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Jackson Hole-car rental or no?
Posted on 12/3/20 at 10:16 pm
Posted on 12/3/20 at 10:16 pm
The family (me, wife, 2 small children, mother in law, father in law, brother in law and sister in law) are traveling to Jackson Hole (Teton Village) in February. We’ll be going to town and hitting Yellowstone and some other sites during the trip.
Should we or should we not rent a vehicle (van or large SUV)?
TIA.
Should we or should we not rent a vehicle (van or large SUV)?
TIA.
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Posted on 12/3/20 at 10:21 pm to DownSouthJukin
I have no idea how you’d get to Yellowstone, much less get around Yellowstone, without a car. Absolutely get a car
Posted on 12/4/20 at 8:22 am to DownSouthJukin
Absolutely. That's a wide open area. You will 100% need a car(s).
Stayed in Teton Village in June - awesome access into GTNP (<1mile from the entrance). The first part of that road can get pretty nasty if it rains. Had a jeep booked, just because, but a snafu at the car rental desk had us in a damn Chevy Trax. That thing looked like hell by the end of the trip, but we had no issues on roads.
Stayed in Teton Village in June - awesome access into GTNP (<1mile from the entrance). The first part of that road can get pretty nasty if it rains. Had a jeep booked, just because, but a snafu at the car rental desk had us in a damn Chevy Trax. That thing looked like hell by the end of the trip, but we had no issues on roads.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 9:49 am to DownSouthJukin
100% recommend renting a car.
Was there in October and you definitely need to rent a vehicle
Was there in October and you definitely need to rent a vehicle
Posted on 12/4/20 at 9:49 am to speckledawg
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awesome access into GTNP
Awesome to hear. I haven't had time to pre-plan everything, yet, but was hoping to hit GT, also. I am hoping to do some winter fly fishing for a day, as well.
Thank y'all for the help.
Now to see about finding an 8 passenger vehicle that can make the trips...
Posted on 12/4/20 at 3:21 pm to DownSouthJukin
Just so you know, I wouldn’t expect all of Yellowstone to be open. We went in May a couple years ago and weren’t able to see a lot of what we wanted because there was still a lot closed. Just do your research before you drive hours to get there!
Posted on 12/4/20 at 3:31 pm to TigerSaintInDallas
Plan on it. Suburban family truckster reserved. Don't want to end up like this:
This post was edited on 12/4/20 at 3:43 pm
Posted on 12/6/20 at 6:16 am to DownSouthJukin
Most of yellowstone isn’t open FYI, Mammouth hot springs and Old faith lodge are open but I’m not sure how it works as far as getting there. Most of it is done by tours on snowmobiles or big snow van things. I’m not saying don’t plan on going, but I don’t think you can just drive up there without a reservation or plan.
The snow in many areas in February is literally above the vehicles. 6-10 ft deep in many places.
The snow in many areas in February is literally above the vehicles. 6-10 ft deep in many places.
This post was edited on 12/6/20 at 6:26 am
Posted on 12/6/20 at 7:59 am to baldona
Jackson local here. I'd say yes to renting a car. You don't want to be on the bus into town during these times, and there are not that many Ubers/taxis roaming around Jackson.
Most of GTNP is also closed in the winter time. There are still a few low elevation trails and "hikes" you can check out. The road is closed at Bradley-Taggart Lake Trailhead on the south end of the park, and near Jackson Lake on the north end of the park.
Past that on either side, the road is groomed for Nordic skiing and can make a nice stroll down the park road if you just want to get out and enjoy the broadside view of the Tetons.
Snowshoeing out to Taggart Lake is a popular choice for winter tourists. Mostly flat with a few small uphill sections. Unless you are the first one out there after a storm, there should be a very packed trail in the snow. Sometimes passable without snowshoes depending on snow condition, and traction on your shoes.
I cannot give much information on Yellowstone in the winter beyond what you read above.
Give a look at Granite Hot Springs just south of Jackson, as well. Companies give snowmobile tours out to the hot spring. Sleigh rides out on the elk refuge, and a few other dinner sleigh ride outfits are another option for something besides skiing and the village.
Cross country skiing is available a few spots. I work at Shooting Star in Teton Village, and our XC ski course is open to the public. It can make a nice day off activity as well. I'll even make sure to groom it extra nice for you in February (I run the snow cat on the course).
Most of GTNP is also closed in the winter time. There are still a few low elevation trails and "hikes" you can check out. The road is closed at Bradley-Taggart Lake Trailhead on the south end of the park, and near Jackson Lake on the north end of the park.
Past that on either side, the road is groomed for Nordic skiing and can make a nice stroll down the park road if you just want to get out and enjoy the broadside view of the Tetons.
Snowshoeing out to Taggart Lake is a popular choice for winter tourists. Mostly flat with a few small uphill sections. Unless you are the first one out there after a storm, there should be a very packed trail in the snow. Sometimes passable without snowshoes depending on snow condition, and traction on your shoes.
