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.
Avalanche Awareness, Even on Valley Trails
With over 3 feet of new snow in the past week, nordic and winter trail users need to use caution when recreating on trails and terrain below steep slopes. See todays BT Avalanche Center Report for the Tetons below.
Where to go nordic ski, fat bike ride, snowshoe with all this snow?
-Groomed trails offer soft packed surfaces, ideal for nordic classic skiing.
Consider using your wider classic skis to stay on the surface, even on groomed trails.
– Fat bikes will do best on firmer trails and pathways and should avoid soft trails to prevent leaving tire ruts.
– Snowshoes are excellent for venturing into untracked snow, but it’s deep out there! You may travel a shorter distance and exert more energy. Same goes for for BC Nordic skiing on untracked snow and trails.
Be sure to dress warmly in layers. Temps are cold, but you’ll warm up quickly!
February 22, 2023 Nature Update
Provided by Cathy Shill founder of The Hole Hiking Experience
https://www.holehike.com/
“The fire is winter’s fruit.” -Arabian Proverb
What a stormy week! Nice change after the recent cold, dry weather. We get most of our annual moisture during the winter months, so a deep snowpack helps moisten summer meadows and fill lakes and reservoirs. Each winter, the Tetons receive about 400 inches of snow at 9,000 feet and snowfall has now surpassed 400 inches in Rendezvous Bowl at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
The earliest people in Jackson Hole came about 11,000 years ago at the end of the last ice age. They were nomadic tribes hunting animals and harvesting plants known as “hunter gatherers.” A timeline has been created using artifacts. They came during the summer months but most left in the late fall. We are in a small, isolated valley with deep snow. One local tribe, the Sheep Eaters, did remain in the valley and hunted the big horn sheep that winter on the rocky hills near town.
Winters can be tough, and our creature comforts make this fresh snow super fun. We get out to play in deep powder but nature quiets as animals conserve energy. When stormy, animals often “yard up” or hunker down in a protected spot. It takes so much effort to move they find a small area where needs are met. They wait for the snowpack to consolidate or settle.
My neighborhood squirrel stored extra cones last week. He found a spot under a snowbank, and I watched him run and gather. Squirrels remain active during the winter relying on stored food, fat reserves and a snug den. Wonder if he or she sensed this upcoming storm cycle?
It’s usually about three days after a storm that animals become quite active, and you find tracks everywhere. When the storm cycle ends, enjoy all the fresh tracks! Join us to learn about tracks, wildlife and what happens in nature after a storm. www.holehike.com 307.690.4453
Women of the Tetons – February 25 Cache Creek XC CANCELLED
We are sorry to announce that we have to cancel our Cache Creek Nordic Ski Meet up that was planned for Saturday, February 25. With a few board members on crutches, one with sickness in the house, and another on baby watch, we sadly will need to postpone the event. Stay tuned for more details.
Join us this weekend for Winter Trails Day! JH Nordic Alliance will have partners in all 3 locations!
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/23
It Begins
The rumble of busses; the faint, yet overwhelming sound of ten thousand skis rushing across corduroy; the wafting smoke of a dozen waxing tents. It begins! Today, like a swarm of locusts, the High School Nordic teams descend upon Trail Creek, covering every inch of every trail, preparing for the races that are to come.
Beginning today, recreational skiers are asked to please accommodate the racing schedule in their daily outings. Today (Thursday), course inspection begins at 10 AM. Teams will be on the snow – but recreational skiers are still welcome. Friday will be the 5 K classic race in the image below. Recreational skiers would be able to ski on most of the national forest trails(though notably, those off the course have not been groomed since the large snow event this week). Saturday will be the 10 K skate race, which will cover nearly every trail in our system. Racing should wrap up sometime in the afternoon, however, so recreational skiers should be able to get a ski in late in the day. For more detailed information, feel free to check out this link.
Today’s grooming consisted of a full-scale double pass of the entire race course, both classic and skate, in preparation for today’s Course Inspection. A single classic track was placed on the Classic course, while the skate course is now skate-only. Additionally, relatively normal grooming took place in the East Fields, which will serve as a warm-up loop for the next few days. Be aware that all three of our resident moose were spotted in the East Fields Woods; they’re not particularly aggressive, but like to hang out on the trail, so be a bit mindful and don’t get too close.
Groomer’s choice for today is Course Inspection!
