tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78698658024227905722024-03-13T20:29:43.602-06:00Signal Mountain LodgeSignal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-33782844205565339032015-03-24T10:11:00.000-06:002015-03-24T10:11:00.053-06:00We're moving!Hello Everyone,<br />
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This will be our last post here at blogger.com. Never fear, however--the SML blog will live on at www.signalmountainlodge.wordpress.com. We look forward to seeing you there!Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-2740043593034560072014-04-25T15:06:00.003-06:002014-04-25T15:06:33.040-06:00Spring Stirrings--Ice Off<span style="font-size: large;">Teton winters tend to be pretty long, and the early signs of spring can be difficult to recognize with eyes desensitized by months of nothing but the colors snow white and moose brown , but we're here to tell you, Spring is on its way. These gray, rainy days may not make us feel like tiptoeing through the tulips, but they do serve an important function--they are great at melting snow. For example, in just a few weeks, the snow banks in the Signal Staff Housing area have shrunk from head height to hip height. Progress!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the staff here at Signal Mountain Lodge (not to mention JH locals and longtime guests), perhaps the biggest and most important harbinger of the coming Teton summer is know as Ice Off--the date on which the SML Marina portion of Jackson Lake is completely free of ice. Predicting the official Ice Off date has become something of a competition among Moran Locals. But when will it all actually melt? It's hard to say for sure, but here are some images to help gauge your expectations. More importantly, they may just convince you that GTNP is indeed creeping towards springtime....</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally, here's our parking lot snow pile the day it was plowed for Nacho Night, March 7th.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We know these aren't exactly the kind of jaw-dropping scenic photos we usually post on the blog, but we hope they provide some encouragement to those who, like us, are still crawling out of Winter's icy grip. (Or for our readers in warmer climes, perhaps they will merely provide an afternoon's worth of schadenfreude...) </span></div>
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Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-91079491632481505352014-03-20T14:41:00.000-06:002014-03-21T09:02:02.713-06:00Nacho Nacho Night!<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">NACHO NIGHT 2014!!!</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">For those of you not in the know, Nacho Night is a benefit put on by Signal Mountain Lodge and Moose Corner Daycare in order to help fund Moose Corner Daycare which offers affordable daycare services to GTNP residents and employees. It is also the premiere social event of the Jackson Hole winter season, at least for us Park dwellers : ) SML staff prepare the food and Moose Daycare staff wait table and sell tickets. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Near-record snowfall in the month of February had the NPS road crews working overtime and brought into question for a while whether the event was even going to take place at all, but at the last minute they came through and we were able to move forward (which was fortunate as we had already ordered the food!) All in all we sold 123 plates of Nachos, and were able to raise of $6100 for Moose Corner Daycare. We would like to thank the following folks for their generous donations, both material and temporal: </span><em><span style="font-size: large;">Nicholas Food Service, </span></em><em><span style="font-size: large;">Sysco Food Service, </span></em><em><span style="font-size: large;">High Country Linen, </span></em><em><span style="font-size: large;">Teton Coca Cola, </span></em><em><span style="font-size: large;">Snake River Brewing, </span></em><em><span style="font-size: large;">Osprey Distributing, </span></em><em><span style="font-size: large;">NPS Roads Dept</span></em><br />
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<strong>Executive Chef Andrew digs into the Nacho Beef/ Our shovel crew worked all day to dig paths into the dining room for the event. Nice walls, guys!</strong></div>
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<strong>Shenanigans in the dish pit</strong></div>
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<strong>Beautifully plated condiments (if we do say so ourselves)</strong></div>
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<strong>Bar Manager Mike, Accounting Manager Steve, and F&B Director Erik are ready to pour you a margarita!</strong></div>
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<strong>Chief Nacho Architect Danny Cornell and his faithful assistant Toby take a well-deserved break</strong></div>
