88 Out Of 100 Single Score

Rock Springs Sidecountry, BACKCOUNTRY, T Backcountry Area Resort (Are you this resort?)

This is the easiest accessed Backcountry to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Right out the gates. WARNING:
This is not part of the resort. Ski this zone only with Avalanche and backcountry knowledge, equipment, and knowledgable partners.

Rate This Resort
JAckson Hole Sidecountry
Teton Village, WY
USA
 
  • Poor-outstanding-long
  • Available avalanche conditions information access 5 Slider
  • Availability and accuracy of maps 4 Slider
  • Is this backcountry area easy to access? 5 Slider
  • Parking areas near the start/end point? NA Slider
  • Boot packs and hiking trails NA Slider
  • Good for climbing skins? NA Slider
  • Lack of crowds 2 Slider
  • Dog friendly? NA Slider
  • Attitude/friendliness of fellow users 4 Slider
  • Easy hitching rides back to the start point NA Slider
  • Snow quality 5 Slider
  • Weather 4 Slider
  • Above tree line terrain 4 Slider
  • Chutes, couloirs and extreme terrain features? 4 Slider
  • Tree skiing and riding 4 Slider
  • Is this backcountry area easy to leave? 5 Slider
  • Terrain met my expectations 5 Slider
  • Safe from Avalanches and Slides 3 Slider
  • Recommend this area to others? 4 Slider
  • Would you visit this area again? 100 % Slider
  • How did you get there?: Local
  • Year/Month/Day of visit (Approx. if not known): 2010/01/23
  • Total number of days spent on this mountain: 30

General Comments/Likes

ALWAYS GO INTO BACKCOUNTRY AREAS PREPARED. AVALANCHE SAFETY EQUIPMENT, AVALANCHE KNOWLEDGE ALONG WITH KNOWLEDGABLE PARTNERS AND TERRAIN AND ROUTE KNOWLEDGE.
Always check Avalanche reports before accessing backcountry areas.

Now for the good stuff…
Rock Spring is easy to get to and from, so close to JHMR. A true blast in the powder. Terrain that ranges from Advanced to Extreme. Love dropping into Why Not out the bottom gate. A fun out of bounds experience. skiing the gut is a blast. Going out the top gate off of R-Bowl gives a nice long run that has nice above tree line skiing to chutes and fun tree skiing. the out is a nice left turn to bobsled style traverses into the Hobacks.

Dislikes

Gets skied out quickly. Too easily accessed, so people think it is part of the Jackson Hole Resort. If you are skiing on a day or multiday lift ticket, Do not ski this area without a guide or someone who knows this area. Avalanche Safety equipment is a must.
I have seen single skiers and groups without packs beacons, etc… fumbling around this area, risking their lifes and the lifes of everyone who ski Rock Springs.

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  • Cook
  • Resides In: Wilson, WY, USA
  • Disciplines: Alpine, Alpine Touring, Back Country
  • Years Skiing/Riding: 20
  • Avg. Days Per Season: 61 - 70 days
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