Grand Targhee Beginners
Grand Targhee’s beginner skiing is concentrated around the Shoshone Quad near the base village. Facilities for beginners are adequate, but the village is so small and other activities so limited that beginners can have much more fun in a bigger mainstream resort.For absolute novices, a magic carpet services a learn-to-ski slope and children will love the Kids Fun Zone area located off the Shoshone lift. Whimsical trails and signage lead the way to fun little hollows and knolls like “Gremlin Gulch,” the “Bat Cave” and “Eyeball Forest.” This area is tremendously popular with children, but an adult or two has been known to sneak in too..
There is only one green run from the summit – Teton Vista Traverse. To access it, take the Dreamcatcher Quad express chairlift from the village. The stunning views of Grand Teton from the peak are well worth it. There’s not much than can be said about one main green run except that it’s enjoyable. Confident beginners would be well-advised to try scout out some of the less difficult intermediate terrain, which is generally easier in nature than at many comparable resorts because snow conditions tend to be so good.
On the whole, beginners will find Grand Targhee to be quite approachable, particularly in comparison with nearby Jackson Hole. It is an excellent day trip alternative from Jackson Hole, but also a first rate beginner resort in its own right if one is looking to prioritize snow conditions over variety of runs.