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Jackson Winter Hiking: Winter Safety Tips
Winter hiking in Jackson Hole is stunning. The Tetons are frosted like a cake, the air smells like pine and possibility, and best of all—fewer crowds. It’s peaceful and magical, but it’s also slightly dangerous if you’re not prepared, even in a low-snow year like this one. But don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know before heading out into the wild white yonder. Check the Weather Ready to frolic through snowdrifts like it’s a Patagonia ad? ...
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Real-Life Flying Deer
This post functions dually as humorous story and cautionary tale. The story within a story goes like this: Flat Creek recently had the company Christmas party. It was a very multinational and multilingual gathering in true Jackson style, featuring many speakers of English, Spanish, and the caterers speaking Turkish, which is somehow very appropriately fitting for the season. In my curious nature, I asked one of my new Turkish friends if they had all the same Christmas traditions. She r...
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Holiday Gift Guide: Flat Creek C-Store Edition
We’ve all been there: you’re staying in Jackson Hole for the holidays, nestled in a family-owned motel nearest to Grand Teton National Park, sipping hot cocoa and listening to elk bugle—when suddenly you realize you’ve completely neglected to buy presents for your loved ones. And they’ll be over in minutes. Where can you find just the right gift on such short notice? Never fear, the C-store is here! Some gift guides want you to believe the perfect present is rare, curated, and w...
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Our Favorite Hot Chocolate Recipes
There’s something about winter in Jackson Hole that just begs for hot chocolate. Maybe it’s the way the mountains look like they’ve been dusted with powdered sugar. Or maybe it’s the fact that ... I dunno, it's cold outside? Either way, here at Flat Creek Inn, we consider hot chocolate a necessity in the winter, and sometimes you might catch us sneaking some in the fall and spring, too. So in the spirit of warming up fingers, toes, and general morale, here are a few of our favorit...
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Hole for the Holidays: Jackson Holiday Events
Dropping by Jackson Hole for the holiday season? ’Tis the season for cocoa, crafts, shopping sprees, and more winter cheer than you can shake a sleigh at. (We only get one “ ‘tis the season” per blog post, and we just used it. Hold us to it, please.) So here’s our specially curated list of some of the best holiday happenings on town: Winter Wings and Holiday Cheer Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 4–6 p.m. Location: Teton Raptor Center Price: Free Sip, shop, a...
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