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JHStyle Winter 2019/2020

JHStyle Winter 2019/2020

HIGHSTYLE PROFILE

Avalanche Educator

KOONS SHARES BACKCOUNTRY KNOWLEDGE

KWORDS Lexey Wauters | IMAGES Madison Webb
ATE KOONS MADE HER SHARE OF BACKCOUNTRY MISTAKES WHEN SHE FIRST MOVED TO JACKSON IN 2002. SHE
RECALLS AN EARLY TRIP TO SKI GLORY BOWL ON TETON PASS—THE SAME DAY SHE BOUGHT HER AVALANCHE

TRANSCEIVER. “I DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE WHOLE ‘SKI ONE AT A TIME’ THING,” SHE SAYS. “SO I FOLLOWED RIGHT
BEHIND MY BUDDIES. YOU KNOW—I DIDN’T WANT TO LOSE THEM.”

“It’s the decisions we make As a recent transplant to the Tetons, Koons soon realized she
that kill people.” needed to develop her skills to stay alive in the backcountry. Today,
she is a pro training coordinator for the American Avalanche Associ-
—Kate Koons ation where she ensures avalanche courses are taught to the high-
est standards. She also teaches avalanche education courses for
other organizations. Koons credits much of her education during
her early years in Jackson to a combination of learning from friends
and enrolling in a Level 1 avalanche course, followed by a Level 2
course a couple of years later.

She enjoyed the time she spent in the field with students and
instructors, and the experience led her to work with the National
Outdoor Leadership School, where she taught winter courses
and spent more and more time in the snowy backcountry. Winter
weeks spent in the backcountry with students and fellow instructors
helped her frame some bedrock beliefs about safe snow travel.

These beliefs drive Koons’ passion for avalanche education.
The recent turn in avalanche curriculum from a very science-based
approach—stellar dendrite, anyone?—to a more human-factor
based approach strikes a chord. “Science happens, sure,” she says.
“But it’s the decisions we make that kill people.”

She looks at communication within a group as a critical compo-
nent of a safe outing and encourages people to ask honest ques-
tions about decision making, motivations, and group dynamics.
She also believes it’s important for women to feel empowered to
step into the conversation. When she teaches women-only Level 1
avalanche courses, she often hears the same thing: “I go out with
my husband, partner, buddies—and I just follow them. I don’t feel
as though I have a voice.” Koons strives to get every woman in the
course, at one point or another, to lead a discussion about snow
with her peers.

Koons concludes her courses noting students will likely forget
many elements of the curriculum, but she urges them to leave feel-
ing they can—and must—be a part of backcountry conversations.
“Ask ‘why?’, ask ‘why not?’, say ‘I don’t feel comfortable with this’,”
she tells her students.

Her biggest motivator, however, is a widely shared one. “I just
want to go out and have fun and ski powder,” she says, acknowl-
edging she is a very conservative skier these days. For her, the most
important part of the day is spending time with her friends, not
“being rad” or skiing big lines. She just wants to explore and have a
good time while staying safe in avalanche country. n

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HIGHSTYLE PROFILE

Wild for Nature

WILLIAMS GUIDES ANIMAL ADVENTURES

SWORDS Kristen Pope | IMAGES Megan Peterson and Courtesy Jason Williams
CANNING THE SNOWY HORIZON, JASON WILLIAMS SPOTTED JUST WHAT HE WAS LOOKING FOR. ALMOST IMPERCEPTIBLE
AT FIRST, THE SHAPE OF A LONE WOLF SLOWLY MOVED ACROSS THE WINTRY TERRAIN AND INTO VIEW. THEN ANOTHER
APPEARED. SOON, A WHOLE WOLF PACK WAS VISIBLE AND HIS CLIENTS’ FACES SHONE WITH EXCITEMENT AS THEY
SNAPPED PHOTOS TO CAPTURE THE MOMENT.

“I like sharing where we live with visitors and other people,” him on some trips, and recently joined him to see brown bears in
says Williams, owner of Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris. “It’s really Alaska and polar bears in Canada.
inspiring to see how excited they get.”
Even when the weather was frigid and blustery, the kids were
Deep winter snow often brings animals down to lower eleva- transfixed by the spectacle of nature. And right by their side was Wil-
tions where they are easier to observe. liams, marveling in the thrill of sharing the wild world with others. n

“Winter is one of best times to see wildlife in Jackson Hole and
Yellowstone,” Williams says. “The low season in Jackson is really the
high season for wildlife.”

After originally moving to Jackson to become a river guide, Wil-
liams transitioned to guiding snowmobile trips and working as a
professional photographer before opening his wildlife tour company
in 2007.

These days, his 26 skilled guides lead most of the company’s
local tours, including half-day and full-day safaris in Grand Teton
National Park and the National Elk Refuge. They also run the
in-house naturalist program at the Four Seasons Resort. Williams
keeps busy leading multi-day regional safaris, working on sales and
marketing, and planning and leading tours around the globe.

Every fall, he takes a group of avid wildlife enthusiasts and pho-
tographers up to Churchill, Canada, to see polar bears. Churchill
is known as the “polar bear capital of the world,” and the animals
congregate there each fall waiting for Hudson Bay to freeze. When
the water freezes, the bears travel out on the ice in search of seals.
This is Williams’ eighth year bringing guests up to stay in a research
facility and observe the animals.

He also leads tours to see great white sharks in Mexico, snow
leopards and tigers in India, and a variety of wildlife in the rainfor-
ests of Ecuador. Soon, he hopes to add a Galapagos Islands itinerary
to the mix.

In 2018, Williams and his wife, Carrie Wild, opened an art gal-
lery called Gallery Wild. It focuses on conservation-themed art,
including some of Williams’ fine art photography, including images
of polar bears, wild horses, and a mountain bluebird.

“The gallery inspires people who love wildlife and wild places
through contemporary wildlife art,” Williams says.

Additionally, he is writing a guidebook, a history book, and
working with the University of Wyoming to develop a guide certifi-
cation program.

Despite his busy schedule, Williams most enjoys sharing his love
of nature with his two children, aged 10 and 13. They accompany

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HIGHSTYLE PROFILE

Making the Save

SOLIDAY TRAINS SEARCH AND RESCUE DOGS

AWORDS Kelsey Dayton | IMAGES Madison Webb and David Bowers
YOUNG BOY WANDERS AWAY FROM CAMP. FRANTICALLY, HIS PARENTS CALL FOR HELP. AMANDA SOLIDAY, A FOUNDING
MEMBER OF WYOMING K9 SEARCH AND RESCUE, SHOWS UP WITH HER DOG, AND THEY LEAD SEARCHERS TO A
MOUNTAINSIDE WHERE THEY FIND THE BOY. WHILE SOLIDAY DOESN’T ALWAYS PERSONALLY FIND THE MISSING PERSON,
SHE AND HER DOG OFTEN PUT SEARCHERS IN THE RIGHT PLACE FOR A RESCUE.

“We find the path that leads to them,” she says. “It’s a way to give back to the
Soliday is a certified search dog handler who, alongside her spe- community. That’s why I do it:
cially trained dogs, can track and find people buried in avalanches, to save a kid and help a family.”
lost in buildings, or missing in water.
Canine search and rescue wasn’t very well known 30 years ago —Amanda Soliday
when Soliday first met a woman from California who was training
a dog. She volunteered to help by hiding so the dog could practice
finding people. Intrigued, Soliday decided she would do similar
work with a dog of her own one day. As soon as she secured perma-
nent housing in Teton County, Wyoming, she got a dog she named
Kodiak and began training him.
He was a natural, but training was intense and time consuming
since even trained search dogs require regular practice each week
to keep up their skills. But Kodiak loved it, and the reward of serving
the community made it worth it to Soliday.
“It’s a way to give back to the community,” she says. “That’s why
I do it: to save a kid and help a family. And I’ve accomplished that.”
Growing up in Iowa, Soliday always loved animals. There were
13 kids in her family and one dog—a Saint Bernard her mother
required live outside. Soliday knew as a child that one day she’d
want a dog of her own.
In 1984, Soliday took a job as a campground caretaker in Grand
Teton National Park and Jackson became her home. She went on
to work permanently for the National Park Service and later at the
National Elk Refuge before she retired two years ago. She now drives
a START bus and volunteers throughout the community, including
teaching elementary school kids what to do if they get lost.
Since she became a search dog handler in 1990, Soliday has
worked with five different dogs, including her current golden
retrievers, Otis and Ripley. Through the years she’s had about 30
finds—including an antler poacher hiding in a tree in the National
Elk Refuge—and dozens more assists. She’s often called in to help
with searches for bodies, and while those searches are sad, Soliday
thinks the effort brings the families some peace.
In recent years, she’s been called to fewer avalanches and crime
scenes since law enforcement and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
now have their own dog teams. But the Wyoming K9 team still
keeps plenty busy. Soliday says over the summer, some months she
was called out on a search every weekend.
She is always at the ready because the payoff is so important.
“Really, the whole reason you do it is to save that 2-year-old kid
who gets lost,” Soliday says. n

