Chamber Mixer This Week!
Tribute to Sean O’Malley and Nordic News
Sean O’Malley, one of the early members of Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance who also previously published the local Nordic News is retiring from Teton County at the end of January 2019. We value Sean’s sparkle and local knowledge that he put into this and wanted to commemorate his contributions over the years to the Nordic community by looking back at an all-time favorite Nordic News issue from 2005.
JHSC and Community Update
Nordic program updates including the Lollipoppers, Teewinots, Devo’s , Junior Prep and Comp, Race winners, coach profiles, high school race results and more.
Read the Teton Ridge Classic race results here!
Last Updated: 1/12
We’re in the Movies!
As we are in the busiest time of the year the JHSC Nordic Program is working on a video project with the working title of the “Busiest Day” to showcase all the happenings at Trail Creek. While normally such production is prohibitively expensive, JHSC Nordic team member Sam Roubin (pictured above) who is currently a senior in high school with interests in video production is spearheading the technical parts of the production. Hopefully sometime in the weeks to come we will have an awesome video showing what happens on a busy day at Trail Creek.
Except for some video productions this morning, it has been a bit quiet for a Saturday today at Trail Creek, no doubt because many of our regulars are over the hill racing today. If you have time to come out you should find some great skiing. As of 10:30 AM there was kind of an inversion fog blocking the sun and this fog was resulting in a continuous falling of nearly immeasurable inversion fog snow. The winds were calm and the temperature was -11ºC/12ºF.
Today’s grooming was a bit limited due to video productions but did manage a Pisten Bully visit of almost all trails with either a skate only or a skate/classic pass being put in depending on greatest need. This morning an unusual multispecies gathering was witnessed on Outward Bound where a moose was hanging with a group of elk. They were even kind enough to provide a reasonable photo op pictured below (click for a larger image).
Groomer’s choice for today is “groomed free of moose and elk tracks as of 8 AM” Outward Bound.
Turpin Meadow Ranch Grooming Report
Last Updated: 1/12 @ 7pm
It’s hard to believe free ski day was one week ago. If you liked our trails then you should definitely come out today as they are in even better shape according to the groomers. The skate lane is skiing really fast and the classic track is fresh every where.
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Grand Teton National Park Grooming Report
Last Updated: 1/11
Taggart to Signal
Grand Teton Park inner road today…. Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal Mountain @jhnordic @grandtetonfoundation #gtnpgrooming #crosscountryskiing when the park is finished Brandon will Groom the Bar B Bar #barbbargrooming subdivision trails. After that we are making a track for Skijoring USA at the fair grounds for their competition this weekend. Pictures and information to follow.
Last Updated: 1/12@ 7pm
Excellent grooming, snow quality, plenty of room on the trail, for classic and skate at yr own pace.. and big Teton views!!
Shooting Star Grooming Report
Last Updated: 1/11 @ 8am
Nordic skiing should be excellent through the weekend as the weather looks to be perfect! Outlook is calling for a snowy week beginning Tuesday. Get out and soak up the sunshine while it lasts!
Grand Targhee Grooming Report
Last Updated: 1/11 @ 8am
Cross Country/Fat Bike 15k: XC OPEN (Last groomed AM 1/11/2019, no classic), Fat Bike CLOSED.
Pinedale Nordic Trail Report
Last Updated: 1/9 @ 9am
CCC Ponds groomed this morning for both Classic and Skating. A lot of wildlife in the area – both deer and moose. Keep a handle on your dogs. Please pick up after your pets – we appreciate it.
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/12 @ 10am
Skate: Good | Classic: Not Set
Rolled the track last night for skating. Classic track is not set. Our track setter is being used at Targhee today.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/11 @ 2pm
Skate: Good | Classic: Excellent
Trails look good. Some bumps in the skating lane.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/12 @ 2am
Skate: Good | Classic: Not Set
Rolled the course. With low temps, conditions should be excellent for the weekend.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Last Updated: 1/12 @ 7:30am
Skate: Good | Classic: Fair
Saturday: Plan to use the Ginzu to reset skate track this morning. Rolled the track on Friday and reset both classic tracks, so will probably leave classic alone, as should still be in good shape and solid after cold night. Finish by 9:30am.
Teton Springs
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 1/11 @ 6:40pm
Skate: Good | Classic: Fair
Roller groomed the additional 4-5 inches that fell last night on the skate track. I left the classic track untouched, which may not look the prettiest, but will perform just fine. Overall the course is in pretty darn good shape. Happy skiing!
5th Street Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/11 @ 5:20am
Singletrack: Good
Groomed Fri AM, might get soft mid-day but should setup overnight. Riding fast.
Teton Springs Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/8 @ 10am
Singletrack: Fair
Groomed from TVTAP trailhead to the gate at Sherman Springs (most direct route).
Southern Valley Single Track
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 1/12 @ 9:30am
Singletrack: Good
Will be firm and fast this weekend. Enjoy!
For more info on Teton Valley grooming, visit their grooming page.
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