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?
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Trip Reports: A Fun Weekend on Nordic Skis
This weekend many people got on their Nordic skis and traveled over hills and through the woods enjoying mild temperatures and good company. While the trails explored were varied there was one thing in common with them all: it was great to be outside on winter trails!
NL and crew explored Game Creek: “Parks & Rec groomed Game Creek with Bushong Property Services snow cat, with excellent corduroy and a classic track. Very nice ski, well behaved dogs, skate and classic, and even 1 fat bike.”
CS checked out the Cache Creek trail: “It has not been groomed in a while and road is a bit rough but skiable. Not good for track skis. Hagan was kind of bumpy, but plenty of snow and nice to be up there.” Since this report was sent in there has been some attention paid to Cache Creek: “I rolled the cache creek road 4 wide, uts not corduroy but it should be wide enough to skate ski. I also smoothed out some of the singletrack with the harrow drag.” -Chris O.
KD & JS Headed out to Phelps Lake from Granite Canyon Trailhead: “Snow was perfect both out and back but a little thin on the lake so beware! Great new parking area!”
The Spud Chase
Hooray for TVTAP’s new rabbit, and their dedicated groomers! The Spud Chase course was transformed overnight from quite soft to a firm fun race course.
Thanks to all of the volunteers (like Melanie who stood in the breeze, cozy as can be in her onesie, directing lap traffic), the racers, the cheerers, the groomers, the race sponsors and Kevin and Deb for putting together a fun community race.
About 80 racers competed, from a 1/2k loop for the youngest racers to two laps of the 11k course for the young at heart! And yes! There were cookies at the finish line for all and a baked potato bar to fuel the racers.
Night Ski at Turpin Meadow Ranch
Looking for a way to shake up your routine? Come howl at the wolf moon! This Thursday, January 25 Turpin Meadow Ranch is hosting their first night ski of the season from 5PM-8PM. Ski or fat bike under the January “wolf” moon, but bring your headlamp just in case of cloud cover. There will be glow sticks for all participants to help light your way. Afterwards warm up in the lodge with drink specials and fondue. Call ahead for reservations (307) 543-2000.
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/21
Another Busy Week!
Lollipoppers, Teewinots, Devos, Juniors, Ositos, Prep/Comp, Masters, and perhaps even you will be cruising the trails of Trail Creek this week. Even with many skiers off to Soldier Hollow for the second Junior National Qualifier later in the week, our trails will be on the busy side. Never to fear, we have lots of trails and enough snow so there should be plenty of skiing for all.
Today those trails have been groomed by our hard working Husky. The abnormally warm January temps are making today feel a bit like March and did result in some slightly crunchy conditions this morning, but things did groom up nicely all in all.
Most woods trails received a single skate/classic pass, the fields mostly received both double classic track and skate passes and Moose Loop received double Husky passes today. Some of the earlier grooming did result in some grouser tracks showing through, but mostly you’ll find some nice 39.4º F (as of report time) skiing today. Do keep in mind that things will be very busy after school today.
Groomer’s choice for today is Moose Loop.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Update: 1/22
Cache Creek to Noker Mine is on the agenda today. Staff will groom all valley locations tomorrow based on our normal grooming schedule…Emily’s Levee, Wilson Centennial trail and the High School. Lights will be on for night skiing at the High School starting 1/23.
P&R PistenBully is still down. Expecting visit this week from service technician. All valley locations will be packed with the snowmobile and tidtek for at least this week. Stay tuned for further updates.
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: 1/21
I rolled the cache creek road 4 wide, uts not corduroy but it should be wide enough to skate ski. I also smoothed out some of the singletrack with the harrow drag.
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: 1/20
We still have a great selection of lightly used demo gear available in the shop! Come see us before we are out of the popular sizes. 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: 1/22
If you want to get out of the fog and slush head up to Turpin. The skate lane was reset with the ginzu and it’s shaping up to be another lovely day for Nordic skiing and fat biking.
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: 1/21
Taggart Lake trailhead to Signal Mountain. Tracks and snow are in great condition.
Grand Targhee
Grooming: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/21
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. There is a classic track set throughout all of Rick’s Basin-Quakie-Snowdrift. The connector from the base out to Rick’s is all flat grooming (no classic track until you are at the top of Rick’s).
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: 1/22
Monday: Plan to reset skate track this morning. Will see if I am able to improve classic or leave alone. Spring like conditions once again should make for good skiing. Was able to reset classic track as well. Turned out great, for the most part.
Snow stake is currently showing 36″.
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: 1/21
Super soft warm conditions it was a great time to groom most of the trails once it’s freezes it should be really good riding.
Please note the USFS dog closure policy Dec 1st – April 15th at this venue.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 1/21
Warm temps and sweet ski conditions make for a great Sunday afternoon. Enjoy the bonus groom!
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: 1/22
Unable to groom today due to a time constraint and warm temperatures. Will reassess tomorrow.
Driggs School Loops
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/21
Groomed late Sunday night to take as many bumps out of the slush as possible with the hope that it will freeze up over night. The forecast doesn’t look great but if it gets cold enough the track will be solid Monday AM. Smoothed out the skate track but left the classic track which is still in decent shape.
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: 1/22
Groomed this morning. Turned out nice. 1/22
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.
SheJumps x Teton Nordic Ski School
Women’s Nordic Series | WY & ID
Wednesday, January 31st
Sherman Park, Victor, Idaho
6pm – 7:30pm
Join SheJumps and the ladies of Teton Nordic Ski School for a fun & social Nordic Ski Series in the Teton Valley!
After so much fun last year, we are back for more! Join SheJumps and the ladies of Teton Nordic Ski School for a fun & social Nordic Ski Series in the Teton Valley! Feel free to join for one or all four events!
Women in the Tetons:
Fat Bike Friday
Friday, February 2nd
Cache Creek Trailhead
3pm – 6pm
Brought to you by Wheel Wranglers, enjoy the amazing grooming at Cache Trailhead. All abilities are welcome, check back for more details at womeninthetetons.org to sign-up for the bikes. They will have 8 bikes to try out!
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/
