There’s a lot to do around Jackson in the winter. Here at Unofficial Jackson, we sometimes get sucked into just shredding the resort (who can blame us?) It’s good to see that somebody is getting it done a little deeper in the backcountry. Check out the latest episode from The Run Around, shot by Colorado based Two-Plank Productions. Corey Felton, Taylor Felton, Austin Gibney, and Topher Plimpton shred a variety of locations around the Jackson backcountry. Be sure to watch to the end to see some solid sled hang time.

We’ve tried to phase out the strictly POV edits here at Unofficial, but sometimes we just have to make an exception. Tim Swartz’s “American Daydream” edit is such a case. It starts off casual- pillows and pow in Jackson Hole. Then, things get crazy at the Moonlight Basin Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier.

His lines are nothing short of jaw dropping- high consequence, big, and exposed. Did I mention, on to hard pack. Go to 1:45 if you don’t believe me. Way to throw down Tim!

Maybe it’s cruel to post a bunch of pow shots given our current weather pattern. Or, maybe, it will encourage winter to come back for one last gasp. Either way, … Read More

Photo has been removed my request of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort This gem, which was taken sometime this winter, is a glimpse of a rarely seen tram melt down. The … Read More

It’s hard saying if this footage is actually that old, or the camera it was shot on is just really crappy. Either way, the skier on skier action is A+. Skier “A” in the green jacket is enjoying a leisurely training run in stubby gates when…BAM! KAPOW! BLAMO! Skier “B” in the red delivers the knock out blow. The guys look alright, but it seems like skier “”B” should be buying skier “A” a few beers, to say the least.

The season has come back once again for the folks in Jackson.  During an on and off season, Tim Swartz is always there to take advantage of the on times.  This is a little clip of a warm up run in some of Jackson’s amazing sidecountry. A nice run with untouched pow and a solid backflip is a great way to start the day.  This video is very enjoyable to watch except for the couple tracks that were crossed around second 38.  What a good way to ruin a run.

In case you missed it, it has been DUMPING across the west, and Jackson got its fair share over the past week. Pre-storm, conditions were….”variable.” At first it didn’t seem … Read More

Here’s a quick and dirty video edit from Jackson Hole yesterday.  It looks like they’re doin’ alright.  

Jackson Hole has gotten 18” of new snow in the past 48 hours and they are livin’ it up.  This video makes the conditions look mildly acceptable.

Have you ever skied snow this deep and this dry?  Where?

JACKSON HOLE CONDITIONS TODAY:

- 9 inches of new snow in past 24 hours

- 18 inches of new snow in past 48 hours

- 19F at mid-mountain at noon

- 26F at the base at noon

- Tram is Open

- All chairs open but the Sweetwater Triple

THE FORECAST:

This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Southwest wind between 16 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind between 20 and 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind between 18 and 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind between 15 and 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind between 15 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

From the avalanche video files (which are getting bigger and bigger), here’s another one. This time just outside of Alpine, Wyoming. It looks like the south facing slope had been baking, and the sledder found the trigger point. Glad this guy was able to brap out of it. With warming temps, be mindful of south aspects and be  careful out there!

Steve Romeo and his ski partner Chris Onufer passed away in a large avalanche last week in the Grand Teton National Park near Jackson Hole, WY.  This is yet another big loss for the American ski community.

Steve ran a website called TetonAT.com and was an accomplished skier and ski mountaineer.

Have a look a Steve climbing and skiing the Grand Teton.  This video is a good way to get a glimpse of who Steve was, what he was up to, and what drove him to ski big peaks.

Unofficial would like to extend our condolences to Steve and Chris’ family and friends and to the entire ski community at large.  

More information on the avalanche that took Steve & Chris:  

Initial Avalanche Report

Bridger Teton Video Breakdown of Avalanche