Nov 3rd, 2009 at 4:30PM: Skiing, like polo and yachting, is a rich man's(or woman's) sport. The equipment is expensive, and in order to participate, you need to go to a specific place. In the case of skiing, this means paying ski lift fees and traveling to a pricey ski resort. The costs can add up and make it prohibitively expensive for less affluent ski enthusiasts.
But there are some less expensive ski resorts. Ski.com ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Nov 3rd, 2009 at 4:30PM: Skiing, like polo and yachting, is a rich man's(or woman's) sport. The equipment is expensive, and in order to participate, you need to go to a specific place. In the case of skiing, this means paying ski lift fees and traveling to a pricey ski resort. The costs can add up and make it prohibitively expensive for less affluent ski enthusiasts.
But there are some less expensive ski resorts. Ski.com ...Photo of the day (9-10-09)
Sep 10th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Jackson Hole airport is situated at 6,400 feet with numerous 13,000 foot mountains in the area. Today's photo of the day, by JtisMe73, depicts the challenges pilots face on the arrival into the airport perfectly. And while we're getting a little aviation geeky, note the virga – the streaks of precipitation – behind the airplane in the distance. How could I not choose this picture? ...Jackson Hole's Hotel Terra just got bigger
Jul 8th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Today, the Hotel Terra Jackson Hole just got a hell of a lot bigger. A new addition is now open for business, increasing the property's size by a whopping 68,000 square feet. Look for 60 new guestrooms and 4,200 square feet of meeting space. An infinity plunge pool now sits atop a rooftop terrace, and the Chill Spa now has a cutting-edge fitness facility.
The guestrooms are a mix of basic, Urban ...Champagne and rub-down in Jackson Hole
May 19th, 2009 at 7:30AM: Before you skip this as "just another travel deal" – as I almost did – consider the combination of mountain air, spa treatments and the taste of champagne. The "Ultimate Chill" package from Hotel Terra Jackson Hole includes all this within a LEED-certified eco-boutique, so you don't need to feel guilty while enjoying this touch of pleasure.
Get your weary arms, legs and back rubbed ...Give a little to get a little at RockResorts
May 16th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Is it really goodwill if you're getting something in return? Well, maybe we'll call it a fair trade, then. This summer, RockResorts is offering a "Give & Getaway" package across all nine of its resorts. In exchange for an incredibly low room rate, you just have to chip in some time to help the environment. Projects include trail restoration, working with sustainable local farmers, and ...Jackson Hole Airport to undergo runway work
Apr 13th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Jackson Hole Airport is likely to close for around four days next month because of runway work. The closure is scheduled to begin at 5 PM on May 25, 2009 (Memorial Day), with the four-day estimate coming from the contractors hired by the airport. If the hired help can get the work done according to schedule – and when was the last time that happened? – the airport could reopen as early ...Snake River Resort deal feels like stealing
Mar 10th, 2009 at 2:00AM: I love dirt-cheap deals. I like being able to go to some cool destination ... and know that I'm absolutely screwing the place because the package is so cheap. The "Tram-tastic Ski Package" at the Snake River Lodge & Spa looks like one of these chances to feel like you are truly taking advantage of somebody. This Jackson Hole, WY RockResort is turning $106 a night into a gateway to pure ...Travel deals abound for the holidays: Go for that dream vacation
Oct 26th, 2008 at 1:30PM: The downward slide of the economy is creating an upswing of excellent opportunities for less expensive travel. Because people are holding off on making their holiday plans, the travel industry is cutting prices to attract customers. That's true whether you are into luxury travel or the budget version.
That's the buzz as reported in this article from The New York Times. Reading the article is like ...Shogun Sushi
Oct 19th, 2006 at 12:12PM: Almost everywhere I turned in Jackson, WY I had someone tossing out a restaurant recommendation or two. This absolutely delighted me, however it is during these times when everyone wants to provide you with the most delicious dish on the most delicious dish, that you aren't quite ready to saddle up and dig right in because your taste buds are craving something totally different. For instance, ...Jackson Tram to be Replaced
Sep 14th, 2006 at 10:16AM: Say it isn't so! Here is a story that will likely pluck the nostalgia heartstrings of many a Western ski fan, myself included. You know the wonderful old ski tram that has been hauling skiers up the mountainside at Jackson Hole all these years? Looks like they're taking the thing down. It's 40 years old, is rather inefficient and slow. But it's still such a well-known feature of the Jackson ...
