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Today is a Great Day to Get Outside and Enjoy Winter!
There are a lot of fabulous human powered activities happening today in Jackson. Moose Day is going on at Cache Creek from 8 am-11am. Today is also Winter Trails Day featuring fat bike and ski demos around Jackson Hole – JH Nordic Alliance will have partners in all 3 locations!
High school Nordic state championships are happening today at Trail Creek. If you want to support the local team, the race starts at 10:00AM. Head to Stilson and catch the shuttle to give them a cheer, ring a cowbell, and encourage them towards their best possible time. After the race is over, results will be posted here.
If you are wanting to race today head over to Alta track in Teton Valley for the Alta Vista Skiathlon. The race starts at 10AM, day of race registration will be available between 8:30 am – 9:30 am.
Unfortunately the Women in the Tetons cross country ski event that was planned for today had to be cancelled. From the Women of the Tetons: “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.”
New on the Blog: The Four Seasons of Winter
It is hard for people who don’t live here to understand winters out west. Gregory Zeigler’s latest post explains the truth about a Teton winter: there are really four seasons, each lasting approximately six weeks. Read the post to find out which season of winter we are currently in and what to expect weather wise in the coming weeks.
Avalanche Awareness, Always, 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!
Mark Your Calendar – Nature Walk, Next Saturday
Saturday, March 4: Explore the Wonders of Cache Creek Hosted by the Teton County Chapter of the Wyoming Plant Society and The Hole Hiking Experience
Max group size is 14 participants
Pre-registration is required: info@holehike.com or (307) 690-4453
Enjoy a morning walk with two nature experts to explore the wonders of Cache Creek. We’ll welcome what greets us along the way: plants, animal tracks, habitats, birds, and discuss how they are part of the natural ecosystem.
Meet at the Cache Creek parking lot ready to walk or snowshoe by 10 a.m. The walk will be hosted from 10AM-noon.
Leaders
• Cathy Shill is a biologist and founder of The Hole Hiking Experience. Since 1989, she has led groups to discover and explore the trails in Jackson Hole and learn about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
• Susan Marsh is a naturalist and the author of Cache Creek: A Trailside Guide to Jackson Hole’s Backyard Wilderness.
In Case You Missed It: February Recap
We don’t want you to miss a thing from February nordic happenings. JHNordic.com is committed to bringing you great content daily. Whether you are looking for grooming or daily trail reports, featured nordic ski events, or profiles on local nordic ski luminaries. We are striving to be your number 1 source on everything nordic skiing in the Greater Teton area.
Did you know there was a “Beers and Banter” at Jackson Hole History Museum and Society that featured locals to talk about “the old days” of Nordic skiing? See the recording on this months ICYMI. Also, be sure to read and share with friends an article on “Who to Call in an Emergency on Winter Trails.” Many thanks to Liz King with Teton County Search and Rescue, it may save a life.
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/24
High School State Championships (Part 1)
The stadium has been erected, the podium is ready, and the racers are only waiting for the race to begin! If you want to support our local team, the race starts at 10:00, so head to Stilson and catch the shuttle up to give them a cheer, ring a cowbell, and encourage them towards their best possible time. After the race is over, results will be posted here.
Grooming took place yesterday evening, and only about half an inch of snow fell overnight, so conditions at Trail Creek are very good right now. Recreational skiers are free to use the East Fields and upper close fields warm-up loop; just be sure not to cross the pin flags, and you’ll be fine! Be sure to check out the special viewing area along the south fenceline, here exclusively for races.
Groomer’s Choice is to cheer on your local team!
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Emily’s Pond Levee, High School Fields, Stilson Loop, Wilson Centennial Trail
Last Update: 2/24
Cache Creek, Game Creek, May Park South Park Pathway groomed 2/24.
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: 2/24
Trails are back in great shape after a week full of wind and snow. Look for sunny and breezy conditions through Saturday, followed by another snow cycle beginning Sunday and lasting through midweek. Enjoy!
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: 2/24
Things are looking nice in Grand Teton National Park!
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: 2/24
The trails are in prime condition, except for where the moose have gotten onto them. We are only open for three more weekends (including this one) so get up here and enjoy some track skiing over the hills and through the meadow while the gettin’ is good. The single track is also firmed up nicely for fat biking.
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: 2/24
Classic Track: Set | Fat Bike Trails: Closed | Snowshoe Trails: Open
1 inch of new snow accumulated yesterday. Unpredictable wind gusts throughout the last few days have created wind-loaded pockets of snow across the mountain that 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: 2/24
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Friday AM: did two passes on the skate track with the ginzu on the Alta Vista Skiathlon course which starts tomorrow at 10AM. Go to Events on our website to sign up. Weather looks great so hope to see everyone there!
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 2/24
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Driggs is smooth and pretty. The skate track will be soft on Friday. Warm temps on Friday with a cool night should make for a nice firm skate track on Saturday morning. Enjoy!
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 2/24
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Spent a few hours reclaiming track with both roller and Ginzu. Classic track and the skate lanes will be soft. Tried to widen track so opposite Side of skate lanes will be softer. Overall things are good and coverage is great! Walkers please try and use single/walking track….spent at least 3 hours to have numerous people and their dogs tear up, right down the middle on the soft track Thank you!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 2/24
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Friday: Rolled new snow Wednesday afternoon, used Ginzu yesterday to set classic and continue to pack down new snow. This morning after another few passes with Ginzu, both skate and classic should ski well.
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: 2/24
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Got everything ship shape. Hopefully it will firm up and make for some good sliding.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 2/24
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Friday morning we were successful resetting the skate and double classic track. Expect soft conditions and a beautiful day. Enjoy the glide.
No dogs allowed. Please stay on the groomed trails at all times.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 2/24
Singletrack: Set
02/24 – Groomed Happy Hour, power line to Teton Springs and Sherman Springs access. 02/23 – Groomed power line, grumpy and upper lady slipper. 2/22 – Groomed Nemo. Low pressure is recommended. If you have to dismount walk on the extreme edges of the singletrack. Thanks and enjoy!
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/
Nature Walk Hosted by the Teton County Chapter of the Wyoming Plant Society and The Hole Hiking Experience
Saturday, March 4
10AM-Noon
Max group size is 14 participants, Pre-registration is required: info@holehike.com or (307) 690-4453
Meet at the Cache Creek parking lot ready to walk or snowshoe by 10 a.m.
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
