Getting there

By air: Targhee is served by airports in Jackson, Wyo., and Idaho Falls, Idaho. Jets fly into both airports and resort shuttles pick up guests by reservation. Four major carriers now serve Jackson Hole with jets: American, United, Northwest and Delta. There's non-stop daily service from Salt Lake City, Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis and Houston, plus weekend non-stop service from Atlanta and Dallas. You can rent cars at either airport.

By car: Targhee is just inside the Wyoming border on the west side of the Tetons, accessible only from Idaho. From Jackson, follow signs to Wilson on Hwy. 22, then go north on Hwy. 33 at Victor, Idaho. Turn east at Driggs (the sign is on the roof of a building), and drive 12 miles to the ski area. About eight miles from Driggs, you'll start to suspect you're lost, but keep going—you can't make a wrong turn. Coming from Idaho Falls, take Hwy. 20 to Rexburg, and turn east on Hwy. 33 to Driggs. Grand Targhee is 42 miles northwest of Jackson, 87 miles northeast of Idaho Falls and 297 miles north of Salt Lake City. Be forewarned: Leave at primetime and you're in a parade of bumper-to-bumper traffic, both up and down the mountain.

Getting around: If you are spending your entire vacation at Grand Targhee, don't rent a car—there's nowhere to drive. If you stay in Jackson, we recommend you ride the Targhee Express bus that picks up in Jackson and at Teton Village. It's $71 for round trip and full-day lift pass; call (307) 733-3135. The highway between Jackson and Grand Targhee is steep going over Teton Pass (up to 10-percent grade). We caution against staying at Targhee and driving to Jackson for the nightlife—if you want Jackson's nightlife, stay there.