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BRINGING
PASSION TO LIFE

BOMBER SKIS BUILD COMMUNITY

WORDS Michelle DeLong | IMAGES Carson Meyer, Lindley Rust and Courtesy Bomber Ski

GOV CARRIGAN KNOWS A GOOD SKI WHEN HE SEES ONE. CARRIGAN, WHO IS THE VISIONARY BEHIND CALDERA HOUSE’S
MUDROOM AND NOMAD SKI SHOPS, HAS SPENT HIS ENTIRE LIFE IMMERSED IN SKI CULTURE. HE SPENT HIS EARLIEST DAYS
CARVING AROUND ON SNOW IN THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS, WHERE THE TOWN HILL FUNCTIONED AS HIS BABYSITTER. IN COLLEGE,
HE SKI RACED IN NORTHERN VERMONT. WHEN THE SELF-DESCRIBED “SMALL-TOWN GUY” FOUND THE URGE TO CHASE THE INFAMOUS
DEEP SNOWPACK AND VARIED TERRAIN OUT WEST, HE NATURALLY GRAVITATED TOWARD JACKSON.
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“IT’S ALL ABOUT BRINGING PEOPLE

SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE.

I SAW A PERFECT ALIGNMENT WITH MY

ETHOS, WITH WHAT CALDERA HOUSE WAS

DOING, AND WITH BOMBER SKIS.”

—GOV CARRIGAN

“From the moment I got here, things just started to fall
into place,” Carrigan says. “I felt at home, and I felt it was a
small enough community but with big enough opportunity.
There is this incredible mix of like-minded people here, all
gathered for the same reason.”

Carrigan worked as a ski tech in several shops in the valley
before landing a position at Pepi Stiegler’s, where he worked
for 20 years, first running the tune shop before taking on
customer service, buying, and management roles. At Pepi’s,
Carrigan learned how to fill Jackson’s niche for high-tech ski
tuning and customer service. When the opportunity to cre-
ate Caldera House’s two ski shops in Teton Village presented
itself, it was a perfect fit for Carrigan.

“Caldera House had the same vision that I did for spe-
cialty shops and products,” Carrigan says. “Everyone can buy
ski gear on the internet these days, so what makes them

return to a shop? I believe the answer is customer ser-
vice and the overall experience. Caldera House was
willing to take that to the next level.”
Bomber skis, which are available for rent or
purchase from Mudroom, certainly tick all of the
“next level” boxes. They’re the brainchild of the
most decorated American male Alpine skier
of all time, Bode Miller. The legendary gold
medal Olympian and World Cup Champion

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“IT’S A WAY TO CONNECT
WITH PEOPLE, GIVE THEM
SOMETHING UNIQUE,
AND EXPAND ON
THEIR KNOWLEDGE.”

—BODE MILLER

is a principal owner of the ski company, and As a small-batch, boutique ski company, skiing is knowledge… we try to provide that
Miller has played an integral role deeply influ- Bomber is able to remain nimble when it comes in these experiences.”
encing both the company’s ski design and over- to product innovation. All of Bomber’s products,
all culture of excellence. After all, it was Miller which range from GS race skis to wide powder Some Bomber experiences are open to the
who popularized modern ski shapes in the early skis have, as Carrigan puts it, “a unique feel and public, while others, like powder-chasing trips to
1990s, and his eagerness to test the limits of incredible edge control.” According to Miller, Japan and heli-skiing in Alaska, are available only
new technology propelled his career. the skis, which are hand-crafted at the Bomb- to members of the Bomber Ski Club. The club
er-owned factory in Italy, “offer the stability and exists to connect like-minded people and create
Miller has always been deeply involved with versatility of a higher-quality ski.” a community with skiing at its core.
the companies he represents, and in the pro-
cess, he has learned a lot about ski design and Bomber also sells apparel, helmets, and even The community aspect of Bomber really
technology. Before joining the Bomber team, curates “Bomber Experiences,” which include spoke to Carrigan, who appreciates the tight-knit
Miller noticed an unfulfilled niche in the market. adventures like heli-ski trips, racing clinics with nature of ski towns and culture. He intuitively
Miller, and backcountry getaways. The experi- knew his customers in Jackson Hole would ben-
“I felt it was a shame that companies ences are meant to bring the red carpet treat- efit from Bomber Skis, both from a performance
weren’t building high-quality skis for the con- ment Miller enjoyed as a celebrated ski racer to and a community aspect.
sumer,” Miller says. “Quality skis were almost the public. From informative clinics and events to
always specifically race skis.” unforgettable dinners with wine pairings in the “It’s all about bringing people something
Italian Dolomites, the experiences provide skiers unforgettable,” Carrigan says. “I saw a perfect
So, with Miller’s guidance, the already for- of all levels with something to remember. alignment with my ethos, with what Caldera
ward-thinking Bomber Ski company began to House was doing, and with Bomber skis. My
apply high-quality, competition-level construc- “It’s a way to connect with people, give job is all about giving the general public the
tion for the needs of the modern consumer. The them something unique, and expand on passion of the sport, and it’s the passion of the
result? A ski that appeals to everyone from the their knowledge,” Miller says. “A big part of people behind those experiences that bring
beginner to an ex-racer, including Miller himself. them to life.” n

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Demo or buy exclusively at Caldera’s House Mudroom

BASECAMP JACKSON

Mountain
Maven

SKIING AND GEOLOGY PROVE PERFECT
COMBINATION FOR MCGLASHON

AWORDS Monica Fedrigo | IMAGES Freya Fennwood
T 19, MORGAN MCGLASHON BECAME THE
YOUNGEST FEMALE TO CLIMB AND SKI THE
GRAND TETON. SHE FIRST LEARNED TO SKI
AT THE AGE OF 2, AND THEN TOOK UP SKI RACING,
WHICH TRANSITIONED INTO BIG MOUNTAIN COMPE-
TITIONS DURING COLLEGE. NOW 24, MCGLASHON IS
A FORMIDABLE MOUNTAIN ATHLETE FOCUSED ON SKI
MOUNTAINEERING.

“I’ve skied the Grand five more times, and every
time was a totally different experience,” she says.
“There’s something so cool about being on top of the
Grand in the winter. It’s been a test piece for me. Each
time I’m able to see my personal progress.”

When taking on challenges in the Tetons,
McGlashon always expects fluctuation in weather, snow
conditions, or other variables.

“Someone once told me ‘never expect to summit
the Grand Teton—just feel lucky when you do,’” she
says. “A lot goes into a successful day in the moun-
tains. Avalanche conditions, weather, fitness,
partners, and motivation all have to align
just so, which makes it really special
when they do.”

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“Ice is an incredible proxy for past climate and environ-
ments—it holds a story of the past,” she says.

When she’s not exploring or working in the mountains
near home, McGlashon likes to venture into new territory
in far-flung locations. Recently, she went to the Westfjords
region of northwestern Iceland to sail and ski under the mid-
night sun. It was so remote she and her traveling companions
didn’t see anyone else during the week they were there. She
also recently spent time skiing and conducting research near
Bariloche, Argentina.

The combination of research and mountaineering suits
McGlashon perfectly. “I really like Arctic and Alpine environ-
ments, and doing research in those places is fun and exciting,”
she says. “It’s a way to combine my interest in being in the
mountains with a better understanding of them.” n

BASECAMP JACKSON

Big
Mountain
Shredder

HOMETOWN ATHLETE SCHWARTZ

HONES SKILLS

JWORDS Michelle DeLong | IMAGES Carson Meyer
ACKSON HOLE IS NOTORIOUS FOR

ITS EXPANSIVE AND UNTAMED BACK-

COUNTRY SKI ACCESS. PROFESSIONAL

SKIER SAM SCHWARTZ FEELS MOST AT

HOME HERE, PREFERRING THE FOREBOD-

ING CLIFF BANDS AND TIGHT COULOIRS THAT

MAKE JACKSON AN EMBLEMATIC TESTING

GROUND OF HIS SPORT.

Schwartz, who is a sponsored athlete for K2
Skis and local apparel company Stio, attributes
his penchant for big mountain lines and launch-
ing 150-foot cliffs to his familiarity with the
Tetons. His hometown of Jackson Hole provided
quite the hands-on education.

