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This is paradise.

“Jackson is unique.

We just love it here.

”– GERARD YVERNAULT

2009 when he left the field. But he quickly found Starting with the original recipes, Yvernault and When not focused on building the natural foods
a new niche for his expertise at his own restau- his team began experimenting with new flavors, line, Yvernault and his wife like to travel. “If I could,
rant. The Bunnery’s kitchen had been mak- packaging, and marketing. The recipes were I would travel nine months of the year,” he says.
ing homemade granola since the restaurant’s tweaked to appeal to fit, health-conscious cus-
founding. Yvernault never paid much attention tomers who wanted delicious, healthful, and nat- He’s been all over the world, but his most recent
to it until he found himself with more time on ural food, and the packaging was upgraded. Today, favorite place is Burma. That said, he wouldn’t
his hands. Then he noticed. Bunnery Natural Foods, while still available for change his home for anything.
“The granola was very good,” Yvernault says, purchase at the restaurant, are increasingly sold
“But the packaging was terrible.” online and through regional grocers eager to meet “This is paradise,” Yvernault says. “Jackson is
the demand for wholesome local food. unique. We just love it here.” n

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Rare Treasures

TURPIN TRAVELS THE GLOBE SEARCHING FOR PEARLS

WORDS Robyn Vincent | IMAGE Jonathan Selkowitz

Shari Turpin journeys to mysterious locales all over the world to hand-select luminescent and rare
pearls. Donning waterproof boots, she spends days on remote family-owned farms in the South
Pacific, sifting through lustrous gems of the sea for her business, Pearls by Shari.

With a storefront on Jackson’s Town Square, “I love that you cannot assess the cost of pearls,”
Turpin and her staff warmly greet a patchwork of she says. “I don’t want to be defined by what I
customers hailing from across the globe. Some own—I want to be defined by who I am.”
are in search of a strand of golden south sea Although she hand-selects, designs, and sells
pearls—the rarest pearls in the world—while oth- pieces with some of the rarest gems in the world,
ers have their eye on a Western-inspired bracelet this down-to-earth ethos is what guides Turpin.
from the store’s Teton collection.

Turpin, whose children and husband also work in During her travels around the world, Turpin has
the jewelry business, relishes the face time with encountered a rich tapestry of people who have
her customers. opened her eyes to different perspectives and
ways of living. She especially revels in the rela-
Pearls are the highest “My typical comment to my cus- tionships she has cultivated with the families who
tomers is, ‘Am I overwhelming make their living harvesting pearls.
“impact that a woman can make in you?’” she laughs. “I will spend “I work with farms where there are hundreds of
the jewelry world. three to four hours with my cus- people, many of them family members, living on
”– SHARI TURPIN tomers to ensure they have a real remote islands without all the amenities we take
education on the pearls they buy. for granted. These second-generation families
These folks are jewelry buyers, but that are involved in every process of getting the
they have never had this level of pearl from the oyster,” she explains. “Without
education before.” them we couldn’t do it, so it’s very personal.”
Traveling has also enriched Turpin, who is involved
Turpin notes the mystique and beauty of pearls in various charities and global relief efforts, in a
is multi-faceted, from their creation—the lumi- deep, personal way.
nescent product of pain and suffering—to their
timeless appeal.

“They are the highest impact that a woman can “I am always touched with such a broad spectrum
make in the jewelry world,” she says. “Gem- of life—the highest highs and the lowest lows,”
stones might be off-putting, but if you’re wearing she says. “Every time I come back I reevaluate my
pearls, people will approach you. It is the most life and how I can impact other people’s lives and
engaging gemstone.” how I can do more for others,” she says.

In a place like Jackson Hole, where denim is de Indeed, from the families she works with on the
rigueur and cowboys and celebrities coalesce, other side of the world to the adoring customers
Turpin appreciates that pearls make a softened who saunter into her store, Turpin wants to leave an
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To Adventure and Beyond

WALTHER SHARES PASSION FOR OVERCOMING CHALLENGES

WORDS Brielle Schaeffer | IMAGE Jonathan Selkowitz

Tim Walther had a life-changing experience the first time he climbed Mount Moran in Grand Teton
National Park. It was there he realized exactly what he wanted to do with his life to combine
business with adventure.

“Climbing is a series of moments of fear and then and then later you have the greater capacity to do
moving through that,” he says. “Particularly when the next thing.”
you’re beginning in climbing, you put yourself in a After growing up in New Hampshire, Walther
challenging situation, move through it, and grow studied applied business psychology at Ithaca Col-
from it… Climbing became an integral part of my lege in New York before coming to Jackson to join
focus and taking that element of challenge to his brother, Todd.
people as that applies to their daily lives.”

Soon after his climb, Walther Together, they started an adventure-based educa-
started Grand Dynamics Interna- tion program for people with disabilities through
tional, a company that specializes the nonprofit Community Entry Services.
“Whatever the adventure is, in team-building events, leadership From there, Walther went to graduate school at Min-
I feel more connected, training, and adventure retreats for nesota State University, Mankato, to get a degree
more balanced, businesses that involve programs in experiential education with a focus on corporate
of rafting, climbing, and prob- adventure training. With his degree in hand, he
lem-solving activities. He’s also a returned to Jackson to start Grand Dynamics Inter-
motivational speaker, facilitator, national. His business now has offices in New York,
and more alive as an individual— and co-author of the book “Seeking Sedona, Arizona, and San Francisco, contractors all
around the country, and a sister company in Thailand.
”and those are the moments True North: The Pathway to Free- He travels frequently for work, jetting off to different
when I feel happy. dom, Beauty and Success.” business retreats, including his own staff retreats
– TIM WALTHER “The ongoing joke early in my featuring free diving and spearfishing in Mexico.
career is that I always wanted to be While Walther sells adventure to his corporate
a motivational speaker but I didn’t clients, he also lives it. He bikes, swims, and, of
have anything to say,” he says. “That course, climbs in his spare time. He even started
desire drove me to travel, explore, and be able to the Ultimate Towner obstacle course race in Jack-
share and apply those lessons to business.” son to share his love of outdoor activities.
“Whatever the adventure is, I feel more con-
Mountaineering gave him a lot to draw from. Wal- nected, more balanced, and more alive as an indi-
ther believes that pushing people to their limits vidual—and those are the moments when I feel
helps them learn more about themselves, which happy,” he says. n
can then help them do their jobs.

“You expand your comfort zone,” Walther explains.
“You do something you’re not comfortable doing

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CentennialA
to REMEMBER
100 Y E A R S O F N AT I O N A L PA R K S

One hundred years ago, forward-thinking leaders made the decision to preserve and protect some
of the country’s most cherished lands by creating an agency to oversee lands that had been set
aside for protection. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act into law on August 25,
1916, creating the National Park Service. This new agency’s purpose was to protect and manage the 35
national parks and monuments that existed at the time as well as those to come.

There are now 410 units in the national park And the number of parks is growing. Over the last Wyoming residents are lucky to have seven official-
system, including battlefields, historic sites, lake- few years, President Barack Obama designated ly-designated national park units within the state,
shores and monuments, as well as the crown several new national parks and monuments, including two near Jackson. Yellowstone is located
jewels of the agency—the national parks, like including Browns Canyon in Colorado and Valles just an hour from Jackson, while Grand Teton is a
Yellowstone, Glacier, and Grand Canyon, as well Caldera National Preserve in New Mexico. mere five miles from town. These parks offer endless
as lesser-known treasures such as Nevada’s Great These protected areas cover over 84 million acres opportunities for hiking, mountaineering, camping,
Basin and South Carolina’s Congaree National and range vastly in size. The largest site is 13.2 water sports, wildlife viewing, and family fun, but
Park, which protects the largest old-growth bot- million-acre Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and they’re also critical sites for scientific research.
tomland hardwood forest in the southeastern U.S. Preserve in Alaska, and the tiniest is Pennsylva- Teams of park scientists and other researchers
These sites span the entire country including the nia’s 0.02-acre Thaddeus Kosciuszko National study a wide variety of topics including ecol-
District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, Ameri- Memorial, which honors a military engineer from ogy, wildlife management, climate change, fire,
can Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. the American Revolution. glaciers, stream ecology, and visitor experiences.

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LAST YEAR, A COMBINED TOTAL OF OVER 307 MILLION VISITORS CAME TO ALL THE NATIONAL PARKS,
AND EVEN MORE ARE EXPECTED TO VISIT IN THIS CENTENNIAL YEAR.

