is jackson hole a good place to ski for beginners?
magic12261 asked:
let me clarify…i have for 5 days, my friends who are world class experts(8 guy ski trip every march) and i have gone to vail for th last 2 years…i can ski a green trail well and vail has many for me to ski…ive been looking at jackson hole and there are very litle trails that are not more than 900 feet as per the instructors there…i am by no means ready for a blue trail, the steepmess at vail(born free, and many others scare the crap out of me, remember u at 5 days, plus im a 41 year old 2 handicap golfer who just likes going away with friends…i dont think ill have as good a time in jackson, because there int mych for me to practice on…now let me hear opinions, i apologize for the lack of detail earlier thank you for all responses
plus i dont want to get hurt 2 weeks before golf season, is this the right trip for me…ps my brother skieed corbets coloir when he was younger…cleanly! not that that means anything…ty
Julia
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let me clarify…i have for 5 days, my friends who are world class experts(8 guy ski trip every march) and i have gone to vail for th last 2 years…i can ski a green trail well and vail has many for me to ski…ive been looking at jackson hole and there are very litle trails that are not more than 900 feet as per the instructors there…i am by no means ready for a blue trail, the steepmess at vail(born free, and many others scare the crap out of me, remember u at 5 days, plus im a 41 year old 2 handicap golfer who just likes going away with friends…i dont think ill have as good a time in jackson, because there int mych for me to practice on…now let me hear opinions, i apologize for the lack of detail earlier thank you for all responses
plus i dont want to get hurt 2 weeks before golf season, is this the right trip for me…ps my brother skieed corbets coloir when he was younger…cleanly! not that that means anything…ty
Julia
November 19th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Joseph
JH is primarily geared towards more advanced skiers. They do have “novice” terrain and almost any resort is set up to accommodate beginners in some manner.
Below is a link to their trail map for you to see.
November 22nd, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Gabriella
There are not many beginner trails there.. jh is huge and depending on the snow conditions all the skiing can be difficult. Many major ski areas out west are more for advanced skiers.. try a smaller ski area, the terrain will probably be less intense
November 24th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Anthony
No.
Jackson Hole is mainly powder and backcountry runs. You will want to find a place with lots of groomed runs. Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Vail, Winter Park, Copper Mtn (All in Colorado)
Or if you live more Eastern US
try smaller places like winterplace, snowshoe (West Virginia)
Sugar Mtn, Beech Mtn, Appalachian Mtn. (North Carolina)
Or places in the Northeast like in Vermont (Sunday Valley, etc.)
Be sure to take a lesson or you will develop bad habits and it will make it harder to learn to ski. Have fun!
November 25th, 2010 at 8:32 am
Noah
Ok well all the people who answered before me are wrong!!! I live there!! It is an awesome mountain! I love it! They are more geared towards more advanced skiers and terrain, but they do have places for beginners! all mountains do! But if you are a first time skier and are coming to the area any way i suggest you come over to Grand Targhee. They are still in WY but you have to go over to idaho to get there. That is where i ski every weekend! They are cheaper and have less steep terrain. It is about a 45min drive from Jackson Hole to Driggs and then a 20-30 min drive from there. hope that helps!