Daily Trail Report Spring Schedule
As winter trail grooming is wrapping up, the JH Nordic Daily Trail Report will be transitioning towards a spring schedule which means beginning Monday, April 3 updates will happen a little less frequently. You can expect emails Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays until April 15 (which will be the final winter trail post of the 2022/23 winter season). You can still stay up to date on opened groomed trails and last grooming dates anytime by checking the grooming page. On May 6th we will shift to monthly JH Nordic Trail Reports delivered on the 1st Saturday of each month until late November when snow covered trails return!
What’s Groomed in Jackson Hole/Teton Valley?
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In Case You Missed It: March 2023
We don’t want you to miss a thing from March Nordic happenings. JHNordic.com is committed to bringing you great content daily. Whether you are looking for grooming or daily trail reports, featured Nordic ski events, or profiles on local Nordic ski luminaries. We are striving to be your number 1 source on everything Nordic skiing in the Greater Teton area.
The Gamble of Winter Bikepacking in Wyoming’s Gros Ventre
Read on for a cool story about winter bike packing on the Gros Ventre road, in the Bridger Teton USNF. There’s still time to fat bike (or XC ski) up the Gros Ventre as a day trip! See the JHNordic trail page here: https://jhnordic.com/trails/gros-ventre-road-east-of-slide-lake/
By The Radavist
The peaks of Wyoming’s Gros Ventre Range might not be quite as photogenic as the towering, craggy summits of the nearby Tetons, but snaking through the Gros Ventres just west of the Continental Divide is something the Tetons lack – a substantial network of mostly-groomed winter trails. I didn’t know much about the trails, but looking at topo maps of the area, it looked impressively rugged terrain, much more so than other places where I’ve done longer rides on a fat bike. Last January, I was in the nearby Teton Valley, and looking for a change of scenery and trails, Kait Boyle and I decided to venture over to the Gros Ventres for a few days to see just what the winter riding was like.
Trail Creek
Grooming has Ended for the Season
Last Update: 3/31
Thanks For A Beautiful Season!
It’s been a beautiful day, and a beautiful season. Near-record snows have kept us going in perfect condition far beyond the average, making every day a gift we should truly stop and take a moment to appreciate. Alas, all good things must come to an end, and today, Trail Creek had its final grooming of the season. The last of the signs and markers were pulled last night, leaving Trail Creek clean and unblemished. A few signs were lost under the snow, so if any start to pop out later in the season, please bring them back up to the cabin; it would be much appreciated!
Today’s grooming was a near-total double pass over all the trails in the system, the Husky doing its utmost to bring every single trail to perfection before entering its long hibernation over the summer. This includes Woolsey Woods, Moose Poop Loop, Moose Loop, Déjà vu, Animal Farm, Black Hole, Boiler, Mugs Meadow, the East Fields, and the Close Fields. Take advantage of it while you can, there’s an unbelievable amount of new snow on the way!
A massive thank you to the many, many people who help make grooming at Trail Creek possible!
- The Coaches, who help introduce new generations to the joys of Nordic skiing.
- The ski teams, who put in enormous effort to be the best they can be.
- The people who work behind the scenes, building the framework we need to function.
- The donors, who provide the resources needed to make Trail Creek a success.
- The landowners, who generously allow us to use their property.
- The volunteers, who offer up priceless time to keep Jackson Hole the skiing treasure it is.
- And most importantly: You! Without the skiers, none of this would be possible.
- A special thanks to Groomer 1; without your constant advice and guidance, this season could never have been as good as it was.
- Thanks to all of you, and we hope to see you next season!
Signing off, Groomer 2(and, by proxy, Groomer 1).
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Emily’s Pond Levee, High School Fields, Stilson Loop, Wilson Centennial Trail
Last Update: 3/31
Cache creek is groomed and in good shape. May park will not be groomed because I have no easy parking spot now the rancher is under construction again. Game creek and South Park Pathway are groomed and in good shape.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 3/31
Singletrack groomed 3/31.