IMAGES Kris Wiktor©-shutterstock.com, Chris Boswell©-adobestock.com, In Grand Teton and Yellowstone, teams
oscity©-adobestock.com and Bill Perry©-adobestock.com of researchers focus on the acoustic land-
scape, analyzing what sounds are audible
in different locations. Other recent research
projects have included analyzing backcoun-
try recreation’s impacts on bighorn sheep,
beavers’ impacts on stream hydrology and
vegetation, monitoring whitebark pine, and
studying wolverine ecology.
Yellowstone provides even more opportuni-
ties for research, issuing up to 200 annual
permits for scientists who use the park as
a laboratory to study everything from visi-
tor use patterns to the creatures that live in
boiling hot acidic pools.
Whether learning about the parks or just
enjoying them, millions of people flock to
these treasures, which some have dubbed
“America’s best idea.” Last year, a combined
total of over 307 million visitors came to
all the national parks, and even more are
expected to visit in this Centennial year.
To make it even easier for people to visit—
and to honor the Centennial—all parks will
offer free admission August 25-28. Other free
admission days in 2016 include National Pub-
lic Lands Day (September 24) and Veterans
Day (November 11). Celebrate the Centen-
nial by taking advantage of these opportu-
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IN JACKSON’S BACKYARD

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK CAPTIVATES

MARVEL IN THE SCENERY, WILDLIFE, HERITAGE, AND CULTURE OF THE REGION WHILE INDULGING IN
SOME OF THE BEST OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE ANYWHERE.

When Grand Teton National Park was originally established in 1929, it was far smaller than it is IMAGES jfunk©-adobestock.com, dfikar©-adobestock.com, tpsimmons777©-adobestock.com,
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at its base.

A few years after the park was created, John he threatened to sell the land if the government Teton National Park and Jackson Hole National
D. Rockefeller, Jr. set out to protect land in the didn’t accept his donation. Monument were combined, and the park’s pres-
Jackson Hole Valley. He formed the Snake River In 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt created ent-day boundary was formed.
Land Company to buy up 35,000 acres of valley Jackson Hole National Monument, which included Modern day visitors enjoy abundant wildlife, sce-
land with the intention of donating it to the park, Rockefeller’s donation along with national forest nic vistas, and a wide range of activities within
but his plan was not popular with local ranch- and other federal land (though Rockefeller’s dona- the park. Here are a few favorite ways to enjoy
ers. Rockefeller held onto the land for 15 years, tion was not finalized until 1949). In 1950, Grand summer in Grand Teton National Park.
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PHOTOGRAPHY

Oxbow Bend is a popular spot for photographers
looking to snap images of wildlife, peaks, and the
changing colors during the “golden hour” and
beyond. The Moulton Barn on Mormon Row is
another favorite place to capture an image of bison
or the iconic barn with a Teton backdrop.

JOIN A RANGER

The park offers numerous ranger-led interpretive
walks and campfire programs throughout the sea-
son, as well as a Junior Ranger program for kids. Pick
up a park guide or stop by the visitors’ center for the
current program schedule.

POPULAR HIKES

Hit the trails of Grand Teton National Park for some
of the best views anywhere. Opt for the easy, rolling
hills of Bradley and Taggart Lakes, walk by the shores
of Jenny Lake, or head up one of the park’s many can-
yons. Before embarking on any outdoor adventure,
make sure you are prepared and have bear spray.
Check with a ranger to find out trail conditions and
safety recommendations.

CAMPING AND BACKPACKING

Waking up to the sounds of birds chirping and elk
bugling is an ideal way to spend a summer or fall
getaway in the park. To snag a campsite, you’ll need
to arrive early since many sites fill very early in the
morning. Jenny Lake Campground is the park’s most
popular camping location and may fill as early as
6 a.m. (yes, in the morning), but other sites such as
Gros Ventre Campground—located in the sagebrush
flats and containing 300 spots—usually fill in the late
afternoon, if at all. Or opt for a life-list adventure in
the park’s backcountry (apply for a permit at one of
the park’s visitors’ centers).

BICYCLING

Pedal along the pathways or bike all the way from
Jackson. Bike rentals are available in Jackson, Teton
Village, and Moose.

CANOEING, KAYAKING, AND
STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING

Paddle the lakes of Grand Teton National Park with a
canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard. String Lake
is a good place to start, but Leigh, Jenny, and other
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Park
Protector

MAKI HELPS GRAND
TETON VISITORS

WORDS Kristen Pope
IMAGES Courtesy Elizabeth Maki

Elizabeth Maki was just
nine days old the first time
she went camping—and
the trip lasted two weeks.

“I didn’t have a choice—I was just put into
nature,” she says. “I grew up loving nature and
being outdoors in whatever way possible to
recreate.”

Now, the veteran outdoor lover has turned
her passion for nature into her career. Maki
is the Moose District Interpreter in Grand
Teton National Park where she spends her
days helping visitors learn about the park and
managing the interpretive staff who provide
campfire programs, lead hikes, give tours
of the Menor’s Ferry Historic District, and
answer visitors’ questions.

“I love talking to people, I love sharing my pas-
sion for the outdoors with people, and it was a
really good fit for me,” Maki says.

Before working at Grand Teton, Maki spent time
working at several parks, including Yellowstone—
where she lived in the park’s interior for nine win-
ters—Mount Rainier, and the Grand Canyon. She’s
been at Grand Teton for nearly 20 years.

In the summer, she often pedals 52 miles “I just think it’s somebody’s worst time of their She is passionate about the national parks and
round-trip from her home in Colter Bay to her life, and if I can make it even a hair better, that’s protecting them and other natural spaces, espe-
office in Moose, making the bicycle commute what makes me want to do this,” she says. cially in the park service’s Centennial year.
an average of three times a week. She also debriefs rescuers after they’ve returned “Everyone has something inside of them that is
from difficult calls. Sometimes she brings her connected to nature,” Maki says. “It’s a little differ-
While she spends most of her days helping peo- skills on the road as part of the national team ent for everyone, but I think when they see a beau-
ple enjoy the park, she also has another role that travels to a variety of tragedies, including tiful mountain scene or a desert, there’s something
in Grand Teton: being there for people on the Hurricane Katrina. just innate in a human being that is connected to
worst day of their lives. She is a critical incident When she’s not attending to those duties, Maki that; and this celebration of the 100th provides an
stress peer supporter and acts as a liaison for is often brushing up on her American Sign Lan- opportunity to bring it to the forefront of people’s
family members and friends of people who are guage in order to help incorporate the language minds again, bringing people out and hopefully
involved in tragedies in the park. into park programming. She also works as a park gaining friends for these national parks because
medic on the ambulance. In her free time, she they’re not guaranteed forever. It’s always good to
In this role, she’ll support grieving loved ones, backpacks, hikes, skis (water, cross-country, back- have a reminder that these places are special and
bring food to people who haven’t eaten in days, country, skate, and telemark), and swims. we can’t just rest on our laurels and assume they’re
help coordinate flights and final arrangements, always going to be here.” n
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THE WORLD’S FIRST
NATIONAL PARK

CELEBRATE YELLOWSTONE
A DRIVE IN YELLOWSTONE IS SOMETIMES CALLED A “NORTH AMERICAN SAFARI.”
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR BEARS (GRIZZLY AND BLACK), WOLVES, BISON, MOOSE, ELK, DEER, BALD EAGLES,

FOXES, COYOTES, AND COUNTLESS OTHER CRITTERS.

Founded in 1872, Yellowstone was the world’s first national park.
Established 44 years before the park service was even created,
Yellowstone was initially overseen by the U.S. Army during its
early years of operation.

But before President Ulysses S. Grant signed the park into existence in 1872, many people were
unsure exactly what the park contained. Early explorers wrote letters home recounting the geysers,
boiling mud, and steaming fumaroles they saw, but many thought they were fabricating these tales.
However, these explorers soon convinced those back East that their accounts were true, and these
unique features were protected when the park was established.
Also protected were the animals that live in the park. Today, Yellowstone is home to grizzly bears,
black bears, wolves, bison, and numerous other species—many believe it’s the best place for wildlife
viewing on the continent.

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With the park’s fascinating geology, wildlife, and
heritage, where should a visitor even begin explor-
ing the park? Below are a few ways to enjoy Yellow-
stone this summer.

WILDLIFE VIEWING

A drive in Yellowstone is sometimes called a “North
American safari.” Drive the upper loop, lower loop, or
a combination of the two for the best wildlife view-
ing around. The Hayden and Lamar valleys are prime
spots for wildlife watching, and dawn and dusk are
typically considered peak viewing times. Keep an
eye out for bears (grizzly and black), wolves, bison,
moose, elk, deer, bald eagles, foxes, coyotes, and
countless other critters.

HIKING

While the roads in Yellowstone can become con-
gested with cars, tour buses, and visitors, going for
a hike is often a good way to find peace and solitude.
The park contains over 900 miles of trails throughout
its vast 2.2-million acre expanse. Stop by a visitors’
center to learn about trails in different areas of the
park, and ask about essential safety precautions. Be
sure to bring bear spray, hike in groups, and always
stay on boardwalks in thermal areas.

