BELIEVE!!

It just keeps getting better!  With 22 inches of snow since early this morning (Tuesday) and more of the white stuff on the way, spring in the Tetons is one for the record books.

Did I mention it's snowing??????

That's right, Jackson Hole has received over 500 inches of snow so far this winter, and there are still 12 days left of the season.  We are skiing the DEEPEST SNOW  ever recorded in Rendezvous Bowl on this date…wish you were here!  

It's all downhill from here...downhill skiing that is! With less than two weeks until the "official" end of the ski season at the Mountain Resort (which means that the lifts close) downhill skiing will soon be over, at least for me & Barry. Most Jacksonites will continue skiing until the snow is melted - "skinning" up the "bootpack" or in uncharted territory to ski the fabulous conditions that will undoubtedly linger well into May and possibly even June, after the season of snow that we have been blessed with.


The thrill of downhill has been more than we ever expected out here! Barry has logged 34 days of skiing and I have gotten in 19...and we are not done yet! The mountain that appeared to be "too big" for us at the beginning of the season has become "home," and we are definitely much more comfortable. Barry (successfully) skied off the Tram last weekend - a goal that he had at the beginning of the season! His motivation was peaked when we came across our neighbors on the mountain with their 5-year old son who had just skied the tram, Barry was headed to the tram next (so competitive, even with a 5-year old)!

The Tram carries 100 skiers up 2.4 miles to the top of Rendezvous Mountain in nine minutes. You are warned/advised before departing the tram at the top that there is "Expert Terrain only" (thus the reason that I have ridden the Tram to the top and then returned to the bottom of the mountain via Tram as well)! Here is a link to a few guys going up the Tram to ski - gives you a "helmet cam" view of the ride up and their ascent and then descent. Not the best skiers, but you'll get the idea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFfMEgvqIqA

My big goal was to conquer some Black Diamond Runs, which I accomplished this past weekend (unscathed) - I even did a few moguls! Yes, next year will be even more fun for skiing, as we now know the mountain. I look forward to (hopefully) attending the Women's 4-day ski camp - anyone want to join me? Maybe Barry will attend the steep & Deep camp!

Lot's of FUN(NY) season-ending festivities in Jackson Hole:

The Town Downhill @ Snow King Resort

Champion - Carl Rixon, Jr.

Nice warm Ski wear!



Perfect day for a cold beer & some downhill racing!
Bella enjoyed it too!



Wyoming style Grandstands!



Jackalope Jump @ Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Participants plunged into a frigid pool at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The annual event raises money for Special Olympics

St. Patrick's Day events - The luck of the Irish came through with 17" of new snow on the mountain on St. Patrick's Day! While many were out enjoying the fresh "Pow," Barry & I were at the Snake River Brewery enjoying the fresh Brew! We are now the proud owners of new mugs!!

Pond Skimming at Snow King Resort

Participants ski down the mountain and then try to stay afloat as they skim the pond at the bottom.

THANKS to those of you who supported Barry in "Laps For Literacy"

Laps for Literacy, a ski fundraiser for Teton Literacy Center, raised $19,000 on Sunday, March 20th, to support the free tutoring services the center provides for K-12th grade students. Laps for Literacy had 95 participants who skied 724 laps. Barry (and I) enjoyed a bluebird day of skiing and he did 18 laps, which was 31,200 vertical feet (just under 6 miles)! Needless to say he was pretty tired at the end of the event, but thrilled to be a part of it.

Laps for Literacy Results

Individual Division
Most Money Raised - Alexander Muromcew
2nd Place Most Money Raised - Barry NelsonTram Laps - Jessica Strahan
Gondola Laps - Bob McLaurin
Casper Laps - Eric Danielson
Thunder Laps - Lizzie Baker

As you can see we are keeping very busy enjoying lots of Spring Activities in our never-ending snow! Lots more fun coming up too - stay posted to the blog!

Enjoy your warm weather, spring flowers, pool (yes, Ashley advised me that the TCU pool opened) and we will keep on enjoying all the fun that is thrown our way out here in the Wild West!