Happy Fluffy February from The Hole Hiking Experience! It has been a low snow year here in Jackson Hole, although stunningly beautiful as always. The month began at 76% of average snowfall. Annual snowfall measured at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is typically 400 inches at 9,400 feet. Reaching average snowfall is very important because most of our annual … [Read more...] about February Nature News: How to Save the Whitebark Pine
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January Nature News: Ringing in 2024 with the beauty Jackson Hole
Happy New Year from The Hole Hiking Experience! January is the coldest month in Jackson Hole and 2024 begins with a temperature inversion. With high pressure, or sunny days, warm air rises trapping cold air on the valley floor. The temperature difference can be drastic. Afternoons generally get a bit warmer at lower elevations with the sun’s radiation. … [Read more...] about January Nature News: Ringing in 2024 with the beauty Jackson Hole
December Nature News: Light Snowpack; Wolverine Receive Federal Protection Under Endangered Species Act
Due to an unseasonably dry November in the Teton region, we start the month with a thin snowpack — currently 54% of average. Snow acts as insulation to help plants, insects and animals survive without being affected by the ambient air temperature. Once covered by about 6-8 inches of snow, the ground will remain at a constant temperature near freezing. It … [Read more...] about December Nature News: Light Snowpack; Wolverine Receive Federal Protection Under Endangered Species Act
November Nature News: Ideal fall weather graces Jackson Hole
Pictured: Team member Kate Winters captured this fog bow, or white rainbow, framing the Tetons. Similar to a rainbow, it appears as a bow in fog rather than rain. October was quite a lovely month — warm, sunny days, chilly evenings and some snow showers to round out the ideal fall weather. Town is quiet and The Hole Hiking Experience will be closed … [Read more...] about November Nature News: Ideal fall weather graces Jackson Hole
October Nature News: The Wonders of Autumn in Jackson Hole
I think autumn is my favorite time of year in Jackson Hole. The weather can be spectacular and the shaded areas whisper winter with a chill in the air. Snow begins to fall in the high country but you can still access most hikes since it has yet to accumulate. Hiking is more comfortable with cooler temps and no bugs. The aspen and cottonwood trees are turning … [Read more...] about October Nature News: The Wonders of Autumn in Jackson Hole