After winning the Junior World Freeski Cham-
pionships in 2013, Schwartz realized having the
Tetons as his childhood playground gave him a
serious leg up on the competition.

“I was just bred into it,” Schwartz says. “By
putting in all of those days in the backcountry as
a teenager, I arrived on the scene with so much
backcountry knowledge compared to my peers.
I understood risk management and the patience
that goes along with it.”

Schwartz eventually exited the competition
circuit in favor of independent film projects,
which allows him to chase his perpetual goal of
skiing big mountain lines “really, really fast, with
style,” as he puts it.

Surprisingly, Schwartz spent zero time in a
race suit growing up. He preferred freeriding
with his friends and, aside from the occasional
“life coach” or mentor, his greatest teacher was
his own backyard. As a teenager, the highly
motivated skier was inspired by watching his
heroes shred his home terrain in Teton Gravity
Research films.

Countless hours spent hucking backflips in
the Tetons also made Schwartz a steward of wild
places. He recently founded a start-up company
which aims to provide sustainable solutions for

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Like many professional skiers and ski town residents, Schwartz
has more than a couple irons in the fire. He bartends at Local,
writes, and works in the product development and marketing side
of the ski industry.

“I’m a skier first, though,” he says. “I care a lot about the art of it.
It’s such a big passion of mine. And it’s fun.”

This winter, aside from having a ridiculous amount of fun,
Schwartz plans on developing his mountaineering skills in order to
access bigger, higher-consequence lines.

To the groms who aspire to make fun their profession,
Schwartz offers advice passed down by countless Jackson Hole
shredders: Always balance passion and fervor with doggedness
and steadiness. n

BASECAMP JACKSON

CLIMFILAMTEINACGTIFOONR
LOCAL COMPANIES INSTILL CONSERVATION
MESSAGE IN OUTDOOR FLICKS

WORDS Monica Fedrigo | IMAGES Courtesy TGR, TGR – Nic Alegre and Austin
Hopkins, KGB Productions – Sam Pope, Jay Goodrich and Scott Rinckenberger

EVERY WINTER, JACKSON HOLE FILM PRODUCTION COMPANIES
BRAVE SUBZERO CONDITIONS TO CAPTURE BREATHTAKING
FOOTAGE SHOWCASING EXTREME ADVENTURES ON JAGGED, SNOW-
COVERED PEAKS. MANY TALENTED LOCAL FILM PRODUCERS ALSO USE THEIR
CINEMATIC SKILLS TO SHINE A LIGHT ON IMPORTANT CONSERVATION ISSUES—
SUCH AS CLIMATE CHANGE.
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Teton Gravity Research (TGR), founded
by brothers Steve and Todd Jones, is syn-
onymous with the Jackson Hole lifestyle
revered by skiers worldwide. They use films
like “Winterland,” one of their latest, to
spread a conservation message.

“In ‘Winterland,’ there is an underlying
tone of the importance of climate change,
and embracing our ‘winterlands’ before
they are gone,” says TGR spokesperson Eric
Henderson. But, he adds, the film still has
everything fans expect from a TGR film,
complete with cliff jumping.

The production company is also releas-
ing a film called “Roadless” which stars

snowboarders Jeremy Jones, Travis Rice,
and Bryan Iguchi as they travel on split-
board snowboards through the Absaroka
Mountains along the Wyoming–Montana
border. All three athletes are passionate
conservationists and environmental policy
advocates. Jones—who is the brother of
TGR founders Steve and Todd Jones—also
established Protect Our Winters, a nonprofit
climate advocacy organization.

“TGR has been a partner with Protect
Our Winters and ‘1% for the Planet’ from
the beginning, and has stayed consistent
in their ethos of preserving the climate for
future generations,” Henderson says. “Pro-
tecting the environment and the surround-
ings of Jackson Hole is something they are
passionate about and dedicated to.”

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This is a common theme in the adven-
ture film industry, as care for the environ-
ment takes a leading role. Chris Kitchen,
who co-founded KGB Productions with Sam
Pope, also likes to emphasize environmental
themes in his work. The production com-
pany is collaborating with Sierra Quitiquit to
make a short film focused on raising aware-
ness of climate change, in addition to other
projects such as a series on adaptive skiers.

“The projects that are most dear to our
hearts are ones that involve conservation or
an environmental message,” Kitchen says.
“They align with our values.”

“THE PROJECTS THAT ARE MOST
DEAR TO OUR HEARTS ARE ONES
THAT INVOLVE CONSERVATION
OR AN ENVIRONMENTAL
MESSAGE. THEY ALIGN WITH
OUR VALUES.”

—CHRIS KITCHEN

Raising awareness and encouraging
action surrounding climate change is only
natural in an industry that relies so heavily on
snow, winter, and the natural environment.

“Climate change is an important subject,”
says Bridger Productions owner Michael
Emmer. “It will affect every type of business
in some way.”

In order to tell these stories, produc-
tion companies have to be out in harsh
conditions and extreme terrain. Like other
producers, Emmer spends long days in the
elements working on commercials, video
documentaries, and live broadcasts for a
number of campaigns.

“A lot of people just think it’s fun, but it
is long hours,” says Emmer. “Mornings and
evenings are the best times to shoot. It’s

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long days, and a lot of equipment.” However, he loves the work. “It’s ONE OF A KIND FAMILY
exciting, and definitely fulfilling,” he says. BONDING AWAITS!

When filming, production teams frequently use helicopters,
snowmobiles, and skis to access remote areas. Henderson says
safety is everyone’s first priority.

“Every time a skier or snowboarder drops in on any peak, safety is
involved,” Henderson says. “Athletes are trained in high-angle rescue,
avalanche rescue, assessment of snowpack. There’s usually a guide
with a white sheet over them on top of the mountain, hidden from the
segment, as backup and prepared to respond instantaneously.”

As a former professional skier who also spent three years pro-
ducing video content for GoPro, Westbank Media founder Justin
Mayers has an appreciation for everything that goes into a film. His
favorite aspect is being able to tell the stories he wants to delve into
deeply, whether those stories focus on climate or other issues.

“I wanted to have creative control, to work on deep, intensive
stories about the athletes, the sports, and their authentic story,”
Mayers says. “I’m super lucky to do this—my love for film is still
growing every day.” n

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Winter Wonders

JACKSON SHINES IN SNOW SEASON

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

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING WILDLIFE WATCHING
Skiers don’t always have to head downhill. Don Spend some time peering through binoculars
a pair of Nordic skis and spend a day traversing in Grand Teton National Park and you might
the miles of trails around Jackson. Sample the just see a wolf or other animal. Devoted wild-
Wilson Centennial Trail or head up into Grand life watchers may enjoy a tour with one of the
Teton National Park for classic or skate-skiing many local guiding outfits. To see thousands of
fun. Snowshoers flock to Bradley and Taggart elk, and possibly a few other creatures, go on a
Lakes and the groomed Moose-Wilson Road in National Elk Refuge Sleigh Ride.
Grand Teton National Park. Be sure to respect all
winter wildlife closures. HIGH ADVENTURE
For a taste of high adventure, sign up for a
winter climbing and mountaineering excur-
sion offered by Exum, Jackson Hole Mountain
Guides, and other guiding companies. Or opt
for an ice climbing class to practice your ice ax
and crampon skills.

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Hole Mountain Resort or carve some turns with
the locals at Snow King Mountain (a.k.a. “The Town See More Ski More
Hill”). Drive up Teton Pass into Idaho and head over
to Alta, Wyoming, for a day of family fun or a Snow- Find your copy at local ski shops, bookstores and powderspy.com
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Adventurous families will love spending a day
at Snow King Mountain skiing or snowboarding,
flying down the slopes at King Tubes, riding the
Cowboy Coaster, or testing their mettle on the
Treetop Adventure course. Go ice skating at the
Town Square rink (or skate indoors during public
skating hours at Snow King Sports & Events Cen-
ter). Rent a snowmobile and hire a guide to head
up to Togwotee Pass for a rip-roaring good time.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Give dog sledding a shot with Jackson Hole Sled
Dog Tours, or bring the family out for an unfor-
gettable sleigh ride followed by dinner at Spring
Creek Ranch or Mill Iron Ranch.

INDOOR FUN
The fun in Jackson isn’t all outside. Opt for a visit
to the National Museum of Wildlife Art to see
internationally acclaimed artwork, drop by Jack-
son Hole Historical Society and Museum to learn
more about the area’s heritage, or bring the
kids to the Jackson Hole Children’s Museum to
explore and experience hands-on fun. For bowl-
ing, arcade games, shuffleboard, and more, go to
Hole Bowl to enjoy the activities and fun atmo-
sphere. Head to the Snow King Sports & Events
Center to watch the Moose hockey team play
one of its rivals.

