3. The Teton Village in the US has spectacular scenery, a 'wild west' ambience, abundant wildlife and challenging skiing. It is perhaps the finest ski area in the US.
The jagged Teton peaks, which resemble giant shark's teeth, dominate the spectacular valley, or 'hole' in the mountains where trappers like Davey Jackson, after whom the area is named, used to trade with local Indian tribes.
The town of Jackson, some 10 miles or so from the ski area, is a genuine "old West" community, with wooden sidewalks and bustling cowboy bars. Wildlife includes moose, elk, coyote and eagles, and you can visit what is probably the world's biggest elk sanctuary on the outskirts of town.
The slopes are centred on Rendezvous Peak and the more mellow Apres Vous mountain. As well as these, the Bridger-Teton National Forest offers 5,000 acres of legendary backcountry terrain with a European-style guiding service.