CAMPING AND BACKPACKING

Waking up in Yellowstone National Park is a bucket
list-caliber experience. The park offers a variety of
campgrounds and plenty of backcountry options.
Some campsites can be reserved online, but others are
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Backcoun-
try campers must pick up a permit before heading out.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Outdoor lovers will enjoy a wide variety of recre-
ation options, including boating on Yellowstone and
Lewis lakes, fishing in the park’s waterways (permit
required), or even bicycling through the park. Cyclists
should be aware of narrow shoulders and potential
wildlife encounters.

LEARN

Learn about Yellowstone’s history and ecology at one
of the many visitors’ centers throughout the park. Or
enjoy a ranger program or campfire talk to gain in-depth
knowledge about the area. Kids can participate in Junior
Ranger and Young Scientist programs, and everyone will
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Home on the Range

JEHLE ENJOYS LIFE IN YELLOWSTONE

WORDS Kristen Pope
IMAGES Courtesy Rich Jehle

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For Rich Jehle, Yellowstone National
Park is far more than just a place
where he goes to work as South
District Resource Education Ranger each
day. It’s the place where he met his wife,
Linda, married her in the Mammoth
Chapel, and welcomed the couple’s two
daughters, who have grown up in the park.

The family’s story began in 1992 when Jehle was working
as a winter seasonal interpreter at Mammoth Hot Springs.
One of his duties was presenting evening programs at the
Mammoth Hotel where he met his wife Linda, who was the
manager. Both were fascinated with the park’s history and,
when Linda began volunteering with the park’s historian in
the archives, the two crossed paths more frequently and
soon became very close.

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“I have very dear to my heart, and I really believe in it because places like Yellowstone and
Grand Teton National Park are spectacular.
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a park interpreter in 1992. In 1998, he was able to attain perma-
nent status by taking a job in Dinosaur National Monument, on
the Colorado-Utah border, where he stayed for five years.
In 2003, he was able to come back to Yellowstone, working
as Madison Subdistrict Interpretive Ranger out of West Yel-
lowstone until he was promoted to South District Resource
Education Ranger in 2012. In this position, he supervises the
interpretive programs in four park subdistricts.
For his efforts, Jehle received the 2015 Regional Freeman Til-
den Award for Excellence in Interpretation. His division chief,
Linda Young, nominated him for the award in part because of
the snowmobile and snowcoach guide course he developed
as well as the photography festival celebrating images of the
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem that he organizes each year.
Whether he’s developing programming, managing staff, or sim-
ply appreciating stunning images of wildlife, Jehle’s decades-
long career with the park service reflects his true passions.
“The mission of the National Park Service is something that I
have very dear to my heart, and I really believe in it because
places like Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park are
spectacular,” Jehle says. “They’re part of our national heri-
tage and, if we do right, my kids, your kids, and their kids can
still come here 50 or 100 years from now and see it like it is
now. That’s really the drive for me.” n

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Soaring Above the Peaks

LINDELL AND MUELLER FLY HIGH

WORDS Robyn Vincent | IMAGES Jeff Buydos

Ask Fly Jackson Hole’s Peter Lindell and Niki Sue Mueller what they love most about flying and, as
a glimmer appears in their eyes, one word escapes from both their lips: “perspective.”

“It’s a feeling of freedom and raw experience that eight, passengers watch wide-eyed as behemoth “I love teaching students and sharing the wonder
flips your perspective,” Mueller says. “You are so peaks transform into welcoming playgrounds. of flight and taking anyone up and showing them
lost in the moment, everything else slips away.” Meanwhile, Lindell, a skilled pilot with more than the mountains,” he says. “It helps people connect
15 years of experience and multiple aviation with the landscape in a way they have not before,
During a scenic flight with Fly Jackson Hole, first- licenses under his belt, narrates the history of and it inspires them to want to protect it.”
time visitors and longtime locals alike glean new famous peaks and geologic formations. Although people get a quick glimpse of this
adoration for the jagged Cathedral Group, the He notes that every time you fly there is some- perspective on commercial flights into town,
winding Snake River, and oft-overlooked ranges, thing to be learned, “whether you are a 10-hour Lindell explains that passengers on commercial
like the magnificent Gros Ventre. or 10,000-hour pilot,” he says. He particularly rel- flights are “flying a route designed to avoid the
ishes in sharing the experience with others. big mountains and terrain,” unlike the scenic
Soaring above the valley in a Cessna Turbo Sta- excursions.
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”– PETER LINDELL

Lindell and Mueller are well-acquainted with
these mountains. The couple first bonded over
a love for the mountains and skiing, and that’s
when Mueller saw something in Lindell that today
makes him an exemplary pilot.

“I loved skiing with Pete—when I went with him
I felt really safe skiing big peaks. He is so smart
and calm in the outdoor environment and makes
excellent decisions,” says Mueller, who also hap-
pens to be an award-winning yoga instructor.

The couple first developed a love for flight
beneath the wings of paragliders. But today with
two children, Ruby Sue, who is 6, and Remy (a.k.a.
“The Baby Pilot”), who is 3, the couple sticks to
cruising in the Cessna.

When the two outdoor adventurists launched
Fly Jackson Hole in 2014—after Lindell had
waited 10 years for hangar space at Jackson Hole
Aviation—they wanted to place emphasis on the
inextricable link between outdoor recreation
and sustainability.

While Fly Jackson Hole has participated in a car-
bon-offset program through the Nature Con-
servancy, Lindell and Mueller also hope that by
showing people stunning views of the landscape
they connect with their environs in a more inti-
mate and visceral way.

“I have not taken anyone [on a flight] who was not
genuinely amazed,” Lindell says. “Most people
say that they didn’t realize there are mountains
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Summer

IN JACKSON HOLE

GET OUTSIDE AND SAVOR THE SEASON

When the days warm up, get outside and enjoy summer in the Tetons. Outdoor activities beckon and
indoor options abound for rainy days. Marvel in the scenery, wildlife, heritage, and culture of the region
while indulging in some of the best outdoor activities available anywhere. Below is a sampling of what
this area has to offer.

HIKING

Jackson Hole’s mountains, forests, lakes, and water-
ways provide an incredible backdrop for a hike.
Head to Grand Teton or Yellowstone national parks,
Bridger-Teton or Caribou-Targhee national forests,
or sample the close-to-town trails off of Cache
Creek or Teton Pass. Don’t forget the bear spray.

BIKING

Road bikers, cross-country riders, and downhill
junkies will all love the abundance of trails in the
area. Pedal a road bike along the local pathways
or consider a ride up to Grand Teton National
Park. Cross-country mountain bikers often opt
for the trail network off of Cache Creek and Snow
King Mountain, and adrenaline-seeking downhill
riders can find all the jumps, gaps, and advanced
trails they’ve been dreaming of on the routes off
Teton Pass. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort also
offers a bike park for downhill enthusiasts to per-
fect their techniques.

BOATING

Enjoy the lakes and rivers around Jackson
while out on the water. Many of the lakes in
Grand Teton National Park allow human-pow-
ered crafts such as canoes and kayaks, while
Jenny and Jackson lakes also allow motorized
boats, with some restrictions. Take a scenic or
white-water rafting trip down the Snake or opt
for a mellower day stand-up paddleboarding on
one of the calm local lakes.
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Sign up with a local guide service to conquer Teton
peaks, grab gear to climb favorite local routes, or
enjoy casual bouldering on the family-friendly wall
at the base of Snow King.

SNOW KING MOUNTAIN

The local “town hill” isn’t just for winter fun. Take
a ride down the Alpine Slide, fly down the Cowboy
Coaster, or try out the 100 aerial challenges at the
Treetop Adventure Course. Or watch the world go
by on a mellow scenic chairlift ride to the summit.

HORSEBACK RIDING AND
CHUCKWAGON SUPPERS

See the area on horseback with one of the local out-
fitters offering day rides or overnight trips. Or head
out on a wagon train to enjoy a hearty chuckwagon
supper and live cowboy entertainment.

AERIAL ADVENTURES

Take to the skies to enjoy Jackson Hole. Choose from
soaring skyward on a hot air balloon flight, taking in
a bird’s eye view from a scenic flight-seeing excur-
sion, or paragliding from a local peak.

JACKSON HOLE SHOOTOUT

Jackson is home to the longest running “shootout”
in the West. Check out the local gunslingers on the
Town Square Mondays through Saturdays (Memo-
rial Day through Labor Day) at 6 p.m.