RELAXING
Shoppers delight in the variety of boutiques and
galleries near Jackson’s Town Square and beyond.
Teton Village offers plenty of places to shop for
everything from the latest ski gear to fashionable
clothing. Spa-lovers will find plenty of places to
soothe sore muscles and achieve total relaxation
both in town and Teton Village. n

MOUNTAINSTYLE LIVING

SHAPING

TETON VILLAGE
RESOR WORKS TO PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

WORDS Michelle DeLong | IMAGE David Bowers

I N FEBRUARY 2017, A STRONG WINTER STORM BLEW DOWN 17 STEEL UTILITY POLES ALONG TETON VILLAGE ROAD,
SHUTTING DOWN JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT AND TETON VILLAGE FOR DAYS AS CREWS WORKED TO RESTORE
ELECTRICITY. WORKERS CAME FROM ALL AROUND TO HELP GET THE LIGHTS BACK ON, FIRST WITH A TEMPORARY FIX, AND
THEN LATER BURYING THE LINES UNDERGROUND TO PROTECT THEM FROM FUTURE STORMS.

What many don’t realize is that Shoot- SHOOTING STAR serving as president of Jackson Hole
ing Star, the golf club and community of Mountain Resort from 1992–1995. Ever

high-end homes adjacent to the ski resort, BUILT 50 WORKFORCE since, he’s been heavily involved in the
was partially responsible for the fix. development of Teton Village. In 2019, he
and his wife, Kitty, proudly helped Shoot-
“Every time a lot or single-family

home at Shooting Star sells, there is a ing Star celebrate its tenth anniversary.
He is most proud of his efforts to cre-
HOUSING UNITS, USING1 percent transfer fee that goes to the

Jackson Hole Land Trust,” says Shooting THE SAME ARCHITECTS ate workforce housing. Shooting Star has
Star founder and co-owner John Resor. built 50 workforce housing units, using

“When the power lines blew down on WHO BUILT ITS the same architects who built its high-

the Village Road, the land trust took $1.8 end cabins. These units feature reclaimed
million of the transfer fees and applied wood and large garages so residents can

it to help fund their repair so that Lower HIGH-END CABINS. store bikes and kayaks. John and Shoot-
Valley Energy could bury the lines an ing Star also built restaurant space for

additional 2,100 feet to better protect Teton Thai, as well as office space, which

the view corridor.” they rent to Teton Adaptive Sports for a

Resor has helped shape Teton Village over the years, both in reduced rate, to help the nonprofit serve the community.

visible ways, like moving power lines underground and creating an John’s successful career is partly due to his ability to assem-

impressive golf course, and with more subtle forms of community ble an amazing team. Through Shooting Star, he has helped

involvement. Shooting Star’s transfer fees have raised $3.4 million shape several other companies, including Headwall Construction,

for the county to fund START buses and pathways in an effort to Ridgeline Log & Timber, and C&W Excavation.

help ease traffic congestion. When asked about the future of Teton Village, John, who lives

Resor began spending summers in Jackson with his father and in Wilson with Kitty, imagines solving some of the traffic issues and

grandfather when he was 4 years old. He moved to Jackson full- improving the overall user experience by making the village even

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Big
Mountain
Believer

D’ARGE TRANSFORMS
TERRAIN PARKS

SWORDS Christopher Bancroft | IMAGES Madison Webb
OUTHEASTERN WYOMING IS NOT

KNOWN FOR ITS STEEP AND DEEP

TERRAIN. HOWEVER, PROTRUDING

FROM THE PRAIRIE IS A LONE PEAK CALLED

ELK MOUNTAIN, THE ORIGINAL HOME OF

RANYON D’ARGE. SNOW PILES UP IN DRIFTS

HERE FROM THE FREQUENT 70 MILE PER

HOUR WINDS THAT BATTER THE REGION.

AVALANCHES ARE A COMMON OCCURRENCE,

AND ACCESS IS DIFFICULT, ENTICING FEW TO

RIDE THE ISOLATED TERRAIN. BUT D’ARGE

BEGAN HIS SNOWBOARDING CAREER HERE.

THE RISKY REGION WOULD BE HIS FIRST

TASTE OF BIG MOUNTAIN FREESTYLE.

After graduating from high school in Hanna,
Wyoming, D’Arge began working at Snowy
Range Ski Area. In his time off, he jumped off
anything that would allow him to get air under
his board. It was here, nestled in the Medicine
Bow National Forest, where he decided the
snowboarding industry would be his life.

Unfortunately, his love for jumps was not
shared by ski patrol. D’Arge pleaded to build
jumps for local riders but was continually shut
down. Eventually, the patrol changed their minds
and allowed him to build his first terrain features.

Within two years, D’Arge began to desire
something larger, deeper, and more extreme.
So he packed his bags for the Tetons. Arriving in
1994, he began teaching for Bill Briggs at Snow
King Mountain’s Great American Ski School.
The mountain was larger than he had previ-
ously experienced, but D’Arge says Snow King’s
ski patrol was also against jumps and terrain
parks in those days. For the second time, D’Arge
implored ski patrollers to allow him to build
some jumps, and eventually they agreed.

As he acquired new skills advocating for per-
mission to build features, and then constructing

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department 20 years ago. Today, he is the resort’s mountain Raquel Allegra
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When he builds features, D’Arge uses the mountain’s nat-
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He finds building each terrain feature involves its own unique
elements of difficulty. “Building terrain features is a challenge
everywhere you go, and the challenges change,” he says.

D’Arge’s vision has shifted from his youthful days dodging
ski patrol. Today, he expresses his appreciation for ski patrol
and says he is humbled by their work and the efforts of every-
one before him who helped forge the path for terrain parks.

He also loves spending as much time as possible out on the
mountain, even when he’s not working. “I was born to do big
mountain freestyle,” he says. n

MOUNTAINSTYLE LIVING

Freedom
of the
Mountains

ADAPTIVE PROGRAM HELPS
ATHLETES PUSH BOUNDARIES

WORDS Lexey Wauters | IMAGES Madison Webb, Adaptive coach
Brian Guido
BCourtesy Teton Adaptive Sports and Dennis Walburn
RIAN GUIDO, A SKI COACH FOR

JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT’S

ADAPTIVE STEEP AND DEEP CAMP,

AND DENNIS WALBURN, AN ADAPTIVE SKIER,

REMEMBER THE MID-FEBRUARY 2019 CAMP

WELL. CLOSE TO 80 INCHES OF SNOW FELL

THAT WEEK.

“It was right on the edge of my ability,” Wal-
burn says. “It all turned out okay. Well… except
for that one time when I hit the tree. My coach
really had to dig me out of that one.”

Guido also chuckled at the memory. “That
camp was big for a lot of our adaptive skiers,”
he says. “Those conditions were tough—fun, but
tough. There was plenty of storytelling at the bar
during that camp.”

Guido and Walburn share many passions.
They both love to ski and believe Jackson is the
biggest and best place to do so. They also share
a love of community and a thirst for the chal-
lenge of the mountains. What they don’t share
is how they stand on a pair of skis. Guido is an

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Walburn lost his leg to a roadside bomb when he was in the mil-
itary. Already a skier, it took him a mere six months post-injury to
start the journey as an adaptive athlete. He visited Breckenridge Ski
Resort in Colorado through a military service program for disabled
veterans, and a buddy of his developed a mono-board for him to
use. That evolved into two skis with the tip and tail connected, and
then two skis with just the tips connected.

“That set-up gave me a lot more freedom,” Walburn says. “I
could actually snowplow and use my legs separately.” Last winter,
Walburn spent a week with Adaptive Adventures at Grand Targhee
Resort, and then he was invited to join Jackson’s Steep and Deep
Camp, where he met Guido.

Guido first became involved with adaptive skiing in Breckenridge
as well. “I was fascinated by the adaptive community and the gear,” he
says. “Coaching in the adaptive program was such a different way to
interact.” A job opportunity brought Guido and his wife to Jackson last
winter, and he soon became involved with the local adaptive program.

For Walburn, utilizing adaptations to ski post-injury brought a
sense of normalcy and helped him develop skills to overcome diffi-
cult situations. “When I ski at higher levels, it helps me be calm in
other challenging situations,” he says. He also sees the support of
the group as pivotal. “There are adaptive and able-bodied skiers
working through uncomfortable situations together,” Walburn says.
“We are all assessing the terrain, looking for the route choice, get-
ting talked through the movements—it’s all about the confidence.”

Guido sees the same benefits, often through the rapport and trust
that develop between the coach and the student. “I do a lot of anxiety
training, helping the skier find and manage calmness,” he says.

