What’s Groomed in Jackson Hole/Teton Valley?
See real-time grooming in the Jackson Hole/Teton Valley region. Find all the latest grooming & fresh groomed tracks. Plan your next Nordic Adventure with ease.
This Thursday! Masters Nordic Clinic – Classic Technique
Note: location is Trail Creek Nordic – on Trail Creek road, off Hwy 22, west of downtown Wilson.
Drop-in space available – open to all levels from advanced beginner (no first time skiers) to intermediate to advanced.
Join us to increase your ski speed, stamina, and strength. Work on your technique and form with professional tips and exercises from USSA certified coaches. Stay and ski all day with your clinic ski pass at Trail Creek Nordic Center.
Wildlife Wednesday with Ecotour Adventures
Mount Teewinot rises more that 5,500 feet (~1700 m) above Jenny Lake. “Teewinot” is the name given to the entire Teton Range by the Shoshone tribe, who lived in and around these mountains as far back as 10,000 years ago. The name translates to “many pinnacles.” Although the name of the range was changed to the Tetons by French-Canadian fur trappers, one mountain kept the original Shoshone name. Today, Mount Teewinot is a popular climbing destination among our less risk-averse visitors.
Check out these wolverine tracks, which were found high in the Tetons last week!
Beers & Banter This Thursday!
Join Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum and the JH Nordic Alliance to explore the tradition of Nordic skiing in Jackson Hole – the past, present and future. Panelists for the in-person program include Nancy Johnstone, Linda Merigliano, Sean O’Malley, and Gwenn Wadsworth.
Beers & Banter guests will talk about their personal experiences ranging from competing and winning medals as Nordic skiers to enjoying and actively supporting the sport in the valley.
Beers and Banter will be moderated by JHHSM Executive Director Morgan Jaouen, following an informal, conversational format. At the end, an audience Q&A will complete the evening.
The program can also be viewed live online using the link: bit.ly/kicknglide.
Image: Al Austin on skis with one long pole which was typical type used by early setters. Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum Collection #1958.1762.001.
New START Bus Transit App -Trail Access Without a Car!
We love using the START Bus to access winter trails, town of Jackson, Teton village, Stilson, and JHMR. Did you know you can get to all these trails via START Bus (within a few hundred yards)?
Stilson stop: Stilson Loop, Wilson Centennial Trail , Emily’s Pond Snake River Dike (via tunnel and R park trail), South-west Dike
Westbank Center/Aspens: Teton Pines Nordic
Teton Village: Teton village to Lake Creek Pathway
Smith’s/JH Highschool: Schools Loop
East Jackson: May Park
Download the new Transit app to easily find the best schedule for where you want to go. If you have a JHMR season pass, the bus is free!
Friendly reminder: We all want to have fun on the shared winter trails in the valley. Be sure to be thoughtful when taking your dog on your Nordic adventure. Having your leash with you, paying attention to those around you, and voice commands with your pup will help eliminate surprise encounters with your dog and other skiers.
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/31
A Lollipopper Treasure Hunt!
Coach Kathy was kind enough to send some awesome photos of the Lollipopper ski team exploring deep powder in the area near the East Fields yesterday; lo and behold, they found a treasure buried in the snow! They also left behind some excellent snow art, so be sure to head over that way and check it out! Thanks again to Kathy for the great photos.
It’s looking to be another busy week, with the only exception being the Devos heading off to Bogus Basin over the weekend; everyone wish them luck.
It was another brisk morning today, with temperatures at -17 at the cabin. Fortunately, combined with yesterday’s complete regrooming, the husky was leaving some very nice corduroy today, which should make for some awesome skate skiing in the afternoon, when it warms up a bit. Today’s grooming was a best-line pass of most trails in the network, as well as reworking the various stadiums, including Skyview and Lollipopper Land.
Groomer’s Choice for today is a nice warm ski in the sunny fields!
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Cache Creek, Game Creek, May Park, South Park Pathway
Last Update: 1/31
The truck and trailer won’t start this morning. As of now there will be no grooming today unless we can get it started later. Hopefully grooming will resume tomorrow. I will update later.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 1/30
Cache Creek Trailhead to Noker Mine groomed this afternoon.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Used ski sale!! We are currently selling our classic rentals/demos. Price for Skis, bindings, boots: $215. We still have most boot sizes available but only 163cm skis remaining. We have plenty of new classic skis to pair with used boots.
Our retail shop will be having a great spring sale on softgoods and hardgoods soon—stay tuned!!!
We are open daily to the public for skiing. Click here for our current trails grooming and conditions: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/US/WY/Teton-Pines-Nordic-Center. We offer private skate and classic skiing lessons daily, skate/classic ski rental packages, and bc xc rentals for the park. We are open 9am-4pm. Please call to book lessons and with any other questions.