MUSEUMS

Learn about Jackson’s history and heritage at the
Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum, see a
huge collection of paintings, sculptures, and more
at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, or entertain
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GATEWAYto FUN
SUMMER IN TETON VILLAGE

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Mountain Resort

No trip to Jackson is complete without a stop in Teton Village. In
winter, the slopes of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort are packed
with skiers and snowboarders from around the world who are
schussing down the slopes, leaping off cliffs, and slashing their way
through epic powder.

In summer, the scene’s a little different, though it’s still packed with fun. From hikes to horseback rides,
downhill mountain biking to paragliding, there’s something for every adventure lover in Teton Village.
But even those who don’t want to get their adrenaline pumping or work up a sweat will find plenty of
ways to entertain themselves and relax.

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FROM HIKES TO HORSEBACK RIDES, DOWNHILL
MOUNTAIN BIKING TO PARAGLIDING, THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERY

ADVENTURE LOVER IN TETON VILLAGE.

Located just 12 miles from the center of
Jackson, Teton Village is just a stone’s throw
from Grand Teton National Park. Access
to the park’s popular Moose-Wilson Road
entrance is just a mile away from the resort.
While at Teton Village, take a ride on the
world-famous Jackson Hole Aerial Tram
(a.k.a. “Big Red”) and soar to the top of Ren-
dezvous Mountain, ascending 4,139 feet in
just 15 minutes. Keep an eye out for mar-
mots, moose, foxes, coyotes, bears, and other
wildlife on the slopes below, and take in views
of the Snake River and Teton and Gros Ventre
mountain ranges. Up top, go for a hike, savor
the scenery, and try a Nutella-slathered waf-
fle and a hot chocolate from Corbet’s Cabin.
For a bit more action, take a few laps at the
Jackson Hole Bike Park. The Teewinot high-
speed quad provides lift access to some of
the best trails around, ranging from mel-
lower routes for beginners to hard-charging
technical and jump-packed trails for the fear-
less. Bike rentals and safety equipment are
available for rent at the base, and Mountain
Sports School offers lessons for everyone
from beginners to advanced riders looking
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Spend the day wandering around the moun-
tain and taking in the views while complet-
ing the free 18-hole Disc Golf Course. Pick
up a score card at Jackson Hole Sports and
begin the course just uphill from the base of
the gondola.
Why stay on the ground when you can play
up high? The Aerial Adventure Ropes Course
provides a chance to explore zip lines, cargo
nets, balance beams, and more 25 feet up
in the air. Or try the Drop Tower and plunge
60 feet while safely in a harness. For another
type of aerial adventure, try the 25-foot
Climbing Wall next to the Bridger Center. Or
hop up on the Bungee Trampoline and try
some tricks while flying 24 feet into the air.
For the highest-flying adventure in town,
sign up for a tandem paragliding flight. Ride
the Aerial Tram or Bridger Gondola up the
mountainside and take a leap off a mountain
to fly high with a seasoned pilot and land
in one of the fields below. No experience is
necessary for this adventure, but paragliders
will need to be physically fit, able to run, and
weigh between 40-220 pounds.
Connect with an equine friend by going for a
horseback ride. Try a one, two, or four-hour
ride on Snake River Ranch or Munger Moun-
tain. In the early morning, colorful hot air
balloons dot the scenery around Teton Vil-
lage. Spend the morning soaring high above
the valley floor for a bird’s-eye view on a hot
air balloon ride.
If the weather’s not cooperating or it’s a
good day to rest, relax at one of Teton Vil-
lage’s spas. Enjoy a massage or treatment
and let the day’s cares fly away while soak-
ing up the luxury of the local spas. Don’t
leave the Village without picking up a sou-
venir or two. From a postcard for Grandma,
to t-shirts for the cousins, to trendy bou-
tique fashions for yourself, the Village
offers shopping galore.
Relish the long summer days by dining al
fresco or enjoying drinks and appetizers at
one of the many picturesque decks in Teton
Village. One of the most popular ones is the
JHMR-run deck on top of the gondola that’s
known simply as “The Deck.” It offers the best
views in the valley as well as drinks and appe-
tizers in the late afternoons and evenings.
Kick back and enjoy live music at Teton Village
in the Concerts on the Commons series on
Sunday evenings throughout the summer. Or
snag some tickets to the Grand Teton Music
Festival and enjoy listening to world-re-
nowned soloists, symphony musicians, and
visiting conductors from around the world.
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stops running for the night, or you’ll have to hike
down to the base. Or, opt for a longer adventure by
taking the Tram to the top of the mountain, trek-
king over to Marion Lake, and then heading down
Granite Canyon and connecting to the Valley Trail
to return to the resort for an 18-mile trek.

WILDFLOWER TRAIL

(Moderate/Strenuous):
The Wildflower Trail won’t disappoint flower lov-
ers. Hike among the blooms on this journey up the
slopes of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The hike
to Casper Restaurant (closed in summer) is about
eight miles round-trip. Or link the route with the
Summit Trail to the top of the gondola or head all
the way to the top of the mountain (about three
more miles) and take the Aerial Tram back down.

LOWER FACE LOOP (Easy):

For an easier stroll in the woods, enjoy a 2.2-mile
round-trip hike along the Lower Faces. This mel-
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Cycling Strong

THE FEMALE FORCE BEHIND JHMR’S BIKE PROGRAMS

WORDS Kelsey Dayton
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Magdalen Shale hadn’t really moun-
tain biked much when Jackson Hole
Mountain Resort asked her if she was
interested in developing its bike park programs. But
Shale is always looking to challenge herself, so she
joined the contingency from the resort that visited a down-
hill bike park in Colorado, planning to take a beginner lesson.

Instead, the group wanted to ride together and Shale learned on the fly. She found some
downhill biking basics—like braking, steering, and finding flow—were similar to skiing, a
sport she knew well.
She picked up downhill mountain biking quickly and it gave her confidence she could
help others discover the sport. “I thought ‘If I can do this, other people can do
this’,” she says.
Shale grew up in Calgary, Canada, and when she was a little girl, her father
taught her how to ski, which soon became one of her favorite activities. “We
didn’t have a lot of extras, but we always had skiing,” she says.
Shale moved to Jackson in 2000 to work for Jackson Hole Mountain
Resort. Her background is in education and she previously worked at
a Montessori school. She found she liked teaching, whether in the
classroom or on the snow. While she loves to teach, she also loves
to learn, and mountain biking offered her a new challenge.
“As a human, I have a very strong desire to be current,” Shale says.
That meant evolving and changing and chal-
lenging herself. Mountain biking was a
whole new arena for her to learn
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others. “Guests never thought they could do something like
that,” she says.
She’s also especially interested in reminding women and
girls they can ride. While many 10-year-old boys find the
natural appeal of mountain biking, she wants to make sure
the sport draws in others as well. Shale’s daughter, who is
10, has been riding since she was just five years old.
“She is my barometer,” Shale says. “If she doesn’t want to go,
I find out why and not because I need to appease my daugh-
ter, but because she represents a different demographic.”
Often women or girls come in with their husbands, sons, or
brothers to drop them off to ride while they go do some-
thing else. Shale always makes sure to ask in a friendly and
sincere way, “Why aren’t you riding?” She doesn’t expect
every one of them to hop on a bike, but she wants to remind
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Saddle Up

MADSEN FAMILY SHARES
LOVE OF HORSES

WORDS Jeff Buydos
IMAGE David Bowers

When you first meet
Chad Madsen
you can’t help but
notice he appears to be the
quintessential contemporary
cowboy. He has a thick
horseshoe mustache. He’d take
time in the saddle over time on
the couch. He drives horses. And
his love for the Western lifestyle
is as pure as the snow topping
the Teton peaks above his family-
run business, Teton Trail Rides.

Horses don’t provide for his existence. They are
his existence, and it’s been that way in his fam-
ily ever since his grandfather, Everett Peterson,
started offering horseback, pack, and hunting
trips in 1950.

Chad’s mother, Marcene, and father, Lynn, also
grew up riding horses and help run the business
along with Chad’s sisters including Kim, who
handles booking and record-keeping, and Can-
dace, who along with her husband helps fit rid-
ers with horses. Chad’s nephews also help with
the business and have extended family partici-
pation to four generations. “We were all raised
doing it, and we just like it,” he says.

The company now offers one, two, and four-
hour trips to complement the multi-day hunt-
ing and fishing trips his grandfather started 66
years ago. “The outfit has evolved in different
ways,” Chad says.

