Grooming Update: Mike Harris
Beautiful fat bike (and nordic) grooming at Mike Harris. Thanks for all your good work, Kevin and team!!
Report: Groomed powerline Mike Harris to Teton Springs plus the Sherman Springs access Road. Lady slipper was last groomed on December 8 with three passes. All other trails have fresh new snow and are rider packed. Currently trails are quite soft. If you must walk, please walk to the side of the trail. Enjoy the ride.
Nordic Masters Clinics Start Tomorrow!
The first two clinics on December 15th and December 22nd will be at Teton Pines Nordic Center.
UPDATE: December 22nd clinic is full and they will not be taking drop ins.
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!
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/13
Lots to Talk About!
First off, many thanks to Coach Luna for sending some great images from last weekend’s IMD race in Sun Valley. It’s always nice to see our skiers on the podium and just out skiing as fast as they can go. Looking ahead to the upcoming weekend, the only racing on the schedule is a high school race in Pinedale which should have great IMD participation as well as there are no scheduling conflicts. It’s only a short drive to Pinedale and would be a great road trip to support the team…
Since yesterday’s grooming, about two inches of snow fell which the Ginzu was able to turn into some quite nice skiing conditions. The first pass was all about classic tracks, setting a new track throughout the trail network. This was followed with Ginzu skate grooming, making at least one additional pass on most trails with multiple passes in the Close Field, Animal Farm, Moose Loop, and Armin’s. As the image below shows, things have shaped up nicely.
Finally, this afternoon we are attempting to haul the Husky up to a truck so that it can be transported to a shop. This will be happening mostly in the late afternoon, so be sure to stay a little ways out of the way and anything you can do to help keep the area on the road by the cabin clear would be appreciated.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Cache Creek, May Park, Game Creek, South Park Pathway
Last Update: 12/13
The school fields and the levee are groomed and in good shape. Stilson will be done around 10:30.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 12/12
I smoothed all the trails out in Cache last night so they would be good for the week. Here are some suggestions for exploring the groomed trails:
Bikers – Go up Hagen Highway and down lower Ferrins, both the Lloyd’s Cut and Sink or Swim connectors are groomed for a shorter or longer loop option.
Hikers – Check out the Sidewalk trail near the trailhead, I am trying to keep the first 3 entrances groomed for short dog walking loops.
Skiers – Explore off of the Cache Road over to Hagen, all of the connectors at bridges 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are groomed.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/12
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 Daily
Last Update: 12/12
Look for more snow and breezy conditions through Tuesday, followed by calm and potentially very cold weather through Friday. Skiers might expect some light drifting late Tuesday, but otherwise conditions should continue to be very enjoyable for Mid December. Bundle up and enjoy!
Next update 12/15.
Ongoing Trail Notes
- No Walking Allowed
- Early Season Conditions Exists (Thin/Bare Spots)
Grand Teton National Park
Last Update: 12/13
After some technical difficulties this morning grooming commenced about an hour later than usual from Taggart to Signal.
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: 12/13
Classic Track: Not Set | Fat Bike Trails: Open | Snowshoe Trails: Open
Nordic Groomed 12/13, Fat Bike Groomed 12/3.
4 inches of dense December pow rolled in throughout the day on Monday. Expect great skiing and overcast skies today as colder temperatures move in from the north. Single digit temperatures are on the way in the coming days, so dress accordingly.
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: 12/13
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Afternoon training run. Things are looking great!
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 12/12
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
The skate track is nice and firm. Not enough snow to reset the classic track so it was left alone. Should be good today!
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 12/12
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Pulled the drag to smooth things out. The skate track is nice and firm. Not enough snow to set the classic track. Buffed out the singletrack as well. Happy Monday!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/13
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
A couple inches new snow fell on Monday. Plan to reset classic and skate tracks this morning. Should finish by 9am. Expect conditions to be good.
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: 12/13
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Set classic and skate on Yeti and Campground. Will be a little soft but should ski nicely. Enjoy!
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/13
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Tuesday morning I reset the skate and classic track. I was able to smooth out a few of the big wind drifts too. Enjoy the glide.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 12/13
Singletrack: Set
Groomed powerline Mike Harris to Teton Springs plus the Sherman Springs access Road. Lady slipper was last groomed on December 8 with three passes. All other trails have fresh new snow and are rider packed. Currently trails are quite soft. If you must walk, please walk to the side of the trail. Enjoy the ride.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 12/13
Groomed 12/13. 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
UPDATE: December 22nd clinic is full and they will not be taking drop ins.
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
