During a long stretch in which I devoted far more free time to exploring Grand Teton National Park than to dating, my worried parents joked with a sigh that I was married to Jackson.
Part of the magic for me, at least of Jackson Hole is that it offers a completely different set of experiences and activities depending on the time you visit. Choosing when to visit Jackson Hole is as important as choosing what to do when you get there. Here's what to expect on a month-by-month or at least season-by-season basis. You can call the park office at for more details. Besides skiing, Jackson does a great job of embracing the winter.
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The town square gets flooded to create an ice skating rink, beautiful Christmas lights are set up, and you can take a sleigh ride through the elk herds outside of town. More than anything, the main draw of Jackson for me is the winter scenery. If you find beauty in snowy winters, this is a time to consider visiting.
The Hill Climb is an event in which snowmobile riders compete to race up ski slopes, and draws snowmobile enthusiasts from all over the world. The Tetons are always a sight to behold, but the transition between winter and spring often turns the valley slushy and muddy. Hikes will still be snowed in and most of the park will still be closed.
However, March can be a great time to visit the town of Jackson itself because of the lack of crowds. April is the slowest time of the year in Jackson, and the area is definitely still in transition. The town is virtually empty of tourists, as is Grand Teton National Park. My favorite thing to do in April is bike the Teton Park Road, which is closed to vehicles but open to bikes during this time.
