Jackson Hole, Wyo.-The people and places included in this issue are the verybest of Jackson Hole . . . at least for now. Next year, you might vote for completely different “winners”in completely different categories. Our editorial picks might be the result of a thoughtful and deliberate consensus, rather than the ephemeral musings ofindividual contributors. Who knows!
Clearly, the process is not perfect – we’ve done our bestto scold and undo ballot stuffers – however, we think that the point of a BestOf issue is less to give a reading of …

“I wouldn’t eat that if I were you.  It’s not good for you.”
Thus were the disapproving words of a pro skier I was following about a decade ago to improve my game. I looked up guiltily, cotton-mouthed with a handful of spring corn snow. Mortified, I didn’t question him, and I never ate inbounds snow again.

It turns out that, as in most things skiing, my friend knew what he was talking about. As the “green” movement gains momentum, deposits made by traditional ski waxes in the snow, our environment and …

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