For athlete and coach alike, at the end of the day it is all about over-
coming obstacles and finding joy in the sensation of skiing, as well as
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Winter Dreaming

TETON VILLAGE DELIGHTS VISITORS

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

Skiers and snowboarders of all levels will find After working up an appetite, ride the Jackson
their preferred style of terrain at JHMR from the Hole Aerial Tram to Corbet’s Cabin for a Nutel-
gently sloping beginner runs to perfect cordu- la-slathered waffle, or opt for a mid-mountain
roy and extreme terrain. Adventurous experts meal at Piste Mountain Bistro. Head to the base
can carve 4,139 vertical feet from the top of the area and have lunch at Spur Restaurant, grab an
Jackson Hole Aerial Tram to the base or catch aprés drink at Four Seasons’ The Handle Bar, or
some air launching into Corbet’s Couloir. enjoy some fondue at the Alpenhof.

Backcountry skiing enthusiasts can hire a guide To relax after mountain fun (or skip the skiing
to explore the sidecountry outside resort bound- altogether), check out one of Teton Village’s
aries. Be avalanche aware and have the proper luxurious spas. Hotel Terra’s Chill Spa features
skills, equipment, knowledge, and experience an outdoor rooftop hot tub and offers mas-
needed to travel in avalanche country before sages, facials, and even a lavender and goat
leaving the gates. The Bridger-Teton Avalanche milk hydration treatment. Four Seasons’ Spa
Center provides a forecast at: JHAvalanche.org. has 16 treatment rooms including two pri-
vate spa suites featuring Swiss showers, deep
Terrain parks dot JHMR, from the beginner soaking tubs, and fireplaces, in addition to
Antelope Flats to Bronco Park for intermediate tranquility lounges. Teton Mountain Lodge’s
and advanced riders. Hit the four Burton Stash 12,000-square-foot three-story SpaTerre offers
Parks for natural terrain features and creative Indonesian and Thai-inspired treatments as
elements or try the halfpipe. well as eucalyptus-infused steam tubs and a
22-person rooftop hot tub.
Mountain Sports School offers group and pri-
vate lessons for adults and kids as well as back- Shoppers can stay busy all day in Teton Village.
country guides, adaptive programs, and more. Jackson Hole Sports is stocked with the latest
Day care is available for little ones. Multi-day ski and snowboarding gear and clothing, Moun-
camps are also available including Steep and tain Khakis offers mountain-inspired apparel,
Deep Camps, women’s programs, race condi- Skywolf’s Gallery features jewelry and memora-
tioning, backcountry, and adaptive camps. bilia, and you’ll find numerous other shopping
options for everything from moose pajamas and
To mix up the mountain adventure, consider the logo T-shirts to fine jewelry. n
Mountain Collective or Ikon passes which offer
access to numerous resorts.

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FRTOHME WTHEESTFABRAMNKTO

WESTENBURG’S SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS PHILOSOPHY GUIDES RESTAURANT

WORDS Michelle DeLong | IMAGES Lindley Rust

B EN WESTENBURG WAS MANAGING A CORPORATE KITCHEN AT A TECH COMPANY IN SAN FRANCISCO WHEN HIS PHILOSOPHY AS A
CHEF BEGAN TO SHIFT. AS HE AND HIS TEAM PROCESSED 300 POUNDS OF ANIMAL FOR A SINGLE MEAL, WESTENBURG BEGAN TO
REFLECT ON THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THAT ACCOMPANIES THE FOOD WE EAT.

“That’s a lot of animal for just one third of “ARE WE JUST FILLING favorites like quiche lorraine are served along-
a single day,” Westenburg says. “I began to ask BELLIES, OR ARE WE side options like sandwiches with a side of fries,
myself, what is the ethos behind this food? Are ACTUALLY TAKING CARE unique to the West Bank location.
we just filling bellies, or are we actually taking OF THE PLANET AND THE
care of the planet and the people that we are PEOPLE THAT WE ARE True to his low impact ethos, Westenburg
serving the food to? How are we choosing the SERVING THE FOOD TO?” opened the new location while living out of
animals, farmers, and everything that goes into his van all summer long, which allowed him to
the whole process of cooking?” —BEN WESTENBURG take full advantage of his day off. He is an avid
long-distance trail runner, and on Sunday nights
Westenburg is implementing his ethical food echoes that of Persephone’s original location but he took to driving his home on wheels up to
philosophy in his new role as executive chef of also features a dinner menu with French, Italian, Grand Teton National Park and waking up in the
Persephone, which includes the company’s original Mediterranean, and Californian influences. Stand- shadow of the Tetons for a full day of adventure.
restaurant on Broadway, Picnic, the new location outs include the Snake River Farm steak frites,
on the West Bank, and the upcoming Coe Cabin locally caught rainbow trout, and braised pork On one excursion, Westenburg ran the
location. In his first month on the job, Westenburg shoulder. For breakfast and lunch, Persephone Paintbrush to Cascade Canyon loop—an almost
opened the new West Bank location and was sure 20-mile trail run that climbs and descends over
to incorporate local producers such as Vertical incredibly scenic mountainous terrain—in under
Harvest, Huidekoper Ranch, Bovine & Swine, and 6.5 hours. Next summer, he is setting his sights
Wasatch Organics into its seasonally rotating menu. on completing the “Picnic,” a Jackson-style tri-
athlon that includes biking from town to Jenny
At first glace, the new West Bank location Lake, swimming across it, climbing the Grand
has more of a coffee shop feel than the other Teton, and then doing it all over again in reverse.
locations. People can choose between Intelligen-
tsia and locally roasted Pine Coffee Supply while He finds the serenity of nature a welcome
seated at the central coffee bar watching lattes, counterpoint to the hectic pace of the kitchen.
mochas, and café au laits take shape. The menu “I really believe in intentional, focused breaks,”
Westenburg says. “Balance is key.” n

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Cultivating Community

VEGAN SIBLINGS OPEN HEALTH CONSCIOUS CAFÉ

CWORDS Michelle DeLong | IMAGES Lindley Rust
ULTIVATE CAFÉ EMBRACES OPPOSITES. ITS OLD WEST-STYLE INTERIOR, COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL WOOD, ELK ANTLERS ON THE
WALL, AND SALOON-STYLE DOORS, SEEMS TO CONTRADICT THE MENU’S PLENTIFUL VEGAN OPTIONS LIKE NON-DAIRY JALAPEÑO
“CHEESE” AND FRIED JACKFRUIT.

Owners and siblings Sky and Savanna Gar-
nick laugh when satisfied vegan and meat-eating
customers alike point out this intriguing contra-
diction. “That’s who my family is,” Savanna says.
“We are Jackson locals, we are cowboys, but we
are also actors and artists. We are creatives, and
Sky and I are vegans.”

The family she refers to is a large one—
Savanna and Sky are two of eight siblings. The Gar-
nick family runs the town’s playhouse, and they
are also dude ranchers. Before opening Cultivate,
Sky lived in New York City where he worked as a
barista at Bluestone Lane on the Upper East Side
and fell in love with “coffee culture.” Savanna is a
health coach and avid cook and baker who previ-
ously managed Jackson’s Lotus Café.

After Lotus Café shut down in 2018, Savanna
and Sky began to dream of opening a veg-
an-friendly, health conscious café with a high-end
coffee program. They realized the perfect location
was actually the building they grew up in: Jackson
Hole Playhouse. The playhouse is seasonal, and
its restaurant didn’t operate during the day. Their
mother, Vicki Garnick, was searching for ways
to make the business—and the oldest standing
building in Jackson—more usable.

Cultivate Café is now open year-round for
breakfast and lunch, and is a cozy spot to enjoy

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“We are Jackson locals, Madison Webb
we are cowboys, but we Photography
are also actors and artists.
We are creatives, and Sky

and I are vegans.”

—Savanna Garnick

a fresh-pressed juice, raspberry almond thumb- Landscape
print cookie, rosehip tea, turmeric latte, or a shot Wildlife
of espresso. Sky and Savanna make their own oat, Lifestyle
cashew, hemp, and almond milk to cut down on Portraits
packaging waste and are constantly trying to find Elopements
more ways to reduce their environmental impact. Weddings

They do serve meat, but it fits with their ethos. @ms_madison
Everything is local when possible and chosen for madisonwebbphotography.com
both ethics and sustainability. For example, the [email protected]
beef burger with garlic aioli features beef from the
Lockhart Cattle Company, a family-run operation Lunch with a View
the Garnicks know well. They grew up raising steers
in the local 4-H club alongside the Lockhart kids.

