La Liste Noelle
Fresh snow settles on the Tetons, the Town Square lights are aglow, and with each new blanket of white, the annual hunt for the perfect gift begins. This year, we’re choosing gifts that carry resonance—less of the forgettable and more of the memorable. Consider this our House guide to giving: a collection of offerings from the incredible clients who inspire us year-round.
This History Deserves a Book
The Arc of Skiing Jackson Hole: 45 Years Behind the Lens by Wade McKoy chronicles four and half decades of mountain culture in this visually stunning coffee table book with over 500 photos including features on early pioneers, Jackson Hole Air Force, and the freeride scene. The hardcover retrospective depicts skiing as ritual and risk, passed from one generation to the next through weathered lifts, handwritten maps, and hard-earned local knowledge. These images trace the evolution of a place where style, consequence, and community have defined what it means to ski Jackson Hole. Find it at our local bookstores or at www.wademckoy.com
Share the Gift of Opportunity
Consider a donation to the Education Foundation Jackson Hole, the official philanthropic partner for Teton County School District #1. Your contribution powers year-round support for students from meals for kids facing food insecurity to mental health services, dental care, scholarships, and free essentials for those in need. With your generosity, EFJH sustains the professional infrastructure that keeps these programs strong, equitable, and thriving for every student. Because what’s more meaningful than building future Jacksonites? When every kid is seen, every need met, and every future possible, your gift becomes generational. www.educationfoundationjh.com
The Original Western Edit
A vintage Western trove in the heart of Jackson, Perennial West handpicks one-of-a-kind boots, denim, and other goods that reflect the owner’s belief that the best pieces are the ones with a past. A lifelong champion of sustainable fashion with impeccable taste, this little gem proves that shopping locally means finding something irreplaceable: a piece of history with character, and that is high-level gifting at our house! Don’t be surprised if you snag that denim that you swear is for someone else. www.perennialwest.com
For the Person Who Chooses Fresh Air Every Time
A subscription to Fish Camp is for that curious beginner or seasoned angler because they offer a growing library of over 160 on-demand masterclasses taught by pro guides, covering everything from fly tying and entomology to drift-boat techniques and destination-specific fishing. It’s an ideal present because it’s not about what someone owns, but about what they learn: skills and a deeper connection to the river and the wild. And, with Fish Camp’s commitment to conservation and stewardship, your gift honors the water too. We’re hooked. www.fishcamp.com
A Little Cabin of Discoveries
Lodge & Letter, a cozy little cabin of discoveries in the designated historical block off Town Square is one of Jackson’s sweetest surprises—a haven of cashmere, cookbooks, candles, and a curated consortium of local and regional clothing that’s sure to keep you and your giftee cozy. It’s darn near impossible to walk out without finding something thoughtful. Choose your own treasure-hunting for anyone on your list, from the hostess to the homebody or the friend who loves a little luxury. If you’re the gift certificate type, it’s a guaranteed win. This lovely lifestyle atelier is located at 170 E. Deloney.
Give the Gift of “Mush!”
Glide through the winter wilds of Wyoming with Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Dog Tours. This magical, memory-making adventure welcomes all to participate. Guides introduce each team member (those affectionate, well-trained athletes four-leggeds), while giving you the option to drive the team accompanied by your musher, or just relax and feel the wind. Riding in a modern sled pulled through the snowy pines of the Bridger-Teton National Forest under wide-open skies with Iditarod-winning pups? Yes, please. And, when you give a full-day outing, it includes lunch and a soak in the steaming Granite Hot Springs. This is the kind of gift that delivers big grins, rosy cheeks, and stories you’re bound to hear all winter long. www.jhsleddog.com
A Holiday Night for Two or More
Landmark and local ritual, a winter night in Teton Village is its own kind of holiday gift when it starts at Corsa inside Caldera House. The modern chalet interiors glow with red accents, polished wood, leather banquettes, and sumptuous lighting. Corsa’s menu channels the Italian Alps, so think shareable plates, trattoria classics, and Neopolitan pizzas with blistered crusts, and cocktails that hit the right après-ski or date night note. It’s intimate and comfortable. Step outside to the village’s WinterFest ice skating, snow sculptures, twinkling lights, and JHMR’s 60th anniversary celebrations. Get festive with your closest friends, or gather your team for an easy, spirited evening. Treat yourself and indulge in the seasonal experience. www.calderahouse.com / https://www.jacksonhole.com/winterfest
Giving has a way of filling us up, even more than the gifts we receive. We hope you find simple ways this season to offer kindness and celebrate the connections that make the holidays joyful, fun, and wonderfully unpredictable, just like the people we love most.
