JHStyle Winter 21-22

WINTER TO-DOS

5Sled Dog Race 6Kings & Queens of Corbet’s 7Special Olympic Winter Games
January 28 February 11-18 February 21-25
Watch as highly trained sled dogs head Each year, athletes from around the world Over the course of five days, Special Olym-
out on Stage 1 of the Annual Interna- come to ski and snowboard the iconic pic athletes will gather in the area to train
tional Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, lead- Corbet’s Couloir at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. and compete in winter sports like snowboarding, ski-
ing their mushers on a wild 2-mile ride. Stage 1 Watch the athletes drop into the couloir from the ing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Grab a
kicks off in Jackson Town Square at 6:30 p.m. Tensleep Bowl or settle in at home and watch the cup of hot chocolate and cheer the athletes on from
(although the event starts at 5 p.m.). If you want competition go down online. the sidelines.
more, catch the Alpine leg of the stage at the
entrance to Greys River Trailhead south of Jack-
son the morning of January 29.

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Winter Fest March 24-27 Rendezvous
March 10-12 Back in 1975 a small group of Jacksonites April 1-3
You’ll ski a little harder if you know an started a snowmobile hill climb compe- There’s no better way to close out
tition that has since grown into an annual world
impressive spread of food and drinks are waiting championship event at Snow King Mountain Resort. the ski season than with a three-day music festi-
for you at the bottom. This three-day Winter Fest The four-day event is part of a series of snowmo-
from Jackson Hole Food & Wine includes dishes bile hill climb races in the region and is a must for val at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
from special guest chefs and drinks from winemak- anyone interested in watching snowmobilers speed
ers, brewers, and cocktail experts. up the notoriously steep Snow King face. and in downtown Jackson at the Jackson Town

Square. And since the iconic spring event is free,

that means you can put a little extra cash toward

next year’s ski setup.

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TLHOEOYKDBIADNCK’T
Knowing this is home

TWORDS Melissa Thomasma | IMAGES Courtesy
here’s something about Jackson Hole. We all know it; we feel it.
The statement: “I came here to ski for one winter and, well … I never left,” is so common,
it’s become a local punchline. For many people, something clicks here; their soul feels at
home among the peaks and rivers — and so they stay.
Looking back a century or so it’s clear that it isn’t a recent trend, nor is it a phenomenon of
the ancient past. People have been drawn to this valley since the beginning. For many, it
spelled a new beginning. A new life. And there was no need to look back.

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“We first loved Jackson Hole, the matchless valley at the
foot of the Teton Mountains in Wyoming,
because it was like Alaska;

then we grew to love it for itself and for its people.”

— MARDY MURIE

jack-sooksan© shutterstock.com MARDY MURIE JOHN SIMMS
Local since 1927 Local since 1964

Lovingly known as the “Grandmother of the Like many who end up in Jackson Hole, John Simms lived
Conservation Movement,” Margaret “Mardy” another life before wandering west. He tried working in the
Murie was a trailblazer in the movement’s corporate business world, but it wasn’t a fit. Nor was his
early days. She arrived in Jackson Hole in stint in the Navy. When he arrived in Jackson Hole in 1964,
1927 from Alaska with her husband and nat- however, the wildness of the place instantly stole his heart.
uralist Olaus Murie who was studying the
Jackson Hole elk herd. The couple settled “Jackson was an open frontier when I moved here,” he
near Moose and though their research and recalls. “There were all kinds of opportunities to get
conservation work took them many places, started.” During the summer, John was drawn to the local
they always returned to Jackson Hole. rivers. His early years were filled with boundary-pushing
adventures, and he played a large role in jumpstarting the
“We first loved Jackson Hole,” Mardy wrote, valley’s whitewater rafting scene. When snow blanketed the
“the matchless valley at the foot of the Teton mountains, he was one of Teton Village’s early ski patrollers
Mountains in Wyoming, because it was like (and one of the first to ski Corbet’s Couloir).
Alaska; then we grew to love it for itself and
for its people.” Eventually, his passion for water and snow led him to start
some of the most iconic brands in the fly-fishing and ski
The Muries were passionate about protect- industries. Life-Link, a ski brand still seen on the slopes
ing the area and played a pivotal role in the today, set a high bar for ski gear and avalanche equipment.
establishment of Grand Teton National Park. “Life-Link gear has saved a lot of lives,” John says, clearly
proud of his contribution to the sport.
After Olaus’ death, Mardy continued to live
in their cabin near the Snake River. She died You can still catch John on the slopes or casting to wary
there peacefully in October 2003. trout, but these days he’s more likely in his art studio creat-
ing larger-than-life sculptures.

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TOM TURIANO NANCY BOCKINO DANIELA PETERSON
Local since 1985 Local since 2000 Local since 2000

When it comes to experts on the history of skiing When you first meet Nancy Bockino, you quickly Daniela Peterson, a local therapist, was hardly a
in the Tetons, look no further than Thomas “Tom” learn that she has two intense passions in life: stranger to dramatic mountain landscapes when
Turiano. He literally wrote the book on it. (Check saving endangered whitebark pine trees and back- she first came to Jackson in 2000. The Patagonia,
out Jackson Hole Backcountry Skier’s Guide: South.) country skiing — two interests that dovetail flaw- Chile native felt right at home when she moved to
lessly in Jackson Hole. the valley with her husband, a fishing guide. But
Tom moved to Jackson Hole in 1985, and like so mountains aside, Daniela was enamored with the
many, meant to stay for a single season. Thirty-six “I came to the Tetons when I was 16 and right community and its caring, compassionate energy
years later, it’s still home. away I realized I was going to have to come back almost instantly.
here and stay forever,” she recalls, noting that she
“It just had this rugged Western feel,” Tom recalls. finally moved here full-time in 2000. Since then, “We love the lifestyle,” Daniela says. “It reminded
“When I moved here, I lived in a cabin that was heated she’s spent her summers protecting the area’s vul- me so much of Patagonia, but a way better ver-
by a wood stove alongside a bunch of roommates nerable pines and her winters breaking trail and sion. Much more organized, better taken care of.
that were vagabonds of various kinds — everyone had relishing high-altitude powder. I immediately loved the culture of taking care of
this attraction to Jackson for different reasons.” nature and protecting it, being respectful, and the
“It’s a magical place, Jackson Hole. It’s an ecologi- kindness in the community.”
Tom was a ski instructor at Snow King for four cal refuge. We have rain, snow, and clean air. The
years, during which time the “Town Hill” was far ecosystem is intact: wildlife, vegetation — we’re When Daniela first arrived in Jackson it was much
more unkempt and difficult to ski than it is today. kind of in this little bubble ecologically. I stay more homogeneous and the Latinx community
“At Snow King, there was a culture of trying to because I have to take care of my trees.” was much smaller. Over the past 20-plus years,
perfect ski technique,” he says. “It was all about she’s been delighted to see the Latinx population
how technical of a skier you could be and how you grow, bringing more diversity to the valley. jaypetersen© adobestock.com
could perfect different kinds of skiing maneuvers.”
“The cultural exchange is providing another way of
When asked about the inspiration behind his back- perceiving and relating to one another. It’s making
country guide and other locally focused books, this place much richer in terms of relationships,”
Tom says, “I just got really inspired by the moun- she says. n
tains and exploring them. Every day that I went out
in the mountains I saw other places I wanted to
go, and mountains I wanted to climb. And before I
knew it, I was writing books about them.”

