When will the dates for the 2020 JH Gathering be decided? They are decided! 2/23/20 - 2/29/20

[mdf]

This thread needs some snow! 2015 JHMR Gathering

 

[KingGrump]

^^^^^ @Near Nyquist is thinking, "It looks dangerous. You go first."

 

[Near Nyquist]

^^^^^ @Near Nyquist is thinking, "It looks dangerous. You go first."

I ain’t stupid

 

[Jimski]

^^^^
Well some of us haven't been to Jackson Hole yet, and would like to at least check it out.

I've skied there four times and loved it. Guess that makes me not one of the "cool guys"....

 

[David Chaus]

I will say this: the last Jackson Gathering was a year in which the snow was pretty much non-existent in the PNW, the worst year in a long time (2015). So while we weren’t getting fresh powder, there was enough snow to ski the whole mountain, and with Jackson’s terrain that’s impressive.

A day or two at Targhee is a must, even better for snow and far fewer skiers and boarders.

 

[bushpilot]

Is a car necessary for getting around?

 

[Tricia]

Is a car necessary for getting around?

Depends on where you're staying.

 

[James]

Is a car necessary for getting around?

You can get away without easily if you coordinate with people here. It’s probably the main advantage of a gathering.

 

[Ski&ride]

Is a car necessary for getting around?

Depends on where you're staying.

I’ve done it both ways, with and without a car.

Doing without a car works. There’re buses to get from town to the slope. Quite efficient. Everything else are within walking distance.

But...

I found the flight to Jackson much more expensive, than slc. By flying to slc, I save enough to pay for a car.

Sure, it’s a long drive. But I get to ski Snowbird first. Same cost, more skiing. More freedom too, to come and go. Price being the long drive from and back to slc. I now prefer to fly to SLC and rent a car

 

[Jim McDonald]

I've flown in twice (once badly delayed both in & out) and driven from SLC three times (never a problem; great scenery along the way).
I will always opt to drive (unless offered a ride in a private jet).

P.S Dick Cheney owes me $100 and a decent night's sleep

 

[David Chaus]

It’s funny, I road-tripped from Seattle the last Jackson Gathering in 2015, and had my car (Subie Forester with snow tires), but there were always other people who wanted to drive their vehicle. Carpooling from town is preferable to driving alone, since the parking near the base is free for carpools. It was convenient to take the bus to Teton Village as well, and I could easily walk around town.

I’m thinking of road tripping again and taking a few extra days, and ski a few places along the way (maybe Silver Mt or Lookout, Lost Trail, Grand Targhee). Might take an extra week and head to SLC and my SO might be able to fly in and join me, visit relatives, road trip back home with a stop at Sun Valley.

 

[SpikeDog]

Carpools are free in the Ranch Lot. You have to ride a bus to get to the base area from there. Not a big deal, but I don't think the premium lots have the free carpool option. You need 3 people to qualify.

 

[mdf]

I don't think the premium lots have the free carpool option.

I'm pretty sure they did in 2009, but not in 2015. To be fair, I think the lot we parked in in 2009 is a hotel now.

 

[neonorchid]

I’m thinking of road tripping again and taking a few extra days, and ski a few places along the way (maybe Silver Mt or Lookout, Lost Trail, Grand Targhee). Might take an extra week and head to SLC and my SO might be able to fly in and join me, visit relatives, road trip back home with a stop at Sun Valley.

Dibs on carpooling, Plz keep me posted on those plans! I could fly into JAC and return via SLC, ski a few days in UT after the gathering.

 

[bushpilot]

I can get from my local airport to jackson hole for about 400 bucks. It's only 40 bucks cheaper to fly into SLC. I am already doing a 2 week road trip to SLC and Big Sky so planning on flying out just for the gathering. I have a 5 day pass so I would be interested in a possible trip to another mountain for a day or two. If I'm gonna pay for a ticket I might as well see something different.

 

[KingGrump]

Grand Targhee is always a good bet.

 

[dbostedo]

The Jackson Hole Gathering thread is now live... please discuss there; this thread is being locked.

https://www.pugski.com/threads/official-2020-jackson-hole-gathering-information.16035/