Category Archives: Ski/Snowboard

Hotel Terra at Jackson Hole, an Eco-Luxury first

Wyoming hole? You mean Jackson Hole, Wyoming. You will ski and snowboard it like you mean it! 4,139 vertical feet with 2,500 acres of in bound terrain, and over 3,000 back country. With that much area, Jackson Hole has one of the lowest skier densities in the country.

Okay, after skiing you’ll chill out and put your feet up at a really sweet mountain resort. Hotel Terra at Jackson Hole is one of the best around. At the high end, this and the Four Seasons are your best resort options in Jackson.

Terra offers the advantage of a smaller carbon footprint, as it is one of the first eco-friendly green hotels. What does that mean? Well, to name a couple things: 100% recycled shingles, 90% of interiors capture natural sunlight, made from 80% recycled steel, super high tech water and air filtration systems, and more.

Here are some photos:

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luxury suites

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The brand new Chill Spa at Terra
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View of the Terra hotel, which is pending LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) at night

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what you can expect heading into town

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here’s the trail map, so that you can plan your day:
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allright, now get psyched!



A few more links:

http://www.hotelterrajacksonhole.com/
www.jacksonhole.com

http://www.jhunderground.com/
http://www.jacksonhole.net/transportation.htm



Banff Hotel, Alberta Canada

Stay in a castle on your next vacation to the Old World. Set in the Canadian Rockies, this luxury hotel outside of Alberta opened its doors in 1888.

banf hotel offers luxury in the candaian rockies
banf hotel offers luxury in the candaian rockies

Get a room with a view of the Bow river, then go relax in their newly renovated spa. Depending on the season, venture out doors for golf, world class fishing, or hit the local slopes at Norquay, Sunshine Village, or Lake Lake Louise.

Snowboarding Banff in the Canadian Rockies

Winter rates start at $259. Check out the executive Gold Floor option. With breakfast and evening buffet included, it’s worth the extra price.

Located: 405 Spray, Banff, Alberta
Reservations: 866-840-8402; www.fairmont.com/banffsprings