In Case you Missed it!
Watch Beers & Banter: Nordic Skiing in Jackson Hole
Watch the episode and explore Nordic skiing in Jackson Hole – the past, present and future – with Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum and JH Nordic.
Panelists for the virtual conversation included Pete Karns, Martin Hagen, Phil Leeds, Nancy Leon, and Ali Sehnert. These guest speakers talked about their experiences ranging from competing and winning medals as Nordic skiers to enjoying and actively pursuing the sport in the valley.
Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club Announces its Third Class of Inductees into the JHSC Hall of Fame
The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club (JHSC) is proud to serve over 500 youth athletes in its 83rd season. In 2014, the Club established the JHSC Ski Museum and the JHSC Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame currently includes 22 members and will continue to induct a new class every four years just before the Winter Olympics. The JHSC Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce the induction of seven new members into the class of 2022:
Med and Petie Bennett: Lifelong skiers who competed on the Nordic Masters national circuit for nearly fifteen years, qualifying for the World Masters Championships in Germany in 1985. Their participation in and support of the JHSC Nordic Program is an inspiration to many.
Other inductees include: Scott Bowdler, John Griber, Mike Hammer, Rick Hunt, Tom Johnston, Pam Weiss.
The inductees into the Hall of Fame Class of 2022 will be honored at an induction celebration to be held on June 2, 2022.
The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club has been building champions in winter sports and in life since 1938. To date, JHSC has produced six Winter Olympians and continues to send athletes to Junior Nationals and Junior Olympics each year. Serving over 500 young athletes annually, the Club’s Alpine, Nordic, Freeski, Snowboard, and Backcountry programs bring affordable snowsports and year-round training opportunities to Jackson’s local youth.
TODAY!
JH Nordic Masters Classic Ski Clinic
CLASSIC SKI CLINIC at Teton Pines
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2022
11am – 12:30pm
Hosted by Scott Horn and JH Ski Club Nordic Team Coaches
Join us this week and develop your classic Nordic skiing technique, balance, stride, stamina, and overall fitness while having fun in a small group!
TVTAP Winter Challenge – Don’t Forget to Update those Miles!
We are two weeks in to the Winter Trails Challenge! Please make sure you are uploading you miles here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U-xzrLazqIPGkkmHDVL9yBbU0vN7u98zVilXxL5lZbo/viewform?edit_requested=true
As of now, we will need a BIG push to hit our mileage goal. Thankfully, our fundraising goal is looking good as we are 41% to goal!
This week TVTAP is doing prize giveaways. Top individual fundraiser for the week will receive a $100 gift card to Peaked Sports.
Top fundraising team will get 4 $50 gift cards to Peaked Sports. A $50 gift card to Garage Grown Gear will go to the top mileage to date. Also, they will be giving away TVTAP socks and tumblers for random prize drawings. All this will happen on 2/7.
Future drawings will include upcycled tote bags, gift cards to Yostmark, Peaked Sports and Garage Grown Gear. We’ll also be giving away free overnight stays at the Maytag Yurt located in the Big Holes. Fitzgerald’s has promised some fat bike swag and Grand Targhee has donated room nights, lift tickets and a 22/23 season pass! Keep logging those miles and reaching out to your peers to help TVTAP hit their fundraising goal. As always, if you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to dan@tvtap.org.
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/2
Tracks, Tracks, and More Tracks!
If you make it out to Trail Creek today you’re going to find lots of classic tracks in the field and stadium. In preparation for the Junior National Qualifier on February 11th and 12th, the coaches are doing a test run of the 1.3k sprint classic race. While a bit of refinement still needs to happen before race day, the vision is beginning to appear if you want to check it out.
Coach Kathy and the Wilson Winter Sports program as well as all of the other programs were making lots of tracks yesterday as well. However the Husky has been hard at it this morning, buffing out those tracks on almost every trail. In the woods today the main focus was skate passes to groom in the recent snow on the wider trails. A few classic tracks were reset on the narrower sections; all in all conditions are nice. The close field is skiable if a bit whacky with the classic sprint course occupying much of it. The East Fields received lots of grooming with many classic tracks being reset.
Finally speaking of tracks, an unusual sighting happened on Outward Bound today. As grooming was in progress, heading out on Outward Bound, a glimpse of a canid that was not coyote color was momentarily spotted. A few seconds later an elk was momentarily seen to be attacking what looked like a large coyote before both disappeared into the woods. The encounter was very brief and no wolf tracks were visible, but if you’re adventurous you might want to check it out.
Groomer’s choice for today is to make some Nordic tracks of your own.
PS Happy Groundhog Day!
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Monday-Saturday
Last Update: 2/2
Cache creek and May park are groomed and in decent shape. Game Creek will be done around 11:00.
Thursday Grooming Schedule: High School Fields, Emily’s Pond Levee, Wilson Centennial Pathway
Cache Creek Fat Bike Trails
Last Update: 1/31
I ran a drag over the trails in Cache tonight to smooth out the new snow into ruts and footprints. Things are still nice and firm up there.
Grooming by Friends of Pathways.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/23
Our trails continue to be in incredible shape with this awesome weather we’ve recently had! The cold temps and clear skies are great for the track. We groom 13km+ daily for both skate and classic with our new snowcat.
