Jackson Hole - week of skiing in WY
How about a trip to one of the gems of skiing with your favorite ski club? We are heading back to Jackson Hole after a having to cancel in 2020 because of Covid. Buckle up for an incredible adventure. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned expert, Jackson will be your happy place.
This trip includes airfare direct from Chicago to Jackson, 5 days lift tickets, lodging at the 49er Motel (with their famous elk BBQ), bus to/from airport in Jackson. Plus more fun than you can shake your board at.
The deets:
TRANSPORTATION
UNITED Airlines outbound nonstop
March 25, 2023 09:30AM-11:51AM
AMERICAN Airlines return nonstop
April 1, 2023 1:41PM-05:45PM
Shuttle from/to JAC airport included
HOTEL
Hotel is the 49er Inns and Suites: 330 W Pearl Ave, Jackson WY
In 2015, the 49'er remade the look and feel of the property. Rooms are beautifully furnished in Knotty Pine and Old Hickory. An extended American Breakfast served daily. A new pool, hot tub and fitness room are located on the second floor above the beautiful new lobby, accessed by elevator that also services front building guest rooms. The 49'er Inn and Suites has it all.
Amenities:
*-Large 30-person indoor hot tub
*-Complimentary extended continental breakfast daily with scrambled eggs & sausage.
*-4.4 cubic foot refrigerators in all hotel rooms.
*-Walking distance to shops, restaurants and nightlife
*-On shuttle route to Jackson Hole ski area
*-New bedding in all rooms; replaced and upgrade hall carpeting, and new 32 inch Flat Panel HDTV's.
Online at: http://www.townsquareinns.com/49er-inn/
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In order to participate in the trip, you need to be a Pine Point member and fill out the Western trip Application. Both applications can be found here:
https://www.pinepointskiclub.com/membership-forms
SKIING INCLUDED
5 of 8 days lift at JHMR (Jackson Hole Mountain Resort)
*-4139 vertical feet - ride up in 9 minutes!
*-133 named trails on 2500 acres
*-10% beginner / 40% intermediate / %50 expert
*-1 tram / 2 gondolas / 4 high speed quads / 4 quad 1 triple 2 double chair
*-2 terrain parks
https://www.jacksonhole.com/mountain-stats.html
All the above is included for the amazing total of $1,699.
Early bird special of $1619 if deposit paid by 9/7.
Late sign-up rate of $1779, after 1/31 if still available.
If you have the IKON Pass deduct $630
NOTE: You need to purchase IKON BASE PASS PLUS or FULL IKON to ski Jackson. Ask Jason for details.
If you are flying from somewhere else, deduct $530.
--> Please let us know ASAP if you do either of these otherwise you will be charged the full trip price.
PAYMENT METHOD:
For any payment method, please indicate that you are paying for Jackson
· Zelle to pinepointskiclub@yahoo.com
· In-person at a Pine Point monthly meeting
· By check: Pine Point Ski Club c/o Kelly Mote, 1751 N Western Ave 308, Chicago IL 60647
Payment schedule:
Deposit $500
10/18 $400
12/20 $400
01/17 Final balance due
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Snow King Resort – it’s the place “looking down” at town. You can get in a couple hours our first day in town, or hit the slopes for a few hours in the evening.
https://www.snowking.com/
Grand Targhee – powder central with over 500 inches of “fresh” per season, and some awesome in-bounds cliffs (don’t worry beginners, they are way off the beaten path), this is a great area. A group will be going over for 1 day.
https://www.grandtarghee.com/
Snow-mobiling or snow-shoeing in Yellowstone.
Sleigh tour of the National Elk Refuge.
XC skiing / snowshoeing / dog sledding
Gallery hopping
https://www.jacksonholechamber.com/winter-activities/
IKON PASS NOTE:
The IKON pass is a multi-ski resort area pass that includes all the Utah areas we are visiting and Jackson Hole, BUT, you need to purchase IKON BASE PASS PLUS ($1069) or full IKON ($1179) to ski Jackson. If you are going to ski Jackson Hole and Utah with Pine Point, these passes will save you money. Plus they are good at Boyne Mountain and Highlands MI for a Midwestern get-away. (Stay tuned for Midwestern trip announcements.) Full details on the passes can be found here:
https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes
Pine Point is also going to Salt Lake City Utah - Alta, Snowbird & Solitude:
https://www.meetup.com/pine-point-ski-club/events/287381589/edit
To protect your upcoming trip with travel insurance, here are 2 options:
JacksonHole_Mar25 They have a “Cancel for any reason” (CFAR) option if you purchase this > 60 days prior to travel (other terms and conditions apply, not avail to NY residents).
Or:
https://travelprotectors.com/ Their insurance needs to be purchased within 30 days of signing up for the trip. They also have a "cancel for any reason" option.
Questions?
Email PinePointSkiClub@yahoo.com or
Mark spottedeaglerayred AT gmail.com