General Weather – Sunny Friday and Saturday
Mountain Weather is forecasting sunny weather for today and Saturday. Skiing may get soft in the afternoon. For a detailed daily forecast check out mountainweather.com.
What’s Groomed Today? – Friday, December 20
- Turpin Meadow Ranch – opening today!
- Grand Teton National Park Road – opening today!
- Shooting Star – opening today!
- Teton Canyon
- Southern Valley
- Cache Creek Single Track – partially
- Game Creek
- May Park
- Trail Creek Nordic – daily
- Teton Pines Nordic – daily
Turpin Meadow Ranch is groomed and open!
Update from Elee Deschu, TMR Snow Angel
The team at Turpin Meadow Ranch has been working hard to prepare for our opening day today, December 20. Grooming equipment has been making many laps on the ski trails, the pisten bully has been out, however it’s too early for it to work the hills daily. There has been a lot of sweat equity put in as well, with the snowmen filling in gaps in the trails by hand.
Trail conditions are still early season, there is some vegetation poking out in a few places, variable trail conditions, and the classic track is not consistent throughout the whole trail network. Our fat bike/snowshoe trails are firm and fun!
Trails aside, we all know it is the people that make Turpin Meadow Ranch a special place, from our dedicated staff to our loyal guests. So while early season conditions persist on the trails, you know you’ll come up to the ranch and be greeted by a friendly smile and be surrounded by folks who are happy to be there.
We encourage y’all to come up and enjoy the place and the people. We’ve got all of the human powered winter recreational equipment available for rent as well as lessons and tours. Check-in is at 4pm for those staying at the ranch and our first lunch service will be Saturday. We can’t wait to see you up here! More info on rates and rentals here!
Shooting Star trails open today!
Update from Tyler Shrum, Manager:
All the trails on the Nordic Course and Sled Hill will be open today, December 20th. Early season conditions persist, so please ski with caution as skiers may encounter rough sections and exposed areas. Also, no classic tracks will be set until snow depths increase. Reminder that only Nordic skiing is permitted on the trails and walking, snowshoeing, biking, running, etc. are not allowed. At this time, we plan on grooming daily, but this might vary to preserve our thin snow base.
We will no longer be offering daily trail passes, rentals, or lessons to the public.
These amenities are available for season passholders and Shooting Star members. Everyone is welcome and eligible to purchase a season pass!
Skiers are getting out there!
Photo of Game Creek courtesy of Cathy Shill
Bluebird skies and freshly groomed tracks at the School Fields!
Nordic and Summer Ambassadors Needed
Want to help keep visitors and wildlife safe this winter?
Become a Nordic Ambassador on the U.S. Forest Service Bridger-Teton National Forest! The BTNF is actively recruiting Nordic Ambassadors for the 2024-2025 winter season. Ambassadors are Forest Service volunteers who patrol (via foot or ski) the popular winter trails near the community of Jackson. We are looking for candidates who are self-starters, able to effectively communicate our winter regulations, and have a positive and professional attitude towards the public. Apply here!
Events
Saturday, January 18
Put on your bell bottoms & get ready for the largest non-profit fundraiser in 2025 for the Sublette Trails Association (STA)
Saturday, January 11
With only one month to go, get on your classic skis and train for this ‘classic’ race on the Southern Valley ski trails in Victor, Idaho.
Annual Free Ski, Snowshoe & Fat Bike Event
Sunday, January 12
Join the JH Nordic Alliance and partners for a fun, free community day and favorite winter tradition.