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Shaping the future of Western hats

“TWORDS Monica Fedrigo | IMAGES Lara Agnew
here are not many women who make hats this way in the world,” says Sarah Kjorstad, as she explains
how she makes the handmade hats sold at JW Bennett, a custom hat company she founded. The felt
hats, which are made at her flagship location in downtown Jackson, rely on traditional techniques and
nearly 100-year-old equipment.

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“The hat industry has long
been dominated by men.
Having a woman-owned
business in a male-dominated
industry is unique.”

— SARAH KJORSTAD

Though the process is traditional, the designs are
contemporary. “You start with a hat, but we pro-
vide all of the accessories, bands, pins, and feather
bands, that can be added. It’s an expression of each
customer’s personality,” Sarah explains. “I wanted to
offer styles people could wear while visiting Jack-
son, but also take home to the city. Options did not
exist, besides a traditional cowboy hat.”
Lara Azria-Reucassel, a resident of Park City, expe-
rienced this firsthand while visiting Jackson with
her family. “As soon as I put it on my head, I loved
the look,” she says, explaining that her serendip-
itous hat purchase and uncanny connection with
Sarah resulted in a new business partnership. “I was
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knew that I could complement her skills.”
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Lara in Park City, finding the connection between
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business. The downtown Park City location and new
business partnership was perfectly timed — and the
perfect fit. “Lara is really the yin to my yang, and she’s
become one of my best friends as well,” says Sarah.
Lara joins JW Bennett with a Columbia Business
School background and a childhood that included
stints living in cities like Paris and Los Angeles. She
was living in Houston with her husband and children
before landing in Park City in January 2020. “We
were ready for a life change,” she says, noting that
they’ve been rejuvenated by the Park City lifestyle.
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As for Sarah, her childhood was spent in Casper and on a family In 2018, siblings Nikki, Jessica and Patrick Gill reopened the
ranch near the South Dakota border. Inspired by her grandmother, historic Jackson Drug and Original Soda Fountain
who “was always dressed to the nines,” Sarah developed an inter-
est in fashion and learned to sew from an aunt, all while living a started by their great-grandfather, Bruce Porter, in 1919.
more rural, ranching lifestyle. Sidle up to the 100-year-old bar and try their homemade

“I can use power tools, but also sew the detail of a stitch,” she ice cream and milkshakes or one of the
says. These two skills reflect two aspects of her personality that delicious burgers — all sourced from their cattle ranch,
have served her well as a business owner. The JW Bennett brand
and products honor her Wyoming upbringing, her ranching back- the Jackson Hole Hereford Ranch.
ground, and her love of fashion.

The mountain town culture is inherent in the hats found at JW
Bennett. Some of the first Jackson residents were beaver trap-
pers who collected pelts to make the era’s fashionable hats. “The
history of our area includes mountain men who were explorers
and trappers and hunters, and we still build hats based on that
tradition, often using the same techniques,” says Sarah.

While certain techniques may remain, JW Bennett is a shining
example of a much more progressive era. “The hat industry has
long been dominated by men. Having a woman-owned business in
a male-dominated industry is unique, as is working with another
strong, business-oriented woman,” says Sarah.

Sarah and Lara are excited for the future of their brand and look
forward to adding more locations and products. “We are in chapter
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EQUITY IN THE OUTDOORS

Jenny Wolfrom-Holladay works to get kids out in nature

EWORDS Morgan McGlashon | IMAGE David Bowers
ndurance athlete, mountain biker, strength and cycling coach, fly fisher, trail runner, and dog owner
can all be used to describe Jenny Wolfrom-Holladay, a true versatile Jackson recreationalist. These
passions paired with a background in nonprofit work prepared Jenny to take the helm as the new
executive director at Coombs Outdoors, a local nonprofit that helps kids reach their full potential through
the life-changing power of outdoor recreation.

Coombs Outdoors was founded by Emily Coombs in 2012 in and housing crisis have been salient at Coombs. Summer camps
memory of her husband and renowned extreme skier Doug were shut down, virtual learning took a toll, and many families
Coombs. The idea for Coombs Outdoors (initially named the were not able to participate in programming due to quarantine
Doug Coombs Foundation) came to her while watching her son stints or having to move over Teton Pass to Idaho.
participate in recreational sports in Jackson. Emily noticed
that there was a growing disparity in the community she loved. However, Jenny says that the challenges have brought about
To minimize that disparity, Coombs Outdoors set out to provide important research that’s validated Coombs’ efforts. Several stud-
outdoor recreation opportunities for kids and families who face ies since COVID have demonstrated a positive association with
barriers to outdoor recreation in Teton County. kids mental health and spending time outside. No matter their
socioeconomic background, kids benefit emotionally and intel-
By the end of its first winter, Coombs Outdoors enrolled 28 kids lectually from outdoor activities,” she says, noting that this period
in the Snow King Mountain Sports School, providing ski rentals, of change led Coombs to revisit and refine their goals to build a
ski instruction, and lift tickets. Now nearing its 10-year anni- sense of community and belonging, increase confidence and self-
versary, Coombs Outdoors has nearly 350 kids enrolled in year- worth, and support mental health and emotional intelligence.
round programming that includes more robust winter offerings,
summer camps, after-school programs, and a recently launched When asked what her favorite part of her new position is, Jenny
high school initiative called EMPOWER. says without hesitation, “Giving back to this community — giving
back to a piece of this community that makes this place run.
Of the latter, Jenny says, “We noticed kids falling out of the Ninety-five percent of our participants are part of the Latinx
program after middle school and wanted to seek out ways to population and that is so much of who this place is. I want them
encourage them to remain a part of Coombs and the outdoor to reap the benefits of the outdoors too.” n
community here.”
“No matter their socioeconomic
The new EMPOWER initiative helps high school kids who have background, kids benefit emotionally and
been part of Coombs get job-oriented outdoor experience.
“It’s hard to take a job that only pays $10 an hour in the outdoor intellectually from outdoor activities.”
industry if you are expected to contribute and help your family
[when] other jobs around town will pay more.” To help, EMPOWER — JENNY WOLFROM-HOLLADAY
does things like supplement pay at outdoor-oriented jobs and
partners with Snow King Mountain Resort to help teens become
junior PSIA-certified ski instructors.

