Today’s Avalanche Forecast
Nordic and winter trail users are urged to use caution when recreating on trails and terrain below steep slopes. The BTAC reports and their website is a valuable local resource for planning your outing. Visit their forecast page for the most up-to-date information.
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.
Winter Trail Etiquette in and around Jackson Hole
With an active community of trail-loving users, we’re committed to making the winter trails a place where everyone can enjoy time recreating with minimal impact on the local environment. Click the link for a few small tactics that can make winter recreation more enjoyable for everyone.
Trip Report: Grand Teton National Park
Though the sunshine was filtered through the veil of clouds that hung low on the Tetons today, the groomed trail was in perfect shape. -Kathy G.
February Nature News
Field Facts
- Both Bald and Golden Eagles can be found in Jackson Hole during the winter months.
- Bald Eagles develop the white head and tail feathers when they are about 5 years old.
- Never let animals lick your vehicle. It can make them sick and saliva spreads disease.
Backcountry Tips
- Both drier lint and cotton balls with vaseline will you help start a fire in the backcountry. Consider adding these to your backcountry pack to use with a couple fire sticks. Aluminum foil works well as a base.
- A black bear was recently caught on video at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village. Seems the mild winter has at least one bruin active. Reminder to carry bear spray.
Trail Suggestions
As the snow deepens, it is fun to explore Shadow Mountain in the Gros Ventre Range. You can reach the winter parking area by following the Gros Ventre Road past Kelly. You can always ski up the road, explore the rolling terrain or snowshoe through the meadows as snow accumulates. You can’t beat the views on a sunny day and it is always a great area to look for wildlife. Remember to give them space and make sure to tell a friend where you are going. Enjoy!
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/10
More Than Just Skiing!
Well, skiing is the number one focus, but in getting there, JHSC Nordic programs cover a lot of ground; dry land training, weight training, nutrition, good grades in school, and every once in a while, a bit of a diversion. Thanks to Coach George for sending in the image of some of the Juniors having a good time, playing a game of hockey.
Many of our JHSC skiers are currently competing at the third and final IMD Qualifier in McCall, ID today and tomorrow. So far in today’s sprint races our very own Aurora Stiles and Nate Streubel have finished first in their division. There are lots of other notable finishes; the results are available on the event website or from Zone 4 Timing. This weekend’s racing will determine who gets to go to Nationals in Lake Placid, NY in March.
Closer to home, while we’re still battling crunchy snow, the Husky’s results were mostly favorable today. The single journey through the woods covered pretty much every trail with a slight favor towards smoothing out the skate lanes over resetting classic tracks. Moose Poop, Homeward Bound, and Outward Bound received multiple passes with fresh classic tracks. The fields were crunchier to begin with, due to recent sunshine, but after multiple passes are skiing pretty well and quite fast.
If you haven’t heard, one of our valley moose has made national news. Here is a link to the video of the moose chasing skiers at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Don’t forget we’re having our own Moose Chase one week from today, get those registrations in! And finally, Cranky the moose is still hanging out with no more reports of him chasing anyone recently.
Groomer’s choice for today is the close woods, Moose Poop, Outward Bound, and Homeward Bound.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Update: 2/10
The snow is not great at Wilson/Snake River Dike, everything is groomed but the 2 track did not set in most spots. Hopefully we get snow so I can fill all this in!
Check out http://Nordicpulse.com for real time updates.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 2/10
Cache Creek groomed 2/9 PM.
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: 2/10
Great skiing and great deals all weekend! Come out and see us 9am-4pm. All skis, boots, poles and clothing is 20% beginning today. We have lots of good sizes and options available for your Valentine’s Day gift needs.
We groom approximately 16km of track for both skate and classic daily. We have a full retail and rental shop. We offer lessons daily. Call us with questions and to book lessons: (307) 732-4130. To keep our track in pristine shape for skiing we do not allow dogs, walking, snowshoeing, or fatbikes.
Teton Village Trail
Groomed Periodically
Last Update: 2/8
Sweet cord!
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/8
Grooming will be ongoing through 11am this morning. Yesterday’s very wet snow left a stubborn ice layer on the trails, which requires aggressive blade work and slower operating speed. The finish product will be on the more crumbly-side as this icy profile isn’t very pliable. Conditions should improve over the next several days as colder more stable temperatures return.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/10
Skate lane was groomed with the ginzu, classic tracks are deep and fast. The single track got another fresh groom Saturday morning also. All in all conditions are great, the scenery is gorgeous, and you should be here!
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.
Grand Teton National Park
Grooming: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Last Updated: 2/9
Josh started at the crack of dawn today for those early morning ski enthusiasts GTNP. Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal Mountain groomed this morning 2/9.
Grand Targhee
Grooming: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 2/4
GTR is grooming Rick’s Basin area trails on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Classic track is set. Trails are in good condition. Last groomed 2/4.
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: 2/10
Saturday: Plan to smooth out the skate track this morning. Classic should be in good shape from Friday groom.
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: 2/8
Yeti and Campground have skate lanes and classic tracks set. Conditions were soft but should freeze up well overnight. The resident moose is on the trail near the top of Yeti loop so keep an eye out while passing through. Hope everyone enjoys the ski!
Singletrack: 2/9
Headed out to groom the hillbenders at 4:45 on Friday. Will update when completed.
Please note the USFS dog closure policy Dec 1st – April 15th at this venue.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 2/10
Groomed with the rabbit to set a classic track and skate lane on all loops. Skate track is a little rough in spots due to an incredibly firm/icey snowpack. Enjoy the glide.
Teton Reserve parking lot works best when you park in the configuration in this image. Please refer to the photo for visual representation. Feel free to be a community member and coach each other on best practices. Park in the red highlights. NO PARKING IN THE GREEN HIGHLIGHTS.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 2/7
Groomed Sherman Park, reset the skate lane and classic track. Of course the classic turned out nice looking in this sloppy mess of a snow pack. Skate lane is just OK. Expect soft conditions until temperatures drop starting Thursday. Shove in a couple of the bear patches to try to maintain the base. Enjoy what you can while you can.
Driggs School Loops
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 2/9
Smoothed the track with the ginzu groomer and it looks great! A classic track is set on every loop.
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: 2/10
Plan to reset the classic track and smooth out the skate lane.
Darby Canyon
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 2/8
Groomed today 2/8.
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: 1/24
Groomed today 1/24.
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: 2/5
Groomed today 2/5.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Pinnacle Trail
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 2/8
Groomed today 2/8.
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.
These clinics are to work on your Cross-country classic and/or skate ski technique, balance, stamina, efficiency, and performance.
Note: All clinics are full for the remainder of the season.
Moose Chase
Registration is live!
Saturday, February 17th
Trail Creek Nordic Center
Come Join the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club for the Annual Moose Chase Nordic Ski Race presented by Skinny Skis!
Register Here for either the 20k, 10k, 5k, 3k or free 1/2k.
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/