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Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-30472949981323048122014-01-16T09:02:00.001-07:002014-01-16T09:02:21.888-07:00Great Ideas Get Rewarded<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">At Signal Mountain Lodge, we are always striving to improve, and we know that the best ideas often come from our amazing staff. For this reason, we have an incentive program to encourage seasonal staffers to come up with ideas to make SML a safer, greener, and better place. Staff are invited to submit suggestions throughout the summer, and after the season is over, the management team selects one winning suggestion in each of the following categories: Health and Safety, Environmental policy, and Customer Service. The winner in each category receives a cash prize, as well the satisfaction of seeing their idea put into practice. Today, we are proud to introduce the winners from the 2013 season:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Choose your references carefully. Ideally they should be people who can speak about your character as well as any work experience you may have that is relevant to the positions for which you've applied. Examples of good references include current or former employers, former clients, volunteer leaders, scout leaders, and other mentors. Coworkers are okay too. Examples of not so good references include current or former romantic partners, friends with whom you've never worked, people without phones or email addresses, people with whom you've had no contact in over five years, and your parents (unless your work experience is with a family business).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Consider carefully the positions for which you apply. Some positions are more competitive than others and require experience. Be sure to include any relevant experience you have on your application, and let us know if you are flexible with the types of jobs you will accept. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. When we look at your application, we are trying to get a sense of who you are, so don't be afraid to inject some personality into it! We want to know about your life, your interests, and why you want to spend a summer in the Tetons. Work experience is important, but we are all more than the sum of our resumes, and at SML we endeavor to hire people, not just workers.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Direct email inquiries to: mlandberg@signalmtnlodge.com OR hrasst@signalmtnlodge.com</span><br />
Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-81641579530396245292013-09-05T12:08:00.000-06:002013-09-05T12:08:18.895-06:00Nothing Like a Teton Sunset<br />
<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Today for your viewing pleasure, some of the best Grand Teton National Park sunsets of this summer. Naturally, several of them were taken right here at our very own marina on Jackson Lake, but we've also included a few from Oxbow Bend, Shadow Mountain, and other picturesque spots throughout the valley. What's your favorite place to savor the last moments of the day?</span></strong><br />
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Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-1623900111993172162013-08-20T08:40:00.000-06:002013-08-20T08:40:49.120-06:00Getting ready for Christmas<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">No, we haven't misplaced our calendar. We know that the rest of the world marks Christmas Day on December 25th, but in the National Parks, the holiday is celebrated in August. Read on to find out why.......</span> </div>
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<i>Signal Mountain Lodge will be celebrating National Park Christmas this year on AUGUST 22ND. To enable the employees to enjoy this festive evening, the closing times for the following Signal Mountain and Leek's operations will be:</i></div>
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<b>GENERAL STORE: 9:00PM </b></div>
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<b> Needles 9:00PM </b></div>
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<b> Timbers 9:00Pm </b></div>
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<b>Signal Mt Marina 7:00PM </b></div>
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<b>Leek's Marina 5:00PM </b></div>
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<b>Peaks Dining Room 8:30PM </b></div>
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<b>DEADMAN'S BAR: 9:00PM </b></div>
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<b>LEEK'S PIZZERIA*: 8:30PM *Take out until 9:00PM </b></div>
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Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-55774381641798673742013-08-06T11:24:00.000-06:002013-08-06T11:24:16.992-06:00Adventures on the Snake River<span style="font-size: x-large;">One of the most fun and memorable ways to experience Grand Teton National Park is on a scenic float trip down the Snake River. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Some of the most commonly spotted animals are beaver, moose, and bald eagle, but you might also see osprey, various species of duck, or even the illusive Jackson Hole local. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Our knowledgeable guides can answer all your questions about the geology and history of Grand Teton National Park and the flora and fauna that dwell here and even provide tips on other fun things to do while you're in the area--all while expertly piloting the raft down the river as if they've been doing it for years (because they have!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>You can reserve your float trip today through the SML front desk by calling 307-543-2831. Trips depart daily from the main parking lot at 7am and 5pm. </em></span></div>