Our trails and shop are fully open to the public 9am-4pm daily. Day passes, 10 punch cards, and season passes are available at the shop.
Please call us in advance to book lessons at: (307) 733-1733. You do not need a reservation for skiing and we do not take reservations for rentals. Please contact us in advance to check availability for off-site rentals.
We still have a great selection of skate skis, a few classic track and BC skis, boots, jackets, pants, gloves, and hats. We also have a good selection of used skate gear available. Call or come by to see if we have your sizes! We have a full tuning shop so drop off your skis for a wax done by our great wax techs!
Visit our website for pricing and other information: www.tetonpinesnordiccenter.com
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/1
All trails and the sled hill have been groomed following yesterday’s wind and snow event. Expect to encounter soft spots in the track where drifting occurred. Cold temperatures and sunshine dominate the next few days forecast. The trails should remain in great shape and boast excellent conditions for Nordic skiing.
TRAIL STATUS
- YELLOW LOOP OPEN
- SLED HILL GROOMED on 2/1 (Grooming will occur as needed)
- CLASSIC TRACKS SET
- SNOWSHOEING OPEN (BLUE LOOP ONLY, STAY ON THE EDGE OF THE TRAIL OR IMMEDIEDATEY NEXT TO TRAIL)
- ORANGE LOOP OPEN
- WALKING, NOT ALLOWED
Snake River Sporting Club
Daily Nordic grooming for both “Front Nine” (south side) and “Back Nine” (North side) Nordic Trails
Public access to the groomed Nordic trails is $50 per person per day, with no season passes available. Ski rentals are available at the Sports Shop. Guests must check in at the Sports Shop to sign a waiver and make payment before heading out. The daily pass does not allow access to the Restaurant this season. The clinics that are being offered are for members and lodging guests only.
Please call the Sports Shop with any questions you may have at 307-200-3093
Grand Teton National Park
Last Update: 2/1
Taggart to signal 2 lanes – 4 lanes Taggart to south Jenny today
Grooming is sponsored by the GTNP Foundation and generous donations from our community.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/31
We are happy to report that we received about 3 inches of new snow. Our groomer will be out in the Pisten Bully early Tuesday morning to make Nordic dreams come true.
Please sign waivers and pay for trail passes online ahead of your visit. Call the front office (307) 543-2000 ahead of your visit for booking equipment rentals and Nordic adventures (lessons and tours).
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: 2/1
Cross Country 15k: XC OPEN
Fat Bike Trails : Open
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: 2/1
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Classic track a little rough in spots. Skating should be hard and fast.
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: 2/2
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Skate track is in great shape and very firm. Can’t do much with the classic track until we get more snow. The middle track is in the best shape for classic skiing. The rest is hit or miss.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 2/1
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Sunday evening I was able to groom and reset the singletrack, skate track and classic track. In these Reset the singletrack, skate track and classic track Monday evening. Please be sure to pick up you 🐶 poo, avoid making ruts and deep 🥾 prints in the in the track. Fat tire riders and walkers should use the singletrack trail and if choose to cycle or walk the Nordic track please stay on the side farthest from the classic track and leave the middle for the XC ⛷. Thanks for helping to create a good user experience and being aware of our user groups. Enjoy.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 2/2
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Wednesday: Reset both classic tracks with mixed results, a little thin, a bit crumbly, better beyond first mile. Skate track is good.
Southern Valley Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Friday & Sunday
Last Updated: 2/1
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Reset the classic and skate track on Yeti’s and campground loops Monday evening. Walker and runners, please be sure to avoid making ruts and deep 🥾 prints in the in the track. Fat tire riders and walkers should consider using the singletrack trails. If you do choose to cycle or walk the Nordic track please stay on the side farthest from the classic track to leave the middle for the XC ⛷. Thanks for helping to create a good user experience and being aware of our user groups. Enjoy.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 2/2
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Set skate and classic this afternoon. Mr. Ginzu did a nice job smoothing out the many wind drifts on the course.
No dogs allowed.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/25
Singletrack: Set
Groomed Pole Canyon connector single-track. All trails in South Valley system are now groomed. Enjoy the ride!
Happy Hour (aka Mike Harris to ID/WY state line)
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/13
Grooming to summer trail head 1/13
Rammell Mountain Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 12/15
The USFS is continuing to monitor snow levels on our roads and will close them to wheeled motorized vehicles when there is enough snow to groom.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/28
Groomed 1/28.
TODAY!
JH Nordic Masters Classic & Skate Ski Clinics
CLASSIC SKI CLINIC at Teton Pines
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2022
11am – 12:30pm
Hosted by Scott Horn and JH Ski Club Nordic Team Coaches
There will be 10 clinics running every Thursday in January and February from 11am-12:30pm. The Nordic Masters clinics will focus on skate ski and classic cross country skiing every other week.
Joining all 10 clinics is your best approach to developing your full Nordic skiing technique, balance, stride, stamina, and overall fitness while having fun in a small group. For those who only wish to focus on one technique, we are offering a Skate Ski Clinic series of 5 clinics or a Classic Cross country series of 5 clinics.
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
