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Five Things You Didn't Know About Jackson Hole

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Every avid skier has certainly heard of Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole is very famous among skiers due to it's unique features including it's low density and elevations, highly challenging terrains, and more. Here are a few things you may not have know about it. If you're interested in traveling to Jackson Hole for a great skiing adventure, be sure to check out http://www.the-house.com/skiing.html to purchase all of your ski gear!

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Five Things You Didn't Know

About Jackson Hole

fACT  #1 : It's Very Dense

  • It offers one of the lowest skier densities in the country
  • There's just 1 skier per 1.5 acres
  • Average day at Jackson Hole has 1,750 skiers
  • They are all spread over 2,500 acres of terrain

Fact #2: It was Named for Davey Jackson

  • He was trapped in this area during the 1800's
  • "Hole" was a term used to describe a high mountain valley

Fact #3: It Has a Challenging Terrain

  • One of the most challenging in North America
  • It is both in bounds and out of bounds
  • It is home to some of the world's best free skiers

Fact #4: There's an Expert In-bOunds Slope

  • It is called Corbet's Coulior
  • #4 on Top 50 Things for Skiers to Do Before Death
  • Known as "America's Scariest Ski Slope"
  • Lonnie Ball first skied it in 1967

Fact #5: It has a Low Base Elevation

  • One of the lowest of any ski resort in Rocky Mountains
  • It is 6,311 feet
  • The average is between 6,900-9,500 feet