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Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-40640362898814749082013-07-15T14:25:00.001-06:002013-07-15T14:25:21.058-06:00Summer means Leeks Pizza!!<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">For those of us in the know, summertime in GTNP is synonymous with good times at Leeks Pizzeria and Marina.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The restaurant is open for just a few short months per year, so it's always a special treat to visit there and enjoy some of the best pizza this side of Togwotee Pass. To experience what we're talking about, just head north on the Inner Park Road towards yellowstone and turn left at this sign....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Come visit us!! Open daily from 11am - 10pm, but only until September 8th! For more info or to place a takeout order, call 307-543-2494.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Let's escape the heat and get out on the water--Signal Mountain Lodge can help you get there!</span></div>
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Another great way to enjoy a day on the lake is by booking one of our guided fishing trips. You can even have our restaurant prepare what you catch and enjoy it in the Peaks Dining Room. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1MdrluUr6nliSLFbw2h0Q7vKRVt7cxtREKm403SyvfGYwr9YBh7WiygSMKr4bh_OmXr3e6n8NAxreEUIMdLjbX4CW2itTbv0UUwlFRqZZoF6zB-Gj2QQNECWdrobhNvaNLbCOsBx0q0TR/s960/rafting2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" oya="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1MdrluUr6nliSLFbw2h0Q7vKRVt7cxtREKm403SyvfGYwr9YBh7WiygSMKr4bh_OmXr3e6n8NAxreEUIMdLjbX4CW2itTbv0UUwlFRqZZoF6zB-Gj2QQNECWdrobhNvaNLbCOsBx0q0TR/s320/rafting2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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If lakes aren't your style (and even if they are), you'll definitely want to sign up for a scenic float trip on the Snake River. It's a great way to learn about the park, have some great photo ops, and see wildlife. Our experienced guides make every trip a blast. <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">For more information or to book a float trip, boat rental, or fishing trip, visit <a href="http://www.signalmountainlodge.com/">www.signalmountainlodge.com</a> or call us at 307-543-2831</span></strong>Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-61772535773418648342013-06-09T10:11:00.000-06:002013-06-09T10:22:17.045-06:00Some Haiku's for June<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Well, flowers are blooming, baby animals are scampering everywhere, and there's a predicted high temperature of 80 degrees for tomorrow. We're going to go ahead and declare it--Summer has officially come to the Tetons. To celebrate, we'd like to share some poetic thoughts and inspiring images of those first few magical weeks. </span><br />
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Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-58377917812484267732013-05-13T09:33:00.000-06:002013-05-13T09:33:05.790-06:00Opening Weekend 2013!!!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Ladies and Gentlemen, it's official--Summer 2013 is under way </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Signal Mountain Lodge opened for business this past Friday, May 10th. The Trapper Grill, Deadman's Bar, and Peaks Dining Room are all serving up local favorites and new delights, and the Timbers and Needles gift stores are chock full of unique items to suit even the choosiest souvenir hound. All guest lodging options including the Signal Mountain Campground are also open.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Two major events have marked opening weekend for many years: the Opening of the Bar party, and Mother's Day Dinner. On the evening of May 10th, locals, Park employees and guests, and current and former SML employees got to rub elbows and share plate after plate of nachos, burgers, and sweet potato fries. There were warm reunions between long separated friends and many a toast to a long anticipated summer. A lucky few even scored a free commemorative hat, provided by an enthusiastic Deadman's Bar patron. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Mother's Day dinner is one of the busiest days of the season for the restaurant. It's also the one and only day all year when you can actually make a reservation to dine at SML. It's an opportunity for the Peaks Dining Room cooks to show off their skills, and for guests to celebrate the special women in their families. (It's also a good reminder for staff to call their moms!) It was a gorgeous, warm, sunny Sunday, perfect for sharing fellowship with family and friends, and reflecting with gratitude on where we came from and where we are. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">In between those two blessed events, 2013 Ice Off was officially declared on Saturday, May 11th. There is no more ice on Jackson Lake in the SML Marina. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Signal Mountain and Leeks Marinas open this coming Saturday, May 18th!!!!!</span></strong>Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-580482040558537152013-04-22T18:42:00.002-06:002013-04-22T22:17:55.448-06:00Happy Earth Day 2013<h2>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjCIq8aT3t_TGb7vrCCN7Fz1iB7g-fz_XfCAXxAeuMY-R74YJHIKHugpY0FAxVRsBquWSBcI0Msv9hoDxOEBDovgPLLHSNDzdUKz7N5FuK-ML6dLaomtcDliVFQNnPFUpV5tRPhsq2f_p/s1600/GRAWebCertLogo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjCIq8aT3t_TGb7vrCCN7Fz1iB7g-fz_XfCAXxAeuMY-R74YJHIKHugpY0FAxVRsBquWSBcI0Msv9hoDxOEBDovgPLLHSNDzdUKz7N5FuK-ML6dLaomtcDliVFQNnPFUpV5tRPhsq2f_p/s200/GRAWebCertLogo.gif" width="200" /></a>I thought we would take some time today to talk about some of the cool environmental programs we have in our restaurants. We are a <a href="http://www.dinegreen.com/" target="_blank">Green Restaurant Association</a> 3-Star Rated restaurant group, and we do lots of great things to minimize our environmental impacts. Here are a few highlights!<br />