Chad and his family love the work, and they out on that trail, it’s the same. Technology hasn’t as the horses are trailed to pasture, Madsen
love providing their customers with something changed that experience.” hopes he’s achieved one thing.
they can’t get at home. The growing wedding industry in Jackson is also “I want to provide each client with a good experi-
providing the Madsens with new opportunities. ence with a horse,” he says. “I want them to have
“Going on a horseback ride, they feel like They cater to wedding parties and rent horses, more love for a horse and walk away feeling better
they’re part of the West,” Chad says, as he wagons, and buggies for events. But every night, than they did when they got here.” n
notes the break from technology, money, and
worries is another benefit of trail riding. “Not
a lot has changed. There are a few more build-
ings and a few more activities, but when you get
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PARAGLIDER RIGGS REVELS IN FLYING

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High above the Jackson Hole valley,
where most people spend their days
hiking, biking, and rafting the Snake
River, there is a small group of people who
prefer recreation in the sky. Josh Riggs is one of
those people. This summer, he marks 16 years
with Jackson Hole Paragliding.
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met who took up paragliding gave up everything else and I
wasn’t ready for that.”
Finally, when his friend Jon Hunt offered Riggs a wing for
cheap, he took up the sport and subsequently gave up many
of his other hobbies to pursue flying full-time.
“My climbing gear got all rusty,” Riggs laughs.
When Riggs first learned to paraglide he started on a flat, grassy
field, pulling the glider overhead and slowly learning to control
it from the ground. After mastering that step, he moved to a
small hill and then worked his way higher and higher.
“It is a total cerebral sport where I am still learning 16 years
later because there are so many aspects to it,” Riggs says.
Now, as a staple employee at Jackson Hole Paragliding, Riggs
takes people up on tandem flights and teaches the sport. He
also holds state records in cross-country flying. In fact, he has
battled colleague Jon Hunt for the state record for years.
Originally, Hunt held the state record with an 115-mile
trip to Wamsutter, Wyoming, but in 2006, Riggs broke that
record with a 120-mile trip from Phillips Ridge to Lander, a
flight that took about six hours. But since that journey, Hunt
once again broke Riggs’ record with a 200-mile flight.
Riggs has also returned to some of his old hobbies, includ-
ing mountain biking and playing music. His band, Fresh Roy
and the Witch Cats, plays high-energy Americana and clas-
sics at the Mangy Moose and The Deck on top of the Bridger
Gondola at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Riggs also plays
solo shows as a singer-songwriter.
The sport of paragliding has taken him to California, Ore-
gon, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and Canada on vacation, but
he says that flying in Jackson Hole is as good as it gets.
“The Tetons are really good,” he says. “They are not very
consistent in terms of weather, but if you hit the right day, it
is as good as anywhere.” n

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ASTRONOMER HENNESSY EXPLORES MYSTERIES
OF THE COSMOS

WORDS Kristen Pope | IMAGE David Bowers

As the family was walking, the grandfather picked up his six-year-old grandson and pointed to
the sky. He locked his gaze on the middle star in Orion’s belt and pointed so the young boy could
see. “You see that star?” he said. “That’s been with me my entire life. I want you to think about me
when you see that star. I’ll always be with you.”

That evening was just one of the many memorable
nights Ryan Hennessy has enjoyed with his clients as
a Four Seasons astronomer. After completing his grad-
uate research at the University of Chicago, he began
building the Four Seasons astronomy program in 2013.
“My goal is to make people feel like they have a home
in the sky,” he says. “I love connecting with people
about astronomy and sharing my love of the skies.”
Not only does he point out prominent features of the
sky, he also explains the universe and teaches people
how to use a telescope.
Growing up in southern California, Hennessy constantly
found himself looking up. At the age of 10, his mother
took him to an observatory event at Mount Wilson
and he listened with fascination as the astronomer dis-
cussed the redshifts and blueshifts of distant galaxies,
how the farthest galaxies are receding the fastest, and
how this meant the universe itself was expanding.
As an undergraduate, he studied physics, biology,
and chemistry at Carleton College in Minnesota. He
first delved into astronomy at the college’s observa-
tory, which was built in 1886 and contained a massive
Alvan Clark refractor telescope. He studied abroad at
the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh, Scotland, and
took his first cosmology course under the tutelage of
Dr. Heavens.
In graduate school, Hennessy studied the world of cos-
mology, learning about the cosmic microwave back-
ground—the afterglow of the Big Bang—and building
experiments to take an inventory of the universe.
“The point is to understand these great mysteries,”
Hennessy says, with palpable enthusiasm. “It made
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total solar eclipse in August of 2017. The rare phenomena—
which has only happened 14 times in the U.S. since 1918—
will pass directly over Jackson Hole. The last time a solar
eclipse was solely visible in the U.S. was 1257.
“The 2017 event cannot be overstated,” Hennessy says. “It’s
an incredible event. Let’s hope for clear skies.”
The sense of wonder Hennessy brings to the astronomy pro-
gram is one people have always felt when looking upward.
“Astronomy has been so important in creating that wonder
for millennia,” he says. “But now people live in cities and
can’t see the stars.”
Hennessy does a great job of changing that when people
come to learn about astronomy. He brings people out to
find the darkest skies, often heading to Antelope Flats in
Grand Teton National Park.
“It only takes a few minutes in the park for people to under-
stand the wonder of the night sky,” he says.
But thanks to the dark night sky and Hennessy’s expertise,
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Sounds of Teton Village

MUSICAL PERFORMERS DELIGHT SUMMER VISITORS

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Every summer, Teton Village comes alive with music. Melodies resound throughout the Village
and up the mountainsides as people come together and dance the night away to eclectic sounds
coming from the Concerts on the Commons. World-renowned classical musicians take the stage in
a packed Walk Festival Hall during the seven-week-long Grand Teton Music Festival season. Many music
lovers will return night after night, soaking in as many melodies as possible during the season. Local bars
and restaurants also add their own live entertainment to the mix, offering indoor and outdoor shows for
their summer patrons. To take in the sounds of the Village, check out the offerings listed.

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the summer weather while soaking up the ambiance of
Teton Village. Food and drink are available from vendors on
site, and plenty of bars and restaurants are open and serv-
ing up local favorites.

GRAND TETON MUSIC FESTIVAL

This summer marks 10 years in the Tetons for Grand Teton
Music Festival music director Donald Runnicles. To cele-
brate, the festival is featuring over 50 musical events—
including some of Maestro Runnicles’ favorites—during
its seven-week summer season which runs from July 4 to
August 20.
Highlights include The National Collegiate Chorale of Scot-
land performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Patriotic
Pops in honor of Independence Day, and a wide range
of musicians, including pianists Johnathan Biss and the
Naughton Sisters, violinists Nicola Benedetti, Joshua Bell,
Simone Porter, cellist Johannes Moser, and percussionist
Colin Currie.
Open rehearsals on Friday mornings during the festival
allow a behind-the-scenes peek as the conductor and
orchestra rehearse for the upcoming weekend’s perfor-
mances. The “Inside the Music” series on Tuesdays offers
free, ticketed performances that also provide a wealth of
educational information about the music. Free family con-
certs are also offered during the summer season. A number
of Festival programs and performances will also be offered
in the town of Jackson this summer.

MANGY MOOSE, THE DECK,
AND OTHER VILLAGE MUSIC VENUES

Ride the Bridger Gondola to The Deck for an evening of
appetizers, drinks, and live music on select nights through-
out the summer season. Live music also rocks the Mangy
Moose as a variety of performers take the stage (check
MangyMoose.com for acts). Other bars and restaurants
throughout the Village may also offer special performances
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SOAK UP TETON VILLAGE’S OUTDOOR AMBIANCE

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dining is short in Jackson,
but boy, is it sweet. Venture Sit on the Mangy Moose’s shady covered deck to Sit slope-side at the Four Seasons’ Michael Mina
out and dine al fresco or enjoy enjoy a meal and soak up summer. This Village restaurant, The Handle Bar. Styled as an Ameri-
a post-hike drink at one of Teton institution, famed for its live music, dishes up can pub and beer hall with outdoor fire pits and
Village’s famed decks. Treat everything from burgers to tacos to sandwiches, an open-walled indoor/outdoor bar, sample the
yourself to postcard-worthy salads, and other classic creations on its outdoor beer, whiskey, and modern pub grub on offer
views of the mountains and deck. Dine al fresco and learn about the local lore while checking out the bike park scene.
soak in the Village’s summer while keeping an eye out for hummingbirds on
ambiance while keeping an eye the flowers nearby.
on the slopes for bears, moose,
deer, foxes, coyotes, marmots,
and other critters.

Stay for the sunset and snap some shots of
the alpenglow as the day transforms into a
technicolor dream and the Milky Way makes
its evening appearance. Bring a jacket to ward
off the evening chill and try out these Teton
Village decks.

