Cowboy Coaster and Alpine Slide in Jackson — Webcam Online

Snow King Mountain — a mountain gem within Jackson's city limits

Snow King Mountain ski resort is a unique place where mountain entertainment meets the wild nature of Wyoming. Located right in the town of Jackson, this mountain has become one of the calling cards of the Jackson Hole region. Unlike major resorts that require hours of travel, Snow King is within walking distance of Town Square — the central square of the city. This makes it a popular destination for both tourists and locals who come here after work to ride the roller coasters or simply enjoy the mountain air.

The resort operates year-round: in winter, ski lifts and cable cars operate, while in summer, attractions, walking trails, and observation decks open. It is the summer season that attracts the most visitors to the mountain's two main attractions — the Cowboy Coaster and the Alpine Slide.

Cowboy Coaster: a steel track among the pines

The Cowboy Coaster opened in 2014 and immediately became the first alpine coaster in Wyoming. The project was designed and built by Wiegand Sports — a German manufacturer that has installed over 180 alpine coasters worldwide. This is not a classic roller coaster with crazy speeds and loop-the-loops, but a ride where the passenger controls the cart using a hand brake.

The steel track length is 3,295 feet (~1,004 meters), and the vertical drop is 456 feet (~139 meters). The two-person cart is lifted to the top by a magnetic system, then descends along the track with loops and curves, winding around trees and rocks. The descent speed depends on how much the passenger releases the brake — you can ride slowly, enjoying the views, or accelerate to an impressive speed.

The track runs along the mountainside through a coniferous forest, creating the feeling of traveling through the wilderness. Unlike amusement park rides, there are no concrete structures or bright neon lights — just steel rails, green forest, and mountain air. This makes the Cowboy Coaster especially appealing for those who want to combine adrenaline with the natural beauty of Wyoming.

Alpine Slide: 40 years of history and concrete waves

If the Cowboy Coaster is a relatively new attraction, the Alpine Slide has a much longer history. It opened about 40 years ago — one of the first in the USA. The alpine slide concept came to America from Europe: Swede Stig Albertsson installed the first such slide at Bromley Mountain in Vermont in 1954, and the idea quickly spread across mountain resorts in the country.

The Snow King Alpine Slide is a concrete or wavy track 2,500 feet (~760 meters) long, down which visitors descend in special wheeled sled carts. Passengers first ride to the top on a chairlift, then descend the slope through forests and meadows. The cart is equipped with a hand brake, allowing control of the descent speed.

The camera shows two alpine slides with characteristic red-and-white stripes running down the green grassy slope. This is the classic design of such attractions — contrasting stripes help orient on the track and add visual dynamism. The descent follows the natural terrain of the mountain, among trees and shrubs, creating the feeling of a real mountain adventure.

How to get to Snow King Mountain

One of the main advantages of Snow King Mountain is its location. The resort is located right in the town of Jackson, within walking distance of Town Square. This means that if you're staying in the city center, you can walk to the lifts in 10-15 minutes.

For those arriving by car from Jackson Hole Airport, the route is simple: take US-89 S/US-191 S/US-26 W, drive through Town Square on Cache Street, then turn left onto Snow King Avenue. The resort coordinates are: 43.4719° N, 110.7560° W. Jackson Hole Airport is the only commercial airport in the USA located inside a national park (Grand Teton National Park), making the journey here a special experience from the very beginning.

Public transportation in Jackson is provided by START Bus, which connects the city with resorts and the airport. In the summer season, many hotels offer free shuttles to Snow King Mountain.

Seasonality and weather conditions

The Cowboy Coaster and Alpine Slide operate in the summer season, typically from May to October, depending on weather conditions and snowfall. In winter, the resort functions as a ski center with completely different entertainment.

Weather in Jackson can be unpredictable even in summer. Wyoming's mountain climate is characterized by sharp temperature swings, strong winds, and thunderstorms that can start suddenly. This is why attractions may be closed due to adverse weather conditions — thunderstorms, strong winds, or extreme cold. Resort operators do not guarantee continuous operation and recommend checking the status of attractions by phone at 307-201-5667, especially during periods of unstable weather.

The best time to visit is dry, sunny days through September, when the weather is most stable and the air temperature is comfortable for being outdoors. In July and August, the resort operates at peak capacity, but it is during these months that afternoon thunderstorms, typical of the Rocky Mountains, are most likely.

Lower landing area: the heart of the resort

The lower landing area is where the attraction ends and the main resort infrastructure begins. This is the area captured by the webcam, and this is where you can observe the most visitor activity.

The concrete platform of the lower area is a central hub where all streams converge: those who just descended from the roller coasters, families with children waiting for their turn, and visitors who simply came to watch the attractions and spend time outdoors. Here are the ticket offices where tickets are purchased, and the service area where you can get information about schedules and safety rules.

The platform has black metal fences that separate the landing zone from pedestrian paths, and a first aid station sign with a red cross and the inscription AUTHORITY LIFT — a reminder that safety at the resort is under control. Trash cans and benches create a comfortable environment for rest between descents.

What you can see on the camera

The webcam is installed in the base area of Snow King Mountain and broadcasts a view of the Cowboy Coaster and Alpine Slide in real time. The camera captures the lower landing area of the Cowboy Coaster — a concrete platform where visitors move: families with children, adults waiting their turn for the attraction.

In the upper left, two alpine slides (sled runs) with characteristic red-and-white stripes are visible, running down the green grassy slope. These are the Alpine Slide tracks, on which visitors descend in wheeled sled carts. In the center of the frame are infrastructure elements: a trash can, black metal fences, a first aid station sign with a red cross and the inscription AUTHORITY LIFT.

On the right is a dark building of the ticket area or service zone, where a queue of seated and standing people is visible. In the background is a green slope with coniferous forest (spruce trees) surrounding the base area. The camera shows a real live broadcast with moving people, allowing you to assess the resort's occupancy and the atmosphere of this place at any time of day.

The online camera operates in real time and is available 24/7 — even at night you can observe the illuminated base area of Snow King Mountain and feel the atmosphere of the mountain resort in Jackson, Wyoming.