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<b><u>We buy Local</u></b><br />
Signal Mountain Lodge is committed to purchasing from local and regional sources whenever possible. Here is a quick snapshot of some of our local items. We get all our burgers in the restaurants from <a href="http://www.dunnbeef.com/HD_Dunn_Angus_Beef/Welcome.html" target="_blank">HD Dunn & Son Beef </a>in nearby Tetonia, Idaho. We purchase whole cows, three farm shares of veggies and the occasional pig from <a href="http://rffr.weebly.com/" target="_blank">Robinson Family Farm and Ranch</a> in Bedford, Wyoming. We purchase locals beers from <a href="http://www.snakeriverbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Snake River Brewing</a> and other great local breweries. When we can't get something from the immediate area, we get it from the surrounding region- such as Utah, Idaho, Colorado and Montana.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1R9nlXx3zZnO9LbdzI1GZg0hxF45sid7J03Bwf3wEs4AaSwqRTezc20SRUckFxJPHZXgbA_Ro6kxQOV8ZI-gngAJuNSKoBuYJi_-3BoHSJVYfvZbHiBpQUzwwWHlIbNt5MgePczeNBEdv/s1600/Seafood+Watch+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1R9nlXx3zZnO9LbdzI1GZg0hxF45sid7J03Bwf3wEs4AaSwqRTezc20SRUckFxJPHZXgbA_Ro6kxQOV8ZI-gngAJuNSKoBuYJi_-3BoHSJVYfvZbHiBpQUzwwWHlIbNt5MgePczeNBEdv/s200/Seafood+Watch+Logo.jpg" width="150" /></a><b><u>We are Committed to Sustainable Seafood</u></b><br />
Our oceans are one of our planet's most important resources, and as a restaurant group, we can help preserve our oceans for the future by purchasing from sustainable sources. Signal Mountain Lodge is a proud partner with <a href="http://seafoodwatch.org/" target="_blank">Seafood Watch</a>, and is committed to only serving food off the 'Green List' in all of our establishments. We also pass out Seafood Watch Cards for guests to keep so that they can easily make responsible seafood choices after they leave Signal.<br />
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<b><u>We Buy Organic and Natural Products</u></b><br />
Many of the products we purchase are USDA certified organic, have no added hormones, are naturally fed a vegetarian/grass-fed diet and/or are otherwise grown & raised in a sustainable manner. Both the local beef companies we work with raise grass-fed cows free of antibiotics or hormones. Many vegetables we purchase are USDA Organic. All the milk we serve is free of rBGH. Our coffee is quite the mouthful- it is Organic, Bird Friendly, Shade Grown, Fair Trade certified and locally roasted by <a href="http://www.greatnortherncoffee.com/" target="_blank">Great Northern Coffee Company</a> in Jackson, WY!<br />
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<b>Fun Fact: The homemade pizza dough at Leek's Pizzeria is made from Organic Flours and Cage Free Eggs! (And it's the best darn pizza in Jackson Hole)</b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyCL2Q8fXw6vl6jKe7lnWuLTh0eNc2Z10QWRmiRhrVPjj1Q-Y0LRvYVp5OHDHGZxQIVkpGjVQA1iScoma8AmeVOhzmPTRk4PRQ5Yd0mI5CMOBNq7U_Co7liGXrf5ndfRIp4biMibgAx7QH/s1600/RRR.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyCL2Q8fXw6vl6jKe7lnWuLTh0eNc2Z10QWRmiRhrVPjj1Q-Y0LRvYVp5OHDHGZxQIVkpGjVQA1iScoma8AmeVOhzmPTRk4PRQ5Yd0mI5CMOBNq7U_Co7liGXrf5ndfRIp4biMibgAx7QH/s200/RRR.png" width="200" /></a><b><u>We Recycle, UpCycle and Reduce Packaging Whenever Possible</u></b><br />
Here at Signal we are always trying to cut out our waste. We recycle everything possible through <a href="http://www.tetonwyo.org/recycl" target="_blank">Teton County Reyclin</a>g and are a Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Business Leader in Teton County. Here is an example of how we eliminate waste before it even exists- we do not serve bottled beer, saving thousands of bottles every summer!<br />
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Thanks for reading about some of our programs. To learn more, check out our menus online at <a href="http://signalmountainlodge.com/signal-mountain-dining" target="_blank">www.signalmtnlodge.com</a><span id="goog_557901263"></span><span id="goog_557901264"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a>, or go to our <a href="http://signalmountainlodge.com/green/" target="_blank">Environmental Commitment</a> page. Best yet, stop by the main restaurant building and check out our Wall of Sustainability! While you are there enjoy some delicious, sustainable fare.<br />
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<br />Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-47608628195043576342013-03-28T08:46:00.001-06:002013-03-28T08:46:43.677-06:00Nacho Night!!!!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">True fans know, SML's annual Nacho Night is one of the highlights of the Winter season for JH locals, especially Park dwellers. It's a great time for this small and close-knit community to get together, eat regrettable portions of cheesy chips, and support a great cause.The 2013 event was no exception. An army of volunteers from Signal Mountain Lodge and the Moose Corner Daycare were busy as beavers, stacking chips, topping chips, busing tables, selling raffle tickets, and slinging margaritas. All in all, we managed to raise over $2,800.00 for Moose Corner Daycare, which provides affordable childcare services to Park parents. </span><br />