It’s possible to visit the café, order the fried
chicken and waffles and an affogato—coffee with
ice cream—without ever realizing the restaurant
is geared toward vegans. The café aspires to truly
cater to everyone by embracing the compelling
opposites that have come to define both the Gar-
nick family and Jackson community as a whole. n

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Bringing the Flavors
of South Korea to Jackson Hole

DEGMAN’S RESTAURANT SHOWCASES ASIAN CUISINE

FWORDS Michelle DeLong | IMAGES Lindley Rust
IFTEEN YEARS AGO, HYUNNAM KIM DEGMAN SAT AT A BUS STOP NEAR DOWNTOWN JACKSON, WAITING FOR HER NEW EMPLOYERS
TO PICK HER UP AND TAKE HER TO DORNAN’S, WHERE SHE WOULD LIVE AND WORK FOR THE SUMMER. DEGMAN GREW UP IN
SOUTH KOREA, AND SHE HAD ALWAYS DREAMED OF VISITING YELLOWSTONE. AT THE BUS STOP THAT SPRING DAY, SHE STARED AT THE
MOUNTAINS THAT DWARFED THE SKYSCRAPERS OF HER CHILDHOOD AND WORRIED SHE HAD MADE THE WRONG DECISION.

In the summer that followed, Degman forgot a location at Snow King next to the ice rink.
all about her initial culture shock as she prac- Finally, in 2019, she opened a full service lunch
ticed English and got to know a coworker who and dinner restaurant named Bapp, meaning
would later become her husband. One of the “rice” or “meal” in Korean.
things that stood out to her was how little peo-
ple seemed to know about her home country. “My goal has changed a little,” Degman says.
“I want to represent South Korea, but now I also
“I knew that if I returned to Jackson, I want to represent the town of Jackson.”
wanted to teach people about South Korea,”
Degman says. “I wanted to represent my home Opening Bapp has allowed Degman to expand
country and make my culture proud.” her menu to include more traditional Korean
dishes such as the dolsot bibimbap, a hot stone
Five years later, Degman did return, and she rice bowl topped with a fried egg, and la galbi,
decided the best way to represent South Korea Korean style barbeque beef. Degman is both an
was through its food. “My mother and grand- excellent cook and a keen businesswoman, so
mother were good cooks at home,” she says. she also includes Asian fusion dishes like ahi tuna
“But I never had any interest in cooking. I stud- salad, banh mi pork and pickled vegetable sand-
ied computer science.” wiches, and steak burgers for the Western palate.

Degman carried out her culinary goals as sys- She loves observing Jackson locals slowly
tematically as any good computer science major become more generous with their helpings of
would. First, she enrolled in cooking school and kimchi (fermented cabbage) and seeing teen-
got a job at Jackson Whole Grocer’s juice bar agers from the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard
where she simultaneously honed her skills and Club spend their lunch allowance on seaweed
familiarized herself with the tastes and pref- triangles rather than French fries. Local fans
erences of her new community. In 2011, she and Korean tourists—who swear by Bapp’s sea-
opened her first restaurant, Kim’s Corner, which food noodle soup—all agree Degman is making
served Korean rice bowls and salads at Pow- both her homes, Jackson Hole and South Korea,
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ers, trout fish & chips, kids’ menu, beer, wine and sandwiches. With our chic ambiance and sunny deck, toss New York-style pizzas, fresh baked slices, fresh
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Jackson Hole Dining

CULTIVATE CAFE GATHER – DINNER DOWNTOWN THE HANDLE BAR

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our community. An all-organic restaurant catering to Jackson. Happy hour food and drink specials 5 to 6 p.m. Teton Village hot spot, The Handle Bar. Enjoy slope-
dietary needs; gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy- Enjoy Best of Jackson Hole Chef Clark’s handmade truf- side dining and après at its best, offering an inven-
free, soy-free, food allergens, and meat-eaters alike. fle pasta, elk bolognese, wagyu steak, Wyoming beef tive cocktail list and high-end pub fare. For dinner
Serving local, organic, and seasonal foods in a his- burger, famous steamed pork buns, pork shank, fried don’t miss Chef’s specialty entrees, but be sure to
toric Western building in the heart of Jackson; locally chicken and mac & cheese, or marinated bison. Private save room for dessert. Open daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
roasted specialty coffee and teas, organic smoothies dining options, a great bar, and catering services. Reser- Complimentary valet.
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THE SILVER DOLLAR AT THE WORT SNAKE RIVER GRILL

Located inside the historic Wort Hotel, the Silver Celebrating over 25 years on the Town Square, the Jackson Hole’s premier full service catering choice
Dollar Bar & Grill is located just a half block from the SRG offers the finest mountain dining in a rustic- for mountain weddings, celebrations, and special
Town Square. Our Silver Dollar Grill is known for its elegant setting. Our modern-American menu features events. We combine culinary excellence with
Elevated Western Cuisine and is filled with original organic produce, jet-fresh seafood, prime steaks, and locally sourced ingredients to create a five-star
Western artwork. Inside the bar, you’ll find a more game chops. Our chef has been nominated by the experience with inspired cuisine at the area’s most
casual atmosphere with 2,032 uncirculated 1921 James Beard Foundation for “Best Chef Northwest” iconic venues.
Morgan Silver Dollars inlaid in the bar top as well as the past three years. Over 300 wines, as well as a full
free live music. cocktail and beer list, are available at our intimate bar.
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DINING

Jackson Hole Dining

SPUR RESTAURANT & BAR STREET FOOD STILLWEST BREWERY & GRILL

The culinary talents of Executive Chef Kevin Based on the belief that the best food comes At StillWest, we elevate the Western experience with
Humphreys combine with local ingredients to create a from the most unexpected places, Streetfood at an open-air, mountain-side dining patio overlooking
menu of inspired mountain cuisine. Our vibrant après the Stagecoach creates food that is house-made, Snow King Mountain and a brewhouse-facing bar.
ski scene features several local beers on tap, craft globally influenced, and always made with love. We serve artfully crafted beers, a locally sourced
whiskeys, and signature cocktails. Serving breakfast, Don’t expect a fancy dining experience, but rest made-from-scratch menu, seasonally inspired cock-
lunch, and dinner. assured, the food is killer. Don’t miss Sunday nights, tails, top-notch wine, and spirits. Enjoy flavorful
where the Stagecoach Band has been playing every lunch items like sandwiches and salads, inventive bar
week for over 50 years. bites for sharing, and creative entrees representing a
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Offering unique destination dining in the heart of Executive Chef David Hugo showcases the best of Westbank Grill at Four Seasons is an American
Teton Valley, in Driggs, Idaho. For those who desire Teton Valley with his farm-to-table, seasonally-in- steakhouse and a great place to enjoy farm-fresh
Western game meats, cowboy cut steaks, Idaho spired menu. Local partnerships set this valley favorites from regional sources. The Wyoming tradition
rainbow trout, an expansive wine and beer list, favorite apart including beef from Victor’s Crowfoot of vast ranches and farms inspires this culinary team.
and gluten-free alternatives, look no further. Taste Ranch, artisan bread from 460 of Driggs, mushrooms Enjoy views of Rendezvous Mountain while indulging
and see the difference Idaho makes. Great local from Morning Dew in Tetonia, fresh greens from in a plate of housemade charcuterie and local cheeses
entertainment. Clawson’s in Tetonia, and cheese from Victor’s Winter followed by a delicious array of seasonal sides to
Winds Farm. A well-curated wine list and full bar accompany the entrees, which vary from dry-aged
208.354.9463 reflect the seasonally-driven menus. Dinner 7 nights steaks to Idaho golden trout. Open daily for breakfast
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TETON THAI – TETON VILLAGE BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER DAILY
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WHITE BUFFALO CLUB

The White Buffalo Club offers a relaxed supper club
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inspired entrees, and the most extensive wine
list you’ll find in Wyoming. Choose from seasonal
selections including market-fresh seafood, creative
salads, side dishes built to share, and delectable raw
bar choices. Event spaces available.

