BethWhat is your favorite thing to do in Jackson Hole?
Skiing, hiking, strolling around downtown to support the local economy.
How did you end up here?
I came to summer camp out here as a kid at Teton Valley Ranch Camp and fell in love with the area. My major in college was international studies, so I should probably be living in NY or DC, but I can't seem to stay away from small mountain towns and Jackson has it all.
What is your favorite wildlife sighting?
I saw a moose and its calf the first day I rolled into town.
Favorite outdoor clothing brand/type of gear?
Probably Patagonia.. but I'm not quite into gear as much as the rest of Jackson!
Favorite ski run in Jackson Hole?
Ampitheater
Favorite restaurant in Jackson Hole?
There are so many great options but my favorite is The Bistro.
Favorite place to get a drink?
Probably Dornan's deck in the summer after a hike in the park and also the Silver Dollar.
CatherineWhat is your favorite thing to do in Jackson Hole?
Skiing, camping, sushi, hiking, yoga, and biking.
How did you end up here?
A friend from college moved here convinced me to visit, then once I visited I decided to move here. Did not take much convincing on her part!
What is your favorite wildlife sighting?
Last September I saw a black bear on the Amphitheatre Lake/ Surprise Lake Trail in Grand Teton National Park. He was 10 feet away from me eating some berries he did not even look up at me and my friend he just went about his business.
What is the most memorable reservation you helped someone with?
I helped a lady book her trip flights and everything just 2 days ahead of her arrival date! It was great we still had competitive airfare prices.
Favorite outdoor clothing brand/type of gear?
I like a lot of these, I guess Patagonia, Mountain Hardware, and Arcteryx.
Favorite ski run in Jackson Hole?
This past winter I really had the most fun playing in powder in Bernie's Bowl and Moran Woods.
Favorite restaurant in Jackson Hole?
Without question, Masa Sushi! Believe it or not Jackson Hole has the best Sushi in the world as far as I am concerned.
Favorite place to get a drink?
Silver Dollar Bar. Good Bloody Marys.
Best kept secret of Jackson Hole?
Masa Sushi.
JosephineWhat is your favorite thing to do in Jackson Hole?
I have to admit I think Jackson Hole is one of the most amazing places in the world. I love everything the valley has to offer from skiing in the winter, climbing and hiking in the summer, and just enjoying the overall atmosphere of Jackson.
How did you end up here?
I was born here....
What is your favorite wildlife sighting?
I can't single out my favirote wildlife sighting. I really think that hearing elk bugle in the fall is magical, I always enjoy seeing a moose in the willows, and of course it is a thrill to spot a bear.
Favorite outdoor clothing brand/type of gear?
Oh, I love it all! Patagonia is one of my favorites though.
Do you have any pets?
No, not yet....
Favorite ski run in Jackson Hole?
No matter where I go, it seems that I always have the best time in Saratoga Bowl.
Favorite restaurant in Jackson Hole?
I think the Rendezvous Bistro is great both for the food and the ambiance.
Favorite place to get a drink?
I like the classics like the brew pub, the silver dollar, and the Mangy Moose. However, I think the most spectacular place to have a drink is on the patio at Jackson Lake Lodge.
Best kept secret of Jackson Hole?
We're not big on secrets in Wyoming. ;)
ToniWhat is your favorite thing to do in Jackson Hole?
Camp, hike, backpack, and get out on the river.
How did you end up here?
I came to visit Tracy (who works here and I worked in Yellowstone with 10 years ago) and realized it was time for a “change of pace” and that Jackson would be a great change. So here I am!
What is the most memorable reservation you helped someone with?
I booked a reservation for a father bringing his daughter to Jackson for her birthday. He was booking a special father daughter trip out west to Jackson Hole to celebrate her birthday. It just struck me as such a great idea. How special!
Favorite outdoor clothing brand/type of gear?
Mountain Hardware
Favorite restaurant in Jackson Hole?
Hmm…there are so many good ones, but I must say I like the simplicity of Bubba’s (chocolate buttermilk pie)!!
Favorite place to get a drink?
Cadillac Grill/Billy’s Burgers is on town square…Happy Hour there is a great deal and the burgers are huge, and after about 5:15, it is hard to get a seat.
Guests say:
In planning my trip to Wyoming, I called the Jackson Central Reservations a few times. And each time was pleasant and helpful. But one of the times I called I talked with Toni, she was not only helpful but also gave me suggestions, which were greatly appreciated since this is my first time in Jackson. I am writing this to give her 'APPLAUSE' for being so cheerful and helpful.
TracyWhat is your favorite thing to do in Jackson Hole?
There are way too many things to list. To narrow it down, anything outdoors...
How did you end up here?
I moved out 10 years ago to work one summer in Yellowstone...
What is your favorite wildlife sighting?
Two Grizzlies taking turns feeding on a bison carcass
What is the most memorable reservation you helped someone with?
Helping a couple book their 30th wedding anniversary.
Do you have any pets?
The cutest dog in the world, Scooby, not sure what he is but a sheppard mix from the pound. He loves to roll around and lounge in grass, swim in Flat Creek and go hiking.
Favorite ski run in Jackson Hole?
Do you think I want everyone to know my secret place? If I have to go public then I would say...Amphitheater. At Grand Targhee, I enjoy doing laps on Chief Joseph Bowl.
Favorite restaurant in Jackson Hole?
There are so many excellent restaurants, to choose one...Old Yellowstone Garage. They have all-you-can-eat gourmet pizza night on Sundays.
Favorite place to get a drink?
Overlooking the Tetons from the deck at Dornans, in Moose, Wyoming right outside of Grand Teton National Park entrance.