I cannot give much information on Yellowstone in the winter beyond what you read above.
Give a look at Granite Hot Springs just south of Jackson, as well. Companies give snowmobile tours out to the hot spring. Sleigh rides out on the elk refuge, and a few other dinner sleigh ride outfits are another option for something besides skiing and the village.
Cross country skiing is available a few spots. I work at Shooting Star in Teton Village, and our XC ski course is open to the public. It can make a nice day off activity as well. I'll even make sure to groom it extra nice for you in February (I run the snow cat on the course).
Posted on 12/6/20 at 9:24 am to bamafan425
No to a car. Unless you are extremely experienced driving in snow. Free timely bus service and Uber. You may want to rent snow mobiles or a snow mobile tour.
Posted on 12/6/20 at 9:41 am to Popths
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No to a car. Unless you are extremely experienced driving in snow. Free timely bus service and Uber.
Busses are capped at 25 people right now for COVID. LINK
Jackson is not a hard mountain town to navigate without snow driving experience. The valley is extremely flat, and even with snow packed roads (unlikely on HWY 22, Moose-Wilson Road, and major roads in town) it's very manageable. Slow and steady. Watch for slick intersections at stop lights and stop signs. Driving over Teton Pass or south into some of the river canyons can get a little dicey depending on conditions.
I would NOT want to rely on Ubers to get around Jackson Hole. Especially with a large family group.
This post was edited on 12/6/20 at 11:58 am
Posted on 12/6/20 at 1:14 pm to bamafan425
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bamafan425
Great info. Thank you!
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Cross country skiing is available a few spots. I work at Shooting Star in Teton Village, and our XC ski course is open to the public. It can make a nice day off activity as well. I'll even make sure to groom it extra nice for you in February (I run the snow cat on the course).
I'll be looking for you. I have never snow skied. This is more a trip for my in laws. I am looking forward to hitting the national parks (at least what we can), sleigh rides, snowmobiles, winter fly fishing, etc. and I guess now the XC skiing. Unless I fall in love with downhill skiing, I don't expect to be doing it every day.
This post was edited on 12/6/20 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 12/6/20 at 6:27 pm to DownSouthJukin
We did a dinner sleigh ride in Breckenridge and thought it was great for all ages.
Posted on 12/6/20 at 7:46 pm to DownSouthJukin
Went one year, alone, in February,,,,,there’s gunna be a shite ton of snow,,,,,,the city is awesome at this time,,,,,Teton Village is great,,,,,,unless you are a really good skier, I’d stay off the big lift and Rendezvous Mtn,,,,,stay to the other lifts to the right.
Posted on 12/7/20 at 10:00 am to DownSouthJukin
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I'll be looking for you. I have never snow skied. This is more a trip for my in laws. I am looking forward to hitting the national parks (at least what we can), sleigh rides, snowmobiles, winter fly fishing, etc. and I guess now the XC skiing. Unless I fall in love with downhill skiing, I don't expect to be doing it every day.
Sounds like you got a good idea on some other activities besides just the skiing at the mountain. Ton to see and do around Jackson and the area. Going to see Grand Teton National Park on a clear sunny day is a must. Check out Dornans, a bar/restaurant right outside the park entrance and has an unbeatable broadside view of the Tetons.
Posted on 12/7/20 at 8:21 pm to bamafan425
Do the sleigh ride into the elk refuge OP. It’s cold as frick so wear 4 layers or more seriously.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 6:27 am to DownSouthJukin
I'd get a car and get as far away from Jackson as possible as quickly as possible...Jackson is the most over rated place I ever been....full or pretension and pricks who think they have made it....I have a buddy who lives outside of Jackson and try to make at least one fishing trip a year with him and Jackson is ALWAYS a pain in the arse...why people want to go to that part of the world and gang up in piles of strangers all desparately trying to buy some memories is beyond me....if you find Helen, Georgia or Gatlinburg quaint and attractive you will find Jackson the same....cause they are all identical in nature with the caveat that Jackson is chock bock full of new money...all of the old money is now in Coeur d'Alene because they won't rob elbows with the trash in Jackson....
Posted on 12/10/20 at 8:43 am to Gtmodawg
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all of the old money is now in Coeur d'Alene
Speaking of vastly overrated towns that most people have never visited, but really think it’s something special bc of its French name.
CDA is literally a marina on a lake surrounded by hills. WHY IT GARNERS SO MUCH ATTN FROM SOUTHERNERS IS BEYOND ME.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 11:58 am to Gtmodawg
As the old saying goes:
Jackson sucks,
Tell your friends!
Jackson sucks,
Tell your friends!
Posted on 12/10/20 at 8:13 pm to Gtmodawg
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if you find Helen, Georgia or Gatlinburg quaint and attractive you will find Jackson the same....cause they are all identical in nature
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