She’s Baa-aaack...La Nina has returned to Jackson Hole!

It's a wrap, summer is officially over...

Time to replace the bike rack with the ski rack!

Some people simply say that there are two seasons in Jackson Hole: winter and summer. Others claim "nine months of winter, three months of company." Yet some locals note the seasons as "winter, summer and "off." To clarify, "off season" is from the first snow fall until the lifts open (usually much of October and all of November). During this time outdoor activities are limited, many restaurants close or offer locals specials, and everyone does "snow dances" so that the slopes will open on time! Regardless of which camp you are in for naming the seasons, one thing is for sure - winter reigns here in Jackson Hole.

So farewell to the most glorious summer that I have ever experienced, thanks to beautiful weather and plenty of visitors. HELLO WINTER! It is actually beautiful to see everything blanketed in white again. Literally overnight we went from living in color to living in black and white!

The drive to our new home - can't complain about the gravel road anymore!
Never could really complain with this view :)

The neighborhood dressed for winter.

Winter wonderland!

Home sweet snowy home!

Bella's backyard playground!

My ever-changing view while doing dishes from kitchen sink - still happily scrubbing away!

The transformation of the golden aspen trees in the driveway.

I never knew that cotton grew in Wyoming!

Bella is sooooo excited that the snow came back - luckily it is her favorite season!!

 OH CHRISTMAS TREE! Bella and I joined our friends Paul & Kay on their Christmas tree hunt. They got the perfect tree - what a fun day. Thinking that we may be adventurous this year and cut down our own tree too. We will keep you posted on that - need to get a few things first...like a real saw (we only have the one from Derek's childhood tool kit)!

Not only did Kay pick the tallest tree...we had to cross a creek with it after they cut it down!
Good thing I work-out...

The Perfect Christmas Tree!

Bella and I found what we thought was the perfect tree!

Ask and you shall receive!
Kay chopped down the little tree and hauled it out of the forest as we hauled the big tree out - THANKS KAY!

JACKSON HOLE SKI SEASON - 4 days and counting...here is the latest "hype" from the resort and some pictures from today at the mountain.

 

Another historic
November Opening!

It's going to be awesome! We are opening over 3,000 vertical feet this Saturday. That's right: Thunder, Bridger Gondola, Casper, the NEW Marmot Lift, Apres Vous and Teewinot will be spinning for your powder pleasure!

The new Marmot lift getting prepared for it's first season.

Getting everything cleaned up and ready for opening weekend!

Did I say it has been snowing here? Yes, winter is back in full swing!

Thank goodness they are grooming the mountain - there is hope that I will be able to ski.
Still not a powder hound! Groom on!!!

It's beginning to look alot like a ski resort - bring on more snow!

So there you have it in pictures - it is definitely winter in Jackson Hole! Pack your sweaters, mittens, coats and boots and come on out and have some fun! We would love to have some winter visitors this year - the calendar is wide open (surprised??)!!