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Congrats to local JH Ski Club Nordic skier, Annabelle Hagen, for Rotary Scholarship
The Jackson Hole Rotary Lunch Club presented its “Students of the Season” awards Tuesday, recognizing outstanding high school students from Jackson Hole High School, Jackson Hole Community School, Teton Science School, and Summit Innovations High School.
Dr. Scott Crisp, Jackson Hole High School Principal, introduced Rotary to senior Annabelle Hagen. Among her many athletic accomplishments, Annabelle is a 4-time Wyoming Nordic state champion. Hagen cited her Jackson roots and the history of her family as examples that “grit and perseverance” will help her find future success after high school.
“I am grateful for my siblings who have made me tough and my family who are all huge influences on my life,” says Annabelle Hagen. “I look forward to my future and the open doors before me.”
Annabelle will attend Harvard University in the fall where she will be a skier on their Division I Nordic Ski Team.
Full Moon Nordic Ski at Teton Pines
End of season grooming updates:
Monday, March 11th – Last day for grooming (and lunch) at Turpin Meadow Ranch
Friday, March 15th – Last day for GTNP grooming-Taggart to Signal Mtn (Teton park road)
Friday, March 22nd – Last day – Teton Pines Nordic grooming
Saturday, March 30th – Last grooming day for TC/J Parks & Rec trail grooming
Saturday, March 30th – Trail Creek grooming – last day
You can also reference: https://jhnordic.com/grooming/
Last Updated: 3/19
Splendiferous Spring Day!
Even though the calendar says it’s not quite spring, it sure feels like it today at Trail Creek. The brilliant sunshine is rapidly warming the temperature as it is passing through freezing at noon. There is also no wind to slow you down on your great Nordic ski today.
Today’s grooming was double passes with the Pisten Bully around the perimeter of the field trails and through all major woods trails. On the negative side the classic track setter had a tough time penetrating the hard snow early on and some of the close woods trails have more than ample poop to contend with but positively speaking most skate lanes as of report time are skiing really nicely.
We are now entering that time of year when conditions can go from scary icy to incredibly awesome to a slushy slogfest all in the course of a day. Be sure to pick your time correctly and you’ll find plenty of great skiing yet this year.
Next tentative grooming will be Wednesday afternoon in order to put in some sharp classic tracks with approximately every other day grooming until March 30th.
A quick update on the Snowy Cabin; see the pictures below, the really fascinating thing about this winter is the overhangs that have developed as the snow has mushroomed out almost three feet beyond the edge of the roof, kind of amazing!
Groomer’s choice for today is to time your ski correctly.
Last Updated: 3/10
*Thanks for a wonderful winter Jackson and JH Nordic Alliance!
Last call: this was the closing weekend for Turpin’s winter season. Monday March 11 is the last day that trails will be groomed and lunch will be served this winter.
Big thanks to Turpin for hosting the Annual JH Nordic Alliance Free Nordic Ski, Fat Bike, Snowshoe day in January. Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Free event next year on Sunday, January 5th 2020!!
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/20
10:40am: Game Creek is groomed. The skate lane is in great shape, fast and firm. The classic lane is ok, expect a shallow track.
Grand Teton National Park Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/18
Plowing has begun at both the north and south ends of the Park road, meeting in the middle. The Park’s intention was to start today, and we believe that they did.
Please do not ski on the road that has not yet been plowed, as this trail is closed for the season
We will keep everyone informed when the road re-opens to bikes, walkers, and other modes of human-powered transport.
Teton Pines Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/19
Come out and ski with us through Friday! Our Classic track will be fast today. We reset it yesterday at 4pm, so it will be very mice once it warms up a bit. Skate skiing will be awesome today. The tracks will be softened up by 11am. Come out and enjoy our last few days of an incredible season!
Shooting Star Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/20
Fantastic Nordic conditions continue to be accompanied by an abundance of sunshine and warm temperatures. Get out on the track and enjoy!
Grand Targhee Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/20
The equinox! That means 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night. The days will just keep getting longer now, through the rest of the season. You know what that means? More daylight ski and après! Thank you Mother Nature! Another sunny day, with highs nearing 44 degrees. Winds will be SE ranging from 4-10 mph. Snow is on the way, so stay tuned!
Pinedale Nordic Trail Report
Last Updated: 3/20 @ 9am
Haven’t groomed for a couple of days up above, but the trails are still holding up pretty good. Expect firm conditions in the morning, then softening as the day goes on. Best time to ski today probably between 11AM and 2PM. 26F degrees up above this morning.
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 3/20 @ 1pm
Skate: Good | Classic: Poor
Crust is on! Get it before noon. South aspect is best. North aspect is a bit punchy.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/20 @ 6pm
Skate: Fair | Classic: Fair
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/20 @ 5pm
Skate: Fair | Classic: N/A
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 3/20 @ 10am
Skate: Good | Classic: Good
I ginzued the skate lane this morning. It’s so firm out there, it should be good. I left the classic lane because it was so solid, I could not improve it. Enjoy this beautiful day.
Teton Springs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Last Updated: 3/17
Skate: Excellent | Classic: Good
Reset the skate lane. Did a couple of test runs of resetting Classic… no go. The tracks are a little beat up, but should still be quite good.
Yeti’s Loop
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 3/13 @ 2am
Skate: Excellent | Classic: Excellent
Just finished grooming the Yeti. It always takes longer than anticipated…so much hair. Anyways, classic track is set for counter-clockwise skiing and the skate lane should be amazing. The trail is rather narrow so pay attention and stay in control.
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Enjoy!
5th Street Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/1 @ 8am
Singletrack: Not set
Trails closed for wildlife. Please respect closure till snow recedes.
Thanks
Teton Springs Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/8 @ 7pm
Singletrack: Poor
Did two passes earlier today and got it established again, then it started snowing…
Southern Valley Single Track
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 3/11 @ 3pm
Singletrack: Excellent
Rendezvous River Sports Karen Oatey Pole-Pedal-Paddle (PPP) – part of the Triple Crown series
When: Saturday, March 23
Where: Nordic leg: Shooting Star Nordic Trail – Access via Shooting Star maintenance access road -1 mile south of Teton Village
jhskiclub.org/triplecrown
Teton County Winter Grooming & Plowing Community Open House
When: March 25
Where: 4H Extension Bldg, 255 W Deloney Ave, Jackson
Hosted by TC/J Parks & Recreation – come provide your feedback on winter trails – grooming, plowed, other TetonParksandRec.org
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