Nordic Recreational Master clinic: Join us this Thursday!
Drop-in clinic and trail pass: $35 Clinic only: $30.
Trail Creek Report
January 1st 2019 @ 12pm
You Missed It!
Busy day today at Trail Creek, just think, you could have had first tracks for the New Year! Just kidding, Happy New Year and while it has not been quite as busy as the Birkebeiner pictured above, Trail Creek has actually had a fair number of hardy Wyoming skiers out braving the 11:30 AM temperature of -21ºC/-6ºF.
What those well layered Nordic adventurers have been discovering is limitless sunshine under cerulean blue skies with the most kilometers of nicely groomed Nordic trails yet this season. Today’s grooming brought ALL of the regular season trails online. The field trails received fresh double classic tracks and skate grooming, the woods trails groomed yesterday received best line grooming with yesterday’s classic tracks still nice, and trails ungroomed yesterday received double passes with fresh classic tracks, all tracks courtesy of our trusty Pisten Bully of course.
Layer up today, if you have any exposed skin, slather it with sunscreen, and come on out for a great Nordic Happy New Years ski!
Groomer’s choice for today is Armin’s.
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JHSC and Community Nordic Update
December 28th Edition
The December 28th edition of the JHSC and Community Nordic Update, Happenings of the JHSC Nordic Program, Trail Creek Nordic Center, and Local Nordic Community has been posted. Read about coach reports, featured members of the Nordic community, community and school race results and schedules etc. by clicking here.
Status of USFS Winter Operations
A note from the Forest Service: As you know, the Forest Service is included in the Government Shutdown. Therefore, the majority of our folks are furloughed and the offices are closed. However, we will be able to provide limited services with a focus on public safety. This includes:
- The BT Avalanche Center will continue to issue forecasts
- Plowing will continue at Granite, Gros Ventre, Mosquito Creek and Cache Creek (but may not be as frequent)
- Snow ranger patrols will continue on a limited basis (this includes Cache and Game and our snowmobile patrols)
- Jay will continue to cover Teton Pass
- The ambassadors will continue covering Cache and Game (since they are not technically FS volunteers)
Thank you for your support of our winter program and your patience. Hopefully we will return to full operations soon.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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
This Sunday! Don’t miss it!
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 (in the main lodge area) and clean up after them
- Don’t forget we have a Free shuttle to Turpin Ranch from Jackson Home Ranch lot – Meet at 8:45am, email info@jhnordic.com to reserve your seat
This free event benefits Friends of Bridger-Teton USFS, towards Cache Creek trail access and trail ambassadors.
GROOMING REPORTS
Last Updated: 12/29 @ 9am
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Last Updated: 1/1
There are clear skies in the forecast which means we should have full mountain views. Come out and experience the peace of winter on dog friendly trails that aren’t very crowded. Lunch is served from 11:30-2:30 so you can refuel between laps.
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Grand Teton National Park Grooming Report
Last Updated: 12/31
No Grooming New Year’s Day.
Grooming Taggart to South Jenny Lake Lake on Wednesday this week.
12/30
With all the new snow, bring your classic XC skis for a fine ski of creamy, wind-blown snow over last Friday’s groomed tracks.
12/29
Had a nice day in the park. Tracks were pretty good, thanks to special efforts by the GTNP groomer. Unfortunately the tracks were sort of broken up during the day, never had a chance to set up. But what a blast – good grip, really good glide. 25km of fun!
In spite of the government shutdown, grooming will continue on Fridays and Tuesdays, thanks to the support of Grand Teton National Park Foundation and community support.
Note that there are no services in GTNP in winter, although Dornan’s is open for lunch, drinks. Please take care not to walk on the groomed trail between Taggart and Signal Mountain, and remind others courteously not to walk on the trails. The normal Trail signs are in for repair after last weeks wind storm, so visitors may not be aware that the groomed trail is reserved for Nordic skiers.