THE DECK

Hop a ride on the Bridger Gondola (free after 5 p.m.) and ascend to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s “The Deck.” Soak in panoramic views of the moun-
tains, watch for wildlife, and enjoy shared plates and drinks up top. Typically, The Deck is open in late afternoons and evenings, but it’s frequently closed
for special events (check the schedule on JHMR’s website). It’s often much colder and breezier on The Deck than at the base, so be sure to bring a jacket.
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Split C Ranch
Q U I N T E S S E N T I A L LY W YO M I N G

NICK WILSON’S Rustic seclusion, nature immersion, rugged self-reliance: Wyoming’s
defining characteristics ring true at Split-C-Ranch. Inspired by historic
Sit right next to the iconic Jackson Hole Aerial homesteads, this new 6,000 sq.ft. lodge and 1,000 sq.ft. guesthouse sits
Tram dock and watch the tram cars ascend and on 20 wild acres within a pristine migration corridor along the Snake
descend Rendezvous Mountain while enjoying
lunch or happy hour at Nick Wilson’s. This fami- River. Blending Old West style with New West amenities, the lodge
ly-friendly spot has a prime location and offers up achieves spacious intimacy and a “cabin in the woods” feel.
a menu of classics like burgers and pizza.
$15,000,000 / 15-2189
ALPENHOF BISTRO
NOW OFFERING THREE SEPARATELY DEEDED PARCELS
Sip a Spaten while indulging in burgers, ON TWENTY WILD ACRES SPLITCRANCH.COM
sandwiches, salads, and European creations
on this flower-laden Village deck. Sample
the brats, schnitzel, or strudel or tuck into
a Bavarian or Scandinavian platter, among
other treats with a European flair.

SPUR RESTAURANT & BAR RYAN BLOCK
ASSOCIATE BROKER
Indulge in Chef Kevin Humphreys’ creations at
Spur in Teton Mountain Lodge. Dine al fresco on President-Elect,
the terrace and enjoy shared plates or a hearty Teton Board of Realtors
meal that includes as many locally-sourced ingre-
dients as possible. Humphreys works with local [email protected]
farmers and ranchers to create his close-to-home 307.690.8674
menu that receives rave reviews.
www.ryanblockjh.com
TETON THAI
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Slurp up some Pad Thai noodles, or devour
a dish of curry on the outdoor deck at this JHStyleMagazine.com | SUMMER/FALL 2016
bustling Teton Village restaurant. It’s located
on the way to the Ranch parking lot, so it’s a
perfect final stop on the way to the car after
a long day of fun.

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A LOVE AFFAIR
WITH SUMMER

TETON HOMES EMBRACE AN INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE

WORDS Kristen Pope Summer in the Tetons is the time for outdoor living. With
IMAGES Courtesy The Clear Creek Group- long, sunny days and glorious evenings, locals and
Gordon Gregory and Luxury Properties of Jackson Hole- visitors alike soak up every minute of this magical
season. Local homes reflect this love affair with summer by
Aaron Kraft and Tuck Fauntleroy providing prime spots for outdoor lounging along with indoor
elements that welcome summer inside for peak comfort.
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From extravagant outdoor hot tubs made for leaning back and drinking in the Milky Way, to expansive
windows that bring the splendors of the Tetons inside, to greenery and shrubs that attract wildlife up close,
these Teton homes are built for welcoming the summer season.

WILDERNESS MEADOW sauna in the main house lets vacationers shake distracting views, this is a luxurious place to
off the chill of dawn or dusk while relaxing. unwind. Mountain views prevail—even in the
Located in Wilson, the Wilderness Meadow prop- The home’s glorious spaces are airy and full of bathtub.
erty combines modern lines, carefully laid-out light. Curl up on a chilly morning by a wood-burn- A four-bed bunkroom for the kids has a drop-
doors and windows, and soft outdoor sod that ing fireplace or sit upon the crimson sofas or down desk and reading light in each bunk along
welcomes visitors to kick off their shoes and let leather armchairs by the great wall of glass just with even more amazing views. The house even
their bare feet do the exploring. soaking in the landscape. has a ping-pong table and games galore to enter-
With wrap-around windows in bedrooms, huge tain the littlest visitors and adults alike.
Managed by The Clear Creek Group, this five-bed- windows in the kitchen, and an office with Of course, the soft sod outside allows for plenty
room, five-bath property is located on the end of lawn games, and a variety of grasses, bul-
of a long, wooded drive where it is surrounded MOUNTAIN VIEWS PREVAIL— rushes, and aspens ring the property, luring an
by mountains and aspens with wildflowers all EVEN IN THE BATHTUB. occasional moose. Enjoy even more wildlife by
around, allowing privacy and fantastic views. taking a short bike ride or drive into Grand Teton
National Park, just a few miles down the road. >>
This property features a 4,322-square-foot main
home as well as a 926-square-foot guest house,
and the two are connected via a teak walkway
with a hot tub alongside. The cedar-lined steam

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SHOOTIN’ IRON LODGE

Situated next to a pond, the Shootin’ Iron
Lodge combines rustic elegance with grand
views of the Tetons. High ceilings in the
great room and expansive windows offer
a spectacular opportunity to sit and watch
the light dance on the mountains outside
this five-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 4,627-square-
foot property that sleeps 10.
This 5.7-acre Luxury Properties of Jackson
Hole rental features a wood-burning fire-
place along with animal hides and busts for
a glimpse into the rustic, Old West side of
Jackson. Scenic paintings top the fireplaces
so even when gazing into a crackling fire,
views of the iconic peaks are not far away.
The patio encapsulates the best of outdoor
living with a comfy lounger next to a heater
alongside an outdoor table-top lamp for
evening reading. A set of cushioned chairs
and loveseat surround an outdoor table,
letting people relax and catch up on the day
while breathing in the fresh, clean moun-
tain air and watching day turn to night.

TETON MEADOW A Yamaha Disklavier Digital Piano—a modern The master bedroom opens up onto a private
version of a player piano—highlights the sitting patio with cushioned chairs and a table perfect
Away from the hustle and bustle of town, the area, letting music-lovers indulge in wave upon for indulging in an outdoor breakfast before
Teton Meadow property—located north of Jack- wave of music. Walls of windows and perfect- spending the day hiking. Or dine on elk, bison,
son near the airport—offers plenty of room to ly-aligned sofas and desks make it hard to look or other local fare on the main patio set up for
relax while enjoying privacy and Teton views. The away from the mountains and outdoor space the whole family, letting everyone share a meal
nearly 4,000-square-foot home, managed by Lux- beyond the home’s walls. in perfect Teton style—al fresco. n
ury Properties of Jackson Hole, is on 1.75 acres
and contains four bedrooms and 4.5 baths.
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POLISHED ONE
LEVEL HOME
JACKSON HOLE
$4,200,000
5 Beds, 5.5 Baths
4,851 SF, .81 Acres

Updated in 2014, this one level home with over 4,800 square feet has five bedrooms, five and a half baths, hardwood floors,
vaulted ceilings, a gourmet kitchen and is located on the 18th fairway of the Teton Pines golf course. MLS# 15-2575.

TRANQUILITY AND VIEWS IN TETON PINES GREENS PLACE GEM

4 BEDS | 4.5 BATHS | 5,102 SF | 1.19 ACRES | $3,950,000 | MLS#15-1397 4 BEDS | 5 BATHS | 5,199 SF | .56 ACRES | $3,750,000 | MLS#15-2970

Teton Pines Teton Pines

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From
Restaurant
to Realty

BOMBER AND
AMY BRYAN DELIVER

WORDS J.T. Hayes
IMAGE Jonathan Selkowitz

The nicest thing about Jackson

“is that for a town this size, there are so many
opportunities for volunteering.
”– AMY BRYAN
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One night in May of 1991, Amy Bryan Carpet and flooring solutions
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That spring, Amy arrived in Jackson. She had grown up in Minnesota
and had graduated from Colby College in Maine in 1989. Amy spent JHStyleMagazine.com | SUMMER/FALL 2016
a year in Minneapolis to decide if she wanted to go into veterinary
medicine or treat human patients instead. In the summer of 1991,
she headed out to Jackson to meet up with her two best friends. Not
unlike many of the young adults in Jackson now, Amy worked three
jobs—at Gouloff’s Restaurant, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and
Morning Singer Indian Arts. She had also just planned on using Jack-
son as a temporary detour before heading into the “real world.”

It was the first week Amy arrived in Jackson when she met Bomber at
the Mangy Moose. “[The next day], he brought me flowers and choc-
olate at work and asked me out,” Amy says.

And that was that. Following the summer in Jackson, Amy and Bomber
both decided to stay in town.

In 1993, the couple started a restaurant together called Bomber’s
Bump and Grind. They ran the restaurant for about five years when
Amy became pregnant with their first child and they decided to
focus on family.

