Skinny Skis Cross Country Ski Guide
New this year, replacing their annual Trailhead Magazine is the Skinny Skis Cross Country Guide with trail locator map, tour descriptions and local info.
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Trip Report: Trail Creek
Great Sunday at Trail Creek. Freshly groomed tracks at 1:30p. Beautiful views of the Sleeping Indian, and only a few skate and classic skiers. Moose tracks with their characteristic heart shape down the middle of the trail, though by 1:30, they were off in some quiet corner of the woods. Nice place to run into a few local friends!
Cache Creek Trail
Our friendly groomer (thanks to special funding by Friends of Pathways in support of Parks & Rec), and fat bikers and cross country skiers sharing the freshly groomed trail!
Trail Creek Nordic
Last Updated: 1/11
Very Busy Day!
Or at least it is going to be a very busy afternoon when the full posse of skiers from every JHSC Nordic team hit the slopes. Luckily we have around 15 kilometers of really nice ski trails which should allow everyone to find their spot. Pictured above are some of our littlest ones, the Lollipoppers.
Today’s grooming at Trail Creek was conducted with the Pisten Bully and covered pretty much every trail that has been groomed this winter. Classic tracks were all freshened yesterday and are in quite nice shape so the primary mission of the day was best line skate grooming. Lots of emphasis was also placed on place for the teams to spread out later in the day. Skiing is simply quite nice.
Looking ahead, our IMD racers are off to Soldier Hollow for a qualifier this weekend and the weekend after that we have the final Wyoming High School race of the season here at Trail Creek. Also results from last weekend’s Teton Ridge Classic are available here.
Groomer’s choice for today is Gut Flop.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Updated: 1/11
Another foggy morning should give way to sunny sky’s this afternoon. Brandon has a busy day today grooming Cache Creek Trailhead to Noker Mine.
Teton Pines Nordic
Last Updated: 1/6
| Sunny days are here for awhile and the skiing will be great! We groom 16km for skate and classic daily. We offer private lessons daily—please call the shop to schedule. We still have a good selection of gloves and hats but have a smaller selection remaining of pants and jackets by Swix and Daehlie. We have a small selection of skate and classic gear in the shop. Our ski/boot/pole sizes are very limited so please call us before showing up to see if we have what you need! Daily grooming, wide corduroy skate ski lanes with well defined classic tracks make for excellent ski conditions. Skate and classic cross country ski/ boots/ pole rentals. . If you want to explore Grand Teton NP and the Jackson Hole area on xc skis, we carry the must have xc ski trail guidebook for our region in the shop: https://www.facebook.com/SkiYellowstone Please call or email Cody for more details: (307) 733-1733 or tetonpinesxc@gmail.com |
Shooting Star
Last Updated: 1/11
Friendly reminder to all Nordic participants that the trails are closed daily until 9am. Using the trails prior to this time increases the odds of severe, even fatal injuries, to you or your dog because of the ongoing daily aggressive grooming combined with the very poor visibility of the dusk hours. That being said, the trails continue to ski great and look to stay that way through Tuesday. More inclement weather (rain/wind/snow) is forecasted on Wednesday, which may likely cause for less than ideal conditions during the system. Next Update will be Thursday 1/14. Enjoy and stay safe on the trails!
Please See the following Restrictions
- Dog Loops & All Nordic Skiing Trails OPEN
- Sled Hill OPEN
- Classic Tracks SET
- Snow Shoeing Loop OPEN
- Casual Walking Not Permitted
Teton Village Pathway
Last Updated: 1/6
Groomed this morning, from Lake Creek Bridge to end of pathway near GTNP South Entrance. Nice corduroy, skate and classic skiers, fat bikers all out enjoying!
Grand Teton National Park
Last Updated: 1/10
Cool in the park this morning but the sun is about to pop out. 4 lanes to south Jenny today.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Last Updated: 1/11
No new snow the past few days but the cold temps have really set the tracks up nicely. Fat biking has been the go-to the last couple days, and skate skiing in the afternoon has been good and fast. To help with social distancing and to get you on the trails faster please purchase your trail passes and sign your waivers online in advance (see link below). As always, remember to recreate responsibly. Bring a mask as it is required to enter the lodge. Lunch and dinner are both by reservation only.
https://www.turpinmeadowranch.com/adventures/winter-adventures/
https://www.turpinmeadowranch.com/the-ranch/live-conditions/
Cheers, Gabe Hassan
https://www.turpinmeadowranch.com | 307.543.2000, office
Grand Targhee
Last Updated: 1/11
Cross Country/Fat Bike 15k: XC CLOSED FOR EVENT (Last groomed 1/9/2020, Fat Bike CLOSED.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday
Last Updated: 1/10
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Sunday: Plan to reset skate track this morning. Imagine classic is still in good shape from Saturday morning groom.
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: 1/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Smoothed and leveled with drag. Skiing should be quite good.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
The skate track was reset and the classic track is still in fine condition until we receive more new snow. The singletrack was reset too. Enjoy!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Last Updated: 1/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Monday: This morning plan to reset skate track. I will have to leave classic track alone, as a couple of cold, dry days has set up the track quite solid, should still be in decent shape from Saturdays groom.
Southern Valley Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
I plan on grooming campground and Yeti’s loops this evening starting around 4:45 pm. Please plan accordingly and be aware of the machinery. Thanks.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Springs Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
Last Updated: 1/8
Skate: Not Set | Classic: Not Set | Singletrack: Not Set
Fresh Snow! Groomed late Friday night, everything is ready for the weekend.
No dogs allowed.
5th Street Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/7
Singletrack: Set
Thurs PM – human groomed a lap pulling the kids on sleds. A little soft on top but should ride-in well and hoping it sets up overnight. Go fatbike!
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/11
Singletrack: Set
Groomed with Fitzgerald’s snowmobile and Fitzgerald’s roller… Powerline from Mike Harris to pole Canyon. Put track in on Lower lady slipper and pole Canyon connector is back on the table. It’s fantastic out there enjoy it!!
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/6
Grooming Darby 1/6 afternoon. Should be done by 4:00.
Rammel Mountain Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/8
Groomed as of Jan 8th.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/6
Grooming S. Leigh 1/6/2021. Should be done around 12:00
JH Nordic Recreational Masters – Skate Ski Clinic
TETON PINES
JANUARY 21st
All welcome (no beginners)
Drop-in $35 (includes clinic & Teton Pines Nordic all day ski pass)
or $30 (if you already have a Teton Pines Nordic pass or membership).
CANCELLED
JH Nordic Alliance Annual Free Nordic Ski, Fat Bike, Snowshoe Event
Based on our goal to Recreate Responsibly, the JH Nordic Alliance has decided to cancel this season’s Annual Free Winter Trails Nordic, Fat Bike and Snowshoe Event. Stay tuned for January 2022! In the meantime, we encourage you to get out safely, responsibly, wear a mask, keep your groups small, and space out!
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
