The new six-pack chairlift opens 600 acres of intermediate and skilled terrain on Peaked Mountain within the Tetons.
Looking for a bit Black Friday powder? Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, Wyo., introduced on Thanksgiving the opening of a brand new raise that expands the resort’s skiable terrain by 30%. The 600 acres of recent runs on Peaked Mountain embrace chutes, glades, and groomers that cater to intermediate and skilled skiers. (Previously, Peaked Mountain was accessed by cat snowboarding solely.)
According to a press release from the resort, the Colter Lift can transfer practically 2,000 folks per hour to the resort’s southern areas. Grand Targhee has the benefit of shorter raise strains and smaller crowds than close by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and is considerably of a hidden gem within the space.
“I am proud of the effort our team has put into making this dream a reality. It feels appropriate to announce the opening of the new lift and terrain on Thanksgiving,” stated General Manager Geordie Gillett.
“We are so grateful for the opportunity to open this amazing skiing and riding to the public. And we are grateful for the extraordinary efforts of so many amazing employees over the years.”
In the age of lengthy resort strains, a brand new raise wherever is at all times factor. Grand Targhee’s new six-pack chairlift actually gained’t harm that popularity.
Targhee’s web site has the lowdown on schedules, path standing, and snow reviews. Currently, it gives over 2,600 acres and has a mean snowfall of 500-plus inches. An grownup full-day raise ticket at Targhee runs $120-135 on holidays.
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