What’s Groomed in Jackson Hole/Teton Valley?
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THIS WEEKEND
JHSC – Johnny Curtis Memorial JNQ
Saturday, January 13th
Trail Creek Nordic Center
The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club is hosting the first Intermountain and High Plains Junior National Qualifier and Wyoming High School race January 13-14 at Trail Creek Ranch in Wilson, WY. IMD and High Plains NRL events will be held January 13-14 and WY High School events will be held January 12-13.
Community recreational Nordic Skiers are encouraged too watch the event, but Trail Creek Nordic will be too busy for any recreational skiing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Interested in volunteering? The JH Ski Club is still looking for volunteers for this weekend! Please consider volunteering at Trail Creek this Friday and/or Saturday.
JHSC January Nordic Newsletter
Welcome to 2024! Hopefully there will be more snow in the months to come than in the months that were, but the end of 2023 had some great high points. The Betty Woolsey Classic saw record participation with over 150 athletes registered! There were high performing athletes, promising young kids, older community members, and even a triple classic ski team! It was a truly inclusive event for all kinds of cross country skiers of all ages and abilities.
Right after the New Year we will start all of our programs off at full steam on January 3rd! The Comp Team is heading to Soldier Hollow, the site of the 2002 Olympics, for US National Championships the first week of January while our youth programs get off the ground.
Looking further ahead into January we will host our Johnny Curtis Memorial Junior National Qualifier on January 13-14; to which all community members should come out and participate and spectate! It will be one of the largest cross country ski races ever held in Jackson Hole. Qualifying season for the older athletes, youth programs, TCSD winter sports programming, and everything else will all be going on simultaneously! January is one of our biggest months and we will be providing programming to over 300 people this month!
We Need Your Feedback!
Did you attend the JHNA Free Ski, Fat Bike & Snowshoe Day this year? If so, we’d like you to take this short survey about your experience. Your feedback is valuable to us so we can make sure this event continues to be a fun activity that serves the needs of our community!
Trail Creek
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 1/9
Glorious Snow!
It’s coming fast and furious today at Trail Creek, even heavier than when the above photo was snapped earlier this morning. A summation of snow fall totals for the next 6 days added up to 31 inches on this morning’s hourly forecast.
Today’s grooming began with multiple roller passes throughout the woods as there was a bit too much snow for the Ginzu to handle well. A little new grooming happened today in the Black Hole area. The Close Field received a Husky pass complete with a fresh classic track. If the forecast holds true, look for the Husky’s first journey into the woods tomorrow.
Skiing is a bit soft today, but it is also sublime and delightful to cruise through the silent snowy woods as the storm continues to dump copious amounts of wondrous snow on our beloved trails; you should really check it out if you have a chance.
Don’t forget we have a massive race coming up Friday, Saturday, and Sunday which will affect grooming, parking, and what is open to the public for skiing. Check it out on the event website. Community recreational Nordic Skiers are encouraged too watch the event, but Trail Creek Nordic will be too busy for any recreational skiing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Groomer’s choice for today is Black Hole.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Update: 1/9
Snow is finally here. Sounds like several days of accumulation in our future. Staff is going evaluate areas tomorrow. We anticipate being able to get the snowmobile and groomer out towards the end of the week and hopefully fall into our regular schedule next week.
For the most up-to-date grooming info visit: http://www.tetonparksandrec.org/1353/Grooming-Report
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 1/9
Trails groomed 1/9.
Please help support trail grooming for the Cache Creek Single track trails by donating to the Friends of Pathways. Visit: friendsofpathways.org/donate/ and leave the comment “Grooming” in the campaign section.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/9
Here it comes! If things go as planned today with snowfall totals. We might be able to get the snowcat out tomorrow morning.
We are still grooming the track packing down as much new snow as possible. If you’re going to ski today, come out soon as the wind is supposedl to get rough this afternoon.
Shooting Star
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 1/8
It appears we’ll finally be receiving some much-needed snow throughout this whole week! As mentioned in our last update, anticipate that conditions could be on the awkward side as our snow profile will likely go through a transitional phase, where snowfall amounts and drifting could be significant enough to make snowmobile grooming very difficult, yet not enough snow to utilize the Pistenbully snowcat. Also, we will continue to focus on grooming the same early-season course (see attached map) for the time being. Once enough snow has accumulated and the storms have settled, we’ll then need several days to prep the currently closed areas prior to deciding if they are safe to open. Fingers crossed for lots of snow! Again, expect storm skiing Tuesday-Friday, so prepare accordingly and use caution. Next update will be Friday 1/12 or earlier if conditions severely change. Enjoy!
