Grand Targhee Resort Expansion Approved

02/12/2008 - After more than three years of planning, public input, and hearings, the Teton County, Wyoming Board of County Commissioners on Monday, February 4th gave final approval to Grand Targhee Resort’s expansion proposal. A year-round resort in Alta, Wyoming, Grand Targhee is now poised to expand from their current 96 lodging units to 450 units by rezoning 120 acres at the base of Fred’s Mountain from its current “rural” status to “resort” designation. “We are thrilled to be moving forward. It is time for Grand Targhee to become a creative and inspirational leader in the worlds of mountain sports, culture, activities, and events,” said owner Geordie Gillett. With the conditions of the expansion now approved, Grand Targhee Resort will move forward with the development of a land-use plan. Resort officials estimate that this process could take 3 to 6 months to complete. 45 single family units and 45 cabins or townhomes are allowed. The remaining 360 units will be comprised of condo, condo-hotel, and employee units. Physical and environmental factors will have a substantial role during the development of the conceptual plans. The resort has been gaining national interest for its significant sustainability programs implemented over the past three years. Therefore, the sustainable design and construction of future buildings, as well as protecting the environment and the wilderness, will guide this process. Based on the completion of the land-use plan, resort officials estimate that real estate opportunities could take 9 to 18 months before they are available for release. Grand Targhee Realty has a sales office in the resort’s Rendezvous Lodge and can be reached at 208-354-8833 or visit www.grandtargheerealty.com. They will keep interested parties informed via email as the sales process progresses and properties and pricing are defined. Gillett continued, “Teton Valley residents and visitors have a deep passion for Grand Targhee Resort, we understand what makes us special, and we are committed to preserving and enhancing our unique family-style atmosphere. The Teton Valley residents that founded Grand Targhee in the late 1960s set out to create a recreation area that would benefit the local communities, and we will continue to honor that mandate. Generations of families have honed their skiing and riding skills on Fred’s and Peaked Mountains for 38 seasons, and we look forward to enhancing the overall experience for our guests with the development of an environmentally, economically and socially sustainable resort.”