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Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-59475757778798578132013-03-14T10:50:00.001-06:002013-03-14T12:24:01.497-06:00C-Store Solidarity<p><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Signal Mountain Lodge Blog is back! </span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Arial;">It's been a great winter here at SML, but reports have surfaced of 2013's first GTNP bear sightings, and we all know what that means-- It's time for the blog to come out of hibernation! </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial;">Arguably the biggest news of the winter actually happened way back in November. There was a fire in our beloved Signal Mountain Convenience Store. The structure remained sound, but let's just say the remodel we were planning as part of our new NPS contract got pushed ahead significantly. Contractors have been hard at work trying to get the New and Improved C-Store ready by opening day. To show his support, our Director of Resort Operations has made an unusual commitment. Here is his story: </span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I , Kieran Gallagher, Director of Resort Operations, submit to you that I have cultivated and will not shave off my beard until the reconstruction of the Signal Mountain Convenience Store is complete and we ring up our first customer of 2013.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I have not shaven face to prove my dedication to you all. After the devastating fire in the convenience store this fall and the subsequent total reconstruction of the interior we all here at Signal Mountain Lodge have been working diligently towards this goal. I am committed to keeping my beard impeccably groomed during this time period so as not to disgrace Signal Mountain Lodge and all the staff and vendors associated with us. It is my hope to be able to shave before our opening day or shortly thereafter. However there are certain people that are trying to convince me to keep the beard anyway because they believe it “looks good on me”. I am no slave to fashion and appearance for this act is done only to prove my desire to provide the best possible services to our staff and guests of Signal Mountain Lodge.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Viva la Convenience Store!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's hard to believe the 2012 season is already at an end! This has been one of the best summers yet, and we'd just like to thank all of our staff and guests who helped to make it that way. The changing seasons always bring out our sentimental side, carrying with them a collection of warm and fuzzy memories to keep us warm throughout the long, long winter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks again everyone! We'll see you next year!</span>Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-7930924532010972622012-09-19T08:54:00.001-06:002012-09-19T08:54:19.190-06:00Goodnight sun, goodnight stars, goodnight Signal.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At SML, we endeavor to give our employees as many opportunities as possible to experience all of the fun and excitement that this amazing part of the country has to offer. This includes outdoor adventures like hikes and float trips as well as cultural events in the Jackson Hole community. No event exemplifies this latter category better than the Grand Teton Music Festival. Now in its 51st season, the festival brings top classical musicians from all over the United States and Canada, some for just a few days or weeks at a time, to create incredible, world class performances in the shadow of the Tetons.</div>
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The festival presents full scale orchestral performances on the weekends and chamber music concerts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Wednesdays, "Spotlight Concerts" showcase ecclectic acts from a vareity of genres from bluegrass to Gypsy jazz, to Brazilian guitar music. The Tuesday night chamber concerts are especially unique, in part because they are free, but also because the program is tied together by a lively informational talk on everything from the lives of particular composers, to instrument mechanics, to the contemporary critical reception of certain pieces. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of course, wildfire is part of the forest's natural life cycle of destruction and renewal. Did you know that lodgepole pine cones only open to release their seeds when heated to around 180 degrees F? </span><br />
