Ski/Snowboard Season 2011-2012

Here’s my guest post for Teton Valley Realty:

Last year the Valley experienced substantial snow fall.  Substantial.  Epic.  Pow-heaven.

Well, really there isn’t a “bad” year at Grand Targhee, is there? 

We can only hope that this coming ski/snowboard season is as light and fluffy as last year, with the remaining effects of La Niña.  With only 23 days standing between the remains of fall and opening day of the 2011/2012 season, make sure you’re ready to go when the white stuff starts falling.

– The local ski swap will be held at the Driggs City Center November 11 & 12.

• $7 FRI 5-8PM, $5 Sat 8-10 AM, $3 SAT 10 AM-4 PM
• Gear Check-in Thurs Nov 10^th 2-6 PM at Peaked Sports, or at Community Center beginning at Noon Fri  & during Swap
• Huge Selection of New & Used  Equipment!
• Peaked Sports will also be there with screaming deals on ski & snowoard equipment, and 50% off last season’s winter clothing!
• Proceeds benefit the Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation.

– Grand Targhee is Scheduled to open November 25, 2011.  Based upon the success of last year’s shuttle and in continued efforts to reduce environmental impact, Grand Targhee offers several shuttles to and from Grand Targhee throughout the day.  With 5 stops, and run times from 6:40 am to the last bus departing at 11:10 pm, employees, vacationers, and valley residents can all find use for the shuttle.  The cost is:

• $2.00 per Ride Up for walk-ons (exact change only)
• $1.00 per Ride Down for walk-ons (exact change only)
• Punch Passes: $25.00 / 10 round trip rides
• Children 5 and under ride free
• Season Passes: $99.00

You may see the full schedule here, and passes may be purchased online, at Habitat in Driggs, or the Activity Center at the resort.