Today’s Avalanche Forecast
Nordic and winter trail users are urged to use caution when recreating on trails and terrain below steep slopes. The BTAC reports and their website is a valuable local resource for planning your outing. Visit their forecast page for the most up-to-date information.
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.
BTNF Forest Plan – Get Engaged
In collaboration with Friends of the Bridger-Teton, the BTNF held a Forest Plan Symposium with leading experts who shared their perspectives on effective engagement, the overall importance of forest planning and how communities might bridge diverse interests to create a sustainable future. The symposium recording, summary of panel remarks, responses to audience questions, and a link to sign up for Forest Plan Revision emails are all available on the Bridger-Teton Forest Plan Hub. The BTNF is home to many favorite winter trails and we encourage individuals to engage in the forest planning process.
Friends of Pathways Celebrates Winter Trails Day with Free Fat Bike and Ski Demos
Winter Trails Day kicks off Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at 9 a.m. at the top of Teton Pass with free backcountry demos offered by Hoback Sports until noon.
Friends of Pathways grooms over 12 miles of winter singletrack in Cache Creek; come ride it Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. with free fat bike demos from Wheel Wranglers and Teton Mountain Bike Tours. It’s a great opportunity to try out a new bike or try fat biking for the first time.
Want to skate ski or classic Nordic ski? Skinny Skis and JD High Country Outfitters will have their Nordic demo fleets available for free! PAWS and JH Nordic will also be there to answer questions about responsible recreation on our public lands.
Best of Jackson Hole 2024 nominations are closing soon!
Don’t forget to nominate all your local favorites – the list of categories is extensive! You can find us under Adventure & Great Outdoors > Family-friendly activity!
ICYMI: January 2024
We don’t want you to miss a thing from winter trail happenings. JHNordic.com is committed to bringing you great content daily. With more snow on the ground and more to come it sure helps to have Jackson Hole Nordic in your corner for grooming updates, 100+ mapped winter trails, resources, and upcoming events. Discover topics from a sample itinerary, Nordic staycation ideas, a Profile on Turpin Meadow Ranch, and the January Trail(s) of the Month of Quick Nordic trails!
January Nordic Happenings include:
- 2 Perfect Days of Winter Trail Adventures in the Tetons
- Turpin Meadow Ranch: Adventure and Fine Dining Anytime
- Nordic Staycation ideas near Jackson Hole
- Trail of the Month: 3 Loops for a Quick Nordic Ski
- 10 Reasons to Attend the Winter Trails Event at Turpin
- Listen to the Daily Trail Report on KHOL 89.1
TVTAP Winter Trails Challenge is Back
Guess what? It’s not 6 weeks anymore. TVTAP is challenging you to get your miles and donations in a little over 2 weeks. Did we hear a sigh of relief?
Starting March 1, ski, walk or ride all 6 venues solo or with your team. There will be great prizes for challenge winners! A full prize list from local businesses will be available on tvtap.org on March 1.
You can register ahead of time here and starting planning your miles!
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Updated: 2/15
Just the Beginning!
Approaching the ski cabin this morning, it was evident that an epic day was in the works. The snow was deep enough to grab the ruler for documentation, 16 inches on the deck at the beginning of grooming; while additional measurements weren’t taken, that is the lightest snowfall area of Trail Creek and a couple more inches fell during grooming so the upper trail sections were most likely approaching two feet of fresh and pretty heavy powder, what a storm!
No early morning skaters even attempted skiing today and the resident elk herd wasn’t looking too happy either, but never fear, much progress was made today. The Husky powered forth, compacting and winnowing thousands of tons of snow, resulting in reasonably good skiing by the end of the morning’s session. Today’s grooming focused primarily on the Moose Chase course, with two passes being made on the woods section and three passes through most of the field section of the course. The snow was falling back in on top of the classic track a bit and things will obviously be a bit soft, but all in all skiing should be fun in the heavily shrouded woods as a big crowd of late morning skiers were attesting to. By Saturday morning conditions will be tip top as the Moose Chase Race ventures onto the course, get your registration in!
Thanks to Coach Libby for sending in some great images of yesterday’s Teewinot practice! One can only imagine how much fun today’s session will have with two feet of fresh powder.
Groomer’s choice is the heavily blanketed with fresh snow, Moose Chase Course.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Update: 2/13
Stilson Loop, Wilson Centennial Trail and Emily’s Pond Levee groomed 2/13.
Cache creek to Noker Mine groomed Monday 2/12 in the afternoon
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 2/15
Cache Creek groomed 2/15.
Please help support trail grooming for the Cache Creek Single track trails by donating to the Friends of Pathways. Visit: friendsofpathways.org/donate/ and leave the comment “Grooming” in the campaign section.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/15
Winter finally showed up this am and brought us 15″+ of new snow. We have a fully groomed track for both skate and classic. Obviously with that much new snow the track will be a little soft this am. But with the warm temps it should ski really fast (if you have warm wax on your skis)!