Following the restaurant’s closing, Bomber went to work for a local
private investigator for a few years and then decided to get his real
estate license. After working his way up through several local real
estate companies in town, he started Jackson Hole Real Estate Asso-
ciates with four other equal partners. Today, Jackson Hole Real Estate
Associates is the largest real estate company in the area.

“We have the most listings and do the most transactions in the whole
region,” Bomber says. “Our license allows us to sell anything that any-
one would call real estate—from vacant land to a condo, a single fam-
ily home to commercial property.”

Even though the company is associated with the luxury affiliate Chris-
tie’s International Real Estate, Bomber says they have properties for
sale ranging from just a couple thousand dollars in Sublette County all
the way up to $45 million ranches.

Amy is active in volunteering in the community. She is on the boards
of the Jackson Hole Community School, Dancers’ Workshop, and the
National Museum of Wildlife Art Community Board, and has served
on other boards over the years as well.

“The nicest thing about Jackson is that for a town this size, there are
so many opportunities for volunteering,” Amy says.

The couple is also active with their 18-year-old daughter, Sydney, and
16-year-old twins, Sutton and Thomas, spending family time fishing,
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Traveling
the World

LABBE CONNECTS PEOPLE
WITH DESTINATIONS

WORDS Molly Absolon
IMAGE David Bowers

Caroline Labbé says she
was dragged kicking
and screaming from her
home in Westchester, New York,
to Jackson in 1990. She considered
herself a New Yorker and said
that as far as she was concerned,
there was nothing in Jackson Hole
to compete with city life.

But Labbé’s father, Gerald Yvernault, had just
purchased The Bunnery Restaurant, so off to
Jackson she and her family went. Twenty-six
years later, after attending college in Denver and
living in Maui, San Francisco, and other locations,
she returned to Jackson in 2003 to settle down.

“I love Jackson now,” she says. “It’s a great place
to come home to.”

And Labbé is often coming home. She is a trav-
eler who grew up visiting every corner of the
world with her family, and she has continued to
travel as an adult. Now she has her own luxury
travel company, Caroline Labbé Travel, which
specializes in creating custom adventures for
clients around the world.

“I want to create memories and unique experi- “That’s the kind of thing I can do for my clients,” “My husband says I was born to do this,” she says.
ences,” Labbé says. “I am an advisor, not a tick- Labbé says. “I love to create customized itineraries.” Labbé worked with Porthan for a few years before
eter. I help people put together their bucket-list Her typical clients are people who are too busy going out on her own. Now she is a part of Travel
vacations.” to make their own travel arrangements or aren’t Experts, a network of agents who work together
quite sure where they want to go or what they to ensure their clients have the best advice and
To create an unforgettable experience, Labbé want to do. She helps them figure out the pos- expertise possible. In turn, Travel Experts is part of
interviews her clients, writing down their favor- sibilities and select the best options, and she’s Virtuoso, an international network of luxury travel
ite and least favorite travel experiences. She always paying attention to the tiniest details, such advisors and suppliers, which further extends Lab-
keeps notes on allergies in case someone needs as arranging for flowers in a room. bé’s access to expertise.
a down-free room, and she also keeps track of Labbé stumbled into the travel business almost “You can find places to stay and go on TripAdvisor
preferences like whether an individual likes an accidentally. Her friend, Nancy Porthan, needed or the Web,” she says. “But there’s so much out
aisle or a window seat. someone to staff the office of her business, Nobel there, and you can’t always trust what you read.
Travel, while she was on vacation. Labbé agreed to With a travel advisor like me, you know you are
Once Labbé’s in-country contacts were even fill in and that was that. getting a personalized experience.” n
able to bring clients on a private visit to a cas-
tle near Prague that was already closed for
the season.
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MANAGING JACKSON HOLE’S FINEST HOMES SINCE 1991

“P erhaps as important as the quality of service
is the manner in which it is delivered. Jeff is
an excellent communicator who always has

a smile and is eager to please his clients. My wife and I

have found Jeff to be completely trustworthy and we feel

fortunate to have him managing our property.”

PERSONAL | TRUSTED | SECURITY | TAILORED | PROFESSIONAL

“W e are pleased to offer a recommendation for an extremely reputable,
dependable, and trustworthy property manager, Jeff Arnott. Whether
dealing with invited guests, relatives, or our immediate family members’
use of our Jackson vacation home, Jeff ensures the home is maintained in excellent
condition and showcased for the most discriminating owner. We rest comfortably at night
knowing that Jeff is attending to our home while we are many miles away.”

ARNOTT MANAGEMENT COMPANY

J E F F A R N OT T | 307.413.5963 | [email protected]

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Selling Jackson

SPACKMANS EMBODY THE TETON LIFESTYLE

WORDS Kelsey Dayton | IMAGE Jonathan Selkowitz

It sounds counterintuitive, but if you go to Spackman and Associates, they aren’t going to try to sell you a
piece of property. Instead, they’ll likely start selling you on Jackson. They can’t help it.
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If you live in a place

“you love, you don’t have to
work at selling it.
”– STEPHANIE SPACKMAN

taineering. During his freshman year of college
at the University of Colorado, Brandon received
a call from his dad asking about his summer
plans. He didn’t have any, other than he wanted
to be back in Jackson in the mountains. His dad
asked him and his older brother to get their real
estate licenses and help him during the busy
summer months.

Neither brother planned to become realtors, but
both wanted to return to Jackson after college
and ended up joining their dad in business.

In 2013, Jarad died in an avalanche. Shortly
after, his wife, Stephanie, who had worked for
Jackson Hole Realty and Sotheby’s, joined the
team. Stephanie originally moved to Jackson
from Alabama in 1997 and obtained her real
estate license shortly after. “I don’t think I had
dreams of being a realtor as a child, but I love
people,” she says.

The team also includes associate brokers Babbs
Weissman and Elizabeth Cheney. Weissman
started in property management in the late
1990s, then moved into development work with
Teton Mountain Lodge. She left Jackson for Seat-
tle, where she was involved with residential real
estate for nearly 10 years, but she returned to
Jackson several years ago, drawn by the moun-
tains, hiking, and fly-fishing. After her return, she
joined Spackman and Associates.

“If you live in a place you love, you don’t have Teton Pines. He moved his family to Jackson in Cheney was born outside of New York City and
to work at selling it,” says Stephanie Spackman, a the late 1970s and, in 1988, he started selling real came to Jackson with a background in advertis-
sales associate with the real estate firm. estate and became an owner and partner at Jack- ing in 2010. After a winter working at Jackson
And the team at Spackman and Associates loves son Hole Realty. Many in his field have taken note Hole Mountain Resort, she realized she wanted
Jackson along with all the skiing, climbing, and of his career and achievements. to stay. She followed in her realtor parents’ foot-
fishing the area has to offer. “He is one of two people in Teton County to receive steps and began working in real estate.
Dave Spackman, Stephanie’s father-in-law, a lifetime achievement award from the Teton Board
started his career in commercial and mortgage of Realtors for his dedication to his profession and The five all work together as a team. And while
banking in Salt Lake City, Utah. He visited Jack- high ethical standards,” Stephanie Spackman says. they all have different styles and personalities,
son to partner up with developers working in the Dave’s sons, Brandon and Jarad, grew up play- they share the mentality that they aren’t trying
Aspens and soon became involved in developing ing in the Tetons, skiing, climbing, and moun- to convince clients to buy a certain piece of prop-
erty. Clients are prospective community mem-
bers and neighbors, according to Stephanie.

Brandon believes the team serves as ambassa-
dors for Jackson. “They’re coming here for why
we’re here,” he says. “It’s the lifestyle, and we
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Medicine Takes Flight

BLUE PROVIDES SAFETY GEAR FOR PILOTS AND PASSENGERS

96 WORDS Brielle Schaeffer
IMAGES David Bowers
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At many a Fourth of July
parade in downtown Jack-
son, Dr. Brent Blue can be
seen soaring above the crowd in his
1943 open-cockpit biplane.

On the ground, Blue is a prominent physician with
his own family practice and urgent care clinic called
Emerg-A-Care. He combined his two loves—medicine
and flying—into the online business Aeromedix.

“I won’t sell anything I don’t use,” he says. “Every-
thing on our website I’ve used at one point or the
other or carry in my aircraft as an emergency thing.”

He started the business in 1998 with his longtime
friend and fellow pilot Mike Busch. As a senior Federal
Aviation Administration medical examiner who per-
forms physicals on commercial and private pilots and
issues aviation medical certificates, Blue saw the need
for pulse oximeters in aviation.

The devices, worn on fingertips, tell people their oxygen
levels. Pilots in small planes can use them while they’re
flying to monitor how they are doing in the thin air and
to know if they need oxygen at a certain altitude.