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NIGHTLIFE

‘TIS THE SEASON
LOCAL BREWERS CRAFT SENSATIONAL WINTER BEERS

WORDS Michelle DeLong | IMAGES Courtesy Orijin Media, Stephen Shelesky, Peter Lobozzo and Citizen 33

CRAFT BEER AND COLD WEATHER ARE MADE FOR EACH OTHER. THIS WINTER, GRAB AN AFTERNOON PINT AT YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BREWPUB
AND WATCH SNOW BLANKET THE VALLEY THROUGH FROSTY WINDOWS, OR PICK UP A “CROWLER” AFTER SHREDDING AT ONE OF THE LOCAL
RESORTS. SAMPLE THESE LOCAL BREWS TO FIND OUT WHICH SEASONAL CRAFT BEER WILL MAKE YOUR APRÈS UNFORGETTABLE.
Wyoming’s oldest craft brewery, Snake its production brewery in Alpine, Wyoming.
River Brewing, which was founded in 1994, Instead of indulging in a slice of holiday pump-
is canning Monarch Pilsner for the winter kin pie, try Melvin’s medium body Pimpkin Ale
season. In January, it will release “Cross spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, available
Czech,” a Bohemian-style pilsner. On tap, on tap. The brewpub describes it as “a pump-
Snake River has a yearly tradition of creating kin spice latte for beer nerds.” Or opt for the
a holiday porter that sounds good enough Beerucino, a coffee infused brown ale on nitro,
to eat, such as last year’s pecan pie. or the winter version of the popular Cherry
Bomb, Boysen da Hood, made with boysen-
Though newer to the craft scene, Road- berries instead of cherries, among many other
house Brewing, which was founded in 2012, is top-notch options.
also offering special winter brews. The brew-
ery collaborated with local outdoor brand Stio The new kid on the Jackson craft beer
to create Loose Boots Après IPA, a.k.a. the block, StillWest, is now offering all its beers
perfect follow up to skiing at Snow King Moun- both on tap and in “crowlers,” which are
tain. Roadhouse’s inventive new seasonal rapidly taking the place of popular growl-
sweet potato porter, the Outcasty, is available ers for ultimate portability. Crowlers are
on tap at the Town Square Pub and Eatery and 32-ounce cans (that’s two pints) which can
at other locations around the region. be filled and sealed on-site. Fill a crowler
with a holiday brown ale, aged in bourbon
Melvin Brewing crafts some of the best barrels, and spiced with pine, spruce, cinna-
and most nationally recognized beer in town, mon, allspice, orange peel, and nutmeg, or
both in the back of the Thai Me Up restau- opt for the mocha stout instead.
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“I AGE MY DARK- “I age my dark-roasted vanilla and coffee For those looking to skip the heavy winter
ROASTED VANILLA stout on wood chips, and it’s supposed to taste brews, Teton Thai’s brewery in Driggs offers up
AND COFFEE STOUT like a Belgian waffle,” StillWest brewer Don Alan Money Penny Ale, a light and sessionable English
ON WOOD CHIPS, Hankins says. pub style full of warming, subtle caramel notes.
AND IT’S SUPPOSED
On the Idaho side of Teton Pass, the towns of Citizen 33 is Driggs’ newest brewery, and it
TO TASTE LIKE A Victor and Driggs offer plenty of craft beer options plans on having at least six beers on tap for its
BELGIAN WAFFLE.” for après. Victor’s Wildlife Brewing is embrac- first winter season.
ing the crowler trend, and beer drinkers can fill a
—DON ALAN HANKINS crowler can with the Mountaineer, a malty Marzen “I look forward to providing bigger beers
traditional German beer, the Pow Surfer, a silky with bigger robust flavors to suit the time of
smooth oatmeal stout, or the Mary’s Milk stout, year,” says Citizen 33 brewmaster Nick Farney.
whose name makes a cheeky reference to one of
the mountains at Grand Targhee Resort. The brew- When it comes down to it, people love sea-
ery is also canning two more beers this fall: Mighty sonal beer because the booze they enjoy, just
Bison Brown and Go Big Golden. like the food they eat, should change when the
weather does. Winter is the season for enjoying
Grand Teton Brewing is featuring the Black the heavier side of beer, and also a great time to
Cauldron Imperial Stout and the First Mug reach for porters and brown ales, perhaps while
Mocha Porter in cans and on tap this winter. wearing a chunky knit sweater. Enjoy responsi-
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NIGHTLIFE

Beer Master

BORREGO LEADS
SNAKE RIVER BREWING TEAM

TWORDS Melissa Thomasma | IMAGES Lindley Rust
HE BEGINNING OF RUDY BORREGO’S

JACKSON HOLE STORY IS A FAMILIAR

ONE. LEAVING BEHIND HIS SMALL

HOMETOWN IN TEXAS, HE CAME TO THE

VALLEY WITH THE INTENTION OF SPENDING

A SINGLE WINTER. THAT WAS IN 1993. OF

COURSE, HE NEVER LEFT. A HANDFUL OF
YEARS AFTER HIS ARRIVAL, BORREGO—WHO
DISCOVERED HOMEBREWING IN COLLEGE—

BEGAN HIS PROFESSIONAL BREWING CAREER

WITH SNAKE RIVER BREWING, THE OLDEST

BREWERY IN WYOMING. NOW HE’S STILL THE

MASTERMIND LEADING THE BREWING TEAM

BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE PUB.

Over the past two decades, Borrego has
helped the brewery garner many awards, from
Small Brewery of the Year, to gold medals at
the Great American Beer Festival, to an array
of accolades at the World Beer Cup lauding the
brewery’s lagers and ales.

“One of the great things about brewing for
Snake River is the amount of experimentation we
are allowed to do,” Borrego says. “We are not so
big that all we do is produce beer for distribution.
We do small batch stuff that lets us play around
with different recipes. We really try to keep tabs on
what the market is doing, what people are drinking
out there, but also stay true to what we do best.”

That includes working with the seasons.
When the snow starts to fly, and locals pack
away their rafts and mountain bikes in exchange
for ski boots and snowshoes, Borrego says he
and his fellow brewers lean toward darker,
heavier beers. In summer, people tend to prefer
lighter, more refreshing profiles.

He says the color of a beer primarily comes
from the malted barley. For example, the
ever-popular Zonker Stout uses roasted barley,
chocolate malt, and black patent malt which
gives the beer its deep, rich color. Porters and
brown ales typically use less of the dark malts
and have lighter coloring. “The more malt you
use, the higher the alcohol, but also the sweeter
the beer can be,” Borrego says.

These darker beers also make room for
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“One of the great things CULTIVATE
about brewing for Cafe
ORGANIC-LOCAL-CLEAN
Snake River is the amount Cultivating a relationship to our food,
of experimentation we are our bodies, and our community.

allowed to do.”

—Rudy Borrego

nontraditional ingredients, or “adjuncts” as they’re known in Serving local, organic, and seasonal foods
the brewing industry. Coffee is one of these ingredients, and in a historic western building in the heart of Jackson.
the brewery is now creating Speargun Coffee Milk Stout with
Snake River Roasters cold-press coffee. The beer has won two 135 W DELONEY AVE JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING • 307-200-9631
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Creative brews like these are just one example of how the
microbrew market across the nation has changed and grown
over the years. Jackson’s brewing landscape has also morphed
during the course of Borrego’s tenure.

“The beer scene has changed a lot in Jackson since I started
here,” Borrego says. “The addition of three more breweries
in town definitely keeps us on our toes. It’s also great to have
other brewers around to get feedback from.” Because one thing
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TETON VALLEY, IDAHO

Spark of the Wild

PALIWODA SHOWCASES LOVE OF NATURE
THROUGH BLACKSMITHING

SWORDS Kristen Pope | IMAGES David Bowers
PARKS FLY AS ALEXANDRA PALIWODA WORKS TO TRANSFORM
STEEL INTO THE INTRICATE PETALS OF A FLOWER IN HER DRIGGS,
IDAHO, BLACKSMITH SHOP. HER CREATIONS ARE FUNCTIONAL
AND ARTISTIC, AND RANGE FROM WINE RACKS MADE OF ARTFULLY
ARRANGED HORSESHOES, TO A HAND-FORGED FIREFLY COAT HOOK, TO
THE CUSTOM-DESIGNED HANDRAIL AT THE ROYAL WOLF.

Paliwoda started her shop, Backcountry Blacksmith, in 2000, and moved
the operation to Driggs over seven years ago after taking a winding and
somewhat eclectic path to the Tetons.

As a kid, she lived in Haines, Alaska, before moving deep into the state’s
interior. As an adult, she spent a winter living alone in a solar-powered cabin
in the Alaskan wilderness on the north end of Wrangell St. Elias National Park.
She spent a lot of time running and backcountry skiing there and, occasionally,
she shared hot chocolate or dessert with a neighbor. But she found most of
the people who wintered up there were seeking solitude.

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“You had to be okay on your own for six to Unique spaces deserve exceptional design.
eight months,” she says. “I loved the quietness, I
loved the fact there were huge mountains there. The
Mount Sanford, Mount Drum, you just know there
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Paliwoda’s team at Backcountry Blacksmith
includes five others, and they work to produce
thousands of pieces at a time, from cheese
knives to decorative horseshoes, to fulfill orders.
They offer a catalogue of 65 items in addition to
custom pieces. Working with the metal itself is
part of the magic.

