Social City Guide: Jackson Hole

By day, Kendra Alessandro runs marketing for Fine Dining Restaurant Group—the crew who put the valley on the map as a foodie destination with places like Rendezvous Bistro and The Kitchen. Off the clock, she regularly posts from other places worth checking out, from her favorite tattoo shop to markets and breweries.

Followers: 419

Before sites like Eater and Zagat get their hands on new grub, the local foodies are there first, reporting from the front lines, often as menus are rolled out. For the mainstays and new spots alike, Dishing—consider them Jackson Hole’s Grub Street—has you covered. Thanks to their diverse contributors’ roster they don’t play favorites.

Followers: 2,463

It’s a big job, but someone has to do it. Eric is responsible for the entire Jackson Hole resort. Well, on social media. As the social media manager, he literally has to sell those faraway on the idea of visiting. His feed does exactly that: detailed shots and sweeping views, coupled with detail-packed captions.

Followers: 293

Unless you’re in a hot tub or fireside, sitting still is pretty uncommon in the valley, so all things portable become extra important. Case in point? Kate Schade’s clean-eating pocket-sized energy bars. She started making them in her own kitchen, but friends convinced her to take it up full time, and five bars later, you can stock up, too.

Followers: 1,311

The coolest little shop there ever was, MADE, stocks gits and goods from over 150 nearby artists. It’s the sort of store where a dinner plate becomes a work of art, and where a backgammon board becomes a family heirloom, passed from chalet to chalet. Save room in your suitcase, if you plan to make a trip here.

Followers: 10,921

This collective of local lensmen (and women) aren’t just interested in Jackson Hole’s natural beauty—they make the village come alive, and their images capture the energy of the place. You want to see someone chop wood? Feed their chocolate lab? Skinny dip in a hot spring? Follow these guys, then visit their geotagged spots.

Followers: 7,337

Wherever Rich Goodwin is, a party is sure to follow—or start. The videographer and DJ has a contagious energy that doesn’t take slope life too seriously. He posts nearly as many goofy videos as he does photos, offering a glimpse into the non-stop action he thrives on.

Followers: 3,052

When you find the gray brick building with a massive “Q” painted on the side, you’ll know you’ve arrived at our favorite expertly-run brewhouse and eatery in the valley. What the “Q” stands for, we aren’t sure, but we can vouch for the small-batch brewing techniques and enlightened beer hall fare.

Followers: 495

It’s no secret that we love the high-octane crazy videos from Teton Gravity Research—they recently shared their favorite feeds with us here—but we really dig the team’s work/life balance thing. Case in point? Their content marketer Tana Hoffman’s feed of wildly adventurous hobbies. Her bio: “Being a 9-5er doesn’t define what type of adventurer you are!”

Followers: 939

There may be a few reasons why Bon Appetit’s EIC Adam Rappaport went on an Instagram blitz here: shrimp dumplings, mai tais, spice-packed panang…what we mean is, this is the spot for Asian-influenced cuisine you really can’t find anywhere else in town, courtesy of husband-and-wife team Sam and Suchada Johnson. (They’re usually there, so make sure to say hello.)

Followers: 528

Many distilleries, especially the new crop nationwide, have a chatty, approachable person at the helm. But few have an expert Bourbon Hall of Famer in charge, which is just one point of distinction for Wyoming Whiskey. Under the tuteledge of Steve Nally, a 30-plus year vet of Maker’s Mark, they’ve become known for longer-aged batches and even some blended experiments.

Followers: 1,598

Alex was destined to be a skilled snowboarder—at 11, when his family relocated to the valley, he started taking summer school so he could hit the slopes in the colder months. Patagonia, Jones Snowboards and other powerhouse brands sponsor his global adventures, but he’s incredibly grounded (if not, you know, literally). His feed is full of his friends turning all of Jackson into one big skate/ski/snowboard playground.

Followers: 11,031