Today’s Avalanche Forecast
Nordic and winter trail users are urged to use caution when recreating on trails and terrain below steep slopes. The BTAC reports and their website is a valuable local resource for planning your outing.
Visit their forecast page for the most up-to-date information.
What’s Groomed in Jackson Hole/Teton Valley?
See real-time grooming in the Jackson Hole/Teton Valley region. Find all the latest grooming & fresh groomed tracks. Plan your next Nordic Adventure with ease.
Navigating High Avalanche Risk with Nordic Skiing
During this challenging season with a snowpack that is riddled with considerable risk, backcountry skiers may contemplate trying Nordic skiing or fat biking as an alternative while waiting for the snow in the mountains to stabilize. Nordic skiing emphasizes the importance of responsible recreation and offers an opportunity to enjoy the winter landscape while minimizing the risks associated with unstable snow conditions. By making this shift, backcountry enthusiasts can prioritize their safety without compromising their passion for winter sports.
While the backcountry remains at high and considerable avalanche risk, it’s a great time to explore new trails, build up stamina, get a cardio workout or even find a new wintry place of beauty on Nordic skis. Need a few ideas on where to go? Check out our lists of Best of Trails or search by location, name, grooming or untracked, dog friendly, free or other filters on the JHNordic.com/Trails/ page.
Volunteers Needed for Moose Day 2024
The annual Moose Day survey is scheduled for Saturday, March 2nd and the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation is recruiting volunteers to survey search areas for which they don’t yet have coverage. To register for Moose Day (and find an area that still needs to be surveyed) click the button below. View the map in the registration form to find a search area highlighted in yellow that still needs to be covered.
Nordic skiing is a fun and practical way to cover ground on Moose Day, especially in spots where moose are hard to see from the road!
JHWF welcomes first time volunteers! If you’re not certified Nature Mapper but would still like to participate, please register to attend the Nature Mapping Certification Course on February 7th.
New on the Blog: 2 Perfect Days of Winter Trail Adventures
Explore the winter trails in the Tetons on Nordic skis, snowshoes, or on foot with the help of our carefully crafted itinerary, great for visitors and locals alike!
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/20
An Enchanting Sight!
A busload of elementary students, excitedly offloading for a joyous session of Nordic skiing, was what was happening yesterday morning just after the completion of the day’s grooming session. If you’re lucky enough to come out for ski today, you might notice some of their interesting tracks in the East Fields; looks like they had a great time!
As part of your great time skiing today you will discover lots of fresh grooming at Trail Creek. The Husky was hard at it today, covering nearly every trail in the system. Double classic tracks along with fresh skate grooming happened around most of the fields with a skate/classic pass through the rest of the system. Temps are balmy and the base has firmed nicely, with the proper wax you should have a fantastic ski today.
A pair of moose was spotted for the first time in a while today near Son of Gutflop. So far the ungulate sightings have been mostly elk, but perhaps the recent snow will move in some more moose. There were some deer tracks on the trails a couple of times in the past week, but no confirmed sightings yet.
Groomer’s choice for today is the warm and calm fields.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Update: 1/20
Friends of pathways are going to assist with some weekend packing of Cache Creek… thanks Chris Owen! Early groom up Game Creek Saturday morning by Bushong Property Services.
For the most up-to-date grooming info visit: http://www.tetonparksandrec.org/1353/Grooming-Report
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 1/18
I groomed late last night and again this afternoon to pack down the new snow. I’ll get the smaller trails near the trailhead this weekend.
Please help support trail grooming for the Cache Creek Single track trails by donating to the Friends of Pathways. Visit: friendsofpathways.org/donate/ and leave the comment “Grooming” in the campaign section.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/18
We are now in our regular grooming schedule so the daily report will slow down. We groom approximately 16km of track for both skate and classic daily. We have a full retail and rental shop. We offer lessons daily. Call us with questions and to book lessons: (307) 732-4130. To keep our track in pristine shape for skiing we do not allow dogs, walking, snowshoeing, or fatbikes.
Teton Village Trail
Last Update: 1/13
The Teton Village Trail (Moose-Wilson Road pathway) is groomed from Teton Village south to Lake Creek bridge road crossing – well covered for XC skiing, fat biking, trail running, walking.
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/19
Trails remain in good shape after recent winds and snowy weather. Temperatures will be 5-10 degrees above average for the foreseeable future, which will cause some settling on the track to occur throughout the day. Because this settling effect, there may be a few awkward/choppy sections as the snow profile changes/evolves from packed-powder to hard-packed. Outlook is calling for daily light snow showers or rain/snow mix to occur through Monday. Next update will be Tuesday 1/23. Enjoy!