“ ”There’s a tremendous sense of freedom being able to get in a plane
and fly anywhere you want.
– DR. BRENT BLUE

“They allow people who fly to know when “TSA no longer allows tank oxygen because of It was in college at Vanderbilt University in Nash-
they need oxygen and how much oxygen they 9/11,” he explains. The concentrators that the ville, Tennessee, when he trained to be a pilot.
need,” he says. company provides are about the size of a small “I’ve been interested in flying and the medical
Blue and Busch wanted to make sure those toaster oven. The devices take air in and filter aspects of flying ever since I started,” he says.
devices and other safety equipment were out nitrogen to continuously provide oxygen to “There’s a tremendous sense of freedom being
readily available for people in aviation. Their those who need it. able to get in a plane and fly anywhere you
company quickly took off from there. “It allows people to fly who wouldn’t normally want. It’s also a skill-set that’s fun to use. I really
Aeromedix also sells digital carbon monoxide be able to fly, like people with pulmonary and enjoy being up in the air and doing things.”
detectors, smoke hoods, personal locator bea- heart conditions,” Blue says. Besides his vintage biplane, Blue also has two
cons, and medical kits on its website. OxygenToGo supplies all oxygen services for Cessnas—a twin and a single engine. “I’m
The products the company offers also became Delta Airlines. Blue is currently in talks with over-planed, under-piloted,” he jokes.
popular among people other than pilots—boaters Virgin Atlantic in the U.K. and another airline When he’s not practicing medicine, running
and travelers also started ordering their gear. Preg- in Japan about exclusively providing oxygen for businesses, or flying, he likes skiing, mountain
nant women and chemotherapy patients have their commercial flights. “We are always look- biking, and traveling. “I don’t gather any dust,”
also used the site’s electronic motion sickness ing at expanding,” he says. he says. “I’m not sitting home bored.”
device for help with the nausea and vomiting asso- A southern lilt in Blue’s voice gives away his He enjoys all of what Jackson Hole has to offer,
ciated with those conditions, according to Blue. hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. When he including its great business environment.
Aeromedix led Blue to create another Jack- was growing up there, Blue realized he wanted “It’s fun to be able to live in a place as neat as
son-based company called OxygenToGo, to become a doctor while watching the 1960s Jackson and run businesses that are national
which rents portable oxygen concentrators TV series “Dr. Kildare.” or international in scope,” he says. “I really
to travelers who need them, including people “Medicine is a very rewarding profession do everything I can to make flying safer for
with pre-existing medical conditions, preemie because we’re in a unique position to be able people.” n
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Jackson
“Public health is proactive Healthy

rather than reactive because PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER
you are anticipating issues rather RIDDELL FOCUSES ON THE
BIGGER PICTURE
”than treating people who are
already sick. WORDS J.T. Hayes
– DR. TRAVIS RIDDELL IMAGES Megan Peterson and Courtesy Travis Riddell

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Riddell was on his second
JHStyleMagazine.com | SUMMER/FALL 2016 trip to Nepal. He was
there to treat illnesses that
are endemic in that country
including diarrheal diseases
and infectious conditions like
tuberculosis—but that’s not what
ended up happening.

His six-week trip came in the middle of a rev-
olution. Hundreds of thousands of people pro-
tested in the streets and violent riots broke out
everywhere. While he was charged with the
mission of treating disease, he found himself
treating riot victims who had been shot with
rubber bullets or hit with rocks or bricks.

“There were nights that I couldn’t leave the
hospital and had to sleep there because of the
protests in the streets,” he says. “It was a his-
toric time in Nepal.”

His 2006 trip to Nepal is just one of the
many international medical trips Riddell has
embarked upon over the years. But now he typ-
ically works a little closer to home as a pediatri-
cian and Teton County Public Health Officer. In
his public health role, he does everything from
managing public health situations—such as the
recent whooping cough outbreak—to expand-
ing family planning options in the community.

“It is proactive rather than reactive because you
are anticipating issues rather than treating peo-
ple who are already sick,” Riddell says.

Riddell grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area
and spent a significant amount of time in Jack-

son as a kid. He had extended family here and World-Class Specialists
took Wilderness Venture trips in the area. in Orthopaedic Care
For medical school, he completed a combined
M.D. and masters of public health at Oregon Teton Orthopaedics’ physicians & surgeons are Board Certified
Health Sciences University in Portland. During the and Fellowship trained. We have a specialist for every injury,
program, he was given the opportunity to travel with a physician on call 24/7.
the world working on environmental health issues.
In China, he studied the impacts of indoor air pol- Andrew Bullington, MD
lution on rural residents who cook over open fires
in their homes. While in the Philippines, he led Knee & Shoulder Surgery
a large research team studying cognitive health Sports Medicine
issues in children related to lead poisoning from Trauma & Fracture Care
paint, fishing weights, and other items.
“It gives you such a different perspective on life David Khoury, MD
and the resources that we have here, health-wise
and life-wise,” he says. Knee & Shoulder Surgery
Following medical school, Riddell chose to go into Sports Medicine
pediatrics and did his training at Boston Children’s Arthroscopy
Hospital. He was visiting family in Jackson one sum-
mer when he met with some of the local pediatri- Rafael Williams, MD
cians. At that point, he was presented with an offer
he couldn’t refuse. He was soon hired by Jackson Shoulder Surgery
Pediatrics in 2009, and eventually took the business Hand & Upper Extremity
over from Dr. Jim Little and Dr. Lisa Ridgway. Sports Injuries
But he didn’t abandon his interest in public
health. Just three years ago, he was appointed Heidi Jost, MD
Teton County Public Health Officer by the Board
of County Commissioners. Hand & Upper Extremity
“Public health is a way to think about health in a Foot & Ankle Surgery
different way,” Riddell says. “When you are tak- Custom Orthotics
ing care of patients, it is a very one-to-one rela-
tionship, and you are doing everything you can to Geoffrey Skene, DO
optimize that one person’s health. I think that in
a lot of ways it’s more effective to look at health Non-Surgical Spine Care
from the bigger picture.” Neck & Back
Although he has two prestigious positions in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
community, he still finds time to feed his love for
the outdoors and spend time with his young fam- Joshua Beck, MD
ily. He goes mountain biking almost every day in
the summer and is constantly learning from his Adult & Pediatric Spine Surgery
two young children, Case, who is 2, and Lauren, Joint Replacement Surgery
who is 6 months old. n Fracture Management

Christopher Hills, DO

Spine Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Trauma & Fracture Care

(800) 659-1335
(307) 733-3900
www.tetonortho.com

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Putting the
Pieces
Together

HAND THERAPIST LOGAN
LOVES GETTING PEOPLE
BACK OUTSIDE

WORDS Morgan McGlashon
IMAGES Megan Peterson

Like many other valley
residents, Elizabeth Logan
moved to Jackson after
graduating from college 15 years
ago, and she’s been here ever
since. However, unlike most valley
residents, Logan grew up on a
cattle ranch in western Montana,
attended a two-room schoolhouse,
and learned to ski on an 800-foot-
high hill owned by her parents.

“Initially, they ran a cable to the top, but I remem-
ber it as a T-bar,” she says. “There were about
four runs, and I think growing up skiing has really
made me appreciate the lifestyle I live now.”

After spending her childhood in a town of less than is closely tied to her work. The local ranching and from any injury from their shoulder to their finger
100 people and attending school in Missoula, Mon- cattle industry in the valley brings nearly as many tips, typically seeing 25-30 patients a day.
tana, while staying with relatives, Logan decided to patients into Teton Hand Therapy as ski accidents. Logan appreciates that her upbringing helps her
explore life outside of Montana. Still a girl of the “Although we see a lot of ‘skier’s thumb’ and frac- relate to a wide variety of patients in the valley.
West at heart, she landed in Tacoma, Washington, tured wrists from the mountain, we also get a lot But her favorite part of the job is getting people
at the University of Puget Sound where she earned of patients coming from Bondurant and Dubois back to doing what they love.
a degree in occupational therapy. Upon graduation, because this is where they get medical atten- “The turn around from ‘bummed and broken’
Logan discovered an internship at Teton Hand Ther- tion,” she says. to sending patients out doing what they want to
apy where she worked for three months before she While patients often come in with fractured hands do is really rewarding,” she says. “It feels like I’m
wound up with what she calls “the best job ever.” and similar injuries, the clinic helps patients recover making a difference.” n

She furthered her credentials by becoming a
certified hand therapist in 2006. The draw of a
rewarding job in an exceptionally active, beauti-
ful community has kept Logan in the valley where
she now has a husband and two boys who attend
Jackson Elementary School.

Logan also believes that growing up on a ranch
has helped her connect to and understand a part
of Jackson that has nothing to do with skiing but
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