Wyoming's Oldest Ski Resort Has a Mountain Coaster, Steep Slopes, and Incredible Views of Jackson Hole

"Located just at the edge of Jackson, Snow King is relatively small-with 500 skiable acres and 41 named runs-but incredibly convenient. As you drive in from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), the mountain and its steep slopes come into view, signaling your arrival. The resort itself is more casual and more affordable than other nearby options; an adult lift ticket for the 2025/26 season starts at $100, compared to the $200-plus fare at the Teton Village resort."

"While you can see athletes making their way down Snow King's pistes from nearly anywhere in town, this is also a destination where those who don't ski or snowboard can find things to do. "In addition to being Wyoming's oldest ski resort (founded in 1939), Snow King's unique features include not only a variety of terrain right in town, but activities apart from skiing for all to enjoy," says Gabe Koerber, one of the Pathfinders at The Cloudveil."

Snow King Mountain sits at the edge of Jackson, Wyoming, offering 500 skiable acres and 41 named runs within town. The mountain is highly visible from Jackson and Jackson Hole Airport and provides a more casual, affordable alternative to larger nearby resorts, with adult lift tickets starting around $100 for 2025/26. Snow King includes varied terrain, night skiing during weekdays, and generally lighter crowds. Non-ski activities include a tubing hill, a mountain coaster, a newly built planetarium and observatory on the summit, and winter hiking to the top. The resort was founded in 1939 and is Wyoming's oldest ski area.

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