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.
Sign the Waiver for the Annual Free Event!
There are only two more weeks until Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance’s 6th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day! Join us on January 7th at Turpin Meadow Ranch, where there will be free classic and skate ski gear demos, ski lessons, Turpin Meadow trail use, Backcountry Nordic ski tours, Snowshoe tours, Kids Corral, and a free Town-to-Turpin van shuttle.
Planning on attending? Don’t forget to sign the waiver! Scan or click the QR code to the left to complete the waiver prior to the event. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wildlife Wednesday Monthly Round-up Resumes in January
The Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures staff is back from their off-season travels and they fixed their snafu with Facebook, so there are back with your favorite monthly wildlife show! They are itching to bring you a roundup of the best wildlife sightings of 2023. Be sure to tune in on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 at 5:30pm MST on Facebook Live.
TVTAP Providing the Goods
With the official switch to winter, we, like most of you are eager for more snow. Our volunteers and paid staff are out working to provide quality winter trails when winter arrives and regardless of conditions. Here’s what has happened since the grooming season started for us on December 8:
- We’ve groomed 35 times on the trails.
- Groomers have logged 415 miles over 88 hours.
- Changes and upgrades to the grooming report.
- Managing and training 29 volunteer groomers.
Reports from the users are single track trails are riding exceptionally well. Yeti’s Loop is in great shape and people keep telling us how much they enjoy Teton Canyon! Have a great time this holiday season and reacquaint yourself with your favorite trail.
Work on Trails and Pathways does not wane with the seasons. The impact of our work can also be felt year round. The impact can be quantified into hours worked, miles added, money invested, trail counts, etc. Please consider supporting year-round trail and pathway connections.
From Buckrail: GTNP: Park Road Snow Grooming Delayed
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) shared a road status update to its Facebook page on Thursday, Dec. 21, sharing that grooming operations on Teton Park Road will be delayed until more snow falls.
“Unfortunately, not enough snow has fallen to begin grooming the Teton Park Road for winter activities like cross-country skiing yet,” GTNP said in the post. “We are monitoring conditions, in partnership with Grand Teton National Park Foundation, and will share updates once there’s enough snow to begin grooming.”
For information on park roads, call 307-739-3682 or visit the park’s website.
Nordic Staycation Ideas
Looking for a fun winter getaway just a few hours from home? Checkout our favorite spots because there comes a point in the winter when our routines begin to feel a bit mundane and our restlessness urges us to explore something new. Fortunately for those in the Jackson area, you don’t need to leave the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for a new cross-country ski adventure local overnight getaway lodges. Miles of trails await in any direction, each offering something unique.
SheJumps x Teton Nordic Ski School Women’s Nordic Series
Join SheJumps and the ladies of Teton Nordic Ski School for a fun & social Nordic Ski Series in the Teton Valley! Each session will start with a tip of the day, which you can work on throughout the session as you meet other participants and future ski partners. After the tip of the day, we will likely break into small groups based on ski style and speed. Each session will be 1.5 to 2 hours long.
Series Schedule:
– Wednesday January 31th @ 6:00 PM | Location: Sherman Park/Victor Park under the lights!
– Friday February 9th @ 5:00 PM | Location: Teton Reserve Nordic Trail
– Thursday February 22nd @ 6:30 PM | Location: Teton Canyon ( park at New Sheep Bridge Trailhead winter parking ) Full moon ski with tailgate celebration after!
– Thursday March 14th @ 5:30 PM | Location: Alta Track(50 Alta School Rd., Alta, WY)
Friends of Pathways Winter Grooming Fundraiser
Winter is finally here (albeit in fits and starts!) and Friends of Pathways is grooming 12+ miles of winter singletrack in the Cache Creek area – the only free winter singletrack in Jackson Hole. This includes 4.6 miles on the Cache Creek Road, 7.5 miles of singletrack along the Hagen Trail, Ferrins Trail and more. Grooming started with this most recent snow storm and will go through April, weather depending. Last season was our longest season ever and we groomed from November 7-April 7. If you enjoy using these trails, please give to FOP’s Winter Grooming Campaign. We can’t do it without your help!
Trail Creek
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 12/23
Grooming Update
Next grooming will most likely be 12/24 AM assuming snow falls as forecast today.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Update: 12/11
Staff went up Game Creek on Saturday. Weekend storm was a bust. Snowmobile and pull behind took a real beating so we pulled out before getting into the sunny areas. We need 3-4” of wet snow or more fluffy snow to keep grooming.
