I was hoping to tap into some local knowledge. Of course, this relates to current hot topic on the board, concerning conditions in the Northern Rockies next week. Hey, we've beaten a dead horse this much, what's another few whacks?
On 1/31, I am considering trying to continue on from SLC to Jackson WY (by air). I would then really need to go back to SLC the following evening (2/1), where I'll subsequently ski Northern Utah on 2/2 & 2/3 before flying back East. I was hoping some folks could offer insights into the following:
-If flights & such go well, is it possible to leave the Jackson airport at, say, 1:15 ish and still get in some meaningful skiing at JH or Targhee that afternoon? Let's define "meaningful" as at leat 2 hours. I can't justify paying a 1/2 day ticket for 1 hour.
-If the above answer is yes, what's the closest hill to the airport?
-If my ultimate intention is to ski Targhee on 2/1 (with the hopes that Weds nite it will snow a bit in that area, which is speculation @ this point), what are some lodging options around there? Should I start looking into value-priced lodging in Driggs ID? Are there small motels around Targhee? Should I even bother contacting Targhee about lodging on mountain or would I be looking at $200-$300/nite, even if they would be willing to do just one nite's stay?
Of course, if my airline (Delta) plays hardball w/me regarding adding a Jackson leg to the trip, then this is all moot (i.e. charging an insane price for a short distance flight like that). But I'm looking into options for a day or 2, and the Jackson area is just close enough to consider something unusual like this. However, given the fact that I really need to get back to SLC on Thurs eve 2/1, the drive times back & forth would take too long, I reckon.
Either way, I'm praying that at least some snow will fall across UT around 2/2. This scenario also presupposes that Targhee will currently offer better conditions than SLC next week. I know UT had a bit of a warmup (see Admin's Brighton report, and the guys I'm meeting confirmed this situation), but I think Targhee didn;t get quite as warm. Correct me if I'm wrong on that.
On 1/31, I am considering trying to continue on from SLC to Jackson WY (by air). I would then really need to go back to SLC the following evening (2/1), where I'll subsequently ski Northern Utah on 2/2 & 2/3 before flying back East. I was hoping some folks could offer insights into the following:
-If flights & such go well, is it possible to leave the Jackson airport at, say, 1:15 ish and still get in some meaningful skiing at JH or Targhee that afternoon? Let's define "meaningful" as at leat 2 hours. I can't justify paying a 1/2 day ticket for 1 hour.
-If the above answer is yes, what's the closest hill to the airport?
-If my ultimate intention is to ski Targhee on 2/1 (with the hopes that Weds nite it will snow a bit in that area, which is speculation @ this point), what are some lodging options around there? Should I start looking into value-priced lodging in Driggs ID? Are there small motels around Targhee? Should I even bother contacting Targhee about lodging on mountain or would I be looking at $200-$300/nite, even if they would be willing to do just one nite's stay?
Of course, if my airline (Delta) plays hardball w/me regarding adding a Jackson leg to the trip, then this is all moot (i.e. charging an insane price for a short distance flight like that). But I'm looking into options for a day or 2, and the Jackson area is just close enough to consider something unusual like this. However, given the fact that I really need to get back to SLC on Thurs eve 2/1, the drive times back & forth would take too long, I reckon.
Either way, I'm praying that at least some snow will fall across UT around 2/2. This scenario also presupposes that Targhee will currently offer better conditions than SLC next week. I know UT had a bit of a warmup (see Admin's Brighton report, and the guys I'm meeting confirmed this situation), but I think Targhee didn;t get quite as warm. Correct me if I'm wrong on that.