- Trail conditions are early season as thin areas persist.
- Walking is not allowed.
- Sled Hill is Open.
- Classic Tracks are set where snow allows.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/20
Saturday was full of happy winter trail users enjoying all that Turpin Meadow Ranch has to offer: awesome trails, ski rentals, ski lessons, fat bikes, and a delicious lunch. Sunday morning the pisten bully will be out resetting the Nordic side of things. Our fat bike groomers have been doing a wonderful job getting the single track firmed up, and some exciting news: the single track in the meadow is now open so our trails are at 100%.
TMR is open to the public daily for skiing, meals, Nordic lessons, and tours! Call the office (307) 543-2000 or visit our website to book your adventure! Check out our live webcam for current conditions.
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: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/19
Taggart Lake trailhead to Signal Mountain, a little gray sky should not stop you from making a trip to GTNP to cross country ski today.
Grand Targhee
Grooming: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/20
Groomed 1/20. GTR is grooming Rick’s Basin area trails on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Snow is soft, nice corduroy. Fat biking discouraged while snow is soft.
GTR is no longer grooming for fat biking or snowshoeing, however fat biking is permitted on the groomed Nordic trails.
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!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 1/20
Saturday: Plan to reset classic and skate tracks this morning. Both should ski well.
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: 1/20
Finished grooming as well as we could tonight. The powerline road was pretty tracked up with snowmobile tracks but should be set now. Grumpy’s and hillbenders will ride good if they doesn’t get torn up during this warm spell. Please ride early or late when the temps are low.
So much snow! Packed and repacked to try and get Yeti and Campground to firm up. Some rough spots from getting stuck in the soft stuff. Skate and classic are set on both trails.
Please note the USFS dog closure policy Dec 1st – April 15th at this venue.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 1/20
The Spud Chase was yesterday! The course was groomed late Friday night with our Snow Rabbit. Classic track is set.
Teton Reserve parking lot works best when you park in the configuration in this image. Please refer to the photo for visual representation. Feel free to be a community member and coach each other on best practices. Park in the red highlights. NO PAKING IN THE GREEN HIGHLIGHTS.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/19
Reestablished the walking path and took two laps with the roller for a skate set. Temperatures were getting too warm, causing the roller to clump. Not the greatest skate conditions since the track is a little wavy. Will try to smooth it out over the next few days.
Driggs School Loops
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/20
Bonus groom! The track was soft and chopped up this morning so I did a few laps with the groomer to pack it down and smooth it out. Spring like weather is expected all week so please use the track early in the day or late in the evening. Expect the track to be soft and uneven until winter returns.
Please pick up your trash and dog pop with the supplied Mutt Mitt station.
Alta Nordic Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/20
Plan to smooth out the skate lane. Will look at the classic track to see if it can be improved.
Darby Canyon
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 1/17
Groomed to the summer TH today, 1/17.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Rammell Mountain Road
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 12/29
Caution in the first 1.5 miles – a tractor drove on road and left large ruts and frozen chunks of snow. Beyond that the road groomed out nicely.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
South Leigh Road
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 1/15
Groomed this morning, 1/15.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Pinnacle Trail
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 1/17
Finally got a groom on this one today, 1/17. Watch for rocky spots in the woods and southern exposures.
JH Ski & Snowboard Club Nordic Masters Ski Clinics
Thursdays, Dec 14 – Feb 22
Teton Pines and Trail Creek
11am – 12:30pm
5 classic clinics and 5 skate clinics at Teton Pines Nordic Center and Trail Creek Nordic Trails.
Join these clinics to work on your Cross-country classic and/or skate ski technique, balance, stamina, efficiency, performance , and fun.
Sublette Trails Association – Pinedale STAmpede Nordic Ski Race
Saturday, January 27th
Pinedale, Wyoming
9am – 12pm
The STAmpede is Pinedale’s only timed intergenerational Nordic ski race and is hosted by the Sublette Trails Association. The Pinedale STAmpede is one of eight races in the ‘Wydaho Nordic Ski’ Series, which serves communities in Wyoming and eastern Idaho.
Annual skate and classic ski race that is family-friendly in Pinedale Wyoming! The race will feature the scenic course through the Bridger-Teton National Forest and grooming.
Bib pick up on 1/26.
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/