While Coombs Outdoors has a full-time staff of six people and,
under Jenny’s direction, is working to serve more kids and
become more financially sustainable, Jenny says the pandemic

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A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS

American Avalanche Institute’s Don Sharaf
has a skill for every time of year

IWORDS Molly Absolon | IMAGE David Bowers
f you want to find Don Sharaf, you need to know the season.

Don, also known as “Big Don,” has never held a 9-to-5, 40-hour-a-week job in his 30-year career. That
doesn’t mean he hasn’t worked. In fact, when Don is on a project — regardless of what that project may
be — he’s usually working a lot more than 40 hours. He routinely rises before dawn to prep for avalanche
courses and wakes up early to make coffee on multi-day river trips. In his spare time, he welds creative
works of art (using skills he says he mainly learned at “YouTube University”). And, of course, like most
people who make their home in the Tetons, Don skis, bikes, whitewater rafts, camps, travels, and goes on
adventurous trips in the wilderness whenever he can.

Don’s job titles over the years have included arborist, carpen- Among his friends, Don is known for his willingness to help
ter, welder, avalanche educator, avalanche forecaster, National with any home project that requires some technical know-
Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) instructor, NOLS winter how and manual labor. He cuts out dangerous snags in peo-
program coordinator, heli-ski guide, search and rescue volun- ple’s yards, designs and welds metal staircases and decks,
teer, and, perhaps the one that comes the closest to a classic and drives heavy equipment.
full-time job, co-owner of the American Avalanche Institute.
“I like jobs where every day is different,” Don says. “I love Outside of his close circle of friends, Don is probably best known
working hard and figuring things out. Bottom line: I get great as one of the leading avalanche educators in North America.
satisfaction pushing myself both mentally and physically.”
Don started skiing in New England and says he was a medio-
“I like jobs where every day is different. cre skier growing up, but got more into it in his teens.
I love working hard and figuring things out.
Bottom line: I get great satisfaction pushing “For some reason, who knows, maybe I saw a cool picture in
a Patagonia catalogue, but I decided to try telemarking,” Don
myself both mentally and physically.” says. “Back then, like everyone, I had leather ski boots and
210-centimeter-long chopsticks for skis. I learned to turn
— DON SHARAF those things in the backcountry of New England. If you can
ski there, you can pretty much ski anywhere.”
Don started on this trajectory after college, when he worked
with the Appalachian Mountain Club construction crew in the But after getting rained out of too many New England win-
White Mountains of New Hampshire. It was there he learned ters, Don decided to head west. In 1987, he came to Wyoming
“a little to a lot” about everything from plumbing and carpen- for a NOLS winter course and within a year or two was work-
try to solar-power systems and helicopters. He also worked ing for the school and living the seasonal, piece-together life-
as an arborist, which is where he first learned the rope and style that has come to define his career.
rigging skills he now uses for mountaineering, construction,
and, of course, taking down trees. “For years, my expenses were next to nothing,” Don says. “Maybe
putting gas in my truck. Maybe paying for a storage unit. I didn’t
have a full-time residence for 10 years while I worked for NOLS.”

Today, Don is a little more settled. He lives with his wife,
Julie Mueller, in a house he built in Teton Valley, co-owns the
American Avalanche Institute, and serves as a mentor for
people interested in working in snow science. But he’s also
making more time for his welding business — Whiteout Weld-
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SAME SKI BUM,
DIFFERENT DAY

From “genetic ski bum” to “earned ski bum”

IWORDS Lexey Wauters | IMAGE David Bowers
f Jackson can boast a quintessential “mountain culture” — which it can — then surely Benny Wilson is
one of its cultural icons. For a particular subgroup of ski bums, Benny represents the mythical past
and the authentic and burly present of Jackson Hole.

Benny laughs when I ask him about the early 1970s ski bum bartender.” Benny explains that camaraderie and community
culture. “Are you kidding me? It’s just what we did!” he says, was built on the tram dock; the same faces would be there
recalling his posse of Teton Village kids — known as the Teton every morning. Benny called the group the Jackson Air Force
Village Mafia — who would wait anxiously for winter storm and designed patches on a cocktail napkin. The patches were
days when the school bus just didn’t show up. “It was a long awarded mysteriously and surreptitiously and became highly
way to town back then,” he chuckles. coveted, as they are to this day.
Benny made the transition from “genetic ski bum” to “earned
He also remembers the Village’s adult ski bums — hotel ski bum” (his terms) in 1992 when he joined the ski school. He
employees who lived on site and ski area workers who lived says that teaching skiing was a natural progression. “I mean, I
in the three-story bunk house known as The Chalet. “Us kids was good at it, why not make a living at it?”
thought they were the guys to follow around. Our parents saw Why not indeed? Though many of his days are spent in a red
them as childcare.” coat skiing with clients, Benny still dons his trademark jean
jacket and rips one somewhere beyond a rope line. He smiles
Like many of his friends, Benny quit the ski life when he when he admits “sure, it’s a career. It’s also the job that I have
graduated from high school. He spent some time in Laramie, so I can go skiing every day.”
attending the University of Wyoming, and put in three years The Teton Village Mafia would be proud. n
with the Marines. When he left the military and reviewed his
options, he decided he would head back to the mountains “Sure, it’s a career. It’s also the job that
and give the ski bum lifestyle a second go. I have so I can go skiing every day.”

Benny landed back in Jackson Hole and started making ski — BENNY WILSON
videos. He worked for Howard Henderson with luminaries like
Dave Miller and Jon and Rick Hunt and skied with a new posse
— skiers who came from resorts like Mad River Glen and Sug-
arloaf to ski “The Big One.” They worked as dishwashers and
servers and drove snowplows to feed their ski habit. Skiing
“between the lines” (inside ski area boundaries) was com-
pletely optional. (Poaching, skiing outside ski area bound-
aries, wasn’t legal then.) When asked, Benny scoffs, “Poach-
ing? We all poached — every kid, every ski mechanic, every

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FROTOMLLIOVOINKGING
Reimagining the Jackson Hole home

AWORDS Monica Fedrigo | IMAGES Courtesy David Agnello Photography
set of indigo faux-fur chairs featuring exposed cerused oak sets the
tone for the chic ski house that was a recent collaboration between
interior designer Kate Binger and realtor Jill Sassi.

“It has the vibe of a sophisticated mountain for the client, would be the perfect fit. A
tree house,” Kate says. “It’s reminiscent of a quick call later and Kate arrived in her ski
classic mountain chalet,” Jill adds, noting that clothes, coming straight from the resort on a
the home is the perfect place to entertain Saturday afternoon.
after a day of making turns in Teton Village.
“I told him the home was a complete gem,
A modern ski chalet with a welcoming envi- an opportunity of a lifetime. The potential
ronment that is sensible for day-to-day life was glaring and I instantly got excited about
was a top request from the duo’s client, and transforming the whole space,” Kate says.
the John Dodge neighborhood was the pre-
ferred and perfect location for the collabora- The John Dodge home became Jill and
tive project. The result was nothing short of Kate’s second project with this client, who
spectacular. purchased his first home in the valley 11
years ago. Jill stresses that each of her cli-
“I knew it was meant to be for this client ents has a different set of goals and that
from the moment I walked in,” Jill says. “And being keenly aware of that is crucial in her
now it is one of the most unique homes in ability to perform her job with expertise.
the valley.”
“Listening to my client, their stories, and
When Jill, who has been a local real estate their dreams is how I know what properties
agent for over two decades, brought her will suit them best. This is a skill that I have
long-time client to see the home nestled developed over the years. I am not the same
among the trees, she knew Kate, who she realtor I was 20 years ago. I’ve worked hard
had previously partnered with on a project to adapt to each individual buyer,” she says.

