Grand Teton Lodge Company

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Permalink Reply by Tammy W on February 29, 2008 at 5:07pm

Hi Karen, thanks for the message! I am currently in the Orlando, FL area until it's time to head for Wyoming.
I will be working as an associate in the main gift shop. The man who offered me the position said it would be mainly working with Native jewelry and crafts, which is one of my strong points.

What will you be doing there? When is your start date?
Do you want to try to arrange a rideshare? I'll split costs of course!

:D
Tammy

Permalink Reply by angel on February 29, 2008 at 7:10pm

yeah tammy fisrt dorms are decent they have new ones and old ones a decent laundry facility cool area walkin distant too the lodge they have a place called the whistle pig a place for employees only beer and sodas burgers and stuff acouple of pool tables decent they have rec coordinator they always have stuff too do like go too jackson float dwn the snake river i did it 4 times in 03 summer or float in the park reall y cool ppl i worked in the muraul room aewsome place too make money i worked the south rim for three plus yrs at the et and the bright angel as a foodserver you probably know evelyn and chris brooks and beth her and i worked in denali ak 07 what are you doin add me if you want till later ask away

Permalink Reply by Ann Carr on February 29, 2008 at 9:13pm

Yoooohoooo! Way to go... the guy you were yaking about must be Wyatt... He is a hoot and the area you will be working in is good... it is on the mail lodge floor and you will have windows that you can see out of.

Hmmmm.... what do you need to know about GTLC? First, it is a fun company to work for. You will have lots of time to go, see and do. This company is one of the better organized ones for the employees. If you have a day off and want to go to town, there is a way to get there... tours are free to the employees for the Tetons and for Yellowstone. Scenic float trips, breakfast cruise on the lake or by horseback, mid-week activities...etc.

Having a car will give you more freedom... but it really isn't necessary to have one. The horse corrals are at Jackson Lake Lodge, Coutler Bay and even at Jenny Lake. As previously stated by another person, the Whistle Pig is an employee hang out with two large screen tv's and computer access, just in case you don't have a laptop. If you have a laptop, there is WiFii on Dorm Street for the employees to access. Most of the dorms are set up just like at college - two or four to a room depending upon where you are housed. Some of the dorms are old (built mid-50's) and some are new (built within the last ten years). Everything is in walking distance to the lodge. Including the swimming pool which never seems to warm up to me, but it fun.

Welcome aboard this train called GTLC.

Permalink Reply by Tammy W on February 29, 2008 at 10:13pm

Hi again karen thanks I will be emailing...

hi angel thanks for the msg, can't say I know the ppl you named but I was in retail and didn't know many servers/hotel staff

Ann!!! Yes, it was Wyatt who called with the job offer. He sounded very nice. I simply cannot wait to check out the employee options you mentioned! I didn't think they'd let you use the pool, even! lol
I don't have a car so I am definately hoping to get on some free tours like you mentioned.
Sounds like heaven compared to South Rim
sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet

:D

Permalink Reply by Jennifer on March 1, 2008 at 11:25am

You will love GTLC. You'll never get sick of looking at the Tetons. The lightning storms are awesome. Usually there's a moose and her baby that take up residence at the lodge. Almost every night you can hear the coyotes howling. Bring a rug, the dorm floors get dusty. Bring tons of lotion, lip balm and sunscreen. It's really dry, especially when you first arrive and you're not used to it. When I was there in 2005 they had a water aerobics class at the pool, but that water was cold! There is a shuttle to town every day. Don't over pack. The K-mart and Smith's have reasonable prices on stuff. Don't bring any super-nice clothes. Some of mine got ruined in the washer and dryers. What can you expect for free?! Make sure you visit the library (they have public computers and the library card is free), go to a rodeo and visit one of the art fairs. The place gets in your blood and you will come back!

Permalink Reply by Erin on March 1, 2008 at 12:51pm

I worked at JLL Summer 2005. It's gorgeous! Dorm life is good - free laundry! Meals are good and varied - they always have salad bar! Shared bathrooms, but they're good at cleaning them several times a day. The employee bar, The Whistle Pig, has awesome cheese sticks and is a fun place to hang out with tv. Activities are great - do the tours of Grand Teton and Yellowstone, the float trips, and the horseback riding! Have a great time!

Permalink Reply by Lea on March 1, 2008 at 1:10pm

I've never worked for them but I have lived in Jackson Hole (the town) before and have always heard good things about them. It's an amazing area - so beautiful. I think you'll enjoy being there.

Someday I want to go back - I miss it. :)

Permalink Reply by Tammy W on March 1, 2008 at 6:43pm

a daily shuttle to town!?! awesome!

thanks to everyone for this great info , I can hardly wait! it sounds WORLDS better than the year I just spent at Grand Canyon South Rim! (ugh, talk about DRY)

I think I am most looking forward to the free tours, the pool (even if it's cold), learning to ride, and going to Jackson!

you guys rock!

Permalink Reply by angel on March 2, 2008 at 7:58am

awesome go too pacific creek and do some camping for spring is gorgeuos fresh air you,llsee lots of moose and her calves go too lunch tree hill and just hangout enjoy friend flowers everywhere man i miss too.

Permalink Reply by Larry Parsons on April 5, 2008 at 12:42am

yea it really sounds like fun there i will be working at dornans, do any of you know anything about dornans?

Permalink Reply by will on April 5, 2008 at 5:40pm

hey Larry,
Dornans is the best place to be all the people there are really cool,signal mt is another cool place that is down the road a bit,the best thing about dornans is that it is very close to the brand new interpretive center,if you have never been to the tetons before the center is the best place to get informed about the park,and you will want to eat at the "chuckwagon" good luck

Permalink Reply by charles/fl on March 4, 2008 at 2:02pm

Hi Tammy and Karen
When are your start date?

I will be driving out, but not sure as of yet from where. My start date is May 8th..

I live Cocoa Beach and will be spending some time in Va before I leave.

Charles

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