Trip Report: Grand Teton National Park
We love GTNP grooming!
A skier clears the classic track to let the groomer pass on the Teton Park Road Sunday. In addition to giving groomers plenty of space, be sure to give them a wave, a thumbs up, or shout out a thank you if you see them on the trail.
Nordic Masters Clinics Start This Week!
The first two clinics on December 15th and December 22nd will be at Teton Pines Nordic Center.
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).
Hope to see you there!
Turpin Meadow Ranch Set to Open This Weekend!
We are happy to announce that Turpin Meadow Ranch is set to open this weekend. Turpin Meadow Ranch Nordic groomed trails is made up of connected loops, all centering around the core of the ranch, on the edge of the Buffalo Fork River in northern Jackson Hole/west side of Togwotee Pass. TMR is open December 16-March 12 to day use and overnight guests. They have a restaurant and bar on site plus they offer Nordic ski lessons, guided snowshoe tours, and rentals in those areas of adventure also. Once their daily grooming is operational they will be using the Nordic Pulse App as well. Call in advance (307) 543-2000 for scheduling lodging, dining, and lesson/tour reservations. Or visit their website.
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/11
Snowy Sunday!
The frozen bounty from above continues to grace the trails today at Trail Creek with an additional 6-10 inches expected over the next 48 hours. We are continuing to run ahead of normal, still maintaining 137% of normal precipitation on our local snow reporting site.
Today’s grooming was an early morning outing with the Ginzu groomer. Yesterday’s classic tracks were hanging in there pretty well so the focus today was to buff out yesterday’s skate tracks. The Ginzu covered pretty much every trail, you can check out the map of grooming on the Nordic Pulse website. Our link to the site is working pretty well although there are a few trails which are not quite recording properly as today nearly every trail was groomed although a few don’t show as being groomed that were.
We are working hard to get our Husky back on the trails, not exactly sure how long it is going to take but will let you know as soon as we know more, thanks so much for your understanding. Finally on the wildlife front, our friendly fox has been spotted numerous times around the cabin, the moose population is a little lighter than past years with several bulls and cow calf pairs being spotted, and our resident elk herd continues to enjoy our grooming and seem to be much more sociable than in years past.
Groomer’s choice for today is a nice snowy tour through the woods.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Cache Creek
Last Update: 12/10
The levee, stilson, and school fields are groomed and in good shape.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 12/6
The trails should be in good shape for the next few days but wow that is some champagne powder out there, I would go skiing instead 🙂
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/10
We groom each morning but the tracks fill in when it is snowing. So… come out and ski early the next few days! We are in a pretty solid snow cycle right now but the track is firm and fast early.
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 lessons daily, skate and 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 Schedule: Sunday, Monday, & Saturday
Last Update: 12/9
More snow is expected to fall each day through Monday. Expect breezy conditions Friday afternoon, followed by calmer & cold conditions. The Sled Hill will officially be open Saturday and grooming frequency on this area will be done as needed throughout the season… Coverage on the sled hill is great for sledding, but still on the thin side for grooming more than once or twice per week. Overall, skiing should be enjoyable over this weekend, but please be advised that winds could pick up Friday afternoon creating drifty conditions. Next update will be on Monday 12/12.
Ongoing Trail Notes
- No Walking Allowed
- Sled Hill Closed Until Saturday 12/10/2022
- Early Season Conditions Exists (Thin/Bare Spots)
Reminder we’ll be training new staff on grooming equipment over the next couple of weeks. Expect grooming to be ongoing through 10am until operators become more experienced. Thanks and I’ll send a more formal update later today.
Grand Teton National Park
Last Update: 12/11
Taggart to Signal today
We encourage you to support grooming in Grand Teton National Park, one of Jackson Hole’s most beautiful Nordic trails, by donating to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation, underwriter of Nordic grooming: GTNPF.org/donate/ -and note “Nordic grooming”. Our community and visitor support make grooming possible!
Granite canyon Moose-Wilson road closed until Dec 16th
The portion of the Moose-Wilson Road, south of Death Canyon junction and including Granite Canyon Trailhead, remains closed due to construction activities. The road and trailhead will open to over-snow winter recreation December 16. The northern section of the Moose-Wilson Road remains open.
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: 12/10
Classic Track: Not Set | Fat Bike Trails: Open | Snowshoe Trails: Open
Nordic Groomed 12/10, Fat Bike Groomed 12/3.
As we approach the cold and dry spell predicted for this week’s weather, we might see some surprise snow showers early Monday morning.
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: 12/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Sunday am: Plan to reset skate and classic tracks this morning.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 12/9
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Smoothed out all trails with drag. The fresh snow should make for excellent skiing. More snow needed to set a classic track.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 12/9
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Gave everything a fresh roll with a half inch of new. Did not reset classic as there was not enough new snow but the track is still holding up well. Pay attention by school and rodeo area as it bumpy and could have some rocks in that area. Still grass and twigs sticking through on the track but should be skiing well! Will try and get out this weekend to pack it down if we get a few inches. Cheers
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Skate track buffed out and in very good shape. Classic is still good from Mark’s previous work.
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: 12/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Groomed and reset both the skate and classic track on yetis and Campground loops. Enjoy.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/10
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Reset the classic track and smoothed out the skate lanes, however wind transported snow very quickly filled in the track. Still some good skiing out there but a bit inconsistent.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 12/8
Singletrack: Set
Groomed laddyslippers 3x and powerline from Sherman springs intersection to lower ladyslipper
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 12/8
Groomed PM 12/8. Enjoy.
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 Clinics
Thursdays – from Mid December to late February
First Clinic (Classic) – Thursday, December 15
First two clinics at Teton Pines Nordic Center
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).
Betty Woolsey Classic Race
December 26, 2022
Trail Creek Nordic Center
Come work off your Christmas feast in style! This community event offers distances for every age and ability, 10 AM start time with a mass start classic format.
Racers can choose from 0.5k, 3k, 5k, and 10k options.
JH Nordic Alliance 5th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day
Sunday, January 8th, 2023 | 9:30AM – 3:00PM
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Fun, Free Community Day – with Raffle benefiting local Nordic Alliance non-profit. Free trail pass, Free skate & classic XC ski demo gear, Free fat bike demos, free Nordic ski lessons, Free BackCountry Nordic Ski & Snowshoe tours, Kids Corral (2-5 yr olds), Bridger-Teton USFS wildlife and wilderness info, Kates Bars, Lunch, snacks, hot & cold drinks.
Sponsored by the JH Nordic Alliance members. Family. Friends, visitors, dogs (on leash) welcome. Bring your own skis and bikes recommended to use between free demos and tours.
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
