Snowshoeing

March ended with a big winter storm which is not uncommon for the start of spring in Jackson Hole. I notice spring's arrival by the change in nature sounds, as winter releases its grip and birdsongs fill the air. Flickers call for mates. Redwing blackbirds sing to establish territories and attract a female. Walking the bike path south of town, listen … [Read more...] about April Nature News: Snow Melts and Wildlife Migration Begins

March began with a big snowstorm...within 24 hours, over 30 inches of snow fell in the Tetons and over a foot of snow blanketed the valley. The heavy snow and strong winds created a high avalanche danger, once again. February was a very wet month and snowpack is currently about 90% of average. We have a similar snow depth to last winter, which was one for … [Read more...] about March Nature News: Snow, snow, snow!

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

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

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