly two-year recovery ahead of him. 150 ScoftitneLnch.o3c0ol7at.7es34.6400 AtelierOrtega.com ESPRESSO
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on food. The company launched its web series,
“Just Picked,” and it was soon snapped up by
ag-chic magazine Modern Farmer.
For “Just Picked,” Wilson picks up 50 pounds
of food from a community supported agri-
culture program at a local farm each week
during the summer and develops his recipes
based on the haul. He cooks outdoors while
Oksanen films. Over a dozen web episodes
are available for viewing online.
Whether they’re filming on a farm or on the
banks of the Snake River, Wilson and Oksanen
love sharing their passion for nourishing,
healthy, and delicious food cooked in the
great outdoors. n

NIGHTLIFE

A ROCKIN’ GOOD TIME
Misfit Moonshiners play distinctive style of music

WORDS Jessica L. Flammang | IMAGES Courtesy Joe Sinns, Shawn Doyle, Gabby McDade & Byron Lee

WITH ITS ONE-OF-A-KIND MUSIC, LOCAL BAND MISFIT MOONSHINERS WEAVES A POSITIVE MESSAGE INTO EVERY
SONG. THE TRIO DESCRIBES THEIR DISTINCTIVE SOUND AS “SOUTHERN ROCKIN’ COUNTRY” AND HAVE GRACED
VENUES IN WYOMING, IDAHO, AND MONTANA FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS.

Fans are often found dancing and singing along In addition to Erickson, drummer and sing- “People like the originality of our music,” Erick-
to lyrics of songs such as “Right Where You’re er-songwriter Shawn Doyle and six-string son says. “Our music centers on growing up
At,” a tune about failling in love; “Cowboys bass player Jason Reeder mesmerize crowds here, being here, and just surviving.”
Comin’ home,” a song about the American flag; on both sides of the Tetons and beyond. The The band’s name was derived from the mem-
and “Coming Down,” about an addict finding the trio plays in Teton Village’s Concert on the bers’ varied backgrounds and the good-hu-
strength to get sober. Commons summer series and Music Under mored nature of their music. Erickson is from
the Tram in the winter, in addition to per- Newcastle, Wyoming; Doyle moved to Jackson
“If our message can touch people at the core, forming regularly at Moose Hockey games at at age 7; and Reeder grew up in a small town in
and let them be themselves, we have suc- the Snow King Ice Arena. They’ve also played Arkansas. Now all three live in Idaho, so Doyle
ceeded,” says lead guitarist and singer-song- at Jackson Hole Live, where they opened for dubs their music “all-original podunk Idaho
writer Jaremy Jess Erickson. “What we play epit- Lukas Nelson, and at regional venues in Mon- rock and roll.”
omizes the heartbeat of this valley.” tana and Idaho.
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"If our message can touch people
at the core, and let them be

themselves, we have succeeded.
What we play epitomizes the
heartbeat of this valley."

– Jaremy Jess Erickson

Erickson started playing music at 11 years old on a $50 guitar
his father bought in Mexico, and he began composing music
in high school. He kept his work in a secret notebook well
before he could predict his musical success. His modern coun-
try band called Moulton Jess rocked the valley from 2006 to
2010 as he played alongside Kole Moulton, Peter Bryan, and
Gary Stewart. That band set the stage for the evolution of
Misfit Moonshiners.

Doyle, who also handles bookings and promotions for the
band, began playing drums at 7 years old. His music teacher
and mentor, Tom Dunham, inspired him. Erickson first met
Doyle when he was playing with Moulton Jess, and they set
up Doyle’s drum set in Erickson’s garage. Their tight friendship
evolved into a unique three-piece band in 2015 with the addi-
tion of Reeder.

Erickson said that Reeder changed everything about what the
band was doing because Reeder could cover another guitar
player’s part with the six-string bass.

“Shawn and I hold down the rhythm and Jason fills in the rest,
so we have been able to keep going as a three-piece band,”
Erickson says. “In such a small valley, it is rare to come across
such a versatile bassist. It's amazing what he can do.”

Reeder, a self-taught bass player, claims the six-string offers a
wider variety of note selections and a deeper sound.

“It allows me to get down to lower registers without adjusting
the tuning on my bass,” Reeder says.

