Jackson Hole Mountain Resort officially opens for the 2026-27 winter season on Friday, November 27, 2026. One of North America's most iconic big-mountain ski areas fires up the Aerial Tram and lifts in Teton Village for first chair, kicking off a season on 2,500 acres of legendary terrain with 4,139 feet of continuous vertical and an average of 458 inches of snow a year. Grab a lift ticket or season pass and be there for the winter kickoff. Note: for the 2026-27 season, Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective passholders are required to make lift reservations. Early-season terrain and operating hours depend on conditions - check the mountain report before you go.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Open to all skiers and snowboarders with a valid lift ticket or pass; all abilities welcome (terrain open on opening day is conditions-dependent).

26/27 Opening Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Grand Targhee closes out 2026 with its free New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade and fireworks show. Skiers and riders ages 6+ can sign up in person at the Activity Center beginning December 14 at 9:00 AM; space is limited and registration closes at noon on December 31. The kids' parade uses glow sticks on Little Bighorn, the adult parade uses road flares, and fireworks follow at 6:15 PM. Spectating from the Plaza or Dreamcatcher base is free and open to the public.

Grand Targhee Resort

Skiers and riders ages 6+. The kids' parade is ages 6-12; the adult parade is ages 13+. A parent may accompany a child under 10, or a child not comfortable skiing Little Bighorn alone, but the parent must also sign up.

This is a participatory holiday parade and fireworks show, not a results-based competition.

Grand Targhee New Year's Torchlight Parade & Fireworks 2026

Grand Targhee will host a four-day IFSA 2-star junior regional freeride window February 4-7, 2027. The resort says children and teenagers from the Teton region will compete on Reliable. Dates and venue are confirmed, while registration, lift tickets, the competition schedule, divisions, capacity, and spectator details remain to be announced.

Junior skiers and snowboarders from the Teton region; exact IFSA age classes, membership, coach, and ranking eligibility are not yet published for this event.

Upcoming event; no current start list, live scoring, results, or replay destination is published.

International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association (IFSA)

Grand Targhee IFSA 2* Junior Regional 2027

Grand Targhee has confirmed an IFSA 3-star junior national freeride competition window for March 3-7, 2027. Young athletes from across the western United States are expected to compete over three competition days on Peaked Mountain. The final day-by-day schedule, registration, lift-ticket terms, athlete field, spectator access, results, and stream details are still pending.

Junior skiers and snowboarders eligible for the IFSA 3-star national event; exact current selection, ranking, membership, coach, age, and entry rules are not yet published.

Grand Targhee IFSA 3* Junior National 2027

Grand Targhee's 2027 Freeride World Qualifier runs March 10-14 as a combined adult IFSA 2-star and 3-star qualifier window. The resort describes top skiers and snowboarders competing for advancement toward the Freeride World Tour. The dates and event identity are confirmed; schedule, registration, qualification mechanics, lift tickets, field, spectator access, results, and broadcast details are still to come.

Adult skiers and snowboarders competing in the IFSA 2-star and 3-star qualifier pathway; exact current ranking, membership, age, coach, and entry rules are not yet published.

Grand Targhee Freeride World Qualifier 2027

Pine Creek Ski Resort's annual Winter Carnival returns on Saturday, March 13, 2027, at the family-owned, old-school non-profit hill outside Cokeville, Wyoming. The day is built around ski and snowboard races open to everyone ages 4 and up. Race sign-up happens in the lodge between 8:30 and 9:30 AM, and racing starts after the 9:30 AM flag ceremony on the Face run. Entry is $5 per race (cash only, paid on site). Prizes include medals and gift cards to the retail shop, and the King/Queen of the Hill winner earns a 2026-27 season pass. This is the resort's own first-party announcement for the 2026-27 season; exact heat schedule and any additional carnival activities are set day-of at the mountain.

Pine Creek Ski Resort

Open to skiers and snowboarders ages 4 and up. All ability levels welcome.

Grassroots community race; results and King/Queen of the Hill winner are determined and announced on site.

Pine Creek Winter Carnival 2027

Grand Targhee and the Intermountain Division have confirmed the 2027 U12/U14 Spring Fling for April 2-4. The current IMD calendar identifies slalom, giant slalom, and Kombi racing. Grand Targhee's current event page confirms the same dates and GTSSF as host. Entry, prices, lift access, daily race order, times, start lists, spectator details, and results links remain to be announced.

Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard Foundation

Eligible U12 and U14 alpine racers entered under the current Intermountain Division and organizer rules; the event-specific race announcement is pending.

Upcoming event; no 2027 start list, live timing, results, or replay destination is currently published.

Intermountain Division of U.S. Ski & Snowboard

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