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.
Trip Report: Alta Track
We classic skied Alta today and we like the new “please donate” signs at the trailhead …the skiing was great, both classic and skate, probably the best TVTAP tracks I’ve skied all year – they were excellent. It helped that the groomer had good, high-moisture, fine-grained, wind-blown, cold, dense snow to work with, and he made the most of it. Of course, it also helped that it set up overnight – the tracks were solid. Please thank Mike (don’t know his last name) for us, and for posting about it after he groomed. He said “Tomorrow should be really good especially classic.“ He was right, it was really good, and we’re happy he let us know! Merry Christmas! -CM
PS- JH Nordic Alliance encourages nordic skiers, fat bikers, snowshoers, walkers, dogs and friends to donate generously to our non-profit trail grooming operations (includes TVTAP, GTNP Foundation, JH Ski & Snowboard Club). It’s your support that provides our wonderful trail grooming!
Accessibility in the Outdoors
If you live in the Tetons, are an advocate for accessibility in recreation, and/or hit the mountain bike trails a lot, you probably know Joe Stone! A key member in our community, and recently promoted as the Executive Director of Teton Adaptive Sports, Joe Stone is a force for progress in the Teton Valley.
Much to JH Nordic’s liking, Joe is an avid nordic skier. He even admitted that he likes nordic skiing more than alpine skiing! Of the Tetons he says, “It’s pretty neat to live in a place that has all of those opportunities where it can be as adventurous as you want it to be or as mellow. That offers it up to so many people because it has that wide range of challenges.” One of his goals is to ski from Taggart to Signal and back; however, Joe is not rushing himself to complete that goal, as “that’s a pretty ambitious goal for me as a C7 quadriplegic.” Joe wants to ensure he is physically fit before he attempts the round-trip ski.
Of the JH Nordic website, Joe says it’s “really making it easy for everyone with all the information that’s being put up on the website so we can see exactly what trails are being groomed and when, seeing that schedule, seeing all the different trails and the elevation and the type of terrain you’re getting into. That’s a perfect example of what we want to do (to promote accessibility). For someone like myself who’s a skier, it really matters what kind of terrain I’m going to get into [ . . . ] It’s a difference of “is it even physically possible or not, or is it safe or not?”
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/24
Christmas Eve – Pisten Bullys, Ginzus, and Rollers!
An entire battalion of grooming equipment was hard at work at Trail Creek today, working hard to pump out some nice Nordic skiing. The substitute Pisten Bully was focusing on the Betty Woolsey course, keeping ahead of the snow for Monday’s great Betty Woolsey 10K Classic Race while the roller’s and Ginzu’s attention were being focused on keeping the East Fields, keeping those in shape for skiers who favor open terrain with grand vistas. Fresh classic tracks were placed in both areas.
Overnight between an inch and two fell at Trail Creek, actually less than in town which is an unusual occurrence. The current hourly forecast is calling for about three inches by sundown Christmas/Sunday with a couple tenths of an inch Sunday night. The current grooming plan calls for a quick Ginzu pass of the course Christmas morning with multiple Pisten Bully passes late Christmas afternoon/evening. For Monday start time the forecast is 31ºF with sun and light south breezes. With rising temps through the race, it will be one of those really fun days for a classic race, get those registrations in!
Groomer’s choice for today is Christmas joy on a great Nordic ski!
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
No Grooming Today
Last Update: 12/24
The levee and stilson are groomed. Stilson is in great shape for skiing, the levee may be a bit soft so ski it before too many walkers get there. The school fields are be done.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 12/21
We did a lap yesterday and again today and everything in the trees is in good shape but there is a lot of blowing snow in the open areas. It may take a while to shovel out the Sidewalk section between bridge 2 and 3.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/23
Do you need xc gear for the skier on your shopping list? We have LOTS of skis, boots, poles, jackets, pants, hats, gloves, bliz flip glasses, and much more! We are open to the public from 9am-4pm daily (closed on Christmas Day).
Our track conditions are incredible and with today’s temps you need to come out and ski! We groom for skate and classic every morning.
