How to Do Extreme Skiing the Chic Way | Vogue

"A rugged, no‑nonsense ethos defines this 1965 original, which still leans into its famously steep, difficult terrain rather than taming it. With over 2,500 acres and a 4,139‑foot vertical drop, the Aerial Tram unlocks the Crags, the Hobacks, and the rite‑of‑passage Corbet’s Couloir, while double‑blacks off Thunder—Paint Brush and Tower Three—plus the infamous Alta Chutes Numbers 1 and 2 and mammoth bowls keep the heart rate pinned. Annual snowfall tops 400 inches and the high, cold setting preserves the deep, dry powder skiers dream of. The crowd blends rough‑and‑tumble locals, world‑class athletes, and discerning visitors, with private clubs and ski‑in/ski‑out homes delivering indulgence without diluting the Tetons’ feral spirit." - Charles Curkin