"Grand" Targhee is so-called only because it is situated within close view (weather permitting, occasionally) of the 13,700+ ft Grand Teton, located in the Teton Range of the Northern Rockies in Alta (not Jackson) Wyoming. It is actually about 20 nautical miles and about 40-50 highway miles from Jackson Wyoming. You will need to go over Teton Pass into Idaho to arrive there from Jackson Hole. Plan on at least an hour for this. Once in Idaho you have to travel thru the Teton Valley, thru Driggs Idaho (heaven forbid), to Alta Wyoming (which should just go ahead and be adopted by Idaho).
There's no other way around the Teton Range in winter, unless you rent a helicoptor or take an even more scenic route on Hwy 26 and ID 32, or want to visit Crow Agency.

My personal observations of the past 8 years: 1) Do not bring your dog; still no canines are allowed at Targhee, even though it is not inside GTNP. 2) Get there early; if it has any new snow, it is OK only til the sun hits it in the afternoon as it is a western facing slope. 3) If you stay on the trails, it's OK if you like groomed, but it's pretty hard to ski ungroomed when it's so FLAT. 4) Don't bother if you're after the steep and deep experience - go back over the pass to the real Wyoming. 5) It is microscopic in terrain compared to JHMR. 6) Like the mountain - nothing - I mean NOTHING - going on apres ski. Don't try to 'dine' either. 7) Only suggest a day trip to see what it is all about, you might find out by about 2:00 pm, and take the next bus back over the pass.

My boyfriend and I have stayed at Grand Targhee every year for our anniversary. Our first date was a ski date over at Grand Targhee 4 years ago this winter. I was impressed this year when we checked into the Sioux Lodge, the "rustic" furnishings of Grand Targhee have been replaced with a Flat Screen television, photography and new furniture, and the changes weren't reflected in the price, the rate was exactly what we paid the year before. The bathrooms were also redone. I love the Sioux Lodge units because they have a mini fridge and microwave, saving money on a light breakfast.

We stayed here on our honeymoon in 2002. The outside is beautiful. It's the inside that is horrible. Walking to our room felt like we were being banished to the basement. No windows. Very dim lighting. The room itself was filthy. The handle broken on the bathroom faucet. The carpet was old and disgusting with dark stains everywhere. We were originally supposed to stay three nights. We stayed the first night because it was too late to go anywhere else. The area around the resort is beautiful. If you just want to visit the resort, do so. Just don't stay there.

We have skied all over the West, you name the resort and we have been there. You can't beat Targhee for the snow conditions. Knee deep powder at Christmas!!! More lifts are being constructed but with so few people, lines were not a problem even at Christmas. A lot less expensive to stay then Jackson Hole's (Teton Village) and you can easily go over for a day of skiing. In fact, they bus Jackson skiers to Targhee everyday. Powder Hounds, try Targhee!