Teton Pines Nordic
Closed for the Season
Teton Pines Nordic Center and trails are closed for the season. The golf crew is getting things ready for summer and we ask that everyone stay off the track until we open next December. Thanks for a great season!
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/27
Anticipate similar conditions to last weeks, as daily light snow accumulations are again forecasted with possible heavier amounts towards the weekend. Skiing should remain enjoyable but keep up with the weather in case the winds pick up. Enjoy the late season snowy weather!
Also, reminder that we will continue to groom the Nordic Course until Sunday, April 9th. After this date the course will be closed as GCM will begin removing snow from the cart paths and commence spring golf course preparations once conditions allow. Thanks.
Please help support trail grooming in GTNP by donating to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation. It’s easy and encouraged. All you need to do is visit: GTNPF.org/donate/ and leave the comment “Nordic” in the designation section. There is the opportunity to leave a one time gift or reoccurring monthly donations in any amount.
Grand Teton National Park
Grooming Has Ended For The Season
Winter grooming of the 14-mile section of Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain parking area ended March 10. The road will remain open for winter activities until March 20 when snow removal operations begin.
While grooming in GTNP has come to an end for the season, there are other great options of where you can track ski. Check out JHNordic.com/Grooming/ to find other fresh grooming in our new real-time map, thanks to our partner, Nordic-Pulse.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Closed For The Season
Thank you all for a wonderful winter season at Turpin Meadow Ranch! While our trails are on the Bridger-Teton National Forest (meaning you can still come enjoy them on your own) they are no longer being maintained. If you do make the drive, bring your bear spray and remember: the lodge and all services are closed for the season, please respect that all buildings on the resort are private.
Please support TVTAP winter trail grooming on your favorite TV winter trails by purchasing a TVTAP Trail sticker Please remember to manage your dogs and respect dog and wildlife closures. Buy a dog trail sticker, too!
Grand Targhee
Grooming Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
Last Updated: 3/30
Classic Track: Set | Fat Bike Trails: Closed | Snowshoe Trails: Open
5″ in the past 24 hours, 3″ overnight. Expect to see overcast skies and comfortable temperatures throughout most of the day. Winds may pick up in the late afternoon as our next storm cycle blows into the Tetons from the Southwest.
The storm will ramp up slowly over the next few days and last throughout the weekend. Get ready to start April off with a bang!
Remember, singletracks will be closed when there is more than 3 inches of snow in a 24 hour period.
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday
Last Updated: 3/30
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Classic and skate tracks set on south loops. Skate track partially set on north loops. Wet snow was balling up the roller so that it would not roll.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 3/31
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Rolled the 2” of fresh snow, which helped to fill in the footprints, and set the classic track.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 3/22
Skate: Not Set | Classic: Not Set
Due to equipment issues and the city excavating a part of the Nordic track grooming is suspended until further notice.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 3/31
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
I will groom Teton Canyon at 9am today. Packed new snow In canyon last night. Will set classic and skate today after new snow yesterday
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Southern Valley Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Friday & Sunday
Last Updated: 3/30
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Grooming turned out great. There was a moose hanging out on the trail, so I only groomed the lower half of Yetis.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 3/30
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Thursday evening groom was able to reset both the skate and classic tracks. It should set up well overnight and be good on Friday morning. Enjoy the glide!
No dogs allowed. Please stay on the groomed trails at all times.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 3/31
Singletrack: Not Set
Decided not to groom today as the temperatures are too high and snow is going to undo any new work on the trails. Please ride early or late when temps are low to avoid rutting the trails and help them last into the spring season.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 3/31
Groomed 3/29
Rammell Mountain
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 3/8
Groomed 2/24.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 3/23
Groomed 3/23.
Pinnacle Trail
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 3/31
Groomed 3/29
Mark your calendar so you don’t miss out on all the wonderful events coming up! Explore the highlighted events below or find more events on our website at https://jhnordic.com/events/
Save the Date
JH Nordic Alliance 6th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day
Sunday, January 7th, 2024
Turpin Meadow Ranch
We’d love to hear about your outdoor adventures, what your doing to stay healthy, safe, respectful of community health guidelines – send pictures or post on FB and Insta – #JHNordic
