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MEDIA KIT 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Fact Sheet Togwotee at a Glance Lodging and Dining Snowmobile Information Snowmobile Gear Snowmobile Tours: Greater Jackson Hole Area Activities Media Resources About Aramark FACT SHEET ADDRESS Togwotee Mountain Lodge 27655 Highway 26 & 287 Moran, WY 83013 PHONE 866-292-6720 for reservations 307-543-0446 for snow conditions WEBSITE www.togwoteelodge.com, www.facebook.com/togwotee BACKGROUND Togwotee Mountain Lodge is regarded as one of the best snowmobile destinations in the United States by popular snowmobile publications, such as American Snowmobiler, SnowGoer and SnoWest. With its average of 600 inches of snow a year, 2.5 million acres of wilderness and 600 miles of groomed trails, it’s easy to see why. In the summer, the lodge is transformed into a family destination close to Wyoming’s best known attractions including: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks as well as the town of Jackson Hole. The lodge is operated by Aramark. LOCATION The lodge and snowmobile rentals are located off of highways 26 and 287 in northwest Wyoming. Togwotee is 16 miles east of Grand Teton National Park, 44 miles south of Yellowstone National Park and 48 miles northeast of Jackson Hole. The lodge is within Bridger-Teton National Forest on Angle Mountain at 8,654 feet in elevation. SEASON Togwotee Mountain Lodge is open from mid-May to mid-October, approximately the same dates as the National Parks’ seasons. The lodge closes in late fall and reopens for the snowmobiling season the first week of December until mid-April. HISTORY The Togwotee Pass was first surveyed in 1873 by William A. Jones of the Corp of Engineers, who was looking to build a road to Yellowstone. Nearly 50 years later, the road crew arrived at Togwotee Pass and among them were Al and Bertha Angle. When the road opened in 1921, the Angles built a permanent camp that featured comfortable lodging and home cooked meals. After 30 years in operation, they decided to seed a less strenuous way of life and sold their cherished and hard won business to Harry Moll. Moll later sold it to the Weideman Family, who built the lodge that exists today. They completed construction in 1965 and called it Togwotee Mountain Lodge. The old Angle’s Camp Lodge was then renovated and moved in 1982 to its present site, where it serves as the Lodge’s gas station and convenience store. TOGWOTEE AT A GLANCE • Togwotee Mountain Lodge was opened as the Angle Camp in 1926 by Al and Bertha Angle. • The Angles ran an outfitters camp, teaching potential guides how to be true mountain men. • Togwotee’s snowmobile country remains uncongested. The vast 2.5 million acres of riding area easily accommodates the lodge’s max guest count of approximately 450 people per day. • The entire state of Delaware can fit in the snowmobiling riding area of 2.5 million acres at Togwotee. • You can ride 170 miles southwest from the lodge and never cross a highway. • Laid end to end, Togwotee’s trail system would extend from Moran, Wyoming all the way into Canada. • Togwotee averages 600 inches (50 feet) of annual snowfall a year, which is the height of five basketball hoops stacked on top of each other. • During the 2011 winter season, Togwotee’s riding area had 55 feet of snow, compared to 23.3’ in West Yellowstone, Wyoming, and 17’ in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. • At 8,654 feet, Togwotee’s elevation is equal in height to nearly seven Empire State Buildings. • Wyoming has more Antelope than people. LODGING AND DINING LODGING Togwotee offers a variety of cozy lodging options that speak to the importance of friends and family on vacations. The property’s 54 cabins include a bedroom with two queen beds, a living room with a sleeper sofa, a kitchenette, and a private bath. The cabins also come with two televisions a front porch and picnic tables. Moreover, 20 of the cabins have electric fireplaces. ADA and pet-friendly cabins are also available. Prices range from $149-259 (standard cabin), $169-279 (fireplace cabin). Within the lodge are 28 lodge rooms and six suites. Sleeping four, the lodge rooms are located on the 2nd floor and offer all the amenities expected for a comfortable vacation including two queen beds, televisions and private bathrooms. There is not an elevator in the main lodge. Lodge rooms range in price from $109-219. The 300 sq. ft. suites are located on the third floor of the main lodge and are perfect for groups up to six. Each has a family room, bedroom, bunk beds that are great for kids, a two-part bathroom (toilette and shower separated), and a large closet great for storing winter and outdoor gear. Suites also include a mini-fridge, microwave and air conditioner. There is not an elevator in the main lodge. Suites range in price from $119-229. DINING The Grizzly Grill: Located on the main floor of the lodge, The Grizzly Grill offers breakfast, lunch (winter only), and dinner to guests. Enjoy hearty meals of prime steak, pasta and fish dishes. The Grizzly Grill’s menu also includes salads and