What’s Your Why?
Why do you put on your ski boots? What compels you to fat bike or snowshoe? For everyone heading to the trailhead or Nordic area there is a unique answer and we want to hear yours! If you feel inspired to share (and/or want a chance to win a JH Nordic sticker) please head over to our Instagram @jhnordic to give your answer.
Christmas Brunch with a Nordic Twist
What’s better than Nordic skiing and brunch? Add an appearance by Santa and some of his friends and you’ve got yourself one magical day! Grab your skis, snowshoes, fat bikes, dogs, and loved ones and head on up to Turpin Meadow Ranch on Friday December 23 for a festive adventure with a special brunch menu from 11:30-2:30.
Reservations are required, please call 307-543-2000 to get your name on the nice list!
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/18
Chilly Morning Stroll!
One of our resident cow calf pairs of moose were happily strolling around the East Fields early this morning, nibbling here and there on whatever tasty morsels they could discover. The subzero temps didn’t seem to bother them at all.
Those early morning subzero temps are climbing pretty rapidly today, which should make for a pretty pleasant Nordic ski later in the day. If you’re lucky enough to make it out to Trail Creek, you’ll discover lots of fresh grooming. While classic tracks which were all reset yesterday and are mostly skiing pretty nicely, nearly all skate lanes were reworked this morning. The fields, Armin’s, and Moose Loop all received multiple Ginzu passes while most of the rest of the woods trails received a best line Ginzu pass. All in all, skiing should work quite well today.
If you’re interested in the weekend’s racing in Pinedale, full results are available on the High Plains Nordic site. Look for another busy practice week coming up with schedules changing a bit when school lets out later in the week.
Groomer’s choice for today is Cle’s Climb.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Cache Creek
Last Update: 12/17
The levee, stilson, and school fields are groomed and in good shape.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 12/16
12/16: Cache Creek Road Groomed
12/12: I smoothed all the trails out in Cache last night so they would be good for the week. Here are some suggestions for exploring the groomed trails:
Bikers – Go up Hagen Highway and down lower Ferrins, both the Lloyd’s Cut and Sink or Swim connectors are groomed for a shorter or longer loop option.
Hikers – Check out the Sidewalk trail near the trailhead, I am trying to keep the first 3 entrances groomed for short dog walking loops.
Skiers – Explore off of the Cache Road over to Hagen, all of the connectors at bridges 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are groomed.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/16
Our trail conditions are incredible right now and should remain perfect throughout the upcoming sunny days! We have a shop full of gear for the xc skier on your holiday gift list. We are fully open to the public from 9am-4pm daily.
Click here for our current trails grooming and conditions: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/US/WY/Teton-Pines-Nordic-Center We offer private lessons, skate and classic ski rental packages, and bc xc rentals for the park. Please call to book lessons and with any other questions. Our shop phone number is: (307) 732-4130
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/15
Trails are in great shape and conditions should continue to be very enjoyable through Monday. Look for weather to take a big change beginning Tuesday (12/20), as our next storm cycle is forecasted to arrive, potentially bringing substantial accumulations during the holidays. Enjoy the calm conditions and we’ll send the next update on Tuesday (12/20) morning. Also, anticipate more frequent updates next week throughout the next storm.
Ongoing Trail Notes
- No Walking Allowed
- Early Season Conditions Exists (Thin/Bare Spots)
Grand Teton National Park
Last Update: 12/16
Fresh tracks Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal. Have a great weekend everyone!
Turpin Meadow Ranch
We’ve had nothing but cold, dry weather with no new snow in over a week at Turpin Meadow Ranch. Early season conditions persist and currently there is no classic track but as soon as the flakes start falling we will be out there putting it in. Luckily there is snow in the forecast and we are hoping for a significant pile up to refresh our trails. The skate lane is hard and fast (cold wax recommended) and the single track is biking well. All in all TMR is a beautiful place to come Nordic ski, snowshoe, and fat bike.
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: 12/19
Classic Track: Not Set | Fat Bike Trails: Open | Snowshoe Trails: Open
Nordic Groomed 12/19, Fat Bike Groomed 12/3.
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: 12/18
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Sunday: Plan to begin grooming around 9am on this cold morning. Will reset skate track and see if conditions allow for improvement of classic track.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 12/16
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Rolled the fresh snow and made excellent corduroy for skate skiing. The classic track is set and ready. Enjoy!
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 12/16
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Bonus groom Friday night…rolled out the 1-2 inches that it snowed after I groomed last night. Just two passes on skate lane, did not reset classic track as I thought it would come out worse. Plus I have a quick lap on the walking/single track. Skiing should be good! Please watch your dogs and pick up after them. Cheers!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/17
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Heading out soon to clean up the skate lane. The classic track should still be good from Friday.
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: 12/18
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Sunday morning groom with a plan to reset the skate and classic track.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/16
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Late Friday afternoon I groomed out a couple inches of light fluff that had accumulated since the track was rolled. Skate lanes look good, classic track came out a bit uneven. Everything should set up well overnight.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 12/18
Singletrack: Set
Good news! All trails from Happy Hour to Pole Canyon are groomed and ready! Excellent trail conditions exist. Enjoys it while it lasts!
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 12/15
Groomed 12/14, enjoy.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 12/13
Groomed 12/13. Enjoy.
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
UPDATE: December 22nd clinic is full and they will not be taking 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).
Betty Woolsey Classic Race
December 26, 2022
Trail Creek Nordic Center
Registration now Open!
Come work off your Christmas feast in style! 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.
JH Nordic Alliance 5th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day
Sunday, January 8th, 2023 | 9:30AM – 3:00PM
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Fun, Free Community Day – with Raffle benefiting local Nordic Alliance non-profit. Free trail pass, Free skate & classic XC ski demo gear, Free fat bike demos, free Nordic ski lessons, Free BackCountry Nordic Ski & Snowshoe tours, Kids Corral (2-5 yr olds), Bridger-Teton USFS wildlife and wilderness info, Kates Bars, Lunch, snacks, hot & cold drinks.
Sponsored by the JH Nordic Alliance members. Family. Friends, visitors, dogs (on leash) welcome. Bring your own skis and bikes recommended to use between free demos and tours.
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
