Best of Jackson Hole presents
The Locals’ Guidebook to Jackson Hole
The Locals’ Guidebook features the winners from the Best of Jackson Hole contest and includes local editorials that showcase the soul of Jackson Hole. Free, all around the valley.
Gold, Silver and Bronze winners in 120+ categories, chosen by a community-wide ballot
About the guide
The Guide highlights the hidden gems of the valley, celebrates the folks that work hard to make their lives here and inspires readers to enjoy experiences that they otherwise may not have found.
120+
Categories on the 2026 winners list
Free
Distributed all around the Jackson Hole Valley
25
Pick-up locations on the distribution list
2019–2026
Eight years of winners archived online
Inside the guide
Explore the Best of Jackson Hole
There are so many amazing things to do in Jackson Hole in the summer and winter months. The guide sorts the valley’s winners into the chapters locals actually use.
Chapter
Things To Do
Family-friendly activity, wildlife tours, rafting and the valley’s best music venues.
Chapter
Local Favorites
Coffee shops, bakeries, breakfast spots and the locally owned stores the valley votes for.
Chapter
High Altitude Health & Wellness
Yoga and Pilates studios, spas, doctors, physical therapists and massage therapists.
Chapter
Adventure & The Great Outdoors
Hiking and biking trails, ski runs, fishing outfitters and mountain guides.
The Local Guides to Jackson Hole
Discover insider knowledge, local lingo, and all the best spots to grab a bite or catch a view. One of the most unique and inspiring aspects of Jackson Hole is our community, and the guide is written for it.
240,412
Votes cast in the 2019 contest, from 11,162 registered voters across 120 categories.
11 years
“For 11 years in a row Best of Jackson Hole has recognized the remarkable people who make Jackson Hole a community like nowhere else in the world.” (2019)
From ballot to bookshelf
Every copy of the Locals’ Guidebook starts with a vote from the people who live here.
01Vote
A community-wide ballot. Select the category in which you’d like to vote for an outstanding business, organization, or individual, in however many categories you like.
02Winners
Every category crowns a Gold, Silver and Bronze winner, from Museum to Mustache, Sloshie and Pickleball Player.
03The Guidebook
The winners go to print with local editorials: a high-gloss magazine that celebrates the folks that work hard to make their lives here.
04On shelves
Distributed for free all around the Jackson Hole Valley. Snag your copy when they hit shelves this summer!
Vote
Winners
The Guidebook
On shelves
2026 winners
Congratulate the winners
Gold Snake River Grill
Overall Restaurant
Silver: Glorietta Trattoria · Bronze: Kampai
Gold Snake River Roasting Co
Coffee Shop
Silver: Cowboy Coffee · Bronze: Persephone Bakery
Gold Josie’s Ridge
Hiking Trail
Silver: Cascade Canyon · Bronze: Ski Lake
Gold Inversion Yoga & Pilates
Yoga Studio
Silver: Home Yoga Studio · Bronze: Teton Yoga Shala
Gold Creekside Market
Local Market
Silver: The People’s Market · Bronze: Hungry Jack’s General Store
Gold Wyoming Untrapped
Nonprofit
Silver: Animal Adoption Center · Bronze: Coombs Outdoors
The directory
Seven ways into the valley
Pick up a copy
Free, all around the Jackson Hole Valley
The Locals’ Guidebook is distributed for free all around the Jackson Hole Valley. Snag your copy when they hit shelves this summer, or read the latest issue online right now.
- Print25 pick-up locations around the valley, listed on our distribution page.
- OnlineRead it on Issuu, every page of the latest Locals’ Guidebook.
- WinnersRecognition kits for winners: certificate, stickers and window decal, by request.
Get recognized now
List your business in the guide’s directory
Want to list your business, organization or an individual in our community for being the best? Local businesses, nonprofits and community members can all be listed.
Standard Listing
Free
Get a free standard listing.
What you get:
Listing name
Basic description
Address
Website
Image on listing page (not on the annual winners page)
Featured Listing
$550 /year
Starting at $550, feature your business in the Best of Jackson Hole.
What you get:
Be seen first, 10X more exposure
Featured photo & image gallery
Website & social links, business hours
Reviews & star rating
Included in Buckrail.com
The Locals’ Guidebook
Print
Advertise in the free annual print guide. Ask Alyson Klaczkiewicz for packages.
What you get:
Distributed for free around the valley
Alongside the Best of Jackson Hole winners
Next to local editorials that showcase the soul of Jackson Hole
Ask about featured web listing packages
Get in touch
Questions or comments?
Best of Jackson Hole is a community wide ballot designed to recognize “The Best” of Jackson Hole in specific categories. It is operated by Buckrail LLC, Jackson Hole’s local news site.
Phone (307) 222-8609 Listings, advertising and general questions General info@bestofjacksonhole.com Questions or comments Advertising alyson@bestofjacksonhole.com Locals’ Guidebook ads and featured listing packages
Mail PO Box 7445, Jackson, WY Best of Jackson Hole, Buckrail LLC