What’s Groomed in Jackson Hole/Teton Valley?
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Trip Report: Taggart to Lupine Meadows via Lucas Fabian Cabins
Just got back from xc skiing Taggart to Lupine Meadows via the skier track/ Lucas Fabian cabins, then return via the road. The skier track was well established, but with warm temps, we stopped often to scrap our skis, in spite of having just waxed. Sticky through the meadows and woods along beautiful Cottonwood Creek. Once we passed Lucas Fabian Cabins ( water and food stop) we had another mile of pre-existing skier track, then broke our own trail through fresh snow up near Lupine Meadows for about a mile.
The changing cloudscapes in the crayons of the Tetons directly overhead made for dramatic skies. The winter sun emerged from time to time..
Nice to have the freshly groomed road for the return! 9 miles total.
Skiing on Frozen Lakes…
Below is an image taken of Phelps Lake on Sunday, January 15. The park ranger did not know if the lake was safe for cross country skiing but they did say they monitor Jackson Lake and it is safe for ice fishing and XC skiing as long as one does not wander too far out from the shore. We recommend checking with GTNP before skiing onto any lake. Skiing across rivers and creeks is not recommended due to flowing water and warm temps.
TODAY: Free Admission to Grand Teton National Park in Honor of MLK Day
As reported on Buckrail: the National Park Service will waive entrance fees at all sites on Monday, Jan. 16 in honor of MLK Day/Equality Day.
Commemorated on the third Monday of January, MLK Day/Equality Day is a day to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy. In the U.S. this is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
“The greatest birthday gift my husband could receive is if people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds celebrated the holiday by performing individual acts of kindness through service to others.” – Coretta Scott King
Announcing the First Ever On Snow Turpin Triathlon!
By now it is well known that the folks at Turpin Meadow Ranch like to have a good time (night skis, the JH Nordic Annual Free Event, full moon skis + fondue, etc.). To continue the series of good times had by all on snow the team at TMR is hosting their first ever Turpin Triathlon on Saturday, January 28. This is a friendly competition. There will be prizes but the point is to get outside and glide with other community members, maybe even get some folks who are “Nordic curious” involved in a low cost fun competition.
This merrymaking event is like a triathlon, but snowy. Instead of a swim you’ll be skate skiing (by the way, does anyone else’s fitness tracker think they’re swimming when they’re indeed skate skiing?), the biking is the same but on snow, and the classic ski will represent the run. You’re welcome to do the whole thing as an individual OR put together a team of up to 3 people.
The course will be a 2 mile skate ski in the hills (total ascent of 185′), 2.4 mile fat tire bike around the summer homes loop, and a 2 mile classic ski (same track as the skate). For those of you who are familiar with our track the ski loops will leave from the lodge down the willows straight away to the mule loop, climb the mule loop hill to the connector trail, take the connector trail to the lower pasture and turn right at the first jct. with the lower pasture loop, turn left at the connector trail junction, turn right to head towards home, finally a left to head back to the lodge.
Registration is $15 per person; additional charges if you need to rent skis or a bike. To register please email activities@turpinmeadowranch.com. Race day is Saturday, January 28. 9AM check in, 10AM race start.
Tomorrow: Eat Pizza for a Purpose!
You’re invited to hang out with The Friends of the Bridger-Teton at Handfire Pizza on Tuesday January 17th from 5PM-close. A portion of all sales will go to help the friends group purchase fire rings for the North Zone of the Bridger-Teton (that’s the Jackson and Buffalo ranger districts). In addition to pizza with a purpose, there will be swag, prizes, and fun!
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/15
Keep on Skiing!
Today would be a great day to keep on skiing at Trail Creek! After an early morning start, the Husky has covered nearly every trail with fresh grooming. Most trails in the woods received a single skate/classic pass while the fields received multiple passes with one or two fresh classic tracks. There was about 2 inches of snow overnight which is continuing today. However, today’s snowfall rate is on the light side with only about a quarter inch per hour falling with basically calm winds.
Temps have actually dropped a bit from near freezing earlier in the day so most likely skaters and classic skiers will find nothing but joy on their outing.
Racing wrapped up in Lander yesterday with strong showings for our local racers. The results can be viewed here; articles detailing the racing can be found on the Cody Enterprise website or on Wyopreps.com.
Groomer’s choice for today is the East Fields.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Cache Creek
Last Update: 1/14
Game creek is groomed and in good shape. The levee and stilson are groomed and in good shape. The school fields will be done around 11:00, south park pathway will be done around 12:45.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 1/10
The trails in Cache Creek are freshly groomed this morning after the recent snow. I’ll do another touch up lap tomorrow.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Used ski sale!! We are currently selling our classic rentals/demos. Price for Skis, bindings, boots: $215. (Must buy whole package). We still have most sizes available. This sale won’t last long so come out and see us soon! Sorry but we don’t have any used skate gear for sale but we have lots of new skate boots, skis, bindings and poles available in the shop.
