Weather: An early morning valley fog dissipated almost completely by noon, and the cloudy skies and their predicted inch of snow had barely crested the horizon by nightfall.
Jackson Hole news: The big story, and the buzz around Teton Village, remains the death of skier Mike Kazanjy after an avalanche on Cody Peak. Unfortunately these deaths are becoming a regular occurrence here, where the Teton Range provides one of the nation’s most easily accessible and most dramatic proving grounds for skiers and snowboarders. I have lost more than a few friends and acquaintances during my 24 winters in Western Wyoming. As a backcountry skier myself, my thoughts on these tragedies tend to be critical, even though I have been there and made some of the same mistakes. However, out of respect to those who have passed and their families I remain quiet and do my best to learn (and relearn) these lessons for the benefit of my family and friends.
Today’s link is to an excellent article I took to heart that eschews the shaming response that often ensues after yet another poor decision in the backcountry.
Live to Ski. Another Day.
Today’s Jackson Hole real estate facts:
- 557: That’s the number of property sales in Jackson Hole thus far in 2013, with a flurry of year-end deals still to come. Way ahead of the 430 recorded in 2012. Will break this down in the coming days.
- 41: Active full-ownership listings in Teton Village, ranging from $330,000 for a 1-bed condo in Snake River Lodge & Spa to $12.5 million for a 8,000-square-foot single-family home in Ellen Creek subdivision.
- 3: Active listings in Teton Mountain Lodge
- 9: Active listings in Hotel Terra.
Do you have questions about Today’s Real Estate Facts? Brian Siegfried is an Associate Broker with Jackson Hole Sotheby’s. Contact him today for a personalized look at properties in Teton, Lincoln and Sublette counties in Wyoming.
