General Weather – Sunny today with snow coming
Mountain Weather is forecasting sunny skies Thursday and chance of snow for the weekend. For a detailed daily forecast check out mountainweather.com.
What’s Groomed Today? Thursday, January 9
Every Day
- Turpin Meadow Ranch
- Trail Creek Nordic
- Teton Pines Nordic
- Shooting Star Nordic – season pass required
Thursday
- Grand Targhee Nordic*
- Alta Nordic Track
- Teton Reserves
- Stilson Loop / Emily’s Pond / Wilson-Centennial Trail
- School Fields Loop (Jackson)
Be sure to check the real-time grooming situation of your chosen trail by clicking the links above as trail grooming is dependent on conditions. Thank you groomers!
Racing the Teton Ridge Classic?
Check out the wax tips from Dan Streubel, local racer & Toko Tech team member.
Forecast/Conditions: Friday overnight low of 19 with chance of 1-2” of new snow. Saturday temperature at start low 20’s with a high of 24 and 80% chance of 1” of new snow. Expect cold dry snow conditions with minimal glazing on a moderately firm machine groomed track.
Glidewax: Apply BP Blue Hot Wax, scrape and brush, then apply HP Blue Hot Wax, scrape and brush.
Gripwax: Roughen base with 150 grit sandpaper, iron in Nordic Base Wax Green, cork smooth, let cool. Then apply 3-4 alternating layers of Nordic GripWax Red, and Nordic Grip Wax Blue, corking smooth between layers and finishing with Blue.
Structure: A fine structure covered by one pass with the Blue Structurite tool after scraping and brushing the final Hot Wax will best suit these conditions.
Doot da doo doo!
Only 3 days left!
Just 3 more days until the annual Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance Free Ski, Fat Bike, and Shoeshow Day! Pack your gear (+ get ready to demo some) and join us Turpin for this special annual event. Be sure to pre-register to walk though the fast lane at the welcome tent and get straight to the fun! Those not pre-registered will need to complete the online form in line at the venue.
We still need volunteers!
Volunteers get our appreciation and a free beanie! Email hello@jhnordic.come to sign up.
Skate Skiing Clinic at Teton Pines – Spots still available!
If you’re looking to improve your skate skiing skills join instructor Kim Springer at Teton Pines on Friday, January 10, from 10-11:30am. Introductory skills will be practiced before progressing to more advanced techniques. All abilities are welcome but must have prior skate skiing experience. The investment is $50 but the confidence and skills acquired are priceless. Call (307) 732-4130 or email TETONPINESXC@GMAIL.COM to register.
About Kim: Kim grew up downhill skiing but discovered nordic track skiing when skating was emerging in the 1980’s. She loves sharing that passion with others and has taught in and around Jackson Hole for many years. Thank you Kim for your expertise!
Events
Grand Teton National Park is offering free ranger-guided snowshoe hikes this winter, every Tuesday and Friday. Call 307-739-3399 to reserve.
Saturday, January 11
Looking for a fun post-ski family event? Come Celebrate JH Public Art’s Cloud Swings at The Center Park from 5-7 pm.
Wydaho Nordic Race Series – Moose Chase
Saturday, February 15
This premier Nordic race includes distances for all ages and ability levels, with a 20K, 10K, 5K, 3K, and a free 1/2K.
Bringing in the new year with great cheer!
Thank you to our platinum sponsors and community supporters.
JH Ecotour Adventures
Skinny Skis
WYldlife for Tomorrow
Jim and Mary Speyer
Scott Horn
Nancy Leon and Charlie Thomson
Nina Berlin Rubin and Shaena Ulissi
Chris and Gretchen Sebald
Michael and Trish Spain
The Storer Foundation
The Bitzer Family Fund
JH Travel and Tourism Board