With a repertoire of 40 original songs, Misfit Moonshiners is
currently working on an extended play record with Jeff Lord-
Alge, which will be available for download on iTunes and
Amazon, and play on TouchTunes and AMI Jukeboxes.

"Right now, we're all just happy to be playing original music,”
Doyle says, "And hopefully helping our listeners get lost from
everyday life, if only for a little while.” n

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NIGHTLIFE

BOWLING IN STYLE

Hole Bowl offers mountain chic alley experience

WORDS Jessica L. Flammang | IMAGE David Bowers

WHEN JESSICA GRAHAM MACGREGOR MOVED TO JACKSON HOLE IN 2001, SHE WASN’T PLANNING ON OPENING
A BOWLING ALLEY. SHE WORKED AS A NURSE FOR A TIME, BUT AS HER FAMILY BEGAN TO GROW AND SHE
AND HER HUSBAND, ALEX, WELCOMED THREE CHILDREN, SHE WAS INSPIRED TO PURSUE WORK OUTSIDE OF
THE FIELD. WHEN SHE COULDN’T FIND FAMILY-FRIENDLY INDOOR RECREATION, JESSICA AND ALEX DECIDED TO
CREATE IT. THEY BEGAN CONCEPTUALIZING WHAT IS NOW HOLE BOWL IN 2013.

The couple’s venture became reality in July Connect. Explore. Share.
2016. The 17,000-square-foot facility includes
10 bowling lanes, a full-service restaurant and Jackson Hole & the Teton Lifestyle Jackson Hole & the Teton Lifestyle ®
bar, arcades, pool tables, dartboards, and Summer/Fall 2013 | Premiere iSSue WINTER/SPRING 2013-2014
shuffleboard.
The mountain chic interior boasts white vinyl SkiS to Saddle ENTREPRENEURS OF JH
booths, a white marble bar, a chandelier, and SHARING THE WEALTH
an elegantly displayed elk mount. Murals CryStal Wright at home in JaCkSon hole JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT
from local artist Travis Walker don the walls. #1 RESORT IN NORTH AMERICA
His depiction of the Tetons as seen from Jack- –Ski Magazine
son Lake is over the public lanes, reminding
the MacGregors of their favorite weekend Jackson Hole & the Teton Lifestyle WINTER/SPRING 2014-15 Jackson Hole & the Teton Lifestyle Jackson Hole & the Teton Lifestyle SUMMER/FALL 2015
escape. Another one of Walker's pieces ® ®
depicts Teton County Fair’s now-defunct ®
demolition derby.
"It was a niche that needed to be filled in SUMMER/FALL 2014
Jackson," MacGregor says. "I envisioned a
place where families could have dinner and The Art MOMENTS IN TIME GrandAIN’T LIFE
not worry about children sitting still." JACKSON EMBRACED
It is also a popular spot for social events of Jackson Hole CELEBRATING JACKSON’S HERITAGE
including birthday and holiday celebrations,
employee gatherings, trunk shows, fundrais- JACKSON HOLE & THE TETON LIFESTYLE
ers, chamber mixers, and retirement parties.
Just six months after its debut, however, the ®
business faced a huge hurdle: a neighboring
store’s roof collapsed from heavy snow load Summer/Fall 2017
during the February extreme weather event
locals dubbed the “Snowpocalypse.” Hole Explore
Bowl was forced to close.
"It was difficult to have our doors slammed The Science
shut after just opening," MacGregor says. "We
had just hit people's radar. It was surreal." of Jackson Hole
Fortunately, the venue recovered and reopened
in May. Many of the same staff members stayed J.C. Bush Media, LLC
onboard after the reopening, including head
chef and local radio personality Jason Mitchell. Marketing Colorado, Wyoming & The West Since 1986
He cooks up creative fare at the alley’s Pin-
setter Restaurant, where hungry bowlers can Awarded Certificates of Excellence for
grab a bite from a menu that utilizes local Editorial, Design and Promotional Magazine Publishing
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"The Pinsetter is the only restaurant I have
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and connecting with family and friends.
The alley also brings in visitors from all over
the world.
"The wide range of people and groups in
the community who come here, as well as
visitors, is simply incredible," MacGregor
says. n

NIGHTLIFE

CELEBRATING LOCAL BEER

Breweries bring home medals from national festival

WORDS Jeff Thompson and Kristen Pope | IMAGES Jeff Thompson, Courtesy ©Brewers Association and ©2017 Jason E. Kaplan

EACH FALL, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF BEER LOVERS DESCEND ON DENVER’S COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER
FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL. THIS YEAR, OVER 60,000 BEER LOVERS SAMPLED 3,900 BREWS FROM
800 DIFFERENT BREWERIES IN THE MAIN EVENT HALL.