comfort foods like slow roasted pot roast. Boxed lunches are also available for a grab-and-go option. Requests need only be submitted to the Front Desk 24 hours in advance. Red Fox Saloon: On the east end of main floor of the lodge is this fully stocked Western–style bar. With 10 taps of brew and a grill menu, guests are able to relax, refuel and reminisce. AMENITIES All rooms at Togwotee Mountain Lodge feature free Wi-Fi, television(s), baseboard heat, coffee maker, and blow dryer. Cabins include kitchenettes. The lodge also features the Bridger Pavilion, a four season events room able to accommodate groups up to 120 people with a full-service kitchen and beautiful river rock wood-burning fireplace. Two hot tubs and changing rooms are located adjacent to the Pavilion. The onsite Angle Mountain Gas Station and Convenience Store offers staple items, snacks, beverages and fuel for guests. In the winter, the Togwotee Snowmobile Rental Shop opens to provide snowmobile and gear rentals as well as mechanic services. PACKAGES Winter guests will visit Togwotee Mountain Lodge on the Classic Winter Package. The package includes social hour in the evenings, hot breakfast buffet, dinner, a snowmobile guide for each day following the day of check in and before the day of check out. Reduced rates on snowmobile rentals, and Jackson Hole Airport transfer included for guests with a three-day visit or longer. SNOWMOBILE INFORMATION WINTER 2014-15 SNOWMOBILE FLEET On-Trail Sleds • Easiest off trail sled to maneuver Touring Yamaha Venture Lite • Must be 16 years old to operate • Easiest and most comfortable to ride Arctic Cat M8 155 Inch track • Accommodates single or double riders • Powerful off trail sleds, hill climbing • Children eight to 12 years old must ride kings, great for off trail on back with adult driver, children five • Single rider to seven years must ride in the front • Not for beginners • Must be 13 years old to operate • Must be 21 years old to operate • Seat has backrest for passenger and a basket in back Polaris 800 RMK 155 Inch track Polaris 550 Shift Trail Machine • Powerful off trail sleds, hill climbing kings, great for off trail • On trail only, not designed for deep powder • Single rider • Single rider • Not for beginners • Must be 13 years old to operate • Must be 21 years old to operate Off-Trail Sleds Polaris 600 RMK (Rocky Mountain King) 155 inch track • Off trail sled for playing in powder and climbing hills and intermediate trail • Single rider SNOWMOBILE RENTAL INFORMATION Snow Conditions Hotline: 307-543-0446 Snowmobile Rental Shop hours 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Guided experiences depart at 9 a.m. All sleds required to return no later than 4:30 p.m.. All sled rentals come with one tank of gas and oil per day. Multi-day rentals do not require return of snowmobile each day, but do require end of day check in with the snowmobile rental shop for safety reasons. Insurance: Optional insurance may be available based on model type and deductible. Inquire at the snowmobile rental shop. Minimum passenger age: 8 years+ riding in the back, 5-7 years+ riding in the front. Guides: fees included in Classic Winter Package rates or $59/full day per sled. Safety beacons are required for each guest riding behind a guide more than 1/4 mile off the trail per National Forest Service regulations. The snowmobile rental shop offers rentals for $10.00 per day. National Forest Registration Permits: required on all sleds, available on-site for purchase. SNOWMOBILE GEAR Try It & Buy It: If you buy an item from the gift shop, which was rented here first, rental fees will be deducted from purchase. Visit the rental shop onsite for more information. Snowmobile Clothing: Togwotee’s Snowmobile Rental Shop provides head to toe snowmobile clothing to keep guests warm and protected. Fly Racing - SNX Performance Fly Racing - SNX Performance Snocross Pants Snocross Jacket • Abrasion resistant poly-shell • Outer shell is tough 400 Denier construction polyester with 840 Denier • 400 Denier outer material with reinforced areas 840 Denier reinforced knees • 100 % TPU membrane is fully • Fully waterproof and breathable to waterproof and breathable to keep keep you dry and comfortable you dry and comfortable • Lightly insulated keeps you warm • Full taped seam liner construction • Fully vented legs to help regulate body • Removable thermoliner has 75 grams temperature of insulation and includes inner pocket • Removable suspenders feature an • Intake and exhaust vents to help extra high back to keep straps in place regulate body temperature • Boot gaiter to keep the snow out • Dual inner storm flap pockets and • Full length leg zippers makes these 2 hand warmer pockets pants easy to put on and take off • Reflective piping and printing for with boots increased visibility • Tether d-ring for easy access to your • Tether d-ring for easy access to your tether switch tether switch • Reinforced knees Avalanche Beacon: The Backcountry Access Tracker avalanche beacon can greatly reduce the amount of time spent pinpointing, probing, and digging during an avalanche rescue.