GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
Government Shutdown at Grand Teton
In response to the lapse in federal appropriations, Grand Teton National Park is implementing its plan for a government shutdown. Government-operated facilities in the park will be closed. Visitors will be able to access the park, though no visitor services will be available.
- Park roads will remain open if they are essential to respond to emergencies-this includes most roads that are normally maintained and open at this time of year. Access to all residences will be maintained.
- Emergency response may be delayed.
- Entrance stations will not be staffed.
- Grooming of the Teton Park Road will continue through a partnership agreement with Grand Teton National Park Foundation. Grooming is scheduled to occur twice a week.
- Access to Yellowstone National Park’s south entrance will continue, including staging and winter services available at Headwaters Lodge at Flagg Ranch in John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.
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GROOMING REPORTS
Trail Creek Grooming Report
Last updated: 12/24 @11am
Peaceful!
Delicate snowflakes are gently falling on the trails today at Trail Creek, creating a truly peaceful experience for you on your Nordic outing; as of 11:30 AM 2-4 inches of the lovely white stuff have fallen with calm winds and a temperature of -5ºC/23ºF. Today’s grooming began with a Pisten Bully classic track pass over most trails followed by a skate pass with the Ginzu groomer. Even though a fair amount of snow has fallen since the first classic tracks were set, a pretty good Christmas Eve crowd has kept them skied in nicely.
May you find peace on your Nordic ski today and may we all find peace in our journey through life in the year to come.
Groomer’s choice for today is the Close Field.
Shooting Star Grooming Report
Last Updated: 12/23 @ 11am
The course groomed out well and should provide enjoyable skiing. Look for some light snow to fall this afternoon and linger through tomorrow. Enjoy!
Last Updated: 12/23 @ 4pm
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT for 12/24 &12/25
Snow is in the forecast and we are always grateful for that! Unfortunately both pieces of grooming equipment are out of order so we will not be able to refresh our trails until they are fixed (we are working on it) or we beg/borrow/steal some one else’s equipment (we’re talking to some folks)!
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Grand Teton National Park Grooming Report
Last Updated: 12/21 @ 8am
Taggart Lake Trail Head to Signal Mountain today – cloudy – cool – and windy today. Have a great day out there everyone.
**Christmas Holiday Notice: The park road will be groomed Wednesday next week instead of Tuesday due to the Christmas falling on Tuesday.
Teton Pines Grooming Report
Last Updated: 12/24 @ 5pm
We are open Christmas Day 11am-4pm. Check out Facebook page for the latest wax recommendations and grooming updates.
Last Updated: 12/22 @ 9am
The levee and Stilson are groomed in in great shape. Skate and classic lanes will ski nicely. I will be done with the school fields around 11am. Cache will be groomed to Noker Mine Draw on Monday. Because of Christmas there will be no grooming on Tuesday.
Grand Targhee Grooming Report
Last Updated: 12/24 @ 8am
XC OPEN (Last groomed AM 12/23/2018), Fat Bike CLOSED.
Christmas Eve turns, for some a family tradition, for others a right of passage into the turkey and dessert coma that awaits. Keep an eye out for Santa today, he too will be skiing.
A white Christmas it is, at the Ghee, with 2″ since lifts’ closure and more on the way. Except snow showers throughout the day with highs near 21, and winds SW at 10-13mph. The chance of snow is 80% and 3-7″ of accumulation is predicted.
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 12/22 @ 11PM
Skate: Good | Classic: Good
I ran two laps around the track on Saturday night. There was one motivated skier out there enjoying the gorgeous full moon conditions. I left the classic track alone since it was firm and in good shape. I did smooth out the skate lane since it had seen a lot of traffic through the day. It should set up very well overnight. Enjoy!
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/21 @ 9AM
Skate: Good | Classic: Not Set
A drag was used to level track today in anticipation of coming snow. Nordic track will be set Monday.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/24 @ 7AM
Skate: Good | Classic: Not Set
Made several passes to buff out all the lumps. Should be good for the holidays! Have fun.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Last Updated: 12/24 @ 6AM
Skate: Good | Classic: Fair
Monday: Hoping that there is an inch of new snow in the canyon this morning, to allow a nice reset of both skate and classic tracks. Plan to finish grooming by 930am.
Teton Springs
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 12/24 @ 10AM
Skate: Excellent | Classic: Excellent
All trails set. Came out pretty nice. Also, groomed out a sledding hill north of the cart bar on the Grille Loop.
5th Street Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/21 @ 10PM
Singletrack: Fair
Pulled the singletrack roller around the loop today. It’s thin out there, but definitely rideable.
Teton Springs Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/21 @ 3PM
Singletrack: Fair
It’s blowing snow. Groomed the short route out to Sherman Springs, but it’s probably blown in by now. Also groomed the Sherman Springs access road out to 9500.
Southern Valley Single Track
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 12/21 @ 3PM
Singletrack: Good
Upper Lady Slipper is in great shape. Lower Lady Slipper had a bit of wind loaded snow in spots. It’s groomed all the way to Pole Canyon, but wind is blowing. Nemo is in good condition with a solid base.
Rammell Mountain Road to Indian Meadows
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 12/19/2018 7:51:17
Singletrack: N/A
Comments: Groomed Today
For more info on Teton Valley grooming, visit their grooming page.
Pinedale Nordic Grooming Report
Last Updated: 12/24 @ 9AM
Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop, Moose Ridge, Flatline, Heart Attack and Old Road Trail have all been groomed this morning. Dusting of new snow – spitting snow a bit now. 23F degrees. CCC and Golf Course trails should be in decent shape.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Betty Woolsey Classic – 2k, 5k, 12k
Saturday, December 29
Trail Creek Nordic Center
Wilson WY (off Hwy 22)
9am-12pm
Teton Pines Nordic Center
New Nordic Master’s Program
Thursday January 3
11-12:30: Classic Technique for All
Dates: Jan 3, Jan 17, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28
Trail Pass + Nordic coaching on Tips & Technique, alternating Classic cross-country and skate skiing.
$150 for 6 clinics, $100 for 6 clinics for existing pass holders.
Drop-in clinic and trail pass: $35
Clinic only: $30.
More info? Contact Nancy at info@jhnordic.com. 650-464-6000
Countdown to Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance’s Annual Free Ski and Fat Bike Day at Turpin Meadow Ranch on Sunday, January 6th, 10 am – 3 pm
A little under 3 weeks to go!
Remember:
- FREE Nordic Ski & Fat Bike Demos
- Nordic Ski Lessons for the newbies
- Backcountry Nordic & Snowshoe tours
- Kids Corral with Sledding & XC skiing
- Stay Wild Fat Bike Raffle & many others
- You can bring the whole family including the dog, just be sure to have your pup on a leash and clean up after them
- Don’t forget we have a Free shuttle to Turpin Ranch from Jackson, email info@jhnordic.com to reserve your seat
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