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“Listening to my client, their stories, and their dreams is how
I know what properties will suit them best.”

— JILL SASSI

Jill is part of Huff/Vaughn/Sassi at Jackson Hole Sotheby’s Interna- Kate moved to the valley 15 years ago after starting her career in Los
tional Realty. She and her team ranked No. 14 in the nation and are Angeles. She came to Jackson to bid on a job and instantly fell in love
top producing agents year after year. With decades of experience, with the people and the landscape. It took her just six months to relo-
Jill credits their success to commitment and hard work. “My team cate and shortly after she launched her design firm. The natural world
has been an integral part of my success as a realtor. We have a deep of Jackson is an enormous inspiration for her work, but she also trav-
understanding of the market and how to match our clients’ needs, els on a regular basis to research new materials and find other artistry.
buyers and sellers alike.”
And while the two women certainly don’t work together exclusively,
In addition, Jill was named realtor of the year, was rated amongst the they love collaborating when their combined energy is on-target for
best of Jackson Hole, and served as president of the Teton Board the client. Both share a strong work ethic and creative approach, two
of Realtors. She looks forward to continuing her career in Jackson things that have driven their success and bonded their friendship.
Hole, knowing that “our team will continue to evolve with this unique,
dynamic market.” “It’s so lovely to share the professional experience with Jill, who
works as hard as I do … and to lean on each other as professional
That attention to a client’s individuality is something Kate also women is so important to me,” Kate says. Jill notes that “What I love
focuses on in her design work. “The parallel of real estate and about working with Kate is that on that Saturday when I called her, I
interior design is that Jill and I are both in the business of creat- knew she’d come by. Timing is critical, especially for a dream home,
ing joy for life at home. By learning about your client’s intentions and I’d been guiding this client to find their ‘forever Jackson home’
and passions we can achieve a level of success which is a true for several years. The result of this project is truly something that
value add. Now, more than ever, we all want inspiration and hap- Kate and I are beyond proud of and felt was important to showcase
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A HAPPY
HOUSING
STORY

From Bolivia to Jackson’s
East Hansen Avenue

AWORDS AND IMAGES Morgan McGlashon and courtesy
ugusta “Gus” Friendsmith rides a silver
motorcycle, played on a roller derby
team, and has a wild mane of curly
hair. She wears every color of the rainbow
and speaks impeccable Spanish. When she
isn’t teaching kids to ski, she helps manage
a disaster response program, runs her own
craft business, works with locals who have
developmental disabilities, and sits on the
board of two area nonprofits.

Just what can’t the globe-trotting, community-sav-
ing Gus do?

To understand Gus, it helps to know about the
causes she devotes so much of her time to. In 2013,
she saw an ad for a Habitat for Humanity Global Vil-
lage fundraiser. The goal was to raise money to build
a house for a family in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Having
lived in Cochabamba for part of her life, Gus remem-
bers dropping everything and practically busting
down Habitat’s door to join the trip. That Novem-
ber, Gus and 11 other members of Teton Habitat for
Humanity traveled to Bolivia to help construct a
home for a family in need.

When Gus returned from the trip, she was in awe of
Habitat’s Global Village program and proceeded to
organize and partake in six more projects from the
Philippines and Indonesia to Columbia and El Salva-
dor. She also helped develop a five-year partnership
between the local Habitat for Humanity and Habitat
for Humanity Mexico. “I had done essentially every
volunteer role at Habitat until I was recently offered
a position on the board,” Gus says.

Gus also sits on the board of Womentum, an orga-
nization built to empower women in leadership
positions in the community, and one of the leaders
of Jackson’s Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster
response organization that pivoted to helping nav-
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GIVE A FEW HOURS.

Be inspired for a lifetime.

“It’s good to know Experiencing our valley’s wildlife is awe-inspiring.
that real-life But there’s more. Our Pitch In To Protect program offers
visitors a way to engage in the outdoors through local
superheroes get the help volunteer programs that can really make a difference.
they need too.”
Voluntourism. It’s the way to give back.
time, she enjoys roller derby, skiing, hiking,
and climbing in the mountains she calls home. BEINGWILDJH.COM
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With everything that Gus does to give back to
the community, it’s good to know that real-life
superheroes get the help they need, too. When
asked how she manages her exceptionally busy
schedule, Gus says, “By having an affordable
house, crazy supportive husband, an awesome
community, and the mountains.”

Just last year, she and her husband, Carsten
Stuhr, were able to purchase a home through
the Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust
after renting with them for a year. In a time
that has been particularly challenging for Teton
County residents needing housing, it is nice to
hear that someone like Gus, who has poured her
heart into creating housing for others, is able to
have a happy housing story too. n

MOUNTAINSTYLE LIVING

A BROADER VIEW
Prospect Studio focuses on the
big picture in their architectural work

WWORDS Molly Absolon | IMAGES Courtesy Zeke Nelson and Prospect Studio
hen the three principals of Prospect Studio started tossing around names for their new architectural firm, they
wanted something different. They were searching for a word that captured their vision.

“The word ‘prospect’ kept coming up,” Matt Thack- to Matt, and his partners, John Carney and Danny successes as well as their failures, and they want
ray, one of the principals, says. “It’s an optimistic Wicke, you discover they are motivated by more their buildings to be functional as well as beautiful.
view of the future, an expansive view. As a noun, it’s than their mutual love of design. Finally, they look for inspiration in not only the land-
a viewpoint or a path forward. These concepts rep- scape, but the community they are part of.
resent what we are trying to achieve.” The trio wants to create a collaborative work-
place that empowers its employees to work hard “Design is important,” Matt says. “We are passionate
On the surface, Prospect Studio is a classic archi- and excel. They want to tap into the expertise and about creating beautiful buildings, but we also want
tectural firm. It’s housed in a modern space in the knowledge of the people they partner with — the to focus on the relationships behind the work. We
Aspens with white walls, an open floor plan, big craftsmen, artists, audio-visual consultants, and are continually inspired by the collaborative nature
windows, high-tech lighting, and walls covered with electricians — to make their projects function on all of design — it’s a profession in which one never
beautiful photographs. But when you start talking levels. They want to be open to learning from their stops learning.”

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The idea for Prospect Studio came about over
several casual dinner conversations — originally
between John and Danny, and later with Matt as
well — about where they wanted to go in their
careers as architects.

