GETTING BETTER, BUT NOT GREAT - MAY 24, 2023

The snow continues to rapidly melt but we are still a long way out from summer-like conditions.  Trails on the valley floor are a mix of patchy, slushy snow with numerous areas of deeper snow and many down trees.  As you move into the heart of the canyons, expect nearly 100% snow cover.  A volunteer ranger attempting to reach the Death Canyon Shelf a couple days ago, fell through to his knees immediately after departing the top of the aerial Tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.  He was wearing skis!!  Travel in the hills is still difficult to say the least.  Please be prepared for these conditions and stay safe out there.