Grand Targhee sits on the western slope of the Teton Range in Wyoming, in the United States, reached by a single mountain road up from the Teton Valley. Set on the range's storm-facing western side, it's one of the snowiest resorts in North America, its position catching Pacific storms as they pile into the peaks and delivering light, dry powder with real consistency. The base is a compact, welcoming village built in warm lodgepole pine and stone, with a handful of lodges, a few restaurants, and a friendly feel shaped by Western hospitality. The focus here is firmly on the mountain and the snow, and it's not unusual to spot wildlife grazing near the slopes.

The skiing covers around 2,600 acres and roughly 95 runs, with snowcat skiing available too for anyone chasing untracked powder beyond the lifts. Wide, gentle slopes near the base give beginners plenty of room to get comfortable, and the majority of the terrain is beautifully pitched intermediate cruising through open bowls and glades, much of it regularly topped up with fresh snow. If you're more advanced, you'll find steep glades, tree runs, and hike-to terrain to explore, and it's the deep, dependable powder that brings strong skiers back year after year. The season runs from late November to mid-April, and with over 12 metres of snowfall in an average year, conditions here stay reliable right through it.

Beyond the slopes, Grand Targhee has a laid-back Western character that's easy to settle into. The Trap Bar is the heart of après, with live music most afternoons and a warm, sociable atmosphere, and a horse-drawn sleigh ride to a dinner in a wood-fired yurt makes for a memorable evening out. There's an outdoor heated saltwater pool and hot tubs, 15km of groomed Nordic trails, snowshoeing with a naturalist, and fat biking on the snow. Down in the valley, the small towns of Driggs and Victor add relaxed, ranch-country charm, with local restaurants and bars for a change of scene.

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