Teton Springs Lodge & Spa

For skiers who love the challenging Jackson Hole slopes but want to get away from the crowds in the evening, the Teton Springs Lodge & Spa is a great option. Located just over the rugged Teton Pass into Idaho, the log cabin–style retreat sits on 780 acres of land surrounded by the verdant green of Targhee National Forest, soaring snowcapped peaks and an endless blue sky. It’s still just 25 minutes from Wyoming’s star resort and even closer to the world-class slopes of Grand Targhee.


Take in the beautiful Rocky Mountain scenery from the private balconies of Deluxe Lodge rooms.Brimming with elegant but casual mountain charm, the hotel’s main lodge has 52 rooms and suites of varying sizes, all featuring decor that mixes Native American and Wild West cowboy art. The abundance of polished wood, earth-toned walls and local photography creates a homey ambience that sits well in a Rocky Mountain retreat like this one.

The wood-framed beds are made up with soft Italian cotton sheets and micro-plus Denali throws, while the bathrooms have whirlpool bathtubs for relaxing after a long day of skiing. The large suites are made even more inviting with stone fireplaces and big comfy chairs in the separate living area. There are also outdoor decks for taking in the pink and purple mountain sunsets.

Bigger groups can book the large four-bedroom cabins (there's a three-night minimum stay) dotted around the property. Like suites in the main lodge, these wooden cabins reflect the area’s pioneer and Native American heritage with western decor and those ubiquitous lake and mountain views.

My favorite part of a Teton Springs vacation however, is not what you find inside but the mountain adventures outside. In addition to the “white gold” powder at Grand Targhee and the country’s longest vertical-drop run at Jackson Hole, guests can also try their hand at heli-skiing. Teton Springs Lodge & Spa partners with a local company to organize daytrips in the challenging Teton backcountry directly from the lodge’s front door.