Interactive Map at Shooting Star
All six dog waste stations now have a map installed! Learn more about the interactive map by clicking below and scanning the QR code.
JHNordic Masters Skate Ski Clinic at Trail Creek
Skate Ski clinic on Thursday 11-12:30 will be at Trail Creek. The Clinic fee includes the trail pass at Trail Creek.Please register online for a drop in if not already registered for the clinic series.
Best of Fat Bike Fun
Fat biking is a super fun way to explore snow-covered winter trails and pathways, especially when the snow is firm and packed (like it will be this week!). Did you know there are over 40 fat bike friendly trails in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley? That means there are so many opportunities to get to and explore, so get out there and have a good time!
On the subject of Fat Biking, there is a raffle going on to support Friends of Pathways grooming of the Cache Creek Fat Bike Trails. Thanks to some very generous local businesses and JH Nordic , donors to this campaign will be entered into a raffle for awesome prizes, including:
· An overnight stay for 2 people at Turpin Meadows Ranch including two trail passes and Nordic ski, snow shoe or fat bike rentals
· A pair of Rossignol Delta Sport skate skis with bindings from Skinny Skis
· A half day XC ski or snowshoe tour for 2 in Grand Teton National Park with JH Ecotour Adventures
· A half day fat bike tour for 2 with Teton Mountain Bike Tours
· A half day XC ski or snowshoe tour for 2 in Grand Teton National Park with Hole Hiking Experience
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/10
Checking out the Husky!
Coach Will was checking out the luxurious passenger seat in the Husky today on an exploratory venture throughout the Trail Creek network. If you haven’t already done so, you might want to check out some of the new routing that was explored today in the Armin’s area; it could now be a nice little side diversion on your daily ski outing. Some new routing was also placed in the Close Field today in preparation for next month’s junior national qualifier race; a skier could plan a pretty long workout just checking out every trail in the Close Field with the current configuration.
Otherwise today’s Husky grooming hit pretty much every trail with the classic tracks being reworked on the narrower sections. The snow is very firm and should get faster as the temps warm this afternoon.
It is a busy week at Trail Creek with the following schedule:
| Team | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Prep/Comp | X | X | X | X | after school | |
| Juniors | X | X | X | after school | ||
| Devos | X | X | after school | |||
| Teewintots | X | X | X | after school | ||
| Lollipoppers | X | X | X | after school | ||
| Colter Winter Sports | X | X | 12:00-2:00 | |||
| Masters | X | 11-12:30 |
Groomer’s choice for today is to check out the new grooming on Skyview Stadium.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Monday-Saturday
Last Update: 1/10
Tuesday Grooming: High School Fields, Emily’s Pond Levee, Wilson Centennial Pathway
Cache Creek Fat Bike Trails
Last Update: 1/7
I did another lap with a lot of shoveling today so the trails should be in good shape as the temps drop this evening and the snow sets up.
Grooming by Friends of Pathways.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/4
The snow is great at Teton Pines! We groom 13km+ daily for both skate and classic with our new snowcat.
We are open to the public 9am-4pm. Please call us in advance to book lessons at: (307) 733-1733. You do not need a reservation for skiing and we do not take reservations for rentals. Please contact us to check availability for off-site rentals.
We still have a great selection of classic skis, skate skis, boots, jackets, pants, gloves, and hats. We have a full tuning shop so drop off your skis for a nordic wax done by our great wax techs who are all nordic skiers!
Visit our website for pricing and other information: www.tetonpinesnordiccenter.com
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/10
Today was the last day for grooming with our snowcat/pistenbully as it will be taken to Utah for repairs and hopefully returned early next week (approximately 1/17- 1/19). In the meantime, we’ll be grooming the yellow loop with our snowmobile using the ginzu implement. The trails are to be groomed about 2 ginzu passes wide each day. Note, the snowmobile & ginzu implement will struggle to get around but it should assist the trails from glazing over. That being said…skiers should anticipate that trails will become hardpacked and icy while snowmobile grooming is occurring this week.
Lastly, please see the attached GPS Trail Map that Benton created to assist skiers for navigating our Nordic trails. There are also instructions attached, but essentially use the QR code on the map using a smart phone and then touch the location icon to see a live/interactive GPS dot. Throughout the next several days we’ll be mounting a laminated copy of this map to all our dog stations. Skiers can then use their smartphone and bring up the interactive map interactive map via the QR code… or also just look at the physical laminated map to see where they are located as it will have a “You are here” icon on these mounted maps. Again, this map is attached above and would recommend sharing/printing these trail maps to all daily skiers, which should greatly reduce disoriented people especially during stormy weather.
Enjoy the skiing this week as it looks to be calm and sunny. Next update will be Friday (1/14).
TRAIL STATUS
- YELLOW LOOP OPEN
- SLED HILL GROOMED on 1/10 (Grooming will occur again when Snowcat is back from Repairs)
- CLASSIC TRACKS NOT SET (Will be set once Snowcat is Repaired)
- SNOWSHOEING CLOSED (Will be open once Snowcat is Repaired)
- ORANGE LOOP, CLOSED (Will be open once Snowcat is Repaired)
- WALKING, NOT ALLOWED
Snake River Sporting Club
Daily Nordic grooming for both “Front Nine” (south side) and “Back Nine” (North side) Nordic Trails
Public access to the groomed Nordic trails is $50 per person per day, with no season passes available. Ski rentals are available at the Sports Shop. Guests must check in at the Sports Shop to sign a waiver and make payment before heading out. The daily pass does not allow access to the Restaurant this season. The clinics that are being offered are for members and lodging guests only.
