Happy Holidays from Coombs Outdoors!
Dear Friends,
Jackson Hole is a magical place year-round, but the holiday season brings out a special sort of sparkle in our little town. Some may say it’s the twinkling lights scattered around town like stars in the sky, while others love the excitement of the start of winter- snow glittering though the air as we reunite with friends we missed all summer and take those first exhilarating runs on skis. For me, the magic of Christmas in Jackson is conjured by generous community members who spread good cheer and support one another through the holiday season and beyond.
This year marks the fourth annual Teton Pines Giving Tree for Coombs kids. Members generously helped outfit more than 50 families with all of the gear that will keep them warm and safe in Coombs programs this winter, while simultaneously making sure they have an exciting present under the tree on Christmas morning. Earlier this month we hosted our first gear drive where friends came out with bags of helmets, goggles, base layers, and gloves for Coombs kids in exchange for pizza and beer generously provided by Yeah Buddy Pizza. The Coombs phone seems to be ringing off the hook with inquiries about how folks can support programs. From gear donations, to volunteering, to generous contributions, Coombs Outdoors is feeling the love this holiday season.
Our winter programs officially started last week with 450 participants enrolled this season. This year you’ll find more smiling faces in Coombs jackets than ever before out enjoying our local ski hills. Your ongoing support makes it possible for Coombs to spread the magic of outdoor recreation year-round to as many local kids as possible.
We hope you’ll join us for another year chock full of adventure by making a year-end contribution today. Thank you for helping to make Jackson magical for everyone!
Happy Holidays!
Jenny Wolfrom Holladay
Executive Director
Looking Back at 2023
2023 was a huge year for Coombs Outdoors. We launched new programs such as our backcountry ski club, after school programs for middle schoolers, and spring break programs and trips for students in grades K-12. We grew our amazing and talented staff and Board and enrolled more participants than ever before. Our focus continues to be on creating quality experiences that provide our participants with the many benefits of outdoor recreation, build community connections and inclusivity, increase access to nature, and serve as a resource to the hard working families who make up the Coombs community.
We are proud to share this snapshot of the impact Coombs had on our community this year.
2023 was another year of growth and success thanks to friends like you. We hope you’ll join us for another year of adventures and community building by making an end-of-year gift.
Get your tickets for Skiing with the Stars!
Support Coombs Outdoors and join us for a day of skiing with X Gamers, US Ski Team members, World Tour competitors, Olympic Champions, winter film stars, and local legends at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for our Annual Skiing with the Stars event.
This year’s event will be Thursday, March 14, with skiing 12:30-4pm followed by an Après party at the Mangy Moose. Click here for list of this year’s Stars, more details about the event, and a link to register.