Our NEW shop phone number is: (307) 732-4130
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/23
Skiing conditions should be very enjoyable today but be advised that there are some awkward areas on the track, in particular along 6,7 & 12. Trail conditions should continue to improve over the weekend with “warmer” temperatures returning. Happy holidays and enjoy.
Grand Teton National Park
Last Update: 12/23
Grooming Grand Teton National Park – Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal Mountain – Happy Holidays everyone.
The GTNP Groomer will be off the following two Sunday’s enjoying both Christmas and New Years Day. Normal grooming schedule during the week.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/24
There was snow falling the morning of Christmas Eve and all of the trails groomed up nicely. The plan is to groom with the pisten bully early Christmas morning to maintain the goodness. The trails are currently dreamy.
Turpin Meadow Ranch is open to all for skiing, lodging, dining, Nordic lessons, and tours! Ours is a short season so be sure to plan a visit this winter between now and March 13, 2022. 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: 12/24
Classic Track: Not Set | Fat Bike Trails: Open | Snowshoe Trails: Open
3 inches of fresh powder coated the mountain yesterday afternoon, making for great skiing conditions. Cold temperatures remain throughout the day today while a weak storm system remains in the Tetons through Sunday.
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: 12/24
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Saturday afternoon: Made a couple passes around south loops and outer North loop, set classic and skate.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 12/24
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Rolled the 3” of new snow this morning and reset the classic track.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 12/23
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Friday morning reset the skate, classic and single track trails. Was able to use the Ginzu groomer and tracksetter which turned out really nice. Enjoy the ride and the glide!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/24
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Saturday: Plan to reset both skate and classic tracks this morning.
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: 12/23
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Everything is good to go! Soft conditions with snow falling.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/24
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Made three laps this morning. Set the classic track on the first lap with the ginzu and it came out pretty nice. On the second lap the ginzu started getting packed with snow and I had to stop several times to clean it out; watch out for a few bumps in the skate lane. Third lap with the roller came out OK! Have a Merry Christmas!
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 12/24
Singletrack: Set
Gary and I Groomed Nemo Grumpy connector Hillbenders Powerline Have fun and Merry Christmas!
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 12/15
Groomed 12/14, enjoy.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 12/23
Groomed 12/23 PM. Enjoy.
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/
Betty Woolsey Classic Race
December 26, 2022
Trail Creek Nordic Center
Registration now Open!
Come work off your Christmas feast in style! This community event offers distances for every age and ability, 10 AM start time with a mass start classic format.
Racers can choose from 0.5k, 3k, 5k, and 10k options.
Nordic Masters Clinic
Thursdays – from Mid December to late February
Next Clinic: Thursday, December 29 – Skate Ski
The JH Ski Club would like to encourage participants to pre-register/pre-pay for the clinics, including drop-ins.
Join us this winter season to increase your ski speed, stamina, and strength. Work on your technique and form with professional tips and exercises from USSA certified coaches. Stay and ski all day with your clinic ski pass at Teton Pines Nordic Center or Trail Creek Nordic Center (we will ski at both locations through out the winter to provide a variety of terrain and technique).
JH Nordic Alliance 5th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day
Sunday, January 8th, 2023 | 9:30AM – 3:00PM
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Fun, Free Community Day – with Raffle benefiting local Nordic Alliance non-profit. Free trail pass, Free skate & classic XC ski demo gear, Free fat bike demos, free Nordic ski lessons, Free BackCountry Nordic Ski & Snowshoe tours, Kids Corral (2-5 yr olds), Bridger-Teton USFS wildlife and wilderness info, Kates Bars, Lunch, snacks, hot & cold drinks.
Sponsored by the JH Nordic Alliance members. Family. Friends, visitors, dogs (on leash) welcome. Bring your own skis and bikes recommended to use between free demos and tours.
We’d love to hear about your outdoor adventures, what your doing to stay healthy, safe, respectful of community health guidelines – send pictures or post on FB and Insta – #JHNordic