The 20% off sale has been extended through President’s Day! All clothing, skis, boots, and poles are included in the sale.
We groom approximately 16km of track for both skate and classic daily. We have a full retail and rental shop. We offer lessons daily. Call us with questions and to book lessons: (307) 732-4130. To keep our track in pristine shape for skiing we do not allow dogs, walking, snowshoeing, or fatbikes.
Teton Village Trails
Groomed Periodically
Last Update: 2/15
Gray’s Meadow and Teton Village Trail groomed 2/15.
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/15
Over 2ft of new snow has fallen with this current storm. Anticipate additional accumulations to continue through Friday, with wind speeds increasing throughout today and overnight. Expect storm skiing to exist through tomorrow with drifting likely to occur. Calmer weather and more enjoyable Nordic conditions should return this Saturday. Be sure to keep up with the forecast and ski with caution if you venture out on the trails during this system. Stay safe and enjoy!
- Storm Skiing with drifting is Expected Thursday & Friday
- Walking is not allowed.
- Sled Hill is Open.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/15
It’s storm skiing today! Snow has been falling steadily durning the whole groom and is forecast to continue throughout today and tonight. The trail should be firm under the new fluff. Fat bikes, please stick to the single track during this storm cycle.
TMR is open to the public daily for skiing, meals, Nordic lessons, and tours! Call the office (307) 543-2000 or visit our website to book your adventure! Check out our live webcam for current conditions.
Support grooming in GTNP by donating to GTNPF.org/donate/ and leaving “Nordic” in the designation section. We encourage skiers to support all of our grooming teams.
Grand Teton National Park
Grooming: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Last Updated: 2/11
A little dusting of snow in the park this morning.
Grand Targhee
Grooming: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 2/11
GTR is grooming Rick’s Basin area trails on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Classic track is set. Trails are in good condition. Last groomed 2/11.
GTR is no longer grooming for fat biking or snowshoeing, however fat biking is permitted on the groomed Nordic trails.
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: 2/15
Thursday: Used the roller compact the 8 inches of dense snow. Set classic, with fairly good results, if not a bit soft. Road and parking lot just plowed.
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: 2/14
Planning on grooming Yeti and campground beginning around eight tomorrow morning. Holding off until then in hopes that most of the snowfall will be behind us. I will do my best to compact the fluffy stuff but it could be pretty soft. I will let you know how things turned out when I’m done.
Singletrack: 2/14
With the significant snow that has fallen and plenty more on the way, we decided to compact the trails without grooming implements. Ladyslippers, Nemo, hillbenders, and BPA have been track packed with a focus on improving off-camber sections. Our regularly scheduled grooming should resume Friday night… featuring hillbenders! Enjoy that powder in the meantime 😃
Please note the USFS dog closure policy Dec 1st – April 15th at this venue.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 2/12
Groomed the skate lane on both the north and south loops and it turned out well. Left the classic track alone. Happy skiing!
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 2/14
Reset the singletrack, classic, and skate tracks this morning. The new snow did a world of good! Things are a bit soft this morning but should set up to ski well in time for Valentine’s Day under the lights at Sherman Park! Lights will be on around 6:00pm and off at 9:00pm-ish. Enjoy the fresh!
Driggs School Loops
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 2/14
Reset skate and classic Wednesday morning. Classic is good, skate is a bit soft. Enjoy!
Please pick up your trash and dog pop with the supplied Mutt Mitt station.
Alta Nordic Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 2/15
I am headed over now at 10:15 to see if I can get some of the south end rolled. Probably will not set a classic track.
Darby Canyon
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 2/8
Groomed today 2/8.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Rammell Mountain Road
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 1/24
Groomed today 1/24.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
South Leigh Road
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 2/12
Groomed 2/12.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Pinnacle Trail
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 2/8
Groomed today 2/8.
Moose Chase
Registration is live!
Saturday, February 17th
Trail Creek Nordic Center
Come Join the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club for the Annual Moose Chase Nordic Ski Race presented by Skinny Skis!
Register Here for either the 20k, 10k, 5k, 3k or free 1/2k.
JH Ski & Snowboard Club Nordic Masters Ski Clinics
Thursday, February 15
Trail Creek Nordic
11am – 12:30pm
Work on your classic ski technique this Thursday, as well as balance, stamina, efficiency, and performance.
Note: All clinics are full for the remainder of the season.
Night Ski at Turpin
Saturday, February 24th
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Celebrate February’s full moon, aka the snow moon, by skiing, snowshoeing, or fat biking under it on the snow covered winter trails of Turpin.
Afterwards warm up by the fire in the lodge and enjoy a delicious meal and drink specials in the restaurant.
Reservations required, call 307-543-2000 to save your spot under the snow moon!
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/
