15 Mar 2019 – Daily Trail Report

Trail Creek Report

Last Updated: 3/14

Rest Day!

No racing today at Trail Creek although if you come out to enjoy the bountiful sunshine in our glorious fields you will quite likely run into a few of our collegiate racers, doing a practice run in preparation for the final two days of racing.  In addition to lots of sunshine, and perhaps a racer or two, you will find calm winds, a 10 AM temperature of -4ºC/24ºF, and a just plain beautiful spring skiing day.

Today’s very early morning grooming did double skate only Pisten Bully passes on all of the USCSA race courses with single best line Pisten Bully skate passes on Woolsey, Outward/Homeward Bound, and Saturday’s Sandbag Final Course.  There are still pretty good classic tracks in the woods although the Woolsey area is looking a bit like a feedlot with all the moose and elk poop on the trails.  The rest of the trails however, should ski very nicely today.

Coach Kathy was out yesterday and shot the great racing images below.

Groomer’s choice for today is a restful Nordic ski.

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Turpin Meadow Ranch Grooming Report

Last Updated: 3/10

*Thanks for a wonderful winter Jackson and JH Nordic Alliance!

Last call: this was the closing weekend for Turpin’s winter season. Monday March 11 is the last day that trails will be groomed and lunch will be served this winter.

Big thanks to Turpin for hosting the Annual JH Nordic Alliance Free Nordic Ski, Fat Bike, Snowshoe day in January. Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Free event next year on Sunday, January 5th 2020!!

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Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/14

8:20am: The school fields and the levee are groomed and in good shape. I am heading to Stilson shortly and should be done around 10:45.

Our Winter Service Levels survey is available for feedback. Check it out an dd let us know how we did this winter: https://conta.cc/2XFS9dW 

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Grand Teton National Park Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/12

Watching the sunrise over the Tetons this morning as we head to Signal Mountain.  Enjoy the sunshine today.

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Teton Pines Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/2

Come out and ski!! The sun is out and the skate skiing is awesome!! The classic track is groomed but the skate conditions are better. The next few mornings will start with cold temps so we recommend waiting until mid-morning once things soften up. March is here, so expect the freeze thaw cycle to continue for the remainder of the season. We are open 9am-4pm daily. Please give us a call at: (307)733-1733 with questions.

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Shooting Star Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/13

FYI…Our black sand operation is complete. Thanks for your patience.

Nordic Conditions continue to be very nice and should boast fast skiing. Look for light snow today followed up by warmer & sunnier weather. Be advised that Spring conditions are beginning. For the remainder of the season expect the track to be ever changing based on temperatures and sun exposure. Firm/icier conditions will generally last through the early afternoon and then gradually soften as temperatures warm. Overall, skiing should be very enjoyable!

Next Update: Saturday

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Grand Targhee Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/14

The snow is also ultra-light and soft due to the colder temperatures. Get up early and ski off what wasn’t skied yesterday, then start getting into that sunny-skies/warm weather mindset with sunglasses, goofy outfits, old school planks and the penchant for fun that inevitably arrives this time of year!

https://www.grandtarghee.com/the-mountain/grooming-trail-status-map/

Cross Country/Fat Bike 15k: XC OPEN (Last groomed AM 3/14/2019), Fat Bike CLOSED.

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Pinedale Nordic Trail Report
Last Updated: 3/12 @ 9am

CCC Ponds groomed up nicely this morning. -7F degrees there at 8:15AM.

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Alta Track

Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 3/14 @ 2pm
Skate: Good  |  Classic: Good

Ginzu groomed the entire Alta Track. Reset classic tracks and buffed out the 2 inches of snow (from yesterday) that was on the skate lanes. Finished up around 3pm (Thursday). Should set up nicely and be skiing pretty well!

Driggs

Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/13 @ 4pm
Skate: Fair  |  Classic: Good
Tomorrow should be great. Classic tracks looks good. Skating soft, but may set nicely tonight. All loops groomed.

Sherman Park

Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/13 @ 3pm
Skate: Good |  Classic: N/A

Teton Springs

Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Last Updated: 3/14 @ 7am
Skate: Good |  Classic: Excellent

Groomed out the 4-6 inches of new powder last night. Classic has been reset and looks great. Skate combed out nicely, but it’ll be quite soft and bumpy in a few places.

Yeti’s Loop

Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 3/13 @ 2am
Skate: Excellent  |  Classic: Excellent

Just finished grooming the Yeti. It always takes longer than anticipated…so much hair. Anyways, classic track is set for counter-clockwise skiing and the skate lane should be amazing. The trail is rather narrow so pay attention and stay in control.
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Enjoy!