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Crust Cruising Season Has Begun!
Whether you prefer Classic or Skate skiing, Crust cruising season is on!
What fun, freedom, open terrain to explore that only last week was too deep to ski!
The crust cruising window is often intermittent -when the snow is frozen enough to support your weight, but the surface is soft enough (just barely) to create a smooth glide. Friends of Silicon Couloir ventured out Friday morning into south GTNP to find the skier track trail still frozen and crunchy, but the crust just perfect. Today’s window was from early morning until about 1. Every day is a little different , depending on the overnight freezing temps, sun impact, and wind (can have a cooling effect on the snow).
With this winter’s deep snowpack, most meadows are still fully covered in snow, and make for possible crust cruising. Test the snow before you hop on it, to ensure its strong. And be sure to time yourself to be off the snow before it softens. Enjoy crust cruising until the next snowfall, then wait again until the next cold, sunny few days..
Wanna Find a Great Trail? + Trip Report: Cache to Game
With some grooming operations closing up shop, you may be wondering “where do I ski now?” Don’t fret, there are still plenty of great options. Check out one of the 100s of trails mapped and described on the JH Nordic website trails section! For example, with the snow set up so well now might be the right time to try a winter trail adventure that’s been on your bucket list, perhaps Cache to Game?
TRIP REPORT FROM K.D.: Connecting Cache Creek to Game Creek – two favorite trails – has long been a goal of ours. Thanks to car shuttles and breaking trail through deep snow, this approximately 9 mile adventure was longer and harder than planned – but the spectacular scenery and isolation made for an outstanding time. Note that route-finding and avalanche safety skills are needed. Our friend’s GAIA tracks helped out a lot! JH Nordic note: this trip follows the summer hiking trail, up Cache , south over the Cache to Game divide, then out Game Creek
Responsible Nordic Skiing Looks Like This…
It’s Mid-March now; typically, this time of year, we see many signs of Spring as Spring Break approaches more daylight, warm temperatures sweep in, and wildlife emerges. But with all of this snow, it’s no wonder we all feel winter will be a little longer this season. Despite what season may be upon us, recreating responsibly is the only way to enjoy the trails in this magnificent place. So here is a friendly reminder the next time you hit those winter trails to leave no trace & know before you go!
Spring Snow Removal to Begin TOMORROW in GTNP
Snow removal operations will begin on Monday, March 20 on the GTNP park road. For safety reasons, visitors may not access the Teton Park Road once snow removal operations are underway. Rotary equipment and plows may be working at any time, and the roadway will be closed to all users until the snow removal operations are completed.
Skiers and those on snowshoes using areas adjacent to the roadway are cautioned to avoid the arc of snow blown from the equipment because pieces of ice and gravel may be thrown great distances. To check road status in the park, visit Grand Teton’s Live Road Status Map at go.nps.gov/tetonroads or call 307-739-3682.
GTNP – JH Nordic Web Cam Views
Even though GTNP’s Teton Park Road is no longer groomed this season, there’s still plenty of snow for some superb non-groomed skiing and stunning views of the highest peak in the Teton Range. Check out the view, weather, and snow conditions before driving to the Taggart trailhead via the web cam on the JHNordic.com home page.
JHSC Nordic Ranked 3rd in Club Standings at Junior Nationals!
Congratulations to the JHSC Nordic Program on placing 3rd in the national club standings, moving up from their 5th-place ranking last season!
On Monday, Lena Poduska won the U16 national championship AND had the fastest women’s time of the day in ALL age classes in the 7.5km Classic interval start. She wrapped up the event with another 1st-place finish in Wednesday’s Freestyle mass start and was 3rd in Tuesday’s freestyle sprint. CONGRATULATIONS to Lena on this incredible end to an already impressive season, following on her 11th-place finish at the Nordic Nations Cup in February.
| Below are JHSC results by day. See complete event results HERE. Monday: Classic interval start Lena Poduska: 1st U16 Lucas Wilmot: 5th U18 Nate Streubel: 8th U16 Peter Warner: 13th U18 Sam Sinclair: 16th U18 Abby Murphy: 17th U16 Mason Wheeler: 19th U20 Sam Hutchinson: 20th U16 Aurora Stiles: 26th U18 Ryan Thompson: 36th U16 Colton Petsch: 41st U16 Tuesday: Freestyle sprint Lena Poduska: 3rd U16 Aurora Stiles: 8th U18 Nate Streubel: 11th U16 Abby Murphy: 18th U16 Peter Warner: 18th U18 Ryan Thompson: 22nd U16 Sam Hutchinson: 23rd U16 Sam Sinclair: 35th U18 Lucas Wilmot: 39th U18 Wednesday: Freestyle mass start Lena Poduska: 1st U16 Lucas Wilmot: 3rd U18 Peter Warner: 5th U18 Nate Streubel: 5th U16 Sam Hutchinson: 12th U16 Abby Murphy: 13th U16 Aurora Stiles: 13th U18 Ryan Thompson: 22nd U16 Sam Sinclair: 26th U18 Colton Petsch: 36th U16 |
We are so proud of these athletes on an incredible season! Come celebrate our Champions next Tuesday, March 21, at Hand Fire Pizza. JHSC is the evening’s sponsored nonprofit of Hand Fire’s “Pizza for a Purpose”: proceeds from every pizza purchased, dine in and take out, support the Club’s 500 student-athletes.
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/18
A Brisk Morning!