“I love how you can take something so
insanely seemingly indestructible—steel—and
when it’s heated it becomes so malleable,” Pali-
woda says. “You can turn it into a flower. I love
how it moves under heat and is very forgiving.”

While the team is busy fulfilling orders during
the second half of the year, Paliwoda can often
get away for a few months early in the year. Her
adventurous spirit leads her to trek, compete
in endurance runs, and practice photography
all around the world. She’s traveled to Nepal,
Southeast Asia, French Polynesia, Australia,
New Zealand, Indonesia, Canada, Europe, and
many other places. In her early 20s, she sailed
from Florida through the Amazon rainforest to
Manaus, Brazil. She’s also made her way from
Fairbanks, Alaska, to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
Next on her list? Possibly Sri Lanka.

Wherever she goes, her travels are certain
to evoke her adventurous spirit. And those jour-
neys are certain to inspire her future works with
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Renaissance
Woman

FROM FISHING GUIDE
TO SKI RESORT DIRECTOR,
FROHLICH CAN DO IT ALL

OWORDS Molly Absolon | IMAGES David Bowers
N GRETA FROHLICH’S FIRST DAY AS

THE SKI SCHOOL OFFICE SUPERVISOR

AT ALTA, WYOMING’S GRAND TARGHEE

RESORT, THINGS WENT CRAZY. THE RESORT HAD

JUST SWITCHED TO A NEW SOFTWARE SYSTEM,

AND NO ONE COULD FIGURE OUT HOW TO DO

ANYTHING WITH THE COMPUTERS, NOT EVEN

SOMETHING SIMPLE LIKE BOOKING A SKI

SCHOOL LESSON.

“We talked about going back to a tape
chart—essentially a white board—because it
was such a struggle,” Frohlich says. “That day I
made it my mission to make it tolerable, to make
everything easier for guests and front-line staff.”

Frohlich hadn’t worked in an office before,
but she was a photographer and had learned to
dig around in software programs to find what
she needed. That resourcefulness translated
to her work with the ski school, and soon she’d
managed to work out the kinks and get the
new system up and running. Eight years later,
she is one of nine directors at Grand Targhee
Resort, where she in charge of guest services,
lodging, and sales.

“My job is not boring,” Frohlich says. “I
never know what I’m going to be faced with—it
may be a guest thing, or I may need to manage
an employee or software issue. I get to move
around a lot.”

Frohlich grew up in Bozeman, Montana,
and during college, she worked as a fishing and
whitewater rafting guide in West Glacier, Mon-
tana, before moving to Whitefish, Montana,
after graduation. A group of her friends ended
up in Jackson, so after some cajoling from them,
she moved south to spend a winter bartending,
waiting tables, and skiing. An acquaintance heard
she had experience as a fishing guide and passed
her information along to World Cast Anglers. The
fishing outfitter was particularly interested in hir-
ing female guides and approached her about a
job. In 2006, she became the only woman among
roughly 30 guides.

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“We are so fortunate E S C A PETHE CROWDS
to live in a community
that has access to such
abundant recreational

opportunities.”

—Greta Frohlich

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“Sometimes clients would look at me like, desig
‘You’re our guide?’ But once we got on the river it
was great,” Frohlich says. l o c a t we idthinw i t h i n

She spent seven seasons guiding full-time for desig
World Cast Anglers before moving on to Grand
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Frohlich says she misses parts of her guid-
ing life—like long trips in the backcountry, big
ski days, sleeping outside, and spending days
on the river—but she loves working at Targhee,
which she says is a fun, friendly, family resort
that makes people happy.

“We are low key,” Frohlich says. “We have lots
of terrain for skiers. Where else can you find fresh
tracks at 1 p.m. on a powder day?”

She relishes living in a place where those
options are available. “We are so fortunate to live
in a community that has access to such abundant
recreational opportunities,” she says. n

TETON VALLEY, IDAHO

Idaho by
the Glass

FARNEY CRAFTS
LOCALLY SOURCED BEER
FOR NEW DRIGGS BREWERY

NWORDS Molly Absolon | IMAGES David Bowers chose for the new restaurant honors Idaho State source for the 200 pounds of fruit he would
ICK FARNEY SAYS BREWING BEER IS Highway 33, which runs through the town and need for each batch. But he does buy a specialty
serves as Teton Valley’s lifeline. That choice sym- malt from Germany because he believes it is the
HALF ART, HALF SCIENCE. TRAINED bolizes Citizen 33’s commitment to place in terms best malt available, and no one is currently malt-
of the food it serves and the beer Farney brews. ing wheat in Idaho.
AS AN ENGINEER, HE LEANS TOWARD
“Most brewers decide on the type of beer The restaurant and brewery’s carbon foot-
THE SCIENCE SIDE IN HIS CREATIVE PROCESS. they want to make and then find the necessary print is an important part of the decision making
ingredients,” Farney says. “The way I approach it process when it comes to deciding what to fea-
Farney, the brewmaster at Citizen 33—a is to look at what ingredients I can get locally and ture on the menu. But it’s also about good beer.
brewery and gastropub that opened its doors in then think about what kind of beer I can make
Driggs on June 1—is from Louisiana. After gradu- with those ingredients. I won’t make some beers “I like to think my talent is finding the bal-
ating from college, he realized he didn’t want to because the ingredients aren’t grown in Idaho.” ance you look for in a good beer,” Farney says.
sit at a desk and crunch numbers, so he started “And Idaho grows the best beer in the country, if
looking for other options. At the same time, he For example, Farney doesn’t currently make you ask me. Our philosophy is that we sell Idaho
began brewing beer at home—a personal hobby any fruit beers because he hasn’t found a local by the glass.” n
that quickly became a passion.

Eventually, he and his wife moved to Jackson,
drawn by its recreational lifestyle and access to pub-
lic lands. The couple hoped to open their own brew-
ery, but nothing came of their effort. Instead, he—
like so many Jackson-area transplants—lived the
guiding life, leading wildlife tours and taking people
fishing. His family moved to Teton Valley, Idaho,
after the birth of their child, and not long after their
move Farney joined forces with a group of entrepre-
neurs looking to create something new in the Teton
Valley food scene. They set their sights on a locavore
restaurant and brewery that draws its inspiration,
and the bulk of its ingredients, from Idaho.

Citizen 33 is the dreamchild of Christian
and Lisa Hanley, who own and operate the
award-winning Forage Bistro in Driggs; Kelly Wil-
liams, owner of Tatanka Tavern; and Jackson Hole
resident Gabe Aufderheide. The name the team

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THREE PEAKS Teton Valley’s favorite place for WEST SIDE YARD
EST. 2013 locally sourced, seasonal cuisine.
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253 Warbird Lane • Driggs, Idaho
local and domestic beers on tap.
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Stop in for apres ski, live music and DJ’s.
You can watch all the games in the lively bar

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The Downtown Driggs Association presents DDowRntoIwGn GS
Association
9th Annual

Visit Driggs to enjoy Snowscapes and Snow Ball
and explore our historical downtown with great shopping and dining.

FREE EVENTS
JANUARY 10 Community Snow Stomping & Warm Up Party
JANUARY 14–17 Snow Sculpting & Community Workshops
JANUARY 18 People’s Choice Voting Competition Judging & Awards Ceremony

SNOWBALL
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mother christina lehr nadadelazos voyage et cie little barn apothecary
apparis freecity finn + emma circcell the organic pharmacy
rocio. g le superbe mini rodini david mallett vintner’s daughter
ag adriano goldschmied apiece apart lingua franca pai litoralle
crown + brim unfortunate portrait bonheur du jour o’o hawaii saguara
native boy smells fiele
freshly picked
petit bateau

307.734.0067 • Across from Persephone Bakery • 160 E Broadway • terrajh.com • @terraontownsquare

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Galleries of JH

Brooke Heather Photographer
Custom Iron Design
Gallery Wild
Horizon Fine Art Gallery
Steven Beutler Design
Tayloe Piggott Gallery

Jewels of JH

Belle Cose
DanShelley Jewelers
JC Jewelers
Jackson Hole Jewelry Co.
Pearls by Shari

Boutiques of JH

Belle Fine Goods
Mountain Khakis
Mudroom
Nomad
Rodeo
The Rusty Nail
Scandia Home
Stio
Terra Jackson Hole
Teton Tails
Western Range Clothing Co

Interiors of JH

Azadi Fine Rugs
Dwelling
Festive Living
Grand Teton Floor & Window Coverings
Jackson Hole StoneWorks
Fighting Bear Antiques





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and our collectible, Jackson Hole-inspired 18K gold and diamond charms.
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