John had been working for more than 40 years as an
architect; he had started multiple successful firms
and designed 250-plus critically acclaimed proj-
ects. After hitting 70, he found himself in a reflec-
tive place in his career, trying to figure out what he
wanted to do next.

“My former firm had grown in size. We had 45 people
in two offices, and it was a lot of work to keep that
machine going,” John says. “I felt like I wasn’t really
getting to focus on the projects.” He explains that “I
wanted to be part of a more intimate, smaller ven-
ture for the next chapter of my career. Danny, Matt,
and I have good chemistry and a range of talents
that complement each other. Prospect is really a
confluence of good things coming together.”

Danny and Matt are both half John’s age but are far
enough along in their careers to have ideas of how
they want to do things differently. They were looking
forward to their new venture when the pandemic hit.

“At first we thought, what a terrible time to start a
business,” Danny says. “But then the phone started
ringing, and it hasn’t stopped.”

Ultimately, the team hopes to focus on mis-
sion-based work. Collectively, they feel a respon-
sibility to give back to the community by creating
workforce housing and helping nonprofit entities
that benefit the community. Their goal is to serve in
this capacity for years to come.

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“We want to work on projects
that make a difference …
listening to the client and
looking at things from their
perspective while
challenging the status quo.”

— DANNY WICKE

“We want to work on projects that make a differ-
ence,” Danny says. “Regardless of the project type,
those that have an intrinsic value, share an under-
standing of who a project is for — listening to the
client and looking at things from their perspective
while challenging the status quo. The design pro-
cess is a collaborative conversation that takes place
over years. Architecture is a marathon, not a sprint.”
Danny says they also are committed to working
close to home.
“The place you live is your laboratory,” he says. “You
know the most about it through the osmosis of living
here, wherever here may be for you. For us it’s the
Tetons. We want to apply the knowledge we gather
everyday of this place to our work.”
Matt notes that “Everyone is inspired by the land-
scape here. We are too, but we also want people to
understand what makes a space feel good. We strive
for projects that show a deference to this beautiful
landscape through proportion and quality of light,
and with honest, hard-working materials that are
elegantly assembled by the many craftspeople on
which our work relies.” n
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COEXISTENCE

Embrace it. Spread it. Live it.

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6 TETON
EXPERIENCES

THAT TAKE YOU OFF THE SLOPES

Not interested in skiing?
Don’t worry, there’s plenty to do.

MWORDS Melissa Thomasma | Images Courtesy Idaho Tourism
aybe you just aren’t drawn to Jackson Hole’s legendary
slopes, or maybe your legs just really need a break after a
day of making knee-deep turns. Either way, there’s plenty to
do around Jackson Hole in the winter that doesn’t take place on the
ski hill. Here are a few local go-tos.
Sleigh Ride Through the Elk Refuge

The elk herd that mulls about on the National Elk Refuge just north of town is the
largest wild elk herd on earth (it can reach up to 8,000 animals!). To see the elk
close up, book a trip with the Double H Bar Ranch and access the refuge via a
horse-drawn sleigh.

Snowshoe in Grand Teton National Park

Strap on some snowshoes (just like they did in the good ole days) and explore the
winter wonderland of Grand Teton National Park. For an unforgettable excursion in
the shadow of the Tetons, book a guide with EcoTour Adventures and revel in the
solitude of the park’s wintry wild.
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Reset and Replenish with a Spa Day relaxed wintertime dining
at the hof
The mountain air is dry, and you’ve been skiing hard. Your body deserves
to be spoiled a little, right? Make a reservation at SpaTerre in Teton Vil-
lage’s Teton Mountain Lodge and indulge in a global-inspired ritual, sooth-
ing massage, or a luxurious hot tub soak. You’ll be rejuvenated and ready
to take on the day’s next adventure, whatever it may be.

Wine Tasting with Jackson Hole Winery

As one of the country’s highest-elevation wineries, Jackson Hole Winery
has worked hard to perfect the art of crafting wine at high altitude — and
the results are stunning. Sip away as you watch the snow flurries outside
and enjoy the wintry calm of an afternoon spent just outside of town.

Dogsled to Granite Hot Springs

Expert musher and eight-time Iditarod veteran Frank Teasley operates
Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Dog Tours, which offers full-day dogsled
adventures that include lunch and an afternoon swim in Granite Hot
Springs. The secluded pool can reach temperatures of up to 112 degrees
Fahrenheit and is a truly unforgettable wintertime experience.

Snowmobile Into Yellowstone National Park

The nation’s first national park is beautiful any time of year, but winter
is especially unique. Hop on a snowmobile and tour the pristine wilds of
the park, enjoying breathtaking wildlife and steam-shrouded thermal fea-
tures. (Alternatively, opt for the comfort of a snowcoach — you can book
either experience with Scenic Safaris in Jackson.)

jackson’s only alpine fare
cheese, chocolate, schnitzel and strudel

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WALKING THE TALK

Taylor Phillips works to protect the landscapes and wildlife
that support his business

TWORDS Molly Absolon | IMAGES Courtesy Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures
aylor Phillips grew up watching wildlife.

As a child in rural Virginia, Taylor and his family used to take Sunday drives to enjoy
the landscape and look for deer, turkeys, and other wild animals. Those experiences
set the course for his career and instilled a deep passion for the outdoors.

After graduating college with a degree in environ- tour companies like ours don’t make any contributions
mental studies and philosophy, Taylor came to to Wyoming Game and Fish. The majority of their bud-
Jackson in 2002 to find a job that would allow him get comes from hunting and fishing licenses or excise
to explore the area’s vast public lands. He eventually taxes on firearms and related goods. I’ve been knock-
landed a position as a wildlife guide, and in 2008, ing on the doors of other wildlife tour operators asking
started his own business, Jackson Hole EcoTour them to help give something back to Game and Fish by
Adventures, a wildlife tour company based out of donating to fund conservation projects.”
Jackson. Now, instead of deer and turkeys, he and
his guides take clients to see bears, wolves, elk, Wildlife tourism is an important part of Wyoming’s
moose, and the other wild animals that make their tourist economy. A 2018 study by the Wyoming
home in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Office of Tourism found that 43 percent of visitors
said wildlife watching was one of their top motiva-
EcoTour Adventures, which is known for their small tions for visiting the state. With that in mind, Taylor
group sizes, good food, and details like nature kits that believes other tour operators should want to con-
contain pelts, skulls, and claws for clients to examine, tribute to the well-being of local wildlife, hence his
has become one of Jackson’s most popular wildlife drive to establish Wildlife Tourism For Tomorrow.
safari providers. In 2021, the company was awarded a
Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, which recognizes Wildlife Tourism For Tomorrow’s first project was
“fantastic experiences” for travelers around the globe. to partially fund Trout Unlimited’s efforts to place
fish screens on Spread Creek’s irrigation ditches to
The secret to EcoTour Adventures’ success, accord- keep native trout out of irrigation ditches, which are,
ing to Taylor, is its guides. He has invested in his
staff through trainings and mentorships and ben-
efits like competitive salaries, health insurance for
full-timers, IRA contributions, and a company match
for donations guides make to Old Bill’s Fun Run.

