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.
Trip Report: Moose-Wilson Road excellent!
Thoroughly enjoying skiing silky snow the entire length of Moose Wilson Road from Granite Canyon parking lot to Death Canyon trailhead. Only thing that would have made it better would be walkers staying in their own lane/not walking over ski tracks.
See Granite Canyon Trail map here: https://jhnordic.com/trails/moose-wilson-roadgranite-canyon-trailhead-to-lsr-preserve/
(Note: This map covers the southern section of the Moose-Wilson road – Granite Canyon gate to Death Canyon gate as skied by our trip reporters – JHNordic will be heading out to capture the Gate-to-Gate trail soon!
Mark Your Calendars: 6th Annual Free Nordic Ski, Fat Bike & Snowshoe Day at Turpin Meadow Ranch
Teton County Weed and Pest will be a sponsor at our community event Sunday, January 7, 2024! They will be there at Turpin with a booth and information on how you can recreate responsibly, even on the snow! Thank you TCWP for your sponsorship and valued participation!
Teton Ridge Classic Update
The new race course is located in Victor, Idaho in the Mike Harris Trail system. It offers purpose built nordic trails that feature incredible classic skiing. In order to make the course more compelling and live up to the TRC name, we’re adding a few new sections of trail that have never been groomed before. This includes a rolling bike path, a highway underpass, private land, and an uphill classic single-track section that would make Bill Koch proud.
This years total course length will be 16km, 8km, and a junior 4km. Future years we hope to bring back the 25 km+ distance. We have provisional approval from multiple governmental agencies and can put out the official course map once we have final approval from all 4 governing bodies.
Per our permit, all racers will be required to park at the Moose Creek Ranch and ski 1.5km to the start line. The 16km course will finish at the Moose Creek Ranch while the 8km race will finish near the start area.
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/12
Talk About Snow!
This time of year the topic of snow is on everyone’s mind around the valley, especially in our Nordic community. The past few La Niña winters may have spoiled us a bit with widespread Husky grooming, often by Thanksgiving. Perhaps this El Niño winter is a bit of a reality check; don’t despair however, if you look at our closest Snotel reporting station of Phillips Bench, while not a record year so far, the image above shows we are currently holding at 81% of the median snow level for December 12th. All in all we’re not doing too badly and we have been already experiencing some pretty good early season skiing. More great snow will hopefully be coming soon.
We do however have a bit of a dry forecast through the weekend so in order to preserve the current base, grooming will switch to every other day with the next grooming being Thursday morning until more snow falls.
Today’s grooming covered pretty much every trail that has been recently groomed, mostly with a Ginzu best line pass. The close field and Armin’s did get multiple passes. Classic tracks were reset in Armin’s and for the first time in the Close Field inner loop. Brush cutting was also high on the agenda for today.
Temps are balmy so grab your skis, watch out for the early season brush, and come on out and have a great Nordic ski today!
Groomer’s choice for today is Armin’s.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Update: 12/11
Staff went up Game Creek on Saturday. Weekend storm was a bust. Snowmobile and pull behind took a real beating so we pulled out before getting into the sunny areas. We need 3-4” of wet snow or more fluffy snow to keep grooming.
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 Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 12/10
We groomed the Cache Creek road to Noker Mine and upper Hagen from bridge 5 to 2. The lower trails are still a little thin on snow, especially under the trees, but are still compact enough to use for now. We will keep snowshoeing around and packing things in until there is enough snow to take the roller through.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/12
Skate skiing is great today! You don’t need rock skis right now but you do need some warm wax. The classic track is great in many areas but thin in other areas.
Come ski now while things are good! Keep you fingers crossed for more snow!!
