Skiing Brings out the Best Menu Ideas

By on February 1, 2010 Categories: Jackson Hole Winter

A Ski Outing Gives Chef Jason Mitchell Menu Ideas:

Woke up this morning to at least twelve new inches of snow on my jeep! So, of course I headed to the mountain (JHMR) after I dropped off my boy at school, and was not disappointed.

I got on an early gondola, which I prefer over the tram for the simple reason of the various terrain getting over to the Thunder and Sublette chairs. The fresh tracks were amazing, getting nice shots even on the late groomed runs, waist deep in some spots with super light fluffy Teton powder.

The routes I took were virgin, I was lucky enough to be up at the top of the gondola when the whistle blew for opening so I beat even the Tram to untracked stuff. The crowds were non existent this morning, and every face I saw had a smile. Bernie’s Bowl was the best it has ever been, Kissing Rock and Sugar Shack, Bird In Hand, Lower Liquor Cabinets, it was all mine!

The sun broke later after the morning fog burned off and the folks started to show up so I finished with the Hobacks and fresh lobster tails on my mind…maybe with a petite fillet on the side, with a little Bearnaise? I’m a little old fashioned when it comes to Valentine’s Day.

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