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The London games may still be weeks away, but behind the scenes at Signal, the SML 2012 Staff Olympics are in full force! Staff members are grouped into teams by department and compete in events like running, chess, horseshoes, volleyball, and more! It's a great bonding time for everyone and something our returning staffers look forward to every summer.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For this week's post, we'd like to shine our online spotlight on one of our newest staff members, busser Ann Jens. Ann is a gifted photographer and has made it her project to show us a side of SML life we might otherwise miss. I sat down with her recently to learn more about her passion for photography and what we can expect from her in the coming months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>AJ:</strong> Sheboygan Falls, WI, but I was born in India. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>AJ:</strong> One of my oldest friends from back home (since 6th grade!) has worked here for the past few summers and convinced me to come out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>AJ:</strong> Way back in 2007---I think it was 2007; I was about 14---I was taking pictures at my cousin's wedding. The pictures were just for fun,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>AJ:</strong> It's a way for me to express myself. I like to try and find a different way of seeing</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> something and share that view with others. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>AJ:</strong> Well, you need to get permission from people to use their photographs. You don't need permission from mountains and fences. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>AJ:</strong> The biggest challenge is getting people to take a second or third look and see what you're trying to portray in the picture. If someone is</span></div>
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Old and new employees celebrate the start of a new season!</div>Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-50480373435239888322012-05-11T09:54:00.000-06:002012-05-11T09:54:25.416-06:00Today's the day!FINALLY!<br />
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This is it, folks. Signal Mountain Lodge opens for the 2012 season today at 12 pm. Our lodging units are fully operational as is the Signal Mountain Lodge Campground. (Lizard Creek doesn't open until June 8th.) We've been working really hard these past couple of weeks to get everything ready and we're so excited to welcome our guests, as well as to embark on another summer of adventuring, making merry, and making memories.<br />
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The<strong> Convenience Store</strong> has already been open for a week on a shortened schedule, but your one stop shop for gas, groceries, and all those little necessities you forgot or never knew you needed will be operating from <strong>7 am to 10 pm</strong> starting today.<br />
The <strong>Timbers and Needles gift stores</strong> open tomorrow, <strong>May 12 at 8 am</strong>. They operate seven days a week from <strong>8 am to 9 pm</strong> until May 26 when they begin extending their hours until 10 pm. <br />
The <strong>Trapper Grill</strong> opens <strong>today from noon to 10 pm</strong>, and begins regular season hours of operation tomorrow. <strong>Breakfast is from 7-11am, and the Lunch/Dinner menu will be available from 11 am to 10 pm</strong>.<br />
The <strong>Peaks dining room</strong> opens tonight from <strong>5:30 pm until 10.</strong> <br />
<strong>Deadman's Bar opens today at 2:30 pm</strong>. Regular season hours of operation are <strong>2:30-midnight on weekdays and noon to midnight on Saturday and Sunday. </strong><br />
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<br />Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869865802422790572.post-40436838386562515562012-04-18T09:42:00.003-06:002012-04-18T10:30:52.048-06:00Three Weeks Away! Three Weeks Away! (and two days)<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It's almost here! The GRAND OPENING of Signal Mountain Lodge for the 2012 season is three weeks, two days, two hours, and ten-ish minutes away from right now. I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself. There is a plate of hot, crispy, garlic-smothered sweet potato fries with my name on it. (perhaps a margarita as well....)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We're very excited to welcome the first guests of the season. In May we have the pleasure of hosting some of our most dedicated customers. We take great pride in nurturing these long standing relationships and happily anticipate the establishment of new traditions when locals and tourists alike have the opportunity to experience Signal during this unique, often quiet but always interesting time of year. Be sure to make your reservations for Mother's Day brunch as soon as possible!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">There's so much to look forward to once things get going! The Signal and Leeks Marinas open for business May 19th, and with as warm as the weather has been in recent weeks, chances are very good for a nearly ice-free Jackson Lake by that date. (At least that's what Grizzly 399 told me--she's awake and ready to face another summer of relentless paparazzi.) I for one can't wait to paddle my kayak out to the middle of the lake and take advantage of a front row seat for staring up at the Tetons. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The one bit of sad news: Leeks Pizzeria doesn't open until May 25th. It may seem like a terribly long time to wait right now, but think of it as an opportunity to try some of the other pies in the area. You might as well appreciate them for what they're worth now, because come May 25th you'll have no use for them whatsoever. </span>Signal Mountain Lodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534612525472569448noreply@blogger.com0