(Williston, VT) December 12, 2018 -- Mammut, the leading Swiss-born premium outdoors brand, is proud to announce its appointment as an Official Partner of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Mammut brings 156 years of outdoors and mountain safety experience to the partnership, boasting the most advanced avalanche beacon, the Barryvox S, on the market, as well as world-class avalanche backpacks, shovels and probes, along with being able to claim title of the inventor of the climbing rope.

“Through our 156-year heritage, Mammut has been focused on supporting mountain sports enthusiasts through top-of-the-line safety and performance,” said Megan McGough, Mammut Director of Brand Operations. “We are thrilled to be partnering with the iconic Jackson Hole, standing for many of the same principals we do. Jackson Hole Ski Patrol is best in class and we couldn’t be more proud to have them representing Mammut”

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, in Jackson, WY boasts 2,500 acres of in-bounds terrain and the open backcountry gate system accesses more than 3000+ acres. The immense amount of skiable terrain means that safety is paramount, and the Mammut partnership ensures that visitors, guides, patrollers and staff all have access to the most reliable mountain safety equipment available. The Jackson Hole Ski Patrol has chosen Mammut as a partner because they believe the product to be the best in the market for snow safety.

"We are excited to partner with a high caliber brand like Mammut. They are a well-established company producing some of the best technical equipment, clothing and gear in the snow sports industry fully meeting the demands of both our employees and the skiers and riders visiting Jackson Hole Mountain Resort,” said Bill Lewkowitz, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Business Development Director. “We are looking forward to a long, successful partnership with Mammut that benefits both of our iconic brands."

Ski Patrol and Mountain Guides at Jackson Hole will be using the Mammut Barryvox S beacon, Fastlock 280 Probe, Alugator Fastlock Shovel and the Pro Removable Airbag 3.0 in everyday patrolling and rescue situations. Jackson Hole Backcountry Tours will be utilizing Mammut mountain safety products and Mammut will also be involved with Jackson Hole Steep and Deep Camps through education and product demonstrations.

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About Mammut

Founded in 1862 and based in Seon, Switzerland, with U.S. Headquarters in Williston, Vermont, Mammut is a global leader in the manufacturing of technical outdoor equipment, apparel, and footwear. From high altitude mountaineering to outdoor lifestyle, Mammut designs their products with over 150 years of experience in conquering the most prolific peaks in the world. The result is a brand capable of bringing unparalleled equipment to market, enabling consumers to reach unimaginable heights.

About Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole continues to famously deliver our legendary powder snow, 4,139 continuous vertical feet, 2,500 acres of the best beginner, intermediate and expert skiing and snowboarding and a genuine “Last of the Old West” atmosphere. Neighboring the legacy U.S National Parks of Yellowstone and Grand Teton and operating in Bridger Teton National Forest, there is no more spectacular setting for a destination resort in the world.

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