Spring Break Trip 2010 to Jackson Hole, WY

When is it?

Spring Break, 2010

Why Jackson Hole rules:

Who wants to go lie on the beach for spring break when you could be riding the pow and shredding the gnar at one of the most bodacious mountain resorts in the entire world. Home of Teton Gravity Research and some rocking’ cowboys, Jackson Hole is 10,000 feet closer to the sun and will knock your socks off! Jackson Hole has 2500 acres in bounds, its 4,139 continuous vertical feet from top to bottom, and gets 400+ inches of snow per year. Plus an additional easily accessible 3000 acres out of bounds. Now... you might say "gee isn't going out of bounds against the rules?" Not at Jackson Hole! They have gates that you are allowed to use to access the out of bounds area, but remember your avalanche gear. 
More info can be found at Jackson Hole's website

What’s Included:

• Luxury Coach Bus ride to and from Madison to Jackson (if you choose the bus package option)
• 6 nights lodging at the Amazing Antler Inn, located in downtown Jackson
• 4 out of 5 day lift ticket at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
• Stellar Barbeque Elk Dinner
• Wisconsin Style Brat Fry on the hill!
• Socials galore!
• Trip T-shirt
• Fun Times all around!

What else to know:

• There is a mandatory pre-trip meeting on TBA in Memorial Union (Tripp).
• 5TH DAY LIFT TICKETS:
  The trip comes with a 4 out of 5 day lift ticket to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. If you would like to go for an additional 5th day you can for a discounted price. Here are the options:
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    • Grand Targhee Info: $60
    • Targhee is another resort about 75 minutes from Jackson that is known for killer snow
    • Jackson Hole: (any day) $50 for lift ticket, take bus like every other day
• BACKCOUNTRY OPTION:  

  Spend a half day or full day shreddin' the backcountry gnar with a small group of your friends and a guide.  What's provided? The essentials: backpack, probe, and beacon... and a guide with all the knowledge needed to go out and SAFELY tear up the backcountry.  Tons of fun, personally recommended by Vic and Mike. 

            Pricing:

                 -Half Day: $50 

                 -Full Day: $95

Prices:

- BUS PACKAGE: $TBD (you ride the bus with us from Madison to Jackson and back again!)

- LAND PACKAGE: $TBD (find your own transportation to J-Hole and back) 

How do I sign up?

• The trip will be open February 1st for sign up. You can sign up in the Hoofer Outdoor Programs Office (M-F, 9-5) in the basement of memorial union with a $100 deposit. You can also sign up at our Spring Kickoff, February 1st in Memorial Union, TITU. Sign up soon, Jackson always fills up FAST!

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Can people who aren't UW students go? 

YES!  In fact they are encouraged to come.  As long as you are a Union member (UW students are also Union members) and a Hoofer Ski and Snowboard member you can go.

• What if I don't know how to ski?

Jackson Hole is accessible to everyone.  That being said, the better you are, the more you can enjoy the mountain.

• What if I don't know anyone going?

Hoofer trips are a GREAT way to meet new people.  Find Victor or Mike after the pretrip meeting and we can work out a rooming situation for you.

• Is there an opportunity to go into the back country with some sort of guide?

Due to the great success of last year's half day back country option, this year we will be offering half and full day guided back country options.  Be sure to ask about details and pricing when you sign up!

Want to be a trip leader?

Info on Trip Leader Applications IS ATTACHED BELOW.

Want more information?

Email Tyler & Mike: sns.trips@gmail.com