It was a brisk morning at Trail Creek, with temperatures a few degrees below zero and clear blue skies. This resulted in somewhat challenging grooming conditions, as trails more closely resembled ice than snow, while the Husky still resembles a Husky and not a Zamboni. Some experimental approaches were attempted around the Fields, which on the whole worked out fairly well and should result in a crisp, clean glide.
Today’s grooming was mostly a best-line pass through the woods, though some trails were omitted as much slower speeds were needed to create any form of corduroy. Additionally, there was a triple pass around the perimeter of the fields with a new classic track set.
Groomer’s choice for today is the perimeter of the Fields.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
No Grooming Today
Last Update: 3/18
The levee and stilson are groomed and in ok shape. The school fields will be done around 11.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 3/17
Cache Creek Sidewalk and Road Singletrack groomed 3/17.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Friday the track was incredible starting around 11am, once it warmed up a bit. The weather pattern is the same for the weekend so come out and ski while you can! Closing day for the shop is this Sunday the 19th. If you are planning to ski on Sunday and need rentals, please get here before 12pm as we will begin packing things up midday. We plan to groom through the 26th if conditions permit. The track/property are closed to all skiing beginning on March 31 due to golf course spring preparations.
Saturday March 18 we are having a 30% off sale on all clothing and 20% off sale on hardgoods. Winter isn’t over so come pick up some gear to get you through crust cruising season!
We are open daily to the public for skiing. Click here for our current trail grooming report and conditions: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/US/WY/Teton-Pines-Nordic-Center. Note—We have a new shop phone number this season: (307) 732-4130
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/18
Grooming will be ongoing through 10am with holes 3-9 being worked after 8:30am. The track has a very stubborn ice layer caused from Wednesday’s turbulent weather. It has taken until this morning for the liquid caused from recent warm temperatures and rain to finally set up and create a stable base for our snowcat to begin aggressive blade work for releveling/reworking the track. Note that this was the first thaw period that has occurred all winter, thus making for a more unstable trail profile than usual. The trails will be skiable and smoother this morning, however there will be larger corrugated lines(think large corduroy) caused from the blade and the classic track deep could be shallower. Additionally, we will be grooming this evening beginning at 5:30pm. Please be off the trail around 6pm. The evening grooming should help the tiller cut into the icy track and provide a smoother surface Sunday morning. Trails will still be enjoyable today but use caution as we work with what Mother Nature has dealt us. Evening grooming will likely continue through Monday or until nightly snowfall returns.
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 Has Ended For The Season
Winter grooming of the 14-mile section of Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain parking area ended March 10. The road will remain open for winter activities until March 20 when snow removal operations begin.
While grooming in GTNP has come to an end for the season, there are other great options of where you can track ski. Check out JHNordic.com/Grooming/ to find other fresh grooming in our new real-time map, thanks to our partner, Nordic-Pulse.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Has Ended For The Season
Thank you all for a wonderful winter season at Turpin Meadow Ranch! While our trails are on the Bridger-Teton National Forest (meaning you can still come enjoy them on your own) they are no longer being maintained. If you do make the drive, bring your bear spray and remember: the lodge and all services are closed for the season, please respect that all buildings on the resort are private.
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: 3/17
Classic Track: Set | Fat Bike Trails: Closed | Snowshoe Trails: Open
No new snow to report this morning. Now that the storm has blown out of town, sunny skies should be present for the next few days. Expect colder temps in the morning, but it should warm up to the mid 20’s by the afternoon.
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: 3/18
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Saturday AM: Heading up to smooth out the skate lane. Skied the classic track yesterday afternoon and found it to be in poor shape in many places and glazed but fun. Plan to attempt a reset of it on the Way Down South loop by running the ginzu over the existing track a couple of times before hand. Not expecting much but we’ll see…. Enjoy the sunshine!
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 3/17
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Smoothed skate track with weighted drag- left classic track as is.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 3/17
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Attn: ice rink loop is now not usable. City of victor is putting a new public work building in field just east of ice rink. Skating should be fantastic with a few foot prints still around. Was not enough snow to set a new classic track Walking track is still in and supported but not groomed, please clean up after your dogs!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 3/18
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Another cold night will provide good grooming conditions. Enjoy the snow and sun.
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: 3/17
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Skate and classic tracks set on Yeti and Campground. Classic track was tough to set in places. Some tracks in the trail didn’t entirely groom out. Should ski well and improve with the next grooming.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 3/18
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Last night I reset the classic track and smoothed out the skate lane. Enjoy!
No dogs allowed. Please stay on the groomed trails at all times.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 3/15
Singletrack: Set
3/15 GROOMED BUT NOT RIDEABLE TILL 3/16 AM BPA to LLS U & L LADYSLIPPER GRUMPY CONNECTOR U & L HILLBENDER PLEASE DONT TIDE TILL AFTER THE HARD FREEZE TONIGHT Thanks!
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 3/9
Groomed 3/9.
Rammell Mountain
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 3/8
Groomed 2/24.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 3/9
Groomed 3/9.
Pinnacle Trail
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 3/8
Groomed 3/3.
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/
Annual Spring Fling
Cardboard Race and Pond Skim
Saturday, March 25
Whitepine Wyoming Ski Resort
It’s almost time for our annual closing weekend shenanigans! Cardboard Race and Pond Skim, Saturday, March 25, 2023. Contingent upon snow conditions. If needed, we’ve got plenty of cardboard. Just ask!
Crazy Costumes, Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26, 2023. All and any! Just keep it clean
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
