General Weather – Sunny and Cold
Mountain Weather is forecasting a continuation of the cold. For a detailed daily forecast check out mountainweather.com.
What’s Groomed Today?
Every Day
- Turpin Meadow Ranch
- Trail Creek Nordic
- Teton Pines Nordic
- Shooting Star Nordic – season pass required
Monday
- Teton Canyon
- Shoshoni Plains Trails (Driggs School Loops)
- Sherman Park (ID)
- Cache Creek (up to Noker)
Be sure to check the real-time grooming situation of your chosen trail by clicking the links above as trail grooming is dependent on conditions. Thank you groomers!
Trip Report: Phelps Lake from Granite Canyon Trailhead GTNP
In spite of cold morning temps Nancy L. and friends enjoyed a perfect winter day to ski to Phelps Lake. Thanks to the sun and active cross-county ski gliding, it was a superb trip. Views across the lake to Albright, Death Canyon, Mt. Prospector and nearby peaks are breathtaking in winter. The skier track is well set, making for an easy return. 4.6 miles round trip, or extend your return and ski through the meadow east of the Moose-Wilson road trail. Bring water, a hot drink, snacks and/or lunch! This is a great way to explore the southern most lake in GTNP!
If you choose to follow their recommendations and check out Phelps Lake from the Granite Canyon Trailhead use the lessons you learned from yesterday’s email and keep your eye out for wildlife tracks and a friendly grouse! This group of happy skiers encountered a curious grouse who followed them for 1/4 mile along the skier track trail, sometimes running nimbly on top of the snowpack on the side. “It was a very interesting, handsome bird!”
Events
WITT Cross Country Ski Meet Up
Wednesday, January 22
Join Women in the Tetons at the Stilson lot on Wednesday, January 22 at 4:30PM. They will have a skate ski instructor for tips, a classic leader for a tour, and tailgating afterwards!
Zion’s Bank – Boulder Mountain Tour
Saturday, February 1
The Tour is staged on the historic Harriman Trail located in the pristine Sawtooth National Forest Area.
Saturday, February 15
This premier Nordic race includes distances for all ages and ability levels, with a 20K, 10K, 5K, 3K, and a free 1/2K. This is a skate or freestyle Nordic skiing event.
Bringing in the new year with great cheer!
Thank you to our platinum sponsors and community supporters.
JH Ecotour Adventures
Skinny Skis
WYldlife for Tomorrow
Jim and Mary Speyer
Scott Horn
Nancy Leon and Charlie Thomson
Nina Berlin Rubin and Shaena Ulissi
Chris and Gretchen Sebald
Michael and Trish Spain
The Storer Foundation
The Bitzer Family Fund
JH Travel and Tourism Board
