Take Photos of Your Spring Adventures before the Snow Melts!
Submit your best photos of your winter season and your photo could be on the 2022-23 JH Nordic buff. This unique buff is manufactured by a local company, Avalon 7.
The first-place winner will receive 10 of the new buff (value $200) and prizes from JH Nordic Alliance members like Stio, Kate’s Real Food, Friends of Pathways, JD High Country Outfitters, The Hole Hiking Experience, Trilipiderm, Skinny Skis, and more!
Contest deadline: May 1, 2022.
Trip Report: GTNP Crust cruising
Christian Pond meadow had great crust till about 9:30am today, with ample snow for good coverage and smooth sailing. Avoid north sides of trees and hills as the crust was not set up enough which led to breaking through. Cheers! Scotty
We did the Park Road/Timber Island route this morning from 10:00am to 11:00am…a spectacular day. Overnight low at Timber Island was 24 degrees. Between Cottonwood Creek and Timber, the crust was fine for my partner but a little giving for my 216lbs. However from the south end of Timber Island going well North on the west side of the timbered slope, it was perfect for both of us. Parking lot still had spaces at 9:30 but was full at 11:00. -Jim W.
We want to see what you’ve been up to! Share your favorite spring ski adventures for a chance to be featured (it’s ok to keep a favorite location undisclosed!).
Moose-Wilson Road construction begins spring 2022
The National Park Service will begin construction activities addressing infrastructure needs in the southern portion of the Moose-Wilson Road in the park beginning this spring. Public access will be limited to weekends during summer construction activities.
Visitor Impacts in 2022
As part of a multi-year planning process, park staff evaluated options to provide the greatest amount of visitor access with the lowest additional cost and construction duration, while providing for the safety of visitors and crews during construction activities.
- From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the southern portion of the Moose-Wilson Road from Granite Canyon Entrance to the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve will be closed, except on weekends (7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Monday) and federal holidays. Parking along the road is prohibited. The southern portion of the road will be closed entirely prior to Memorial Day and after Labor Day.
- The northern section of the road will remain accessible. Access to the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve and Death Canyon Trailhead will be available from the north, from Moose, Wyoming, during construction. The Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center opens for summer operations May 29.
- The Granite Canyon Trailhead will be closed to all access. Winter access will be available from December 2022 to March 2023. Access to the Granite Canyon trail system, including the Valley Trail, will be available throughout construction from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Grand Teton is working in partnership with the Resort and Teton Village Association to provide information about accessing the southeastern part of the park during construction activities.
Pole Pedal Paddle
Registration is now CLOSED for JHSC’s Rendezvous River Sports Karen Oatey Pole Pedal Paddle on March 26th. Not registered? Come out and cheer on your favorite teams and competitors through the finish line at Astoria on the Snake River and the After-party!
- Ski/snowboard alpine race at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
- Running leg from Teton Village to Shooting Star
- Cross country ski leg at Shooting Star Nordic track
- Cycling leg from Shooting Star to Von Gontard’s Landing at South Park Bridge
- Paddling leg on the Snake River to Astoria boat ramp
*Please no dogs at any leg of the PPP and if you plan to soak at Astoria, reservations are required.
March 24, 2022 Nature Update
Provided by Cathy Shill founder of The Hole Hiking Experience
https://www.holehike.com/
“Every winter has it’s spring.” -John Burroughs
Spring began on Sunday. The increased light, melting snow, and bird song are all signs of spring in Jackson Hole. Changes occur daily making this a fun and exciting time of year.
A noticeable difference in the valley is the return of birds. Robins have been seen in town. Red-wing Blackbirds call near waterways as they establish territories. A personal highlight is the Mountain Bluebird. The feathers of the male stand out against the brown landscape. They have been seen on the National Elk Refuge. Join our team of naturalists to enjoy the signs of spring! Tours continue through April 10. With the most tour locations to offer, we can customize your experience to spring weather and conditions. www.holehike.com or 307.690.4453
Some say we go from winter to summer due to the cold, wet weather in April and May but it still feels like spring. Wet snowy weather can be hard on herbivores since they are weakest at this time of the year. In the spring, plants begin to grow with the increased light and warmth. These first shoots provide essential calories. Plants nourish many species including the elk, moose, deer, pronghorn, bison and big horn sheep. As a plant grows, it uses sunlight and carbon dioxide to make sugars or carbohydrates. During this process, photosynthesis, plants release oxygen that we depend on to survive.
Enjoy all the signs of spring. Animals are moving through the valley as they follow the melting snow and new growth. The southern parts of the valley turn green first and the wildlife will follow this line of growth and high-quality forage. Be careful while driving and do your best to give them space.
On the trail, recent temperatures have created “corn snow.” This process occurs when the snow freezes at night and the sun’s warmth begins to melt the top layer of snow as the day begins. The frozen crust of snow will support our weight before turning to slush during the heat of the day. It’s a fun time to tour and looks like a few cold nights ahead. Enjoy all the newness!
Trail Creek
Grooming Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Last Update: 3/23
Get it While it’s Not Hot!
There’s still plenty of skiing at Trail Creek today although the forecast below might be a bit challenging in the days to come. We’ve entered that time of year where first thing in the morning you can jump on the crust in the fields which is quite stable, mid-morning the field trails begin to soften, and then in the afternoon the woods ski nicely.