Doesn’t get any better than this! Head up to the Signal Mtn side of the Taggart to Signal groomed trail for beautiful fresh grooming!
Teton Pines Grooming Report
Last Updated: 1/1
Here are our conditions at Teton Pines. Come see us this week 9am-4pm daily. It’s going to be sunny and mid 20’s the next few days—perfect conditions for Cross Country Skiing!!
Shooting Star Grooming Report
Last Updated: 1/1 @ 9:00am
The temperatures might be cold but the views will be hot as plenty of abundant sunshine should help warm the soul over the next few days with the blue bird forecast. Skiing should remain excellent as the trails continue to groom out nicely after the recent snows. Bundle up and enjoy the first week of 2019!
Grand Targhee Grooming Report
Last Updated: 1/1 @ 8am
Cross Country/Fat Bike 15k: XC OPEN (Last groomed AM 1/1/2019), Fat Bike OPEN.
Pinedale Nordic Trail Report
Last Updated: 12/28 @ 9am
Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop, Moose Ridge, Flatline, and Old Road Trail have all been groomed this morning. Waiting for more snow to do Heart Attack. About 1/2″ of new snow overnight. 7F degrees at the Nordic Equipment Building. Road plowed, a lot of skier traffic – drive with care, always. Watch out for kids and dogs in the White Pine parking lot, especially at road crossings. There are Nordic skiers parking at the lower end, and alpine skiers near the lodge. Drivers, please slow down going to/from/through the White Pine parking lot – a dog got hit yesterday by a truck driving too fast (the dog is ok). There are moose on Moose Ridge – give wildlife their space. The CCC and Golf Course trails were groomed yesterday and should be fair skiing, with a heavy dusting of snow on them. Parking areas are plowed. Golf Course Club House is open for meals and restroom. Lakeside Lodge is also open for meals and lodging. See links below for links to their websites for more info on days and times for open hours and services through the winter.
Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/1 @ 7pm
Skate: Good | Classic: Excellent
Finally finished grooming the track after dark on Tuesday evening after a long day of thawing the ginzu. Classic track looks perfect. Skate lanes look great but will be cold, soft; and slow until temps increase. Happy New Year!
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/31 @ 10:30am
Skate: Good | Classic: Good
Rolled out the trail and set classic track Sunday PM. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/31 @ 12am
Skate: Good | Classic: N/A
Gave it a few passes Sunday night. Snow had just stopped but wind was still moving snow. Skate track should be in good shape but soft with Almost a foot of snow. Will try and get out there again to pack down and fix a little error. Enjoy.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Last Updated: 12/31 @ 12:30pm
Skate: Fair | Classic: Fair
Made 4 passes with roller early morning, and just now used Ginzu to reset classic and skate tracks. 18 inches in back of canyon past 2 days, snow stake at 48, needless to say, the track is a bit soft.
Teton Springs
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 1/1 @ 8am
Skate: Good | Classic: Excellent
Reset trails last night.
5th Street Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/1 @ 8am
Singletrack: Good
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Dawn patrol grooming session this morning at -14. Somehow the sled started and I got it done. Stay warm and enjoy!
Teton Springs Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/31 @ 10:50am
Singletrack: Fair
Groomed last night and 1 pass this morning.
Southern Valley Single Track
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 12/31 @ 11am
Singletrack: Good
Upper and Lower Lady Slipper, Nemo and Sherman Springs access are groomed.
Rammell Mountain Road to Indian Meadows
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 12/19/2018 @ 8am
Singletrack: N/A
Comments: Groomed Today
Teton Pines Nordic Center
New Nordic Master’s Program
Thursday January 3
11-12:30: Classic Technique for All
Dates: Jan 3, Jan 17, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28
Trail Pass + Nordic coaching on Tips & Technique, alternating Classic cross-country and skate skiing.
$150 for 6 clinics, $100 for 6 clinics for existing pass holders.
Drop-in clinic and trail pass: $35
Clinic only: $30.
More info? Contact Nancy at info@jhnordic.com. 650-464-6000
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