Note—We have a new shop phone number this season: (307) 732-4130
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/30
A high-pressure system has moved in over the valley providing bright sunshine after the weekend storms bringing an estimate 2 feet of fresh snow. Expect colder temperatures through Wednesday evening and a return to more regular temperatures Thursday. Colder temperatures continue to make the snow abrasive and there maybe a crumble like texture in certain areas. Overall the trails are in good shape and should ski well throughout the week. Next update will be Friday 2/3.
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: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Last Update: 1/31
No grooming today due to cold temps.
Lots of fresh corduroy from Taggart to Signal, thanks to GTNP grooming! 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
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/31
I’m about to head out to groom all trails with the pisten bully at the warmest part of Tuesday afternoon. The rest of this week we will assess the the trail conditions and groom with the ginzu in the afternoons if warranted. Trails should be firm and the classic track will be deep. Enjoy the clear views and the glide!
Turpin Meadow Ranch is open to all for skiing, lodging, dining, Nordic lessons, and tours! Ours is a short season so be sure to plan a visit this winter between now and March 13, 2022. Call the office (307) 543-2000 or visit our website to book your adventure and/or meal!
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: 1/31
Classic Track: Set | Fat Bike Trails: Closed | Snowshoe Trails: Open
Another sunny day at Grand Targhee. Clear skies and cold temps will make for excellent skiing today. Prepare for single digit temperatures today. The weekend could bring more snow, so keep your eye on the forecast in the coming days.
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: 1/31
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Tuesday Noon: Randy set skate track Monday evening. I plan to set classic currently. Should be done by 1pm.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 1/31
Skate: Not Set | Classic: Set
I’m going to get in an early groom this afternoon to finish off the great work that Peter did with all the fresh snow over the weekend. Hope to be done by 4pm. I anticipate leaving the classic track alone and just smoothing out the skate lane.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 1/29
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Groomed fairly early due to dropping temps. Expect some tracks left in the fresh groom. Will be firm by morning!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 1/31
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Tuesday afternoon: Made a couple passes over the skate track this afternoon. Finally starting to firm up, after 2 feet of snow last week. Left classic alone, as was for most part, untouched since yesterday afternoon. 60 inches at the snow stake. Road and parking lot in decent shape.
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: 1/31
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Tuesday: Skate and classic tracks are all set on Campground and Yeti loops. Turned out great, except for the spot where I hit a soft shoulder and got sucked off the trail. Sorry about that. Enjoy the sliding!
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 1/31
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Tuesday afternoon I reset the skate and classic track with the roller and track setter. Expect soft conditions until it sets up overnight. It should be really good by Wednesday 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: 1/31
Singletrack: Set
Low pressure please! 1/31 Happy Hour & Sherman Springs Access. 1/30 Upper Ladyslipper and BPA to Lower Ladyslipper. 1/29 Nemo, BPA, Hillbenders, and Grumpy! Trails are soft so low pressure is key. Thanks and have fun!
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 1/23
Groomed 1/23
Rammell Mountain
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 1/12
Groomed 1/12 PM.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 1/24
Groomed 1/24 in the afternoon.
Pinnacle Trail
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 1/24
Groomed 1/20. The bottom stretch from the Pinnacle TH to the “beaver slide” is very bumpy. After that we were able to groom it smooth.
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/
Nordic Masters Clinic
Thursdays – from Mid December to late February
Thursday, February 2 – Classic Ski | Trail Creek
Thursday, February 9 – Skate Ski | Trail Creek
The JHSC would like to encourage participants to pre-register/pre-pay for the clinics, including drop-ins.
Join us this winter season to increase your ski speed, stamina, and strength. Work on your technique and form with professional tips and exercises from USSA certified coaches. Stay and ski all day with your clinic ski pass at Teton Pines Nordic Center or Trail Creek Nordic Center (we will ski at both locations through out the winter to provide a variety of terrain and technique).
Banff Film Festival
February 10th and 11th, 2023
Jackson Hole High School
Skinny Skis presents two showings of the Banff Mountain Film Festival. The showings will be a fundraiser for the Friends of the Bridger Teton. Tickets now on sale at Skinny Skis!
28th Annual Skinny Skis Moose Chase Nordic Ski Race
Saturday, February 11th, 2023 | 10:00AM
Trail Creek Nordic Center
THE MOOSE CHASE PRESENTED BY SKINNY SKIS IS BACK! After a four year hiatus, we are bringing back this community nordic event at Trail Creek on Saturday, February 11th. We would love to see all families, club athletes, and nordic community members on the start line to celebrate cross-country skiing in Jackson Hole. Parents are encouraged to race or volunteer, and we will be sending out volunteer shifts to sign up for shortly. We will have 20k, 10k, 5k, 3k, and free 0.5k options that accommodate all ages and abilities. Every athlete from Lollipoppers to Devos to Prep/Comp should plan on attending this event! We will have a food and awards following race completion at Trail Creek.
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