- Trail conditions are early season. Please ski with caution as the snow profile is extremely thin.
- Walking is not allowed.
- No classic tracks will be set, and sporadic bare/brushy/exposed areas may be present.
- Grooming frequencies will be as needed to preserve the track.
- Sled Hill is Closed. Needs ample snow (2FT).
- Small game/scavenger animals may be present throughout the whole course. Use extra caution when skiing with dogs.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 1/8
Thanks to all who joined us for the annual JH Nordic Alliance Free Ski, Fatbike, and Snowshoe day – it was so much fun and we hope you all come back and join us on a more normal day at the ranch too.
The grooming Monday morning was done with the ginzu, multiple passes in the flats and a single best pass of the hills. We are anticipating quite a bit of snow in the coming days so it may be storm skiing this week, what a nice change! The plan is to allow the hills to fill in with fresh snow for a couple of days, we will still be grooming the flats throughout the week and will buff the hills (hopefully full of new snow) on Friday.
TMR is open to the public daily for skiing, meals, Nordic lessons, and tours! Call the office (307) 543-2000 or visit our website to book your adventure! Check out our live webcam for current conditions.
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.
Grooming Has Yet to Begin in Grand Teton National Park.
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) shared a road status update to its Facebook page on Thursday, Dec. 21, sharing that grooming operations on Teton Park Road will be delayed until more snow falls.
Grand Targhee
Grooming: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/5
GTR is grooming Rick’s Basin area trails on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Skate skiing is good. Classic track is set for all 5 trails except the connector, and are skiing very well. Variable conditions exist, please ski with caution.
GTR is no longer grooming for fat biking or snowshoeing, however fat biking is permitted on the groomed Nordic trails.
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!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 1/8
Monday: An inch or two of new snow should allow both classic and skate tracks to groom out nicely this morning.
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: 1/9
Tuesday morning: Lots of snow to groom this morning. Packed down all trails and set a classic track on Yeti and Campground. Did not set the classic track on Yeti connector. Conditions will be very soft. Enjoy!
Please note the USFS dog closure policy Dec 1st – April 15th at this venue.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 1/9
We are not plan on grooming Teton Reserve today. With the forecasted snow and wind, we hope to allow some accumulation of snow on the trails before grooming again. It’s great to allow skiers to help pack the snow while it’s it accumulating, so get out of your skis and enjoy the fresh tracks.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/9
Track packed with snowmobiles the XC and singletrack trails. Everything is staked out and ready to be groomed with equipment Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday night skiing under the lights will be back in sessio
Driggs School Loops
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/8
I went out and tried to take the roller on the little bit of fresh snow we received. There is still not enough snow to safely groom and equipment was just bouncing off of rocks. I went around the very short entry loop from the parking lot twice before realizing it was not going to help. Please don’t be fooled when you see the groomed track near the lot. It doesn’t go far and has lots of sticks, rocks, and weeds protruding. fingers crossed for more snow!
Please pick up your trash and dog pop with the supplied Mutt Mitt station.
Alta Nordic Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/9
So close! The entire track is groomed. We have a good base now but just need a few more inches of snow to buff out the surface. Looks like it is coming. Game on!
Darby Canyon
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 1/4
Plan to groom to summer TH today 1/4.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Rammell Mountain Road
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 12/29
Caution in the first 1.5 miles – a tractor drove on road and left large ruts and frozen chunks of snow. Beyond that the road groomed out nicely.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
South Leigh Road
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 1/9
Grooming this morning 1/8.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
JH Ski & Snowboard Club Nordic Masters Ski Clinics
Thursdays, Dec 14 – Feb 22
Teton Pines and Trail Creek
11am – 12:30pm
5 classic clinics and 5 skate clinics at Teton Pines Nordic Center and Trail Creek Nordic Trails.
Join these clinics to work on your Cross-country classic and/or skate ski technique, balance, stamina, efficiency, performance , and fun.
JHSC – Johnny Curtis Memorial JNQ
Saturday, January 13th
Trail Creek Nordic Center
The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club is hosting the first Intermountain and High Plains Junior National Qualifier and Wyoming High School race January 13-14 at Trail Creek Ranch in Wilson, WY. IMD and High Plains NRL events will be held January 13-14 and WY High School events will be held January 12-13.
Spud Chase
Saturday, January 20th
Teton Reserve Nordic Trails
9am – 1pm
The Spud Chase is back at Teton Reserve! We are going to have Adult, Junior and Kids divisions, so make sure to bring the whole family for a fun morning of Nordic skiing. The course starts at 6,150 feet.
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/
