While you may want to put on your best clothes to go party at Continuum Bar and Grill or The Deck, Teton Village was not always the hip enclave that it is today. Teton Village area was one of the last areas to be developed in the Jackson Hole area because of its rocky soil and tendency to get swampy. The area was known as the Crystal Springs Ranch in the early 1900s. Ken and Shirley Clatterbaugh purchased the property in 1947 and ran the Crystal Springs Girls Ranch for many years. The ranch catered to girls from Eastern states who wanted a horse-related experience in America’s West.
At the same time that John D. Rockefeller was collecting nearby land that he would later donate to Grand Teton National Park, advertising executive and San Francisco resident Paul McCollister was looking for a place to retire. After seeing it from the air, he first took a plane ride to explore the area before using special equipment to climb Rendezvous Mountain. He fell in love with skiing and purchased Crystal Spring Ranch in 1961 for $1,355 per acre. In 1976, the Jackson Hole Ski Corporation was formed, and Anneliese and Dietrich Oberrei arrived from New England and constructed the first ski lodge. McCollister and his business partner Alex Morley created the first lift and cut the ski trails. The business partners divided the former Crystal Springs Ranch into 35 commercial lots that they sold for $50,000 apiece and 123 residential lots that they sold for $10,000 apiece.
The championship races of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup were held at this location in 1967. Many international skiers came to the event and fell in love with the skiing terrain. The mountain was home to the first national Powder 8 Championships in 1975. Siblings Connie, Jay, and Betty Kemmerer purchased Jackson Hole Ski Corporation in 1980 and improved the facilities. The first gondola was added in 1997.
Those who visit Teton Village today find world-class skiing conditions. Over 50% of the terrain is rated expert, 40% intermediate, and only 10% beginner. There are over 4,000 vertical feet of skiing available. While this area is most popular during the winter months, you can also go mountain biking, hiking, trail running, paragliding, rock climbing, biking, and playing on the ropes course during warmer months.
The Jackson Hole Rodeo - This rodeo happens twice weekly throughout the summer months.
Fall Arts Festival - Artists from around the area gather for this September festival, where artists work feverishly for 90 minutes painting or sculpting with clay. Then, the results are auctioned off.
Old West Days - This 10-day festival celebrates Wyoming’s ranching heritage.
Thin Air Shakespeare Festival- Watch Shakespeare while enjoying a picnic during this nightly summer festival.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Teton Village, WY, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Teton Village?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Teton Village from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Teton Village?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.