Best kept secret of Jackson Hole?
The endless camping options, I enjoy camping every chance I get.
Guests say:
Tracy was very informative and followed up on everything. We had the best time. I would definitely return.
ZakWhat is your favorite thing to do in Jackson Hole?
Just about anything outdoors. Especially Skiing and snowboarding in the winter. In the summer I'm always outdoors camping, biking and fishing.
How did you end up here?
I ended up in Jackson after I quit my very stressful job in sales. My girlfriend is a teacher and she was able to get a job teaching ninth and tenth grade English. I didn't have a job when I got here. Thankfully Cen Res had an opening. Now I walk to work everyday. Life is good.
What is your favorite wildlife sighting?
I don't know if I have a favorite. I just love the fact that there's a herd of buffalo and elk 15 min. form my front door.
Favorite outdoor clothing brand/type of gear?
Cloudveil.
Do you have any pets?
A big, goofy black lab named Zeke.
Favorite ski run in Jackson Hole?
Just about anything off the headwall.
Favorite restaurant in Jackson Hole?
The Cowboy Steakhouse.
Favorite place to get a drink?
Snake River Brewing Company (the Brew Pub)
Best kept secret of Jackson Hole?
Car camping.
Edye
What is your favorite thing to do in Jackson Hole?
Fishing and Camping in the summer. Skiing in the winter.
How did you end up here?
My parents moved here when I was a young child.
What is your favorite wildlife sighting?
A grizzly bear was chasing and herding a large group of elk.
What is the most memorable reservation you helped someone with?
Getting together families from all over the country for a large family reunion was really rewarding. They had a blast, and I enjoyed helping them make it a memorable experience for everyone.
Favorite outdoor clothing brand/type of gear?
Patagonia and North Face. I seem to stay very dry and warm.
Favorite ski run in Jackson Hole?
Toilet Bowl and Paintbrush, I’ve seen some great wrecks, but also had some great runs.
Favorite restaurant in Jackson Hole?
Wild Sage Restaurant in the Rusty Parrot Lodge.
Favorite place to get a drink?
The Silver Dollar Bar in the Wort Hotel. It is an institution in Jackson Hole, and they just expanded the room, to include a bigger stage and dance floor.
Kathy
What is your favorite thing to do in Jackson Hole?
Skiing and Flyfishing
How did you end up here?
After vacationing for 10 years to visit family moved here 10 years ago.
What is your favorite wildlife sighting?
Elk with velvet antlers in Yellowstone
What is the most memorable reservation you helped someone with?
I have clients that call me back year after year to book their reservations. They are starting to feel like family!
Favorite outdoor clothing brand/type of gear?
Loomis fly rod.
Do you have any pets?
Rosie, the Standard Poodle loves the winter. When we go get our Christmas Tree, I only have to strap on her leash and make sure I have my snow boots on and she does almost all the work going uphill to find the perfect one.
Do you have any kids?
An 11 year old whose favorite activities are skiing and golf. My child is a testament to the quality of the Sports School here, and has been in the programs since age 3.
Favorite ski run in Jackson Hole?
Bivouac
Favorite restaurant in Jackson Hole?
The Blue Lion, located on Millward across from Miller Park. They are famous for their rack of lamb, and I completely agree.
Favorite place to get a drink?
Cascade at Teton Mountain Lodge has a great ski lodge atmosphere, a crackling fireplace and some of the best wings in town.
Best kept secret of Jackson Hole?
Bighorn sheep reside on the Elk Refuge road in the winter, only a couple miles north of the town of Jackson!
Guests say:
We enjoyed a fantastic first trip to JH this March. I especially appreciated Kathy's warm and personal advice - We'll be back for sure!
Sandy
What is your favorite thing to do in Jackson Hole?
Drive up to GTNP and swim in the fresh water of String Lake.
How did you end up here?
I came up with a friend to work at a guest ranch one summer. Moved up here a year later.
What is your favorite wildlife sighting?
Observing "our neighborhood deer" having twins each year. Or maybe getting hissed at by a mean badger while riding my horse. I made a 360-degree turn and the badger was gone. My horse or the dog never saw him. Then there was the sandhill crane who "parked" in our yard and stood there just looking around for about 15 minutes. Didn't have a camera at home!
Do you have any pets?
Two cats, two horses.
Favorite ski run in Jackson Hole?
Sleeping Indian
Favorite restaurant in Jackson Hole?
Nikai
Favorite place to get a drink?
My house. Don't have to worry about driving!
Best kept secret of Jackson Hole?
Getting to know people from all walks of life.
Wendy
What is your favorite thing to do in Jackson Hole?
Hiking, I hike up Snow King Mountain almost every day after work.
How did you end up here?
My grandparents moved to Wilson in 1938 and opened up a grocery store.
What is your favorite wildlife sighting?
Black bear cubs that would come up to the car window to eat marshmallows in Yellowstone 35 some years ago.
Favorite outdoor clothing brand/type of gear?
Merrill and Columbia
Do you have any pets?
2 cats (1 has 6 toes) and goldfish that is about 8 years old.
Do you have any kids?
2 kids –My 16 yr old son lives for snowboarding and skateboarding. My 14 yr old daughter likes playing basketball and tubing Flat Creek.
Favorite ski run in Jackson Hole?
Maybe Sundance - I don't know. I like variety and ski most of the runs.
Favorite restaurant in Jackson Hole?
My favorite restaurant changes every couple of months depending what I had somewhere that I really liked. Currently it is a salad with bleu cheese and chicken at Mountain High Pizza
Favorite place to get a drink?
Haagen Dazs
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