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Empty and Chill!

Thu 8 September 2005 Ben
Targhee is usually cloudy because its right under the grand teton and that attracts clouds, but if you know what youre getting into going there youre looking for some ill tree runs that youll be plowing first thru. Everytime i went, regardless of storms, i always got mine somewhere. their hilking is perfect because you dont have to hike very far to get a good run, marys nipple i think it was called was fun. if you have skins and get down like that then there is the whole backside, and if you have money they have cat skiing. the gee has enough stuff fresh tho i felt to keep someone occupied multiple trips.

its always chiller than jackson but jackson has more scattered gnar- not to say targee is gnarless or anything because if you want it you can get it there, i would just say overall its a chiller place.

Powder Everywhere!

Mon 20 December 2004 Kev
I had one of the best days riding I've ever had at Targhee (back in 99). The conditions were just perfect. There was powder everywhere! The place was amazing, the people were friendly too. Not too many people at this small resort either. It was cheap and only a short drive from Jackson. If you ride back down where the snowcats have earlier been up, you can hit every little lip and kicker on the way - ace! Well worth a visit.

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 5
Chair lifts: 5
Other lifts: 1 Magic Carpet
Board Leashes required: Yes

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 72
Total ride area: 3000 acres
Longest run: 2.7miles

Top lift: 3110m
Vertical drop: 729m
First lift: 2438m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 10%
Red runs: 35%
Black runs: 55%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
1 Day pass - $55
3 Day pass - $159
5 Day pass - $260
1/2 Day Cat Boarding - $225
Full Day Cat Boarding - $299
Lift times:9.30am to 4.00pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 12.80metres
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 5%

Facilities

Snowboard Schools: 2hr group $45
1 hr private $70
Mountain guide 3 hrs $175
Snowboard Hire: Board & Boots $29 per day
pro kit $40 per day
Night Riding: : No

Other activities

Heliboarding: : Not available
Snowmobiles: Targhee Snowmobile Tours offer day trips through Yellowstone National Park, www.tetonvalleyadventures.com

Further information

www.grandtarghee.com/
Email:info@grandtarghee.com

A very good resort for powder hounds and freeriders. But this is not a place for the total novice nor for those individuals looking for a big loaded resort.

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ON THE SLOPES: Really good
OFF THE SLOPES: Basic
MONEY WISE: A great value for money, resort that will make a weeks stay good.

HALFPIPE: Yes - 1
TERRAIN PARK: Yes - 2
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Full on
TREE RUNS:Yes

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