The festival also features a hotly contested com- Stout in the “Coffee Stout or Porter” category. Group Brewer of the Year” award. The brew-
petition where brewers enter their beers in 98 The brew beat out 109 other entries for the gold. ery also came home with two golds, including
different categories ranging from traditional ales, The stout, which uses a cold brew concentrate one for Hubert MPA in the “American-Style
lagers, and IPAs, to more eclectic categories like from Snake River Roasters, is a creation of brewer Strong Pale Ale” category as well as one for
“herb and spice beer,” “chili beer,” and “pump- Bryan Boynton, who has worked at Snake River Wet Hop Melvin in the “Fresh or Wet Hop Ale”
kin/squash beer.” Breweries entered over 7,900 for nearly two decades. competition.
beers into the competition. “Bryan’s love of both coffee and beer came together “Coming home with two medals and the Brewery
in this concoction,” says Chris Erickson, director of Group of the Year Award is a reflection on our
In 2017, Jackson breweries won several of the brewing operations for Snake River Brewery. team and ales, plus the supportive community
coveted Great American Beer Festival awards. Melvin Brewing earned three awards this year, of Jackson,” says Melvin Brewing co-owner Jer-
including the “Brewery Group and Brewery emy Tofte. “Melvin Brewing is determined to put
Snake River Brewing brought home their 35th Wyoming craft beer on the map.” n
medal, landing a gold for Speargun Coffee Milk
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THE PERFECT fine dining at the alpenrose
PAIRING
Melding time-honored Swiss cuisine with tantalizing
Roadhouse participates in unique contemporary flourishes and an impeccable selection of fine wines.
beer-food pairing event
authentic cheese & chocolate fondue
WORDS Jeff Thompson and Kristen Pope
IMAGE Courtesy Amy Haverkampf Comfortable fireside dining in winter and outdoor dining on
flower laden sunny decks in summer
WHILE THE MAIN HALL AT THE GREAT AMERI-
CAN BEER FESTIVAL IS PACKED WITH BREWERIES relaxed dining at the alpenhof bistro
SHARING SAMPLES OF THEIR BREWS WITH BEER
LOVERS, A SMALLER ROOM TO THE SIDE HOLDS Breakfast, lunch and dinner with a friendly bistro style:
A DIFFERENT KIND OF OFFERING. AN OFFSHOOT Tasty appetizers, weekly specials and a full bar with micro brews.
EVENT CALLED PAIRED ALLOWS BREWERIES AND
RESTAURANTS TO PARTNER AND CREATE THEIR www.AlpenhofLodge.com
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ated two menu items to pair with the brews created by Aaron
Bryant from Crane Brewing in Raytown, Missouri.

Fine and Tate crafted a sausage and lobster roll, using Bovine
+ Swine sausage mixed with fresh lobster, topped with pick-
led shallots, and served between mini soft rolls. The dish
was paired with a Beet Weiss beer. The other dish they cre-
ated was grilled unagi eel on top of a tempura fried rice cake,
which was topped with sweet and savory soy-miso butter and
served alongside a Gooseberry Gose style beer.

“I love to be on the forefront of the beer and food move-
ment,” Fine says. “I am passionate about the blending of fla-
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TETON VALLEY

THE WOODCRAFTER'S WORKSHOP
Horn designs unique pieces

WORDS Kate Hull | IMAGES Jeff Buydos

STEVE HORN SPENDS HIS DAYS CRAFTING EXQUISITE TABLES AND DESIGNING ONE-OF-A-KIND HEADBOARDS. HIS
ARTISTRY IS UNMISTAKABLE. BUT THE MAN BEHIND THE DESIGNS DOESN’T CALL HIMSELF AN ARTIST. HE SMILES
AND SAYS, “I JUST MAKE A LOT OF DUST.”

