General Weather – Breezy with scattered precipitation
Mountain Weather is forecasting potential moisture, warm temperatures, and breezy conditions today and tomorrow, then clear skies midweek. For a detailed daily forecast check out mountainweather.com.
What’s Groomed Today?
Every Day
- Turpin Meadow Ranch
- Trail Creek Nordic
- Teton Pines Nordic
- Shooting Star Nordic – season pass required
Monday
- Teton Canyon
- Shoshoni Plains Trails (Driggs School Loops)
- Sherman Park (ID)
- Cache Creek (up to Noker)
Be sure to check the real-time grooming situation of your chosen trail by clicking the links above as trail grooming is dependent on conditions. Thank you groomers!
Birdwatching From Winter Trails
The following photos and insight is from the groomer at Trail Creek Nordic. He highlights the rich biodiversity that coexists with the well-groomed trails, offering skiers not just a workout, but a chance to connect with nature.
While the moose are probably the most notable local residents at Trail Creek Nordic, there is also a healthy population of birds hanging around as well. On any given day, you stand a good chance of spotting a grouse, chickadee, raven, magpie, or stellar jay on a Nordic ski. If you’re lucky you may see all kinds of raptors, bluebirds, and even Canada geese. So, on your next outing, take a moment to look around—you never know what feathered friends you might find along the way.
Double Poling – the long and short of it
An exploration of double poling techniques written by Scotty McGee, founder of Peak Performance
Double poling is when both ski poles make contact with the snow at the same time. There are two main types of double poling in cross country skiing: long double poling and short double poling.
In long double poling, for faster or flat skiing, the skier plants the poles near the bindings and loads them with a combination of upper body and core, hinging forward at the hips. In follow through, the spine may get fully horizontal, and the resulting glide allows time for rest and recovery.
The faster tempo short double pole calls for more ankle flexion and core activation, with matching shin and spine angles. This technique is often used to carry momentum into the beginning of a hill, and is also the most applicable to skate skiing, when bending forward at the waist is not conducive to the higher tempos in V1 and V2.
Mastering both long and short double poling allows Nordic skiers to adapt to varying terrain and speeds, optimizing efficiency and momentum. By understanding when to use each technique, skiers can enhance their performance and endurance on the trails.
Events
Now Through March 9
The Best of Jackson Hole ballot is officially open and JH Nordic is nominated as the Best Family Friendly Activity under the Adventure & The Great Outdoors Category. Cast your vote now!
“Wild Hearts for Wild Places: Turning Adventure into Action”
Tomorrow, February 25 6-7:30PM
The Teton Leadership Center and CWC invite the community to Teton County Library Ordway Auditorium for a free event exploring how outdoor professionals and enthusiasts can channel their passion for nature and adventure into meaningful careers and environmental advocacy.
Tomorrow, February 25
Join the Peak Performance Instructors for the Skate Ski Nordic Nights series on Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00pm at Stilson. Drop-ins are welcome. Feb 25 and Mar 4. Cost is $50/session. Register here.