Today’s grooming actually happened yesterday evening. The Husky ventured out and was able to do a pretty good job of morphing the warm snow into crisp corduroy and sharp classic tracks. Pretty much every trail was covered with a skate/classic pass with Close Field, Moose Loop, Armin’s, and Olympic received multiple passes.
In other Nordic world news, the Birkebeinerrennet took place over last weekend. This is perhaps the most iconic Nordic race in the world and something that all you Nordie’s might want to put on your bucket list. It appears as if we had no local participants this year and while it is a bit far out to book flights now, Delta is currently offering round trip tickets from Jackson to Oslo for only $761 for mid-February. You too could do the Birkebeinerrennet!
Next grooming will take place Thursday evening and then probably Saturday evening depending on skier volume and how things go for the rest of the week.
Groomer’s choice is to cruise the crust in the early morning, sunny trails in the late morning, and the woods in the afternoon.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Monday-Saturday
Last Update: 3/24
The levee and stilson are groomed and in skiable condition. Both bases are very shallow with bare spots so I’m not sure if I’ll be able to groom them on Saturday. I’ll have a better idea tomorrow afternoon and update here.
Friday Grooming Schedule: Cache Creek, Wayne May Park, Game Creek
Cache Creek Fat Bike Trails
Last Update: 3/13
I did a pass on all the Cache Creek trails this evening. Things are holding up well but as the temps get above freezing try to avoid using the trails in the late afternoon.
Grooming by Friends of Pathways.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming is finished for the season.
Last Update: 3/20
Sunday March 20 was our closing day. Thanks for a great season!!
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/23
Grooming will be ongoing through 10am. The yellow loop is complete. We’ll be pushing and harvesting snow on the orange loop in particular hole 15.
Snake River Sporting Club
Grooming finished for the season.
Grand Teton National Park
Grooming is finished for the season and plowing operations began 3/14
Grooming is sponsored by the GTNP Foundation and generous donations from our community.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming is finished for the season.
The lodge is closed for the season and grooming has come to an end. Thanks to all who came out and visited the ranch this winter! The lodge and restaurant will be open for summer activities mid-June.
https://www.turpinmeadowranch.com/the-ranch/live-conditions
https://www.turpinmeadowranch.com | 307.543.2000
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Grand Targhee
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
Last Updated: 3/23
Cross Country 15k: XC OPEN
Fat Bike Trails : Closed
Snowshoe Trails: Open
Targhee’s Nordic trails are groomed Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sat/Sundays. Fat bike/snowshoe trails are groomed regularly but not on a set schedule – the groomer usually waits until after a storm cycle to groom the single track.
Trail day passes are $20 this winter.
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: 3/24
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
About to make a couple passes around the skate track. Spring conditions. Unable to Improve classic at this time.
Please do not park in the library parking lot. Please be sure to keep your dogs on a leash and to clean up after them.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 3/20
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Went out at 5pm to roll the 6” of fresh snow and set a classic track. Cold temps tonight should firm things up for great skiing tomorrow.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 3/23
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Going to let it ride from my midday groom yesterday. More people/dogs are walking on the track than skiing. Both classic and skate should still be good but not sure it will make it to the next scheduled groom with such warm temps forecasted. Thanks All
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 3/24
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Reset the south side classic and skate track late Thursday evening. Both looked good, and only a few skiers on way out, so should set up well tonight.
Southern Valley Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Friday & Sunday
Last Updated: 3/21
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Monday morning groom session we reset the skate and classic track on yetis and campground loops. Enjoy some of the last Nordic skiing we’ll have as the temperatures are going get
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Done Grooming for the Season
Last Updated: 3/21
Skate: Not Set | Classic: Not Set
We are done grooming at Teton Reserve for the season. We pulled a bunch of trail stakes last week and it snowed yesterday more than anticipated. We don’t want to groom blind and risk damaging the golf course. Thanks to everyone involved with making this track a reality this winter. We hope you enjoyed the new venue.
No dogs allowed.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 3/18
Singletrack: Set
Friday evening I was able to groom and set the singletrack on powerline to the top, Nemo, upper and lower Hillbenders. Please ride these trails in the early a.m. and later p.m. when the temperatures are coldest. The forecast has an outlook for incredibly warm temperatures that will not be conducive to riding singletrack mid-day. If you’re leaving a rut turn around. Thank you for your support.
Happy Hour (aka Mike Harris to ID/WY state line)
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 3/16
Groomed to Pinnacle TH only.
Rammell Mountain Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 3/16
Grooming is done for the 21/22 season.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 3/17
Groomed 3/17.
Pole Pedal Paddle
Registration is now CLOSED for JHSC’s Rendezvous River Sports Karen Oatey Pole Pedal Paddle on March 26th. Not registered? Come out and cheer on your favorite teams and competitors through the finish line at Astoria on the Snake River and the After-party!
- Ski/snowboard alpine race at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
- Running leg from Teton Village to Shooting Star
- Cross country ski leg at Shooting Star Nordic track
- Cycling leg from Shooting Star to Von Gontard’s Landing at South Park Bridge
- Paddling leg on the Snake River to Astoria boat ramp
*Please no dogs at any leg of the PPP and if you plan to soak at Astoria, reservations are required.
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
