JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING

“Jackson Hole” is a popular nickname for Wyoming Valley, and actually is not an official location on a map. Back in the late 1800s, a famous trapper named Davey Jackson lived there and at that time, people commonly used the word “hole” to describe a valley surrounded by high mountains. Hence, “Jackson Hole” was used to describe this valley and the name stuck! The valley is 48 miles long and 8 to 15 miles wide, and the valley floor slopes from 6,779 feet above sea level in the north to about 6,069 feet at the southern end.

Within Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park occupies the northwestern part of the valley encompassing the iconic, jagged peaks of the Teton Range. The Town of Jackson sits at the southern end. The Snake River threads through the entire valley from its headwater in Yellowstone National Park. These parks are part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the last remaining large, nearly intact ecosystems in the northern temperate zone of the Earth. This makes the area home to some of the rarest wildlife, including moose, grizzly and black bear, pronghorn, bison, and elk.

LOCAL INFORMATION

TEMPERATURE + WEATHER

The average temperatures in Jackson Hole during the month of September are a high of 72°F and a low of 34°F. September is one of the drier months in Northwest Wyoming and blue-sky days can be expected. The average daylight time begins shortening in September making nights and mornings rather chilly. Multiple layers and jackets are recommended.

TIME

Jackson Hole is in the Mountain Daylight Time Zone.

When it is 12:00 p.m. in Jackson Hole, it is:

            11:00 a.m. in Los Angeles               2:00 p.m. in New York        

            12:00 p.m. in Denver                       7:00 p.m. in London, UK

            1:00 p.m. in Austin                           4:00 a.m. the next day in Sydney, AU

ELECTRICITY

Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole uses standard North American plugs in all rooms, 60 cycles / 120 volt. Special electrical converters are not required for US travelers. International travelers will need adaptors.

The currency in Jackson Hole is the United States Dollar, or USD. You should travel with a variety of small bills including $1s, $5s, and $10s. It is not recommended to travel with bills larger than $20.

GRATUITIES

All gratuities associated with the program have been prepaid for you. This includes hotel porterage, group transportation, and group meals. 

Should you go out on your own, it is customary to follow these guidelines:

Hotel bellmen and cab drivers: $5 - $10, depending on service.

Restaurants: 18 - 20% tip if gratuity is not already included.

Of course, if service is excellent or poor, you should use your discretion while tipping.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ATTIRE

If you intend to take advantage of the mountains, broken-in trail or hiking shoes and plenty of layers are recommended. Bathing suits and cover-ups are acceptable when taking advantage of the outdoor heated pool. Athletic or hiking attire is appropriate for daytime while Jackson Casual is appropriate for evening. Jackson Casual includes collared shirts, blazers and nice jeans for men and jeans, blouses and casual dresses for women. Cowboy boots are encouraged! A sweater and jacket for evenings are also recommended because the temperature drops dramatically. Jackson Hole isn't well suited for heels.

Pending weather, the welcome dinner on Sunday evening will be held outside. Pants are recommended for both women and men.

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