The month of April shared spring weather with a mix of rain, snow, and sun. My travels took me to Asia back to the peaceful country of Bhutan. Upon my return, snow glistens on the Teton Peaks and the newness of spring brightens the southern parts of our valley. Leaves are just starting to develop […]
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March Nature News: Jackson Hole blanketed with snow, Grizzly Bear tracks on March 6
March was stormy and brought winter to all elevations. As the month began, snow fell to the valley floor which was the first time it was truly white. The landscape changed and March felt like January. Temperatures were different but storms and wind dominated much of the month and winter storm advisories were common. The […]
April- winter 2017 record snowfall, spring travel to Bhutan, RAY of adventure
Variable weather with additional snow sums up the month of April. The Tetons are a snowy white as old man winter blankets the upper peaks. At 9500 feet, 600 inches of total snowfall was reported mid-month and snow depth is around 12 feet so who knows when the trails will be snow free? Fortunately, the […]
March: BIGGEST winter on record in Jackson Hole! RAY of spring arrives to valley
Spring arrives on March 20 with blue skies, rain drops, Red Tail Hawks, Great Blue Herons and a deep snowpack. Winter 2016-17 in Jackson Hole left the deepest snowpack ever in the mountains and town broke the record for total precipitation. Bottom line, this was a BIG winter. If you visited, you know this. If […]
Nature News: October
October. This month signifies change. Frost blankets the meadows. A morning breath glistens with steam in the crisp, clear air. Snow accumulates in the high country. Larger animals continue to mate. Nature pulls in and begins to rest to survive the upcoming winter. She becomes quiet and dormant. Bears establish dens. The rifle shot echoes […]