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: 12/10
We groomed the Cache Creek road to Noker Mine and upper Hagen from bridge 5 to 2. The lower trails are still a little thin on snow, especially under the trees, but are still compact enough to use for now. We will keep snowshoeing around and packing things in until there is enough snow to take the roller through.
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 As Needed
Last Update: 12/20
We just completed an afternoon groom (roller). The snow texture is good and the skate skiing is great–except for a few thin areas. The cold temps have stuck around and kept the track in good shape. We have not had any freeze/thaw cycles out here yet. If you are in Jackson it might seem tough to believe, but it’s much colder out here and the snow hasn’t gone anywhere😀
We received around 1/2″ of new snow this morning which freshened things up a bit. We plan to reset the classic track tomorrow and roll the skate track(possibly ginzu groomer tomorrow).
Shooting Star
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 12/22
Trails continue to be on the thin side as warm and dry weather persists. Reminder walking is not allowed as it diminishes the life span of the track. The importance of this is currently extremely high with the thin and melting snowpack. Ski with extra caution as more exposed/bare/brushy areas are emerging. Outlook is calling for light snow on Saturday, followed by more dry weather next week. We’ll continue to monitor the course daily and do our best to keep the trails open. See the attached map for which trails are open, and below are the ongoing trail notes. Next update will be Tuesday (12/26).
- Trail conditions are early season. Please ski with caution as the snow profile is extremely thin.
- Walking is not allowed and will be extremely detrimental to the track with the very low snowpack.
- No classic tracks will be set, and sporadic bare/brushy/exposed areas may be present.
- Grooming frequencies will be as needed to preserve the track.
- Sled Hill is Closed. Needs ample snow (2FT).
- Temporary closures of the Nordic Course may be needed until additional snow accumulates if severe melt occurs.
- Small game/scavenger animals may be present throughout the whole course. Use extra caution when skiing with dogs.
Again, we’ll do our best to keep the trails skiable and open during this warmer weather. Enjoy the sunny conditions!
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 12/23
The trails got covered with a couple inches of fresh snow on Saturday. While this much needed refresh made a positive impact, overall the trails are still a bit rugged in some spots with uneven lanes and vegetation. The ginzu compacted the new fluff and turned out some beautiful corduroy on all of our trails, there is still no classic track but those will likely be going in early next week in some places.
TMR is open to all for skiing, lunch, Nordic lessons, and tours! Call the office (307) 543-2000 or visit our website to book your adventure and/or meal! Check out our live webcam for current conditions.
Summer Homes Loop, Riverside Loop, and Willows Loop groomed 12/19.
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.
Grooming Has Yet to Begin in Grand Teton National Park.
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) shared a road status update to its Facebook page on Thursday, Dec. 21, sharing that grooming operations on Teton Park Road will be delayed until more snow falls.
Grand Targhee
Grooming: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 12/23
GTR is grooming Rick’s Basin area trails on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Skate skiing is good. no classic track set just yet. Variable conditions exist, please ski with caution.
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: 12/23
An inch of new snow this morning has allowed a good reset of both skate and classic tracks.
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, Thursday, Sunday
Last Updated: 12/23
Finished grooming Campground loop and yeti. Reset classic track. Should be good Sunday morning if it quits snowing (but maybe we don’t want that)!
Please note the USFS dog closure policy Dec 1st – April 15th at this venue.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 12/2
It snowed and we are excited to begin grooming soon. Stay tuned to the grooming report for updates as we get trails open. Please respect the Teton Reserve golf course and only ski on the groomed trail. We will announce when the trail is open, soon. Stay tuned…
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/16
Left the classic track but took a few laps on the skate track to try and freshen it up.
Driggs School Loops
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/2
It snowed and we are excited to begin grooming. Stay tuned to the grooming report for updates as we get trails open.
Alta Nordic Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 12/18
Ginzued the Library Loop and Stadium on Monday night. Still thin but skiable and kind of smooth. Come on snow!
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.
Teton Ridge Classic
Saturday, January 6th
Mike Harris Trail System
Classic cross country ski races -distances: 15 km and 7 km courses.
For the last 2 decades, the Teton ridge Classic (TRC) has been one of the premier classic Nordic ski races in the Greater Teton region. The Teton Ridge Classic will take place just south of Victor, Idaho on the Mike Harris trail system.
Save the Date
JH Nordic Alliance 6th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day
Sunday, January 7th, 2024
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Free Classic and skate ski gear demos, ski lessons, trail use, Backcountry Nordic ski tours, Snowshoe tours, Kids Corral, Town-to-Turpin free van shuttle -Family friendly.
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/