Albeit humble, Steve has spent the majority What began as a simple love of whittling wood “I just like to create,” he says. “I enjoy making
of his life honing his craft. Whether he’s bring- and creating has led to a gallery in Tetonia, Idaho, furniture, but I also love creating a stone sculp-
ing the character of a piece of wood to life as a along with plans to open a second space in Fred- ture or wall art.”
bench etched with a silhouette of the Tetons, or ericksburg, Texas. He has a fervent customer base Steve credits his wife of 22 years, Nora, for giv-
turning a slab of stone into a beautiful sculpture that seeks out his work; pieces of his furniture are ing him the inspiration to design furniture.
of a Texas Ranger, his hard work has paid off. in homes in all 50 states and 10 countries.

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“I love doing custom work, GOTTA GET UP
but I most enjoy just thinking TO GET DOWN

up an idea and creating.” Photo: Lance Koudele Skier: Tyler Van Martin Location: Teton Range

– Steve Horn Mountain Home Furnishings and Design

“When we got married, she saw all the different 180 S. Main, Suite C2 Broulim’s Center in Driggs
things I had made that were inside the house and 208.354.4663 RustyNailInteriors.com
said she wanted me to make her furniture for her
office,” he recalls. “I told her I didn't know how,
but I’d learn.”
Eighteen years ago, the pair started Horn Mountain
Living, a 4,000-square-foot space where visitors can
peruse one-of-a-kind furnishings and take home
whatever handmade relics, rustic antiques, or West-
ern-style décor strikes their fancy.
Their Tetonia shop is a delight to explore, with
walls lined with artwork and an array of Steve’s
pieces displayed throughout. On certain days,
you might even be lucky enough to catch him at
the gallery and hear about his work.
“The shop offers the unique, original, and hand-
made,” Nora says. “Steve builds everything by
hand, from milling a majority of his own wood to
the design.”
The breadth of his style, known for its rustic ele-
gance, continues to develop. He has expanded to
iron and stonework, as well as fashioning plaster
artwork to adorn walls.
The Horns spend a majority of their time in the
Tetons, but for part of each winter, they head to
central Texas. The quiet pace of the small mountain
town in Idaho and the rolling hills of central Texas
provide a welcome space to dream up his next idea.
“I am always just creating out of my head,
whether it’s wood, stone, or whatever,” he
explains. “I love doing custom work, but I most
enjoy just thinking up an idea and creating.”
And create, he does—whether he calls himself an
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TETON VALLEY

BACKCOUNTRY READY

Rinaldi runs Teton Valley ski shop and guiding business

WORDS Tom Hallberg | IMAGES Megan Peterson

RICH RINALDI HAS A MESSAGE FOR SKIERS WHO THINK THE TETON BACKCOUNTRY IS TOO CROWDED: “IF YOU’RE
WILLING TO GET UP EARLY AND YOU’RE MOTIVATED, YOU CAN STILL BE AHEAD OF THE PACK,” HE SAYS.

Rinaldi should know. He has been in the Teton “The timing was right,” Rinaldi says. “Clair was
Valley, Idaho, ski industry for more than two ready to move on from the shop, and it allowed
decades. He started as Nordic director at Grand me to get into a job that was challenging.”
Targhee Resort and worked as a backcountry The retail side of the business has created stabil-
guide with Yostmark Backcountry Tours. That ity for Rinaldi and his family, including his wife,
was in addition to his work with the Yostmark Kathy, and sons Leo and Jack, now ages 12 and 8.
Mountain Equipment mountaineering and ski Year-round income gave him more stability than
shop in Driggs, Idaho, which was founded by the boom-and-bust cycle of full-time guiding.
Clair Yost in 1993.