Please call the Sports Shop with any questions you may have at 307-200-3093.
Grand Teton National Park
Last Update: 1/9
The sun is shining in GTNP. Grooming from Taggart Lake trailhead to South Jenny Sunday morning.
Grooming is sponsored by the GTNP Foundation and generous donations from our community.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/9
The trails are firm fast. The skate lane was reset with our Ginzu Sunday night, the classic track is still in good shape everywhere. Ski lessons and snowshoe tours are a fun way to experience Turpin; check out the blog post on JH Nordic about our lessons and tours. Please sign waivers and pay for trail passes online ahead of your visit. Call the front office (307) 543-2000 ahead of your visit for booking equipment rentals and Nordic adventures (lessons and tours).
https://www.turpinmeadowranch.com/the-ranch/live-conditions/
https://www.turpinmeadowranch.com | 307.543.2000
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Grand Targhee
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
Last Updated: 1/10
Cross Country 15k: XC OPEN – last groomed 1/4/2022
Fat Bike Trails : Closed
Snowshoe Trails: Open
Targhee’s Nordic trails are groomed Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sat/Sundays. Fat bike/snowshoe trails are groomed regularly but not on a set schedule – the groomer usually waits until after a storm cycle to groom the single track.
Trail day passes are $20 this winter.
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: 1/9
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Sunday: After plenty of snow past week, coverage is finally good. Still a little thin on big hill on north loop. On Saturday, Mike rolled entire track, with good results. Sunday morning plan to use Ginzu to reset both skate and classic. With clear skies and light winds, expect good Nordic skiing.
Please do not park in the library parking lot. Please be sure to keep your dogs on a leash and to clean up after them.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 1/10
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Smoothed with drag and then set classic track. The skiing is excellent.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 1/10
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Reset the skate, classic and singletrack trails this morning. I would expect soft conditions for a while. Enjoy the ride and the glide.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 1/10
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Monday: Clear, cold nights and sunny days have set up track nicely. This morning plan to reset skate and classic tracks. Both should turn out well. Finish by 10am.
Southern Valley Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Friday & Sunday
Last Updated: 1/10
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
I’ll begin grooming yeti around four this afternoon. I think conditions will be favorable for setting the classic track. I will update this report when I’ve finished. Hoping we can get this track set up for a bit with limited snow in the forecast. Happy skiing and give a plow driver a thank you. They’ve been working hard.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 1/9
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Reset both skate and classic tracks Sunday evening for Monday skiing. Skate came out great and classic is just okay.
No dogs allowed.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/9
Singletrack: Not Set
Singletrack grooming has been delayed due to several factors. We were short on equipment, but TVTAP’s new singletrack specific grooming snowmobile is just about ready rally with all the necessary accessories and adjustments to begin working the trails. We were short on operators because some of the crew has been up in Island Park participating and helping with the Fat Pursuit race. Congratulations to those who participated! We are motivated to build you some world class winter singletrack trails. Thanks for your patience and stay tuned for the latest update and conditions.
Happy Hour (aka Mike Harris to ID/WY state line)
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 12/28
Groomed 12/28 to summer trailhead.
Rammell Mountain Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 12/15
The USFS is continuing to monitor snow levels on our roads and will close them to wheeled motorized vehicles when there is enough snow to groom
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 12/28
Grooming 12/28
JH Nordic Masters Classic & Skate Ski Clinics
SKATE SKI CLINIC THURSDAY JANUARY 13, 2022
11am – 12:30pm
Trail Creek Nordic Center
Hosted by Scott Horn and JH Ski Club Nordic Team Coaches
There will be 10 clinics running every Thursday in January and February from 11am-12:30pm. The Nordic Masters clinics will focus on skate ski and classic cross country skiing every other week.
Joining all 10 clinics is your best approach to developing your full Nordic skiing technique, balance, stride, stamina, and overall fitness while having fun in a small group. For those who only wish to focus on one technique, we are offering a Skate Ski Clinic series of 5 clinics or a Classic Cross country series of 5 clinics.
January Women’s Skate Skiing Clinics
Dates: Fridays – January 14 and January 21
Time: 11am-12:30pm
Teton Pines Nordic Center
If you’d like to improve your skate technique and fitness, come join us for three Skate lessons at Teton Pines. We’ll improve our glide on skate skis and learn to be more efficient uphill, downhill, and review the different skating strides. These clinics are for those with some skate skiing experience who would like to improve. We will cover more than the basics to get you skating longer distances with ease and going up and down hills with proficiency and confidence. Each session will be part instruction with plenty of time to ski and practice. $50/Clinic or $135 for all 3 ($45/Clinic for Teton Pines Nordic Center season pass holders). Rentals available for $35. Trail pass is included.
Instructor: Kim Springer Kim grew up warming her fingers in the Octagon on Mt. Mansfield in Stowe, Vermont. After college she discovered the warm world of Nordic skiing and has been passionate about all aspects of the sport ever since. She loves sharing that passion with others and has taught in and around Jackson Hole for many years.
Questions or to register: Call Teton Pines Nordic Center at: (307) 733-1733
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
