Rendezvous Mountain, Jackson, WY

The Rendezvous Mountain peak is part of the Jackson Hole Ski Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Literally thousands of visitors come to this mountain in the winter and summer. Rendezvous Peak is considered one of the most majestic of the Teton Mountain Range. The mountain is open in November through April for skiing if the weather cooperates. During the summer season visitors hike and climb the area. There are more than a thousand acres for skiing, with vertical drops of more than four thousand feet. The summit of Rendezvous Peak is over ten thousand feet.

The ski area can handle eight thousand skiers every hour with most of the ski runs designed for experts. However, there are also beginner and intermediate runs available.

Rendezvous Mountain has an aerial tram ride in the summer that uses an eight passenger gondola. The mountain hosts a ski school, kid's ranch, shops, cafy, guided tours, guest center, espresso bar, coffee bar, activity center, racing school and track for skiers and skaters. Besides these amenities visitors to Rendezvous Mountain can also enjoy a deli, snack bar, two dining cabins and three mountain top restaurants.

Visitors in the summer can take the Rock Springs Loop for the summit of Rendezvous Mountain. The aerial tram in Teton Village takes guests to the top of the mountain. The trail crosses the rugged alpine tundra and offers great views of Jackson Hole. It is necessary for people wanting to hike this area even in the summer to dress appropriately. While it is warm in the town of Jackson Hole it could only be 20 degrees at the top of Rendezvous Mountain. Hiking shoes, jackets, water and snacks should also be brought along on this hike. The level of skill needed to make this hike is easy to moderately strenuous. It is about a three hour round trip hike.

Another hike that can be launched from the summit of Rendezvous Mountain is the Granite Canyon Loop. Again visitors will take the tram to the top. This hike follows a downward course for the most part. The Rendezvous Mountain trail will loop around the northwest slope of the mountain. This trail takes hikers through an alpine meadow, with small streams and plenty of wildflowers. After this the trail will drop into Granite Canyon where hikers get awesome views of the canyon. The Granite Canyon Trail descends by the cascading creek which is surrounded by steep towering walls and forest. While this hike is easy to moderately strenuous it can take about six hours. It is about twelve and half miles long and hikers will gain around four thousand feet in elevation.

Hotels that are near Rendezvous Mountain include: Tram Tower, Alpenhof Lodge, Teton Mountain Lodge, Snake River Lodge and Spa, and the Four Seasons Resort. If visitors are looking for a meal close to the mountain they can enjoy Il Villaggio Osteria, Mangy Moose Saloon and Restaurant and Westbank Grill at the four Seasons Hotel. After a hike or ski run visitors to Rendezvous Mountain can enjoy a relaxing time at Granite Hot Springs.