JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Want to catch up on where Snow King is with their master development plan? Jackson District Ranger Todd Stiles is hosting an informational open house to share what projects were completed last year and which projects are scheduled for this season.
The decision to authorize the implementation of improvements included in Snow King Mountain Resort’s current master development plan (MDP) was made in March 2021 by Bridger-Teton National Forest forest supervisor Tricia O’Connor.
Master Development Plans outline anticipated development and management of the resort over the next 10 years. The elements of the Master Development Plan are intended to enhance the year-round recreational opportunities available at the resort and on the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Snow King has operated for over 80 years, most of those under a special use permit issued by the Forest Service and administered by the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The operational ski area is approximately two-thirds on National Forest System land and one-third on Town of Jackson land or private property.
Implementation began in the spring of 2021 and will be completed within 10 years, subject to the phasing requirements described in the decision.
Examples of the projects included are the new gondola that replaced the Summit Lift, a new lift on the south side of the mountain, a new beginner teaching zone at the summit, snowmaking enhancements, a zip-line experience, relocation of the base of the Cougar lift, and a new access road/beginner ski route from the summit.
Anyone interested in the projects on the Forest is invited to come to the forest office in Jackson, located at 340 N. Cache between 4-6pm on Monday, June 27 as Ranger Stiles will share what he knows.