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Cache Creek, Game Creek, May Park South Park Pathway
Last Update: 2/23
Emily’s Pond, School fields and Wilson Centennial Trail groomed 2/23.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 2/22
Singletrack groomed 2/21.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Presidents Day Sale! Our 20% off sale has been extended on nearly everything in the store (skis, boots, poles, clothing, waxing accessories, etc)—we even have lots of clothing at 30% off! We have most sizes available in everything in the shop including: skate skis, classic skis, bc touring skis, boots, poles, gloves, jackets, pants, and hats.
We are open daily to the public for skiing. Click here for our current trails grooming and conditions: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/US/WY/Teton-Pines-Nordic-Center. We offer private skate and classic skiing lessons daily, skate/classic ski rental packages, and bc xc rentals for the park. We are open 9am-4pm. Please call to book lessons and with any other questions.
Note—We have a new shop phone number this season: (307) 732-4130
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/20
Anticipate very windy, snowy, and drifty conditions today through Wednesday as this current severe winter storm passes through. Advice would be to avoid trail usage during whiteout conditions and if you decide to brave the elements use a touring/backcountry Nordic set-up. Grooming will continue to occur daily throughout this weather event but will likely be ongoing past 10am as these conditions make for a slow groom. Again, please avoid trail usage when whiteout conditions exist and use extreme caution if venturing out on the trails during severe winter weather. Conditions look to be more favorable for Nordic Skiing on Thursday. Thanks, and stay safe!
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 Update: 2/21
No grooming today!
2/19 Trip Report and Photo: Good skating from Signal heading south Sunday, but late in the day the storm and wind was a bit much. This week will be interesting! – Ryan K.
Lots of fresh corduroy from Taggart to Signal, thanks to GTNP grooming! Check out JHNordic.com/Grooming/ to find other fresh grooming in our new real-time map, thanks to our partner, Nordic-Pulse.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/23
The summer homes and riverside loops were groomed with the pisten bully this morning to deal with the drifts that had formed. All other trails had been reset by the bully yesterday and are like new, save for some moose tracks. Which, if you venture up this way be aware, the moose are taking advantage of the calmer weather and are out and about.
Turpin Meadow Ranch is open to all for skiing, lodging, dining, Nordic lessons, and tours! Closing day (March 12, 2022) is not too far away so make your plans to come to Turpin soon! Call the office (307) 543-2000 or visit our website to book your adventure and/or meal!
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!
Grand Targhee
Grooming Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
Last Updated: 2/23
Classic Track: Set | Fat Bike Trails: Open | Snowshoe Trails: Open
Another few inches fell yesterday afternoon. Unpredictable wind gusts throughout the last few days make for variable skiing conditions. Today, expect single digit temperatures and light cloud cover.
Remember, singletracks will be closed when there is more than 3 inches of snow in a 24 hour period.
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday
Last Updated: 2/23
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Reset skate lane and classic track. Conditions are a little soft with all the new snow.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 2/22
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
This morning I rolled out the new snow. Since the forecast is calling for more snow and wind, I didn’t set the classic track. The skate track is very soft. Don’t expect any quick laps today.😉 It looks like the weather will settle late Friday, so I plan on doing a more thorough groom then.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 2/22
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Adventurous out there today. I made a few passes with the roller just to reclaim the track. Skating should be ok but a bit soft. Walking track was reset. Watch out near the riding area. Groomer got stuck and the track got a bit chewed up.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 2/23
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Thursday: Track was rolled yesterday afternoon. Today plan to set classic and skate track. Probably remain soft and variable. Road and parking is plowed.
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: 2/23
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Making a single pass with the roller this morning. Clearing trees that have fallen on the trail. I’ll be back to groom as best as I can this evening.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 2/23
Skate: Not Set | Classic: Not Set
Thursday morning weather conditions were not conducive to grooming. The track is not set. Will have to wait for the wind to die down before we groom again.
No dogs allowed. Please stay on the groomed trails at all times.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 2/22
Singletrack: Set
Wednesday evening we groomed powerline to the top of Nemo and grumpy intersection. We groomed Nemo with four passes. It should turn up nicely. Enjoy the ride.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 2/23
Groomed to Pinnacle TH only.
Rammell Mountain
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 2/17
Groomed 2/17.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 2/17
Groomed 2/16.
Pinnacle Trail
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 2/1
Groomed 2/1
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/
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