Shooting Star
Not Grooming Yet
Last Update: 12/11
Trails continue to remain closed until further notice. A about 3” of light snow fell this past weekend and coverage remains thin. Throughout this week we’ll continue to evaluate how conditions evolve as we continue to compact and blow additional snow onto the track. Outlook is calling for dry weather with temperatures 5-10+ degrees above average this week. Next update will be Wednesday 12/13.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Last Update: 12/10
Not Grooming Yet
We have run the snowmobile over most of the Nordic and single track trails. Early season conditions persist.
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 Targhee
Grooming: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 12/12
As of this week, the Nordic trails will be groomed on the regular schedule, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. When the classic track will be set is still to be determined. GTR is no longer grooming for fat biking or snowshoeing.
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: 12/12
Plan to reset skate track Wednesday morning. Classic remains in good shape from Monday groom. Track is firm and fast. Cattle guards are covered, but remain thin, use caution. Quite a bit of moose activity.
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, Thursday, Sunday
Last Updated: 12/12
Derrick and I rolled out the Hillbenders and BPA. Derrick also did Happy Hour. We sled packed upper lady slipper which is thin and soft. They should set up and be good to go tomorrow. Low tire pressure recommended and, as always, please respect the grooming in progress signs.
Please note the USFS dog closure policy Dec 1st – April 15th at this venue.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 12/2
It snowed and we are excited to begin grooming soon. Stay tuned to the grooming report for updates as we get trails open. Please respect the Teton Reserve golf course and only ski on the groomed trail. We will announce when the trail is open, soon. Stay tuned…
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/2
It snowed and we are excited to begin grooming soon. Stay tuned to the grooming report for updates as we get trails open.
Driggs School Loops
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/2
It snowed and we are excited to begin grooming. Stay tuned to the grooming report for updates as we get trails open.
Alta Nordic Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 12/11
Groomed the Library Loop and the Stadium Monday night. Thin snow but totally skiable. Holding off on the rest of the track until we get more snow. It will come…
Nordic Waxing Clinic
TODAY!
Wednesday, December 13th
Skinny Skis
Learn the basics of glide waxing with demonstrations and hands-on use of iron and liquid applications. Each clinic limited to 10 attendees. Sign up at Skinny Skis or email skis@skinnyskis.com.
Cost: Suggested donations of $10 to support grooming in Grand Teton National Park.
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.
Fat Bike Community Meeting
Monday, December 18th
Highpoint Cider, Victor, ID
Discuss current opportunities with Teton Valley Trails & Pathways, regional organizations, bike shops and riders. Topics to be discussed: · Singletrack grooming · Where to ride in the region · Volunteer grooming opportunities · Trail sharing and etiquette on multi-use trails · Supporting grooming and programming · Meet local riders · Short film + fat bike games!
Betty Woolsey Classic Race
Saturday, December 23rd
Trail Creek Nordic Center
This event commemorates Betty Woolsey, a ski racing Olympian and the founder of Trail Creek Ranch. During her lifetime, Betty Woolsey pioneered backcountry skiing on Teton Pass, opened Trail Creek to JHSC for Nordic skiing in 1967, and helped the JHSC Nordic and biathlon programs get off the ground.
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.
Christmas Brunch with Santa
Saturday, December 23rd
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Head over to Turpin Meadow Ranch 11:30am – 2:30pm for brunch and pictures with Santa! Reservations are required. Call 307-543-2000 to reserve your spot today!
Teton Ridge Classic
Saturday, January 6th
Mike Harris Trail System
Classic cross country ski races -distances: 15 km and 7 km courses.
For the last 2 decades, the Teton ridge Classic (TRC) has been one of the premier classic Nordic ski races in the Greater Teton region. The Teton Ridge Classic will take place just south of Victor, Idaho on the Mike Harris trail system.
Save the Date
JH Nordic Alliance 6th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day
Sunday, January 7th, 2024
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Free Classic and skate ski gear demos, ski lessons, trail use, Backcountry Nordic ski tours, Snowshoe tours, Kids Corral, Town-to-Turpin free van shuttle -Family friendly.
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/
