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bdowning
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Just booked a trip out there for 6 days from late February to early March and couldn't be more excited!  I've ridden Colorado numerous times, but out of every where I'd love to go Jackson Hole has always been number 1 on my list. 

Super stoked!! Was just wondering if anyone knows and good lines for me to check out other then the obvious ones like Corbet's.  I'll be bring my pow skis as well as my all mountain ones, but I'm really hoping it just dumps while I'm there. 

I'll be staying in the town of Jackson and I heard the night life is a lot of fun, any good bars I should check out?

Dec 16 2011 10:00AM
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PANDA_SWAGGA
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went out there two years ago. skiied inbounds but as you probably already know the inbounds is rediculous. check out alta chutes for some gnarly cliffs. if you get a pow day and your in the mood for some niced spaced trees hit up saratoga bowl. theres soo much man have a sick timee!!!

Dec 16 2011 11:13AM
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KyleA
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The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dec 16 2011 11:19AM
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PANDA_SWAGGA
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mangy moossee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dec 16 2011 11:35AM
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Karma_Police
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If you can try and get your avy cert and gear.  I'm not advocating going out without proper knowledge or gear but the out of bounds terrain is what makes Jackson Jackson.  Don't get me wrong alta chutes corbets are all great but it's not cody bowl.  If you're staying in bounds hike headwall over and over again.  If there is snow hobacks are super nice. Saratoga is great but gets tracked and moguled fast.  For christ sakes there are so many things now looking at the map that you need you need your avy gear for if you really want to experience the fun.

I've skied a lot of places in the west and without a doubt favorite mountain.  Jackson, it speaks to my style of riding.  Jealous, you're going at the perfect time too dude.
Dec 16 2011 11:48AM
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rednecknation
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haha um friend, jackson hole isnt in colorado lol
Dec 16 2011 2:17PM
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bdowning
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Um pal, learn the english language.  I never implied it was, I was stating I've been west to ski numerous times But Jackson Hole (WYOMING) is number one on my list. I think Wyoming is considered West, no?

DERRRR.

Dec 16 2011 3:23PM
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spayette
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where are you staying??
Dec 16 2011 4:26PM
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bdowning
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The 49er Inn and Suites in Jackson. Was cheapest so that's what mattered haha.
Dec 19 2011 9:22AM
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SSteezle
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sounds like it'll be a pretty great trip from what my roommates told me about jackson. He just moved there this season but said the terrain is out of this world. If you're into BC i know that's mostly what he will be skiing this season so let me know if you're looking for a tour guide/buddy to ski with.
Dec 19 2011 9:44AM
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Dolemite108
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Ranger is a good run. Has a great view over the valley as well if you take the time to look up
Dec 19 2011 11:41AM
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amo
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Dude you're there for 6 days, just try to ski everything
Dec 19 2011 12:11PM
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bdowning
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Word dude, love the input.

Dec 20 2011 10:01AM
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djikstra
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this. if you don't know what you're doing, jackson bc is the easiest place to die (even if you do know what you're doing) but man is it tighttttttttt. just know what you're doing. last year we were ripping out one of the gates and a couple of Teri's with no bc equipment tried to follow us out like it was just another trail and we sternly but nicely explained the dangers. So much to shred though, no matter what you'll have a blast
Dec 20 2011 12:55PM
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caliskigirl
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You are going to have sooo much fun, Jackson Hole is one of my favorite resorts. Like it's been said, just try to ski everything since you are out there for 6 days. If you get a beacon/gear/avy knowledge the out-of-bounds stuff is what Jackson is really known for. I went out last January and I'm working on getting out there again at some point this season-the 14 hour drive was SO WORTH IT
Dec 20 2011 4:36PM
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dangerdad
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Yeaaa, easily one of my top five favorite places ever. Don't worry too much about getting avy certified if it isn't an option. The inbounds, above lift skiing is unbelievable with a 25 minute tops hike. Headwall, the craigs, Casper, and more are unreal. That mountain is a freerider's playground for sure.
Dec 20 2011 4:40PM
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caliskigirl
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YES this is the perfect description for J-hole
Dec 20 2011 4:44PM
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Doggerr
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born and raised in jackson hole, like stated above, if you can try to get out of bounds. but definitely study the terrain before you go out of bounds and with out a doubt have avi certification and proper gear. granite is absolutley insane but if you dont know where you are going you can get cliffed out at 300+ foot cliffs. four pines is always fun and so are the craigs if the snow is good and not skiied out. as of right now we have absolutley no snow. it hasnt snowed for at least a week. its suppose to start dumping somewhere around mid january.
hope that was helpful have fun man
Dec 20 2011 6:58PM
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Karma_Police
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You speak for everyone.

Tahoe is dry as fuck.
Dec 20 2011 7:01PM
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Doggerr
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fucking sucks
Dec 20 2011 7:02PM
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bdowning
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Thanks man I firmly intend to! Good description, even if I was to get my avi cert I'll be with 4 other guys so we will be staying in bounds at least for this year. But If its what everyone talks it up to be....and I'm sure it is, I'll have the time of my life.

My recently purchased Bent Chetlers may help that cause too ;)

Dec 22 2011 4:17PM
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