Jackson Hole

About

Jackson Hole is a valley between the Gros Ventre and Teton mountain ranges in the U.S. state of Wyoming, near the border with Idaho, in Teton County. The term "hole" was used by early trappers, or mountain men, as a term for a large mountain valley. These low-lying valleys, surrounded by mountains and containing rivers and streams, are good habitat for beavers and other fur-bearing animals. Jackson Hole is 55 miles (89 km) long by 6-to-13 miles (10-to-21 km) wide and is a graben valley with an average elevation of 6,800 ft (2,100 m), its lowest point being near the southern park boundary at 6,350 ft (1,940 m).

Launch Points (3)

Tram Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 3,176 m / 10,419 ftHdg: 138° SESurface: SHORT GRASS

From the top of the mountain

Aerotow Launch

Tow

Alt: 1,924 m / 6,311 ftHdg: 263° WSurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

Snow King Lift Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 2,367 m / 7,766 ftHdg: 309° NWSurface: SHORT GRASS

Top of the lift. Right out of the town of Jackson

Landing Zones (1)

Flying Conditions

Has 3 different launch points and at least 1 or more defined places that you can tow from. The best wind direction is 138.1 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.