CURVEJUMP JACKSON HOLE 2019
The Power of Connection
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”
Brené Brown - Author and Researcher
Please join us for our fourth annual Curvejump Jackson Hole event. March 7th-10th, 2019.
Amidst the awe-inspiring backdrop of Wyoming’s Grand Tetons, our flagship Curvejump event brings together a truly remarkable group of independent thinkers, creative rebels and all manner of instigators pushing the envelope at the forefront of technology, design, art, athletics and media.
The theme of this year’s Curvejump event is connection.
Connection is vital for each of us to perform at our best. Yet we rarely make enough time for it, especially our connections to nature, to people and to ideas that matter.
With this in mind, we were inspired to design a Curvejump experience that’s first and foremost about creating space for building new and real connections.
Our core belief is that when great people come together from across a spectrum of art, business, athletics and science, great things become possible. It just takes the right connection.
Here’s what you can expect from Curvejump JH 2019:
Unrushed time to explore Jackson Hole with local athletes and guides who know the region and the terrain. Whether your thing is snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing, yoga or snowmobiling to a remote hot spring, we got you covered.
One thought provoking and inspirational big idea session in the late afternoon, grounded in actionability, designed around our key theme of connection.
Incredible meals and experiences that tap into Jackson’s super creative local community of chefs, makers, musicians and artisans.
And… This year we’re introducing a pre-Curvejump day of snowcat skiing/snowboarding at Grand Targhee resort in Alta, Wyoming on Thursday, March 7th for those of you who can’t get enough powder. (Please note: you will need to arrive on Wednesday, March 6th as we will depart for Grand Targhee in the early morning.)
Thursday, March 7th
creating space for connection
Early arrivals head over Teton Pass to Grand Targhee Resort for a day of powder cat skiing.
7:30 PM: Curvejump JH Cocktails & Welcome Dinner at Teton Thai in Teton Village
9:30 PM: Opening Night After Party in Teton Village
Friday, March 8th
DOing something for the first time
7:00 am: Optional hike up Mt. Glory for a sunrise backcountry run for experienced riders/boarders, weather and conditions permitting
8 am - 9 am: Breakfast meetup in Hotel Terra
Depart for outdoor activities.
Custom ski and snowboard demos are available each day from Franco Snowshapes and a range of high performance brands. We will provide demo information to confirmed participants.
8:30 am - 3:00 pm: Outdoor activities. Options available:
Ski/snowboard Jackson Hole Mountain Resort with local guides
Guided backcountry options for experienced backcountry skiers/riders
Spa and massage at Hotel Terra or Teton Mountain Lodge (extra cost for treatments)
Snowshoeing in Grand Teton National Park
Snowmobile or dogsled trip to Granite Hot Springs
Guided cross country skiing session
Curvejump yoga sessions
Lunch is on your own. Good options: Top of the Gondola, The Spur, Handlebar, Osteria.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Yoga with YogaToday instructor Bea Whitton
4:00 PM - 4:40 PM: Brolin Mawejje on his quest to become the first Olympic snowboarder from the continent of Africa and the role of connection in his remarkable journey.
4:40 - 5:00 PM: Break
5:00 PM - 5:40 PM: Big Idea Session with Keri Elmsly, Chief Creative Officer of Second Story, on the connection between artists, musicians, brands and creativity.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Hot tub/down time
7:00: Depart for dinner
7:30 - 9:30 PM: Private dinner at The Phoenix & Dragon
9:00 PM - onward: Afterparty at the Jackson Playhouse with our favorite DJs Eric Burba and Knew Jack.
Saturday, March 9th
Being present
8 am - 9 am: Breakfast meetup in Hotel Terra.
Depart for outdoor activities.
Custom ski and snowboard demos are available each day from Franco Snowshapes and a range of high performance brands.
8:30 am - 3:00 pm: Outdoor activities. Options available:
Ski/snowboard Jackson Hole Mountain Resort with local guides
Guided backcountry options for experienced backcountry skiers/riders
Spa and massage at Hotel Terra or Teton Mountain Lodge (extra cost for treatments)
Snowshoeing in Grand Teton National Park
Snowmobile or dogsled trip to Granite Hot Springs
Guided cross country skiing session
Curvejump yoga sessions
Lunch is on your own. Good options: Top of the Gondola, The Spur, Handlebar, Osteria.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Yoga with YogaToday instructor Bea Whitton
4:00 PM - 4:40 PM: Matt Chandler, Senior Director at Bully Pulpit Interactive and former Deputy Chief of Staff for the US Dept. of Homeland Security, on the role of connection in counter insurgency.
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM: Break
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM: From Connection to Coalitions, a discussion with author, research and professor Lizbet Simmons
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Hot tub/down time
7:00 pm: Shuttles depart for dinner
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Private Closing Night Dinner at The Pink Garter Theatre & Presentation of the “Curvejumper of the Year” award.
Each year, we present the Curvejumper of the Year award to an attendee we believe has taken creative risk and used their powers for good in their work throughout the year.
9:30 pm: Closing night afterparty at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
A perennial favorite, we’ll hit the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar for a closing night afterparty.
Sunday,
March 10th
departure day
9 am: Breakfast Meet up at Osteria
9 am onward: Optional outdoor activities for participants staying in Jackson
Departures
EVENT BASICS
LODGING
We’ve arranged 3 lodging options for Curvejump 2019. Every year, these lodges book out early. Please reserve a room while you can! We've included cancellation policies below for your reference.
Hotel Terra: Located at the base of Teton Village offers a true ski in/out experience, and was recently named by Travel+Leisure as the best hotel in Jackson Hole. You can get a 10% discount rate by using our special booking link. Rates start at $398/night. 30 Day Cancellation.
Teton Mountain Lodge is located next door to Hotel Terra. You can book with the same group discount by using our special booking link. Rates start at $380/night. 30 Day Cancellation.
Anvil Hotel is the most affordable option - a newly renovated, hip boutique hotel located in downtown Jackson, 12 miles from the ski resort. You can book online here using our Curvejump discount code of 20%. Rates start at $128/night. 72 Hour Cancellation.
GETTING TO JACKSON HOLE
We recommend flying directly into the Jackson Hole airport (JAC) and looking at flights now as fares will rise through the winter. Nonstop flights are available from SFO, LAX, SLC, DEN, NYC and SEA, among others. Nearby airports include Idaho Falls (90 mins), Pocatello (2 hours), and Salt Lake City (4.5 hours).