What’s Groomed in Jackson Hole/Teton Valley?
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10 Reasons to Attend the Winter Trails Event of the Season
As 2024 rapidly approaches, so does the 6th Annual Free Nordic Ski, Fat Bike & Snowshoe Day which is the winter trails event of the season! Mark your calendars for our event on Sunday, January 7th, just one week after New Year’s Eve, and join JH Nordic at our annual gathering at Turpin Meadow Ranch.
Reason # 10: Free Trail Access
Turpin Meadow Ranch graciously opens its stunning grounds, granting free access to 20 km of groomed Nordic ski tracks and 5 miles of dedicated fat bike single tracks. Explore this beautiful facility on National Forest land, offering unique views of the beloved Tetons.
XC Ski Micro Adventures
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Trip Reports: Full Moon Ski, Trail Creek, Shooting Star, and More
Multiple Trip Reports are coming into JHNordic these past few days. In spite of low snow, everyone is making the most of lightly groomed trails, skier-tracked trails, even a full moon ski!
If you missed the full moon last night, tonight will still be plenty bright (98-99% ). We didn’t need our headlamps it was so bright!
Shooting Star, Teton Pines Nordic, Trail Creek Nordic, Turpin Meadow Ranch grooming all make for some nice gliding on the JH side of the Tetons. Teton Canyon, Targhee, and Southern Valley are getting excellent skier reports too!
TONIGHT!
JH Ski and Snowboard Club Alumni Mixer
Thursday, Dec 28th
Snow King Lodge Room
Attention JHSC Alumni! We hope that you will bring your teammates and friends of JHSC to reminisce and learn about what is happening with JHSC this year. To help us prepare adequate F&B for the event, please let us know that you will be joining us by completing the registration below! Event registration enters you in a raffle for JHSC Swag.
Sign the Waiver for the Annual Free Event!
There are less than 2 weeks until Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance’s 6th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day! Join us on January 7th at Turpin Meadow Ranch, where there will be free classic and skate ski gear demos, ski lessons, Turpin Meadow trail use, Backcountry Nordic ski tours, Snowshoe tours, Kids Corral, and a free Town-to-Turpin van shuttle.
Planning on attending? Don’t forget to sign the waiver! Scan or click the QR code to the left to complete the waiver prior to the event. We look forward to seeing you there!
Trail Creek
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 12/26
A Week of Blue Skies!
The old cerulean blue is covering half of the world today at Trail Creek; abundant sunshine with cool temps and stable, hardworking snow are providing some reasonable and fast skiing conditions. One of our locals out skiing today noted that this would be a great Nordic skiing day in Vermont and that it’s really pretty good here as well. While the snow fairies have been a bit hard to find lately, the good news is that the most recent 8-14 day plots show us moving into the above normal precip range, keep your fingers crossed!
Today’s Ginzu grooming was a best line pass on most woods trails with double passes around the field. Of note today is that the section near the old pass road received initial passes for the year. While still pretty rough, it will come along nicely in the days to come and will give our skiers other terrain options. Also today an ice jam formed under the bridge in the Black Hole area making for a fascinating sight; use caution as the crossing will be quite slippery.
Looking ahead, the Nordic Senior Nationals begin in Soldier Hollow next weekend. In this instance Senior doesn’t mean retirement age, but mostly U23’s although some of our older skiers will be participating as well; if you’re looking for a fun adventure, this could be it. Grooming will continue on a variable schedule depending on snow and might switch to afternoons later in the week depending on the weather.
Groomer’s choice for today is to check out the newly groomed terrain in the Old Pass Area.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Update: 12/11
Staff went up Game Creek on Saturday. Weekend storm was a bust. Snowmobile and pull behind took a real beating so we pulled out before getting into the sunny areas. We need 3-4” of wet snow or more fluffy snow to keep grooming.
For the most up-to-date grooming info visit: http://www.tetonparksandrec.org/1353/Grooming-Report
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 12/10
We groomed the Cache Creek road to Noker Mine and upper Hagen from bridge 5 to 2. The lower trails are still a little thin on snow, especially under the trees, but are still compact enough to use for now. We will keep snowshoeing around and packing things in until there is enough snow to take the roller through.
Please help support trail grooming for the Cache Creek Single track trails by donating to the Friends of Pathways. Visit: friendsofpathways.org/donate/ and leave the comment “Grooming” in the campaign section.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 12/27
The sun is out and the next few days are going to be warm and perfect for Nordic skiing!
Shooting Star
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 12/26
Early season and thin conditions will continue this week as we remain in this dry/sunny pattern. Enjoy the sunshine and please see the ongoing trail notes. Next update will be Friday (12/29).