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 skate and classic skiing lessons daily, skate/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: 1/13
It’s Friday the 13th and Nordic conditions are scary good! Expect warmer temperatures and light snow showers through Monday. Please note that the snowcat/pistenbully’s joystick for controlling the front plow blade malfunction today and we should have a new joystick here sometime next week. With the current forecast, skiers likely won’t notice any difference with conditions while we wait on the part. Where the blade is vital, is during drifty/heavy snow events or when icy conditions develop, and we’ll send additional updates if this occurs. Daily grooming will continue as normal, just we won’t be able to aggressively use our front blade for several days. Overall, skiing should be very enjoyable.
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.
Grand Teton National Park
Grooming: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Last Update: 1/15
Taggart to Signal
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/15
The plan is for the pisten bully to reset all Nordic trails Monday morning. We expect conditions to continue to be great at Turpin Meadow Ranch: great for biking, skiing AND snowshoeing. You might as well plan for a multisport day and enjoy all we have to offer when you come to visit.
Turpin Meadow Ranch is open to all for skiing, lodging, dining, Nordic lessons, and tours! Ours is a short season so be sure to plan a visit this winter between now and March 13, 2022. Call the office (307) 543-2000 or visit our website to book your adventure and/or meal
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: 1/15
Classic Track: Not Set | Fat Bike Trails: Closed | Snowshoe Trails: Open
Only 1 inch of new snow to report this morning as we head into Sunday. We will likely see scattered snow showeres throughout the afternoon into this evening. We will see temperatures warming up to the high 30’s with moderate lows in the upper 20’s. Cloudy coverage and low winds.
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: 1/15
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Sunday: Plan to leave yesterday’s classic track be. Will buff out the skate lane.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 1/13
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
The skate track smoothed out beautifully. I left the classic track as is.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 1/13
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Both classic and skate tracks were reset. Skating should be great if it doesn’t get too warm. Classic track will probably be soft but ski well. Single track was also freshen’d up…watch over by cell towers and home run fence as it is soft. Enjoy
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 1/15
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Reset both classic and skate. Skate track is a tad soft, classic skied very nicely. Snowfall is making it a nice tour right now.
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: 1/14
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Saturday evening I groomed and reset the skate and classic track on campground and yeti’s loop. It should turn out very nice. Enjoy the glide.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 1/14
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Smoothed out skate lane and reset classic track. Enjoy!
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/12
Singletrack: Set
Thursday, mid morning I was able to groom, happy hour, powerline all the way to lower Ladyslipper, upper and lower Ladyslipper, and Nemo with multiple passes. Expect soft conditions for the next day and a half. That temperatures will be above freezing. It should set up well overnight so get your ride in early and late. Enjoy the ride.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 1/13
Friday the thirteenth. We groomed to summer trail head. It is in great shape.
Rammell Mountain
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 1/12
Groomed 1/12 PM.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 1/9
Groomed 1/9 enjoy.
Pinnacle Trail
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 1/5
Groomed 1/5 afternoon
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 Clinic
Thursdays – from Mid December to late February
Thursday, January 19 – Classic Ski at Teton Pines Nordic Center Thursday, January 26 – Skate Ski at Teton Pines Nordic Center
The JHSC would like to encourage participants to pre-register/pre-pay for the clinics, including 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).
Banff Film Festival
February 10th and 11th, 2023
Jackson Hole High School
Skinny Skis presents two showings of the Banff Mountain Film Festival. The showings will be a fundraiser for the Friends of the Bridger Teton. Tickets now on sale at Skinny Skis!
28th Annual Skinny Skis Moose Chase Nordic Ski Race
Saturday, February 11th, 2023 | 10:00AM
Trail Creek Nordic Center
THE MOOSE CHASE PRESENTED BY SKINNY SKIS IS BACK! After a four year hiatus, we are bringing back this community nordic event at Trail Creek on Saturday, February 11th. We would love to see all families, club athletes, and nordic community members on the start line to celebrate cross-country skiing in Jackson Hole. Parents are encouraged to race or volunteer, and we will be sending out volunteer shifts to sign up for shortly. We will have 20k, 10k, 5k, 3k, and free 0.5k options that accommodate all ages and abilities. Every athlete from Lollipoppers to Devos to Prep/Comp should plan on attending this event! We will have a food and awards following race completion at Trail Creek.
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