Yost was a pioneer of modern ski technology, cre- He maintained Yost’s business model, outfitting
ating the Mountain Noodle, one of the first soft, those ready to tackle technical skiing and climb-
fat powder skis. But 13 years ago, Yost was look- ing routes, and teaching novices backcountry
ing for a new business venture, so he sold both travel and avalanche safety along with a small
the store and the guiding business to Rinaldi. team of instructors. Rinaldi also partners with
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itors looking for solitude across the western
Tetons, from Teton Canyon to Teton Pass.
Rinaldi has watched the number of back-
country travelers in the region explode,
which means more skiers on the classic,
sometimes dangerous, lines in the Tetons.
So in addition to offering Avalanche Level
I and II certification classes, he created a
new offering for those just breaking into the
sport: Backcountry 101, now one of his most
popular courses.
The class entails one informal instructive
night session at the shop and a day on the
skin-track teaching the basics of how to use a
beacon, how to skin and travel on snow, and
what to carry for a day in the mountains.
“We want to prepare people,” Rinaldi says.
“Because once you get into the alpine, there
are no guarantees.”
Rinaldi has been a backcountry skier “for
a long time now,” and he has watched the
intensity ramp up across the industry. He said
social media, videos, and the influx of people
around the Tetons have pushed the level of
risk many people are choosing to take even
higher. For example, in decades past, many
lines on the Grand Teton and Mount Moran’s
Skillet Glacier were typically only skied in
spring, after melt-freeze cycles quelled the
avalanche danger. But now some choose to
ski these routes in powder conditions.
Though Rinaldi said the proliferation of
backcountry skiing is good for the indus-
try and his business, it requires travelers
to be aware, check avalanche and weather
reports, and take courses to prepare them-
selves. He’s happy to educate both veterans
and neophytes, and he hopes he can pro-
vide the tools and an ethos to keep them
safe on the skin-track and beyond.
“Backcountry skiing for me has always been
about camaraderie, skiing hard, coming home
safely, and having a great day with your
friends,” he says. n

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Galleries of JH 14 Headwall Sports
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Jackson Hole Book Trader
Cayuse Western Americana Teton Tails
The Grand Fine Art Stio
Jackson Hole Art Auction Terra Jackson Hole
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
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Dwelling
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North of town Galleries Within the past decade, Jackson
Hole has taken a place beside
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and New York as a major art center.
Mercill Town Parking It has become known as the
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13 town of Jackson’s art gallery
Deloney walking tour. When you take a
Center break from your outdoor
adventures, seeing the beautiful art
Broadway of Jackson is the perfect way to
spend the day. Many of the galleries
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S. King Join us December 21st, from 5-8 pm
Willow and December 30th from 3 -6 pm
for our annual Holiday Art Walks
sb and in February and March for our
Third Thursday Art Walks, where
you will find all of the galleries
open and exhibiting exciting new
work from their artists.

We look forward to seeing you!
Warm Regards,

Kiera Wakeman
President, Jackson Hole Gallery
Association

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ART ON THE FLOOR

Perlman’s rugs showcase traditions

WORDS Molly Absolon | IMAGES Jeff Buydos

WHEN LINDA PERLMAN WORKED AS AN INTERIOR DESIGNER, THE
PREMISE OF HER WORK WAS “EVERY ROOM SHOULD HAVE A STORY.”
NOW, WITH HER LATEST ENDEAVOR, WHICH SHE CALLS “THE PERLMAN
PROJECT,” SHE HAS A DIFFERENT MANTRA: “ART ON THE FLOOR.”

With her project, Perlman is creating rugs that Echoes of the past are evident in the geometric “Their work came from
bring art to every room where they are dis- shapes and patterns that are familiar to anyone a spiritual place. They
played. Perlman is a collector of Native Amer- who has looked at Southwestern art. The result- drew on something inside
ican rugs and tapestries and, inspired by their ing carpets are bold and colorful. themselves, and that’s part
patterns and colors, she creates designs that “Their work came from a spiritual place,” Per-
honor their stories. lman says. “They drew on something inside of the rug’s story.”
Perlman and her husband, Larry, were themselves, and that’s part of the rug’s story.”
introduced to Native American textiles by To create the rugs, Perlman has commissioned – Linda Perlman
a local antiques dealer. The textiles spoke Nepali artisans to translate her designs into
to Perlman. She loved the colors and pat- handwoven carpets. Master dye artists make which is open by appointment. The room has a
terns. She loved what they added to a room. rich colors and, using wool from Tibetan sheep soft glow, and the brilliant colors in her carpets
Perlman decided she could carry the art grazed at 14,000 feet, weavers construct the car- jump out. She invites visitors to touch the rugs.
forward with her own reimagining of the pets one at a time. Their heft and softness is surprising and inviting.
traditional styles. “Tibetan wool is the finest quality wool you can
She gains inspiration for her designs from her find,” she says. “It’s durable.” Perlman’s boutique operation lets her work one-
collection of tapestries and rugs, mostly created It’s also gorgeous. A stack of carpets holds cen- on-one with clients to create carpets that bring
by Native American artists from 1850 to 1900. ter stage in Perlman’s showroom in the Aspens, beauty to their homes. n
She then sketches her ideas, coming up with
new designs to transform into rugs.