“Our guides are some of the best in the valley,”
Taylor says. “It was scary looking around town this
summer; everyone needed help. It was a disaster.
Thankfully, we were fully staffed with incredible
guides and office personnel. I feel fortunate to have
a talented staff who are dedicated and committed
to connecting folks to our amazing landscape.”

The other thing that makes EcoTour Adventures
different is its corporate commitment to conserva-
tion. Taylor donates 2 percent of all his revenues to
conservation causes. These donations have histor-
ically gone to local nonprofits that work on wildlife
issues, but in spring 2021, Taylor went a step further
and started Wildlife Tourism For Tomorrow, an orga-
nization that seeks to provide long-term funding for
conservation projects in Wyoming.

“Wyoming’s wildlife benefits from management by
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“Our guides are some of the
best in the valley …

I feel fortunate to have a talented
staff who are dedicated and

committed to connecting folks to
our amazing landscape.”

– TAYLOR PHILLIPS

according to Taylor, an “immediate death sentence” for the fish.
He hopes this is just the beginning of Wildlife Tourism For Tomor-
row’s impact, and says it’s the part of his business he’s currently
most excited about.

Taylor’s commitment to conservation is an important part of the
message EcoTour Adventures conveys to its clients. He says the
highest praise he has received was from a recent client who said
he’d been so moved by his experience with EcoTour Adventures
that he planned to look up local conservation efforts in his home-
town so he could get involved and help support a healthy environ-
ment in his own backyard.

“He was incredibly thankful for his experience with EcoTour Adven-
tures,” Taylor says. “But what moved me was how we had actually
changed him. He wanted to make a difference.” n

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FROM FIELD TO FREEZER

Hunting is at the heart of Jackson Hole food culture

FWORDS Melissa Thomasma | IMAGES Lindley Rust
ood is an integral part of any culture. For many, the first thing that comes to mind about Jackson Hole’s food culture is the sparkling
array of world-class restaurants throughout the valley. And while these eateries are a distinctive facet of the community, there is a
local history and tradition that runs much deeper than the area’s string of acclaimed restaurants: hunting.

For many, hunting is a way to forge a relationship With just one animal providing a hearty supply of meat, however, enjoy tinkering with sausage blends and fla-
and exchange with the landscape itself. And it Jeromie Traphagen, a patrol sergeant for the Jackson vor profiles. “The cool thing about our valley is that we
keeps people nourished through the cold, barren Police Department and avid bowhunter says “We don’t have a lot of cool butchers that can give you access to
months of winter. usually get through all of an elk in one year … Big game pork fat or beef fat — you can experiment with adding
is a big part of what we eat just because it’s a good in those different fats to get different flavors.”
For those who rely on wild game as sustenance, big protein, plus you know where it comes from.”
game animals — elk, deer, bison, and antelope — are Ultimately, hunting is much more than a seasonal
the target of choice. The season to legally hunt these “I take a lot of pride in making a meal from that meat,” pastime for many families in Jackson Hole. It’s a
animals begins in the fall, and depending on the spe- Jeromie continues. “It’s something that took time and way to forge a meaningful connection with the land-
cies and method of hunting — bow and arrow, rifle, or work to harvest. The fact that I had the chance to har- scape and to participate in an age-old cycle — to
other — can stretch into the winter months. vest it makes it that much more fulfilling of a meal.” meet the opportunity of harvesting wild game with
gratitude and gravity, and to share the fruits of that
Chuck Harris, a longtime local hunter, strikes When it comes to cooking the meat, Jeromie says labor with the community.
out solo every fall with his bow and arrow and a his family has some standby favorite dishes but takes
goal of taking down an elk. “This is our renewable advantage of opportunities to get creative. “We don’t try “We’ve been given this gift,” says Chuck, reflecting
resource,” Chuck says. When it comes to produce to reinvent the wheel when it comes to what to do with on his decades of hunting and sharing game with
and other foods, everything is imported this time of wild game.” Go-to meals for his family include meat- friends, neighbors, and family. “And part of the gift
year. But harvesting wild game? “It’s just part of my loaf, tacos, and spaghetti using ground elk. He does, is being able to share it.” n
soul,” he says.

With many successful hunts under his belt, Chuck
has it down to an art. When he shoots his elk — typ-
ically less than a couple of miles from his vehicle —
he makes quick work of getting it out of the wilder-
ness. “I get all the edible meat down from the base
of the skull, along the spine, the quarters. Then I
can get the elk turned over and get the second half.”

Chuck notes that “We process it all ourselves,” refer-
ring to his wife, Karen, and other hunters. Together,
they break down the animal and carefully wrap and
freeze the steaks, roasts, and ground meat for the
coming year.

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of fats — like beef or pork — into sausage or ground
meat to keep it from getting dry and tough.

Another approach for success? “Low, long, and slow
is a great way to go,” she says. Look for recipes like
Chuck Harris’ favorite Mississippi Roast (below) to
spice up wild game.

MISSISSIPPI ROAST

Inspired by The New York Times recipe

2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus
more to taste
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons neutral oil, like canola
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 16 oz. jar of pepperoncinis (with juice)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon buttermilk, optional
Chopped parsley, for garnish

Step 1 — Place roast (elk, deer, bison, or antelope) on
a cutting board and rub the salt and pepper all over
it. Sprinkle the flour on the seasoned meat and mas-
sage it into the flesh.

Step 2 — Heat the oil in a large sauté pan set over high
heat until it is shimmering and about to smoke. Place
the roast in the pan and brown it on all sides, 4 to 5 min-
utes a side, to create a crust. Remove roast from pan
and place it in the bowl of a slow cooker. Add the butter
and the pepperoncinis (with juice) to the meat. Put the
lid on the slow cooker and set the machine to low.

Step 3 — As the roast heats, make a ranch dressing.
Combine the mayonnaise, dill, and paprika in a small
bowl and whisk to emulsify. Add the buttermilk if
using, then whisk again. Remove the lid from the slow
cooker and add the dressing. Replace the top and
allow it to continue cooking, undisturbed, for 6 to 8
hours or until you can shred the meat easily using two
forks. Mix the meat with the gravy surrounding it. Gar-
nish with parsley and serve with egg noodles or roast
potatoes, or, as per Harris’ preference, alongside a
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SAFETY
FIRST

Liz King strives to keep
community members safe on
their wildest adventures

JWORDS Melissa Thomasma | IMAGE Chris Figenshau
ackson Hole is surrounded by miles
and miles of untamed wild space.
It’s one of the characteristics that
draws people here, whether for a short
visit or a lifetime.