- Trail conditions are early season. Please ski with caution as the snow profile is extremely thin.
- Walking is not allowed.
- No classic tracks will be set, and sporadic bare/brushy/exposed areas may be present.
- Grooming frequencies will be as needed to preserve the track.
- Sled Hill is Closed. Needs ample snow (2FT).
- Temporary closures of the Nordic Course may be needed until additional snow accumulates if severe melt occurs.
- Small game/scavenger animals may be present throughout the whole course. Use extra caution when skiing with dogs.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 12/26
The summer homes and riverside are in the best condition of all our trails. The hills have some nice spots to glide along but there are also a lot of persistent hazards due to lack of snow so be sure to ski with your eyes up. The riverside single track is in.
TMR is open to all for skiing, lunch, Nordic lessons, and tours! Call the office (307) 543-2000 or visit our website to book your adventure and/or meal! Check out our live webcam for current conditions.
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.
Grooming Has Yet to Begin in Grand Teton National Park.
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) shared a road status update to its Facebook page on Thursday, Dec. 21, sharing that grooming operations on Teton Park Road will be delayed until more snow falls.
Grand Targhee
Grooming: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 12/23
GTR is grooming Rick’s Basin area trails on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Skate skiing is good. no classic track set just yet. Variable conditions exist, please ski with caution.
GTR is no longer grooming for fat biking or snowshoeing, however fat biking is permitted on the groomed Nordic trails.
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!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/27
Wednesday: Once again, plan to reset skate track this morning, should be good. Classic remains solid, still in nice shape beyond first mile.
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, Thursday, Sunday
Last Updated: 12/26
Groomed campground and yeti loops. Reset the skate and classic track on everything except I did not set a classic track on the outer campground loop due to thin snow pack. Be aware of twigs and hazards on the outer campground loop. It turned out nice. Enjoy the glide
Please note the USFS dog closure policy Dec 1st – April 15th at this venue.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 12/2
It snowed and we are excited to begin grooming soon. Stay tuned to the grooming report for updates as we get trails open. Please respect the Teton Reserve golf course and only ski on the groomed trail. We will announce when the trail is open, soon. Stay tuned…
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/22
We’re holding off of grooming Sherman Park until there is more new snow.
Driggs School Loops
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/2
It snowed and we are excited to begin grooming. Stay tuned to the grooming report for updates as we get trails open.
Alta Nordic Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 12/26
Library Loop & Stadium were “smoothed” out this afternoon. Classic was not set due to the snow pack being minimal. The rest of the track cannot be groomed until we see more snow.
Darby Canyon
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 12/19
The Teton Basin Ranger District Will begin grooming as snow conditions allow. Think Snow!
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Rammell Mountain Road
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 12/19
The Teton Basin Ranger District Will begin grooming as snow conditions allow. Think Snow!
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
South Leigh Road
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 12/19
The Teton Basin Ranger District Will begin grooming as snow conditions allow. Think Snow!
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
JH Ski & Snowboard Club Nordic Masters Ski Clinics
Thursdays, Dec 14 – Feb 22
Teton Pines and Trail Creek
11am – 12:30pm
5 classic clinics and 5 skate clinics at Teton Pines Nordic Center and Trail Creek Nordic Trails.
Join these clinics to work on your Cross-country classic and/or skate ski technique, balance, stamina, efficiency, performance , and fun.
Teton Ridge Classic
Saturday, January 6th
Mike Harris Trail System
Classic cross country ski races -distances: 15 km and 7 km courses.
For the last 2 decades, the Teton ridge Classic (TRC) has been one of the premier classic Nordic ski races in the Greater Teton region. The Teton Ridge Classic will take place just south of Victor, Idaho on the Mike Harris trail system.
Save the Date
JH Nordic Alliance 6th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day
Sunday, January 7th, 2024
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Free Classic and skate ski gear demos, ski lessons, trail use, Backcountry Nordic ski tours, Snowshoe tours, Kids Corral, Town-to-Turpin free van shuttle -Family friendly.
JHSC – Johnny Curtis Memorial JNQ
Saturday, January 13th
Trail Creek Nordic Center
The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club is hosting the first Intermountain and High Plains Junior National Qualifier and Wyoming High School race January 13-14 at Trail Creek Ranch in Wilson, WY. IMD and High Plains NRL events will be held January 13-14 and WY High School events will be held January 12-13.
Spud Chase
Saturday, January 20th
Teton Reserve Nordic Trails
9am – 1pm
The Spud Chase is back at Teton Reserve! We are going to have Adult, Junior and Kids divisions, so make sure to bring the whole family for a fun morning of Nordic skiing. The course starts at 6,150 feet.
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/
