Today’s Avalanche Forecast
Nordic and winter trail users are urged to use caution when recreating on trails and terrain below steep slopes. The BTAC reports and their website is a valuable local resource for planning your outing. Visit their forecast page for the most up-to-date information.
What’s Groomed in Jackson Hole/Teton Valley?
See real-time grooming in the Jackson Hole/Teton Valley region. Find all the latest grooming & fresh groomed tracks. Plan your next Nordic Adventure with ease.
Deep Snow PSA
With the huge amount of snow that fell in the couple of days there have been road closures, challenges for groomers to access trails to attempt to even push snow, delayed grooming, high avalanche danger, and risk of deep snow immersion by falling into a hole or tree well.
We ask our community to be patient as scheduled groomed trails may have delays. There is high probability of drifts and rapid snow cover on of top groomed trails. Expect parking lots to be full (due to snow piles). And please be alert to steep slopes above winter trails, take care especially if you venture off trail. Be sure to ski with a partner in case of a fall into deep snow. Dress warmly, with waterproof outerwear. Be safe out there and know that in a couple of days the groomed Nordic trails will be spectacular.
Next Weekend, A Celebration of Cross Country Skiing
March 9, 2024
Trail Creek Ranch, Wilson
Do you like to have fun sliding around on skinny skis on snow? Have you always wanted to try a race? Are you a seasoned racer? Do you enjoy being a part of a friendly community full of supportive people who like to be outside? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions than this season finale race is for you, your kids, your parents, your friends, your neighbor, your coworker…
Courses from ½ k to 10 k means there’s something for everyone. Registration opens at 8am on race day. Suggested entry: $20. All proceeds go to Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club.
Calling all adventure seekers: enter to win the Jackson Hole Nordic Winter Trail Adventure Giveaway! Embark on 5 or more winter trail adventures in the Tetons and then tell us about it. Your journey not only enriches our community but could also score you some fantastic prizes like: XC skis, a puffy coat, or a backpack to name a few!
End of Season Grooming Updates
Mark your calendars for your favorite trails, or for the trails you have been meaning to ski but have not yet gotten to this season. Although weather and trail conditions