In the winter, snow blankets the forests, peaks,
and meadows, inviting all kinds of adventure and
fun. And though the wintry landscape often looks
like a glitter-encrusted marshmallow world from
a holiday tune, it can be harsh and frighteningly
unforgiving. This is why Teton County Search
and Rescue (TCSAR) stands ready 24 hours a day,
365 days a year. When something goes wrong,
swift and professional help can be the difference
between life and death.

TCSAR’s all-volunteer team of rescue experts stands
at the ready to respond to any kind of backcountry
mishap, including avalanches, skiing and snowmo-
biling accidents, and lost hikers. Many of the team’s
tools and resources — like ropes, safety equipment,
and helicopters — are acquired through the gener-
osity of donors and the Teton County Search and
Rescue Foundation (TCSAR Foundation).

In addition to fundraising to procure the tools the
TCSAR team needs, the foundation supports the
volunteers through community education and advo-
cacy. Enter Liz King.

“My role is the preventative search and rescue man-
ager for the Teton County Search and Rescue Foun-
dation,” explains Liz with a bright smile, joking that
the toughest part of stepping into this role two years
ago was memorizing her lengthy title. Preventative
search and rescue, she explains, is about preventing
backcountry incidents before they happen. “It’s com-
munity outreach and education at its simplest.”

“In the winter, we really focus on avalanche education
and preparedness,” explains Liz. The TCSAR Founda-
tion collaborates with other groups around the valley
to host an array of events aimed at increasing the
community’s awareness around the potentially lethal
danger of avalanches in the backcountry.

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experience stay safe on their winter adventures. taying safe in the backcountry takes more than the latest, flash-
But, she points out, preventing incidents isn’t only iest gear. In her trainings, Liz King says “We focus on things like
about keeping community members safe, it’s about your headspace, having contingency plans, and making sure
keeping the TCSAR team safe, too. you’re well-rested and aware when you’re heading out there. It’s criti-
cal that you’re an active participant in your day even if you’re the least
“The safest mission for our team members is the experienced in your group.”
one they never have to go on,” she affirms.
To that end, Liz advocates the three gear and safety equipment. Take the time
The foundation uses educational and empowering tenets of the Backcountry Zero program, before you go to practice.
programming to ensure people “know before you which are aimed at reducing backcountry
go” — a catchphrase that refers to a recreator’s obli- fatalities in the Tetons. Be Present. Be mentally engaged when
gation to be aware of weather and avalanche condi- you’re in the mountains. If you’re dis-
tions before setting out on a winter adventure. Be Prepared. Preparedness means hav- tracted, unfocused, not sufficiently rested
ing all the right gear (layers, first-aid kit, or fed, or feeling under the weather, it’s
“We host the Wyoming Snow and Avalanche Work- headlamp, matches, food, etc.) in addition more likely to cause a cascade of unfor-
shop in October in partnership with the Bridg- to seeking out all the training and educa- tunate events that can result in serious
er-Teton Avalanche Center, and throughout the tion you might need for your excursion consequences.
season we team up with Headwall Sports to host the (avalanche classes, first-aid/CPR training).
State of the Snowpack Series,” Liz says. The orga- For more information and tips visit
nization also offers a multitude of awareness work- Be Practiced. Don’t jump into the sea- backcountryzero.com. n
shops for all ages — usually based in the TCSAR heli- son without being confident in using your
copter hangar — including wintertime fire starting,
shelter building, and basic first-aid skills.

Liz’s vision is to make Jackson Hole a community
that relishes backcountry adventures and knows
that there are simple, easy ways to avoid many
backcountry accidents. From the items in your
backpack to your communication skills and your
ability to understand how changing conditions
may affect your plans, Liz wants every skier, snow-
boarder, and snowmobiler to stay out of trouble —
for your own sake, of course, but also for the sake
of those ready to leave their own families and offer
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DINING

JACKSON
EATS

A mountain town with big-city dining

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here’s something extra special about
a mountain town with big-city dining.
It’s the one place you can have your
cake and eat it too (quite literally). You can
enjoy easy access to the outdoors while
knowing you can tuck into a fancy cocktail
and a good meal when the sun dips behind
the mountains.

That’s exactly where Jackson shines. It has that small
town feel, but it isn’t a cultural wasteland. Jackson
and the surrounding areas have enough quality eater-
ies and world-inspired eats to challenge dining mec-
cas like New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Las
Vegas. You just have to know where to go.
Ask a local, or better yet, check out our handy guide
of some of Jackson Hole’s finest establishments. We
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our authentic Philly cheesesteaks, perfected in Jackson Hole.
The friendly bistro style makes pizza, burgers, local and draft beer,
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Located just steps from the Town Square, We elevate the Western experience with an Based on the belief that the best food comes
Pinky G’s Pizzeria is the go-to place open-air, mountain-side dining patio overlooking from the most unexpected places, Streetfood at
for everything pizza. the Stagecoach creates food that is house-made,
Snow King Mountain. We serve artfully crafted
Featured on the Food Network’s show beers, a locally sourced made-from-scratch menu, globally influenced, and sinfully delicious.
“Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” and locally voted seasonally inspired cocktails, top-notch wine, and Before or after your turns on the pass or
spirits. Enjoy flavorful lunch items like sandwiches catching up with old friends, there is nothing quite
JH’s Best Pizza since opening in 2011. like the Stagecoach. Contact us to bring
Open late/take out & delivery. and salads, inventive bar bites, and creative
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ery & mar In 2018, siblings Nikki, Jessica, and Patrick Gill Overlooking the vast National Elk Refuge
reopened the historic Jackson Drug and at the National Museum of Wildlife Art is
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Coffee, espresso, superfood lattes, World-renowned art, incredible views,
coldpressed juice, and smoothies. great-grandfather, Bruce Porter, in 1919. Sidle up and delicious food. Lunch Tuesday–Sunday.
Salads, bowls, sandwiches, desserts. to the 100-year-old bar and try their homemade ice Catering and private event space available.
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your body, your mind, your home, your life. cream and milkshakes or one of the delicious
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A family run business serving authentic Relaxed supper club vibe where guests relish our WEST SIDE YARD
Thai food in Jackson Hole for over a decade. contemporary riff on the classic American
Consistently voted the best Thai restaurant in Enjoy comfort food and spirits in this stylish newly
steakhouse menu. USDA Prime Certified steaks, renovated bar, restaurant and music venue.
Jackson Hole, our menu of finely crafted locally sourced and inspired entrees, and the most
recipes has earned us a fantastic reputation we extensive wine list you’ll find in Wyoming. Seasonal The restaurant offers a variety of tasty options.
strive to live up to. Located in Teton Village at The bar serves up delightful cocktails and has an
selections include market-fresh seafood, outstanding selection of craft, local and domestic
the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. creative salads, and side dishes built to share. beers on tap. While enjoying events and dining in
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DINING

FAST, FILLING FOOD TRUCK FARE

Spoons food truck in Teton Village doles up ski-day fuel

NWORDS Michelle DeLong | IMAGES Lindley Rust
icole and Travis Brittingham are no strangers to the pivot. Although their decision to reopen their Teton Valley restaurant as a
food truck in Teton Village proved beneficial in the COVID-19 era, that’s not why the couple decided to make the switch. Their
motivation was more family time.