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ART ASSOCIATION OF JACKSON HOLE THE GRAND FINE ART
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masterworks of the American West,
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Fine Cowboy, Native American and
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MOUNTAIN FORMAL

Duo creates line of Jackson-inspired designs

WORDS Kelsey Dayton | IMAGES Jeff Buydos

GROWING UP AND ATTENDING A PREP SCHOOL IN CONNECTICUT,
SPENCER HIRST WORE A BASIC, TRADITIONAL TIE EVERY DAY STARTING
IN SIXTH GRADE. HIS BUSINESS PARTNER, BEN AGEE, ATTENDED AN ALL-
BOYS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN TEXAS AND WORE A TIE THE FRIDAY
BEFORE EVERY FOOTBALL GAME—USUALLY A CLASSIC-LOOKING ONE
BORROWED FROM HIS DAD.

The duo is now once again immersed in the world wasn’t a Jackson-style tie that was relaxed and Agee is a former Army Ranger and Operation
of men’s neckwear, making “mountain formal” ties unique enough to fit the lifestyle. Iraqi Freedom veteran. When he left the Army,
through their company Western Range. But Hirst is “There was a giant white space in the market,” he spent 10 years working in the oil fields.
the first to clarify just what they’re offering. he says. Hirst and Agee met almost a decade ago
“It’s not traditional Western,” Hirst says. “We’re After graduating from Providence College in through their siblings, who were dating at time.
not rocking bolo ties, but it’s not 100 percent Rhode Island, Hirst moved to Jackson. He took While their siblings’ relationship didn’t work
mainstream Brooks Brothers or J Crew. It’s a con- a job as a ski instructor at Jackson Hole Moun- out, Agee and Hirst stayed friends. In 2014, they
fluence of both. It’s a new genre we’re creating.” tain Resort and worked at restaurants at night. started working together on their business and
When Hirst moved to Jackson in 2009 for the In 2012, he got his first taste of working for him- opened Western Range in 2015.
classic “one ski season” that turned into years, self when he opened a farmers’ market stand on Neither had textile experience, but the more they
he quickly realized people don’t really wear ties the Town Square selling tomato pies. He loved learned, the more they realized they had a natu-
in Jackson. He wore one maybe once a year to running his own business and at the end of the ral knack for design. They understood that some
a wedding. He understood people didn’t want summer he began the framework for a company people move to Jackson so they won’t have to
to wear ties, but part of the problem was there that would become Western Range. wear a tie ever again, but the two were confident
they could design something that represented the
“It shows a different aspect of style and fashion, Mountain West and the lifestyle people love in Jack-
and for the most part people always say, ‘That’s a killer tie.’” son. They wanted to embody the Western spirit.
“We want to be Jackson’s go-to brand that isn’t
– Spencer Hirst outdoor-related,” Agee says.
The company started with neckwear for men:
Hirst and Agee met and bow ties. Their flagship
collection features antlers, and they also have
bison and fly ties printed in various colors on both
Hirst and Agee met and bow ties.

They’ve expanded the line to include pocket
squares, as well as men’s and women’s shirts
and scarves. Western Range has a mix of local,
regional, and national customers, with their
wares for sale around town at Penny Lane Coop-
erative, Belle Cose, and Mountain Man Toy Shop.

The two are working on more shirt styles and
ties, with fun “Jackson-specific” prints that are
more playful than fancy.

“Now you can throw a tie on in a place where no
one is wearing one and stand out a little, and it’s
fun,” Hirst says. “It shows a different aspect of
style and fashion, and for the most part people
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