Nordic Recreational Master clinic: Join us this Thursday!
Drop-in clinic and trail pass: $35 Clinic only: $30.
Trail Creek Report
January 2nd 2019 @ 12pm
Everywhere a Sign!
Once again Trail Creek is experiencing an awesome sunny day with the 11:45 AM conditions being sunny, calm, and the temperature at a slightly cool -17ºC/1ºF. Yesterday all trails received extensive grooming and even though there was a bit of a morning rush yesterday, the teams weren’t out and the afternoon crowd was a bit on the short side which resulted in the trails being in pretty good condition this morning.
Taking advantage of this situation, the Ginzu was called to duty to deliver the remainder of the signs out to the trails (it works better for that job than the Pisten Bully) while doing a limited groom in the woods. The Pisten Bully did groom the close field and also continued work on the Alternative Nordic X course up towards the ranch.
The snow is a little slow today because of the cool temps, but you don’t ski unless you want a work out and you will just get a little bit more today.
Groomer’s choice for today is the close field.
JHSC and Community Nordic Update
December 28th Edition
The December 28th edition of the JHSC and Community Nordic Update, Happenings of the JHSC Nordic Program, Trail Creek Nordic Center, and Local Nordic Community has been posted. Read about coach reports, featured members of the Nordic community, community and school race results and schedules etc. by clicking here.
Status of USFS Winter Operations
A note from the Forest Service: As you know, the Forest Service is included in the Government Shutdown. Therefore, the majority of our folks are furloughed and the offices are closed. However, we will be able to provide limited services with a focus on public safety. This includes:
- The BT Avalanche Center will continue to issue forecasts
- Plowing will continue at Granite, Gros Ventre, Mosquito Creek and Cache Creek (but may not be as frequent)
- Snow ranger patrols will continue on a limited basis (this includes Cache and Game and our snowmobile patrols)
- Jay will continue to cover Teton Pass
- The ambassadors will continue covering Cache and Game (since they are not technically FS volunteers)
Thank you for your support of our winter program and your patience. Hopefully we will return to full operations soon.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Countdown to Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance’s Annual Free Ski and Fat Bike Day at Turpin Meadow Ranch on Sunday, January 6th, 10 am – 3 pm
This Sunday! Don’t miss it!
Remember:
- FREE Nordic Ski & Fat Bike Demos
- Nordic Ski Lessons for the newbies
- Backcountry Nordic & Snowshoe tours
- Kids Corral with Sledding & XC skiing
- Stay Wild Fat Bike Raffle & many others
- You can bring the whole family including the dog, just be sure to have your pup on a leash (in the main lodge area) and clean up after them
- Don’t forget we have a Free shuttle to Turpin Ranch from Jackson Home Ranch lot – Meet at 8:45am, email info@jhnordic.com to reserve your seat
This free event benefits Friends of Bridger-Teton USFS, towards Cache Creek trail access and trail ambassadors.
GROOMING REPORTS
Last Updated: 1/2 @ 11am
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Last Updated: 1/2
Temperatures have been very cold up at the ranch. This has made for firm trails. Our fat bike single track is in great shape. Also, the snow is setting up nicely for those who want to try an off trail snowshoe adventure.
Buy Your Turpin Meadows Trail Pass!
Grand Teton National Park Grooming Report
Last Updated: 1/2
Taggart to Jenny Today
The sun is coming up over the Tetons as we groom from Taggart Lake Trail Head to South Jenny Lake after the park we’ll be heading to the Bar B Bar subdivision. We are going to try and groom up at the Spring Creek Ranch if there is enough snow. Happy Skiing !! 
Teton Pines Grooming Report
Last Updated: 1/1
Here are our conditions at Teton Pines. Come see us this week 9am-4pm daily. It’s going to be sunny and mid 20’s the next few days—perfect conditions for Cross Country Skiing!!
Shooting Star Grooming Report
Last Updated: 1/1 @ 9:00am
The temperatures might be cold but the views will be hot as plenty of abundant sunshine should help warm the soul over the next few days with the blue bird forecast. Skiing should remain excellent as the trails continue to groom out nicely after the recent snows. Bundle up and enjoy the first week of 2019!
Grand Targhee Grooming Report
Last Updated: 1/1 @ 8am
Cross Country/Fat Bike 15k: XC OPEN (Last groomed AM 1/1/2019), Fat Bike OPEN.
Pinedale Nordic Trail Report
Last Updated: 12/28 @ 9am
Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop, Moose Ridge, Flatline, and Old Road Trail have all been groomed this morning. Waiting for more snow to do Heart Attack. About 1/2″ of new snow overnight. 7F degrees at the Nordic Equipment Building. Road plowed, a lot of skier traffic – drive with care, always. Watch out for kids and dogs in the White Pine parking lot, especially at road crossings. There are Nordic skiers parking at the lower end, and alpine skiers near the lodge. Drivers, please slow down going to/from/through the White Pine parking lot – a dog got hit yesterday by a truck driving too fast (the dog is ok). There are moose on Moose Ridge – give wildlife their space. The CCC and Golf Course trails were groomed yesterday and should be fair skiing, with a heavy dusting of snow on them. Parking areas are plowed. Golf Course Club House is open for meals and restroom. Lakeside Lodge is also open for meals and lodging. See links below for links to their websites for more info on days and times for open hours and services through the winter.
Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/1 @ 7pm
Skate: Good | Classic: Excellent
Finally finished grooming the track after dark on Tuesday evening after a long day of thawing the ginzu. Classic track looks perfect. Skate lanes look great but will be cold, soft; and slow until temps increase. Happy New Year!
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/31 @ 10:30am
Skate: Good | Classic: Good
Rolled out the trail and set classic track Sunday PM. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/2 @ 11 am
Skate: Good | Classic: N/A
Roller cleaned it up a bit and packed down the few snow drifts.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Last Updated: 1/2 @ 7:13am
Skate: Good | Classic: Good
Wednesday; Plan to reset both skate and classic tracks this morning. Finish by 10am.
Teton Springs
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 1/1 @ 8am
Skate: Good | Classic: Excellent
Reset trails last night.
5th Street Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/1 @ 8am
Singletrack: Good
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Dawn patrol grooming session this morning at -14. Somehow the sled started and I got it done. Stay warm and enjoy!
Teton Springs Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/31 @ 10:50am
Singletrack: Fair
Groomed last night and 1 pass this morning.
Southern Valley Single Track
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 12/31 @ 11am
Singletrack: Good
Upper and Lower Lady Slipper, Nemo and Sherman Springs access are groomed.
Rammell Mountain Road to Indian Meadows
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 12/19/2018 @ 8am
Singletrack: N/A
Comments: Groomed Today
Teton Pines Nordic Center
New Nordic Master’s Program
Today, Thursday January 3
11-12:30: Classic Technique for All
Dates: Jan 3, Jan 17, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28
Trail Pass + Nordic coaching on Tips & Technique, alternating Classic cross-country and skate skiing.
$125 for 5 clinics (includes lessons & trail pass), $85 for 5 clinics for existing pass holders.
Drop-in clinic and trail pass: $35
Clinic only: $30.
More info? Contact Nancy at info@jhnordic.com. 650-464-6000
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