“We never had a normal family life when we owned a
full-service restaurant,” Nicole says. “Now, with the
food truck, my husband closes up at 4 p.m. and is home
for dinner every night. We are fortunate in so many
ways to be able to operate a restaurant and spend as
much time as possible with our 11-year-old son.”
The Brittinghams owned Spoons Bistro in Victor for
10 years before closing and reopening the business as
a Teton Village food truck in the fall of 2020. The first
order of business was finding a truck. The couple opted
for a refurbished model that had already functioned
as a food truck and simply needed a new home and “a
little love.” Travis drove to Oregon to pick it up and by
December the duo was serving hungry skiers and Jack-
son Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) employees from their
spot in the Cody parking lot at the base of Teton Village.
“The deal was that we could park at JHMR in exchange
for offering a significant discount to resort employ-
ees. With diminished capacity in-house due to COVID-
19, employees needed a place to eat, and that’s where
we came in. The spot in the Cody Lot is perfect for
employee access,” says Nicole, explaining that “staffing
has always been a difficulty in Jackson, and with a food
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“Above all, we try to make good Treat yourself to a full fitness & wellness center
food that is delicious, filling, natural, and contemporary cuisine at our

and with no added chemicals.” Modern American USDA Prime Steak House.
Indulge in a customized spa service at our
— NICOLE BRITTINGHAM intimate boutique spa.

truck we can feed more people with less staff, so it solved a problem. Relish in a location in downtown Jackson
JHMR has been very supportive of us being there.” that is second to none.

Nicole has particularly deep ties with JHMR; she has worked as the 307-734-4900 | 160 W. GILL AVE
director of homeowner relations for the resort’s lodging arm for the WhileBuffaloClub.com
past 13 years. Travis, who was a private chef before opening Spoons 93
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The pair operates as a team when it comes to running the business
and creating the menu. “We wanted to offer food that would appeal
to a broad crowd, yet maintained a bit of elegance,” Nicole says. “We
like to experiment with different things. When we transitioned to a
food truck, we learned a lot about cooking in such a small space. We
wanted to serve things that people could hold with one hand and eas-
ily eat while on the go. We wanted to offer meals that were quick for
us to prepare so that customers didn’t have to stand for too long out in
the cold and could come during their break at work without waiting in
long lines. Above all, we try to make good food that is delicious, filling,
natural, and with no added chemicals.”

This winter, look for the Spoons food truck in Teton Village and fuel
your ski day with an order of their easy-to-share fried calamari and a
cheesesteak sandwich. n

NIGHTLIFE

APRÈS

The area’s stiffest drinks and coziest vibes

TWORDS Lexey Wauters | IMAGES Lara Agnew and courtesy, Knotty Pine and Stillwest Brewery & Grill
here are very few mountain-town traditions as well established as sharing a drink and
some nosh at the end of a great day of skiing or riding. Rehashing the day’s victories
(and defeats) over a drink caps the day and launches the transition to a food and
cocktail-fueled evening.

And while Jackson Hole Mountain Resort skiers can’t get enough of the Mangy Moose (and why should they?!) there’s a
whole world of après ski spots just waiting to be discovered. When you’re ready to unbuckle your ski boots and join the
revelry, make your way to one of the area’s best après ski spots — from a slopeside perch at the base of Snow King to a
local hideout on the Idaho side of Teton Pass.

ALPENHOF KNOTTY PINE

Teton Village, Wyoming Victor, Idaho
If you’re spending your day on Jackson Hole Mountain If you end up on the Idaho side of Teton Pass, drop by
Resort, make a point to drop by the Alpenhof in Alpen- the legendary Knotty Pine, which serves up great eats
hof Lodge just north of the tram. Inside you’ll find live (Kansas City-style BBQ anyone?) and drinks. Come with
music, group tables, and the shared après tradition of a posse so you can test out “The Pignic,” a meal that
fondue and “wurst,” which will turn any ski bum into a includes over three pounds of BBQ and all the fixins
traditional Austrian “lokal.” It’s the perfect place to hang and feeds four to six hungry skiers. Bonus: If your après
after a drink at the Mangy Moose. runs long, you might catch some live music.

STAGECOACH BAR SPUR BAR

Wilson, Wyoming Moose, Wyoming
Need a refreshment after skating at Trail Creek Enjoying Grand Teton National Park? No trip to the
Ranch or climbing Glory Bowl for a backcountry run? GTNP is complete without a stop at the Spur Bar at
The Stagecoach Bar at the bottom of Teton Pass Dornan’s in Moose. With massive Teton-facing windows,
is an old classic. Order a cold one (no fancy drinks you can tip your chair back and enjoy the view while
with flowers or herb-infused liquors here), then pick sipping on a après bloody mary (made with a local-fa-
up a plate of truffle fries or tacos at the Streetfood vorite, house-made mix). For sustenance, order a pizza
walk-up counter. from The Pizza & Pasta Co. adjacent to the bar.

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STILLWEST BREWERY & GRILL WE ARE OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION!

Jackson, Wyoming CHEESESTEAKS
If you find yourself sampling Snow King’s new lifts and PIZZA
terrain this winter, make a point to head across the
street to StillWest Brewery & Grill. On a sunny after- BURGERS
noon, the mountain-facing patio seating is unbeat- SALAD
able — and their brews are hard to top year-round.
Sample an on-site brewed craft beer and order from PACKAGE LIQUOR
the small plates menu as you watch skiers descend. FULL BAR

Enjoy a game with family and friends or just kick back
while enjoying authentic Philadelphia cuisine.

Order online at cuttysgrill.com

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The recently reimagined West Side Yard (which has [email protected]
a hatchet throwing cage), has all the makings of
a great après spot. The full bar features local and
regional brews alongside craft cocktails with names
like Glory Lap and Bushwacker Sloshie. The appe-
tizer menu will quickly dispel any hunger pains, or
you can indulge in an early dinner — we recommend
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TETON VALLEY

TETON VALLEY
Your guide to Idaho’s tranquil winter wonderland

“It can be easy to forget
about what lies on the other side
of the Tetons — which is exactly

how the people who live in
Teton Valley like it.”

WWORDS Evie Carrick | IMAGES Courtesy Idaho Tourism
ith everything revolving around
Jackson and Teton Village, it can
be easy to forget about what lies
on the other side of the Tetons — which is
exactly how the people who live in Teton
Valley like it. The valley, which falls on the
Idaho side of the mountains, enjoys similar
mountain views with noticeably fewer
crowds. And just like Jackson, Wilson,
Teton Valley, and Moose, the string of towns
found in Teton Valley each offer something
different and distinct to those who live
there and those traveling through.

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