What’s Groomed in Jackson Hole/Teton Valley?
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Trail of the Month: Teton Canyon
Each month, we feature a different trail as our ‘Trail of the Month’ to inspire and provide season-specific guidance. As snowfall accumulates in the valley, it is recommended to explore trails at higher elevations that will have better coverage during this time of year. For December, we invite you to explore Teton Canyon, a trail known for its early-season grooming, which can be accessed by heading up Ski Hill Road from Driggs, ID.
More Areas Open This Weekend
Both Shooting Star and Turpin Meadow Ranch opened on Friday, December 15. While all areas are dealing with early season conditions you can find consistent (though maybe not daily) grooming on many of your favorite winter trails (see below). Please remember that trail maintenance happens as conditions permit – it is best to check on real time conditions for each area before your adventure.
Emily’s Pond Trail extended by 2000 ft on North Side
Emily’s Pond trail is to be extended by 2000 ft on north side – skier and fat bike track, boot pack to start, thanks to ruling Monday by Teton county Board of County Commissioners. Extend your outing on Emily’s by nearly a mile (1/2 mile extra out then back) along the shore of the Snake!
Trip Reports From The Week: It’s Great Out There on Winter Trails
Whether you’re looking for fresh corduroy or a wander in the woods there are lots of options. The sun has been shining and winter trail enthusiasts have been getting after it! Share your photos and words with trailconditions@jhnordic.com to have your trip reports featured here.
Registration is Open for Betty Woolsey Classic
Join us on December 23, 2023!
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. The general public should register with the “open/citizens race” link. Online registration closes December 22 at 11AM.
Friends of Pathways Winter Grooming Fundraiser
Winter is finally here (albeit in fits and starts!) and Friends of Pathways is grooming 12+ miles of winter singletrack in the Cache Creek area – the only free winter singletrack in Jackson Hole. This includes 4.6 miles on the Cache Creek Road, 7.5 miles of singletrack along the Hagen Trail, Ferrins Trail and more. Grooming started with this most recent snow storm and will go through April, weather depending. Last season was our longest season ever and we groomed from November 7-April 7. If you enjoy using these trails, please give to FOP’s Winter Grooming Campaign. We can’t do it without your help!
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 As Needed
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 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 As Needed
Last Update: 12/15
Come enjoy the blue sky and fast skate skiing! The shop is open 9-4 daily for your holiday gift, waxing, and rental needs. We are planning to lightly groom when necessary right now to conserve the base we have. Fingers crossed for snow soon..!
Shooting Star
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 12/15
We are officially open! See the map showing where is currently open and please see the following notes:
- Trail conditions are early season. Please ski with caution as the snow profile is extremely thin.
- Walking is not allowed and will be extremely detrimental to the track with the very low snowpack.
- No classic tracks will be set, and sporadic bare/brushy/exposed area may be present.
- Grooming frequencies will be as needed to preserve the track.
- Sled Hill is Closed. Needs ample snow (2FT).
- Temporary closures of the Nordic Course may be needed until additional snow accumulates if severe melt occurs.
Outlook is calling for continued dry weather through the next week with above average temperatures that will be in the 40’s after the weekend. We’ll do our best to keep the trails open and skiable. Enjoy the early season laps and hopefully Santa will bring us cooler temps and more snow!
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 12/15
We are officially open for activities and lunch. Trail conditions are thin but the folks who made it up to ski were rewarded with sunshine, smiles, and great views. All ski trails have been groomed with the ginzu but still no classic track is set. We are still recommending bikes stay on the roads until more snow buries the vegetation on the single track. In the mean time there is decent coverage on Towgotee pass so you may consider a ski up on Rosie’s ridge or Flaggstaff road and have lunch (between 11:30-2:30) here at the ranch before or after your tour.
TMR is open to all for skiing, lunch, Nordic lessons, and tours! Call the office (307) 543-2000 or visit our website to book your adventure and/or meal! Check out our live webcam for current conditions.
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: 12/15
Plan to reset skate track Friday morning. Snow has held up well this week and classic probably remains better than trying to reset, especially first mile, as snow depth is only 3 inches, but no rocks currently showing. Weather is beautiful, Skiing is good. Caution at cattle guards.
Meet and greet the Favaro Snow Rabbit, our newest addition to the grooming equipment, Friday afternoon, 2-4pm.
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: 12/14
Starting to groom Nordic trails now. Planning on the full meal deal. Skate and classic.
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: 12/13
Groomed Sherman Park singletrack and Nordic trail. Skate and classic track are set. It’s thin but it’s in! Be aware of hazardous conditions on the far E. Side Loop. There are branches of sagebrush sticking up.
The city has established a paved loop around the perimeter of the park with established mutt stations and trash cans. A great place to walk a dog if you don’t have snowshoes!
Enjoy the ride and glide.
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…
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!
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.
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/
