19 Dec 2018 – Daily Trail Report

New! Recreation Nordic Master’s Program

Starts Dec 20th, 11am-12:30pm at Teton Pines Nordic Center.

Tips, technique, fun- Meets every 2 weeks from Dec 20-Feb 28. Masters Nordic instructor coaches, daily groomed Nordic Trails,  Skate and Classic Nordic .

Dates: Dec 20, Jan 3, Jan 17, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28

First clinic: Dec 20th, sign in at Teton Pines Nordic Center shop at 10:45a to be on the snow at 11.

Drop-in clinic and trail pass: $35

Clinic only:  $30.

Alternate Thursdays: the Rec Masters group will plan independently to visit other regional Nordic trails , no coaching, car pool, pay-as you go (i.e. GTNP, Trail Creek, Cache , Game, Teton Canyon, Targhee, etc.)

More info? Contact Nancy at info@jhnordic.com. 650-464-6000

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GROOMING REPORTS

While it doesn’t look to be an epic event, if forecasts hold true Trail Creek looks to be picking up five or six inches in the next 24 hours. As of 11:15 AM we are sitting under a rather boisterous sky with a few flakes falling at a warm 1ºC/33ºF, there was a peak of sunshine every now and then, and while it was calm at the cabin complicated clouds were racing over the ridges.  About a half inch of snow has fallen since yesterday’s grooming.

Today’s grooming was Pisten Bully best line skate grooming on almost all trails with fresh classic tracks on Armin’s.  There is also a 1K classic sprint course in the close field that you are welcome to check out.  If you make it out in the next hour you might be lucky enough to catch up with a bunch of JHSC coaches in a training session which could be quite spectacular.

Buy your Trail Creek Pass!

Shooting Star Grooming Report

Last Updated: 12/18

The trails received some extra blade work this morning to buff out a few soft spots that formed from this past weekend’s weather and the course should ski well for the majority of the day.  Outlook is calling for a winter weather system to pass through later this afternoon and linger through Thursday. Once the storm arrives expect possible drifting and snow accumulations to occur. Next update will be Friday. Enjoy!

Turpin Meadow Ranch

Last Updated: 12/16

With beautiful days and light snow in the forecast now is a great time to head up to Turpin. The fat bike trails are in great condition and only one biker has been on them since opening! If you’re looking for some winter solitude this week come and get it on our trails.

Grand Teton National Park Grooming Report

Last Updated: 12/17

Groomed Taggart to South Jenny. Snow expected on Wednesday. Next grooming is Friday morning.

Teton Pines Grooming Report

Last Updated: 12/16

The conditions are great at the Pines! With new snow in the forecast, we should be set for a great Holiday season! We have lots of great gifts available in the shop–pants, jackets, base layers, gloves, hats, skate skis, classic skis, boots, poles, bindings and lots more! Come see us from 9am-4pm! Wax report for 12/17: Glide: Swix LF 7, Grip/Kick: Swix Blue Extra/Violet Special

Last Updated: 12/15

8:45am: The levee and Stilson are finished and in great shape. The Pistenbully is once again back up and running! The School fields will be done around 10:30.

Grand Targhee Grooming Report

Last Updated: 12/18

It’s time to warm up those off-piste muscles, because a storm is brewing. Snow is expected to fall all throughout the day with highs nearing 27. Winds will sit in the high teens, blowing WSW. Come tonight, NOAA has Targhee sitting in a Winter Weather Advisory.

Cross Country/Fat Bike 15k: XC OPEN (Last groomed AM 12/18/2018), Fat Bike OPEN.

Teton Springs Singletrack

Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/9/2018 21:12:02
Singletrack: Excellent
Comments: Ran drag 1x on loop

5th Street Singletrack

Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/1/2018 10:26:20
Singletrack: Excellent
Comments: Rode-in 5th St. this AM. Fast, fun and tight! Start north of skatepark for 1mi figure-8. Happy Global Fatbike day! Go grab a demo bike from local shops.

Southern Valley Single Track

Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 12/18/2018 13:20:41
Singletrack: Excellent
Comments: Conditions are phenomenal right now. Firm and fast! Upper and Lower Lady Slipper from the Grumpy trail to Pole Canyon are riding, as well as the Powerline Road from Pole Canyon to Mike Harris. Nemo trail is groomed and riding great! The Grumpy Loop is not groomed, but packed in and rideable for the advanced riders — lots of moose traffic in that region, so be on alert. The back path behind Teton Springs is groomed.

For more info on Teton Valley grooming, visit their grooming page.

Pinedale Nordic Grooming Report

Last Updated: 12/15

Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop, Moose Ridge, and Old Road Trail all groomed this morning. 14F degrees. Nice day. Should be exceptional skiing. Headed to pack the CCC trails now.

This Nordic Ski Trail grooming report is courtesy of the Sublette County Recreation Board.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Junior National Qualifier Week!

Thursday, December 20
The first mega-racing event of the season takes place beginning Thursday this week when bus loads of valley Nordic youth travel to Bozeman, MT for the first junior national qualifier of the season.  If you are at all inclined to view the spectacle it would be an opportune time to not only see some great Nordic racing, but perhaps take advantage of a little sales tax-free Montana Christmas shopping.  This race and two more qualifiers later in the season will determine who makes it to nationals this year.  To see these events and more click on JHSC, Trail Creek, and Community Nordic Calendar.

Betty Woolsey Classic – 2k, 5k, 12k

Saturday, December 29
Trail Creek Nordic Center, Wilson WY (off Hwy 22) – 9am-12pm

Countdown to Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance’s Annual Free Ski and Fat Bike Day at Turpin Meadow Ranch on Sunday, January 6th, 10 am – 3 pm
A little under 3 weeks to go!

Remember:

• FREE Nordic Ski & Fat Bike Demos
• Nordic Ski Lessons for the newbies
• Backcountry Nordic & Snowshoe tours
• Kids Corral with Sledding & XC skiing
• Stay Wild Fat Bike Raffle & many others
• You can bring the whole family including the dog, just be sure to have your pup on a leash and clean up after them
• Don’t forget we have a Free shuttle to Turpin Ranch from Jackson, email info@jhnordic.com to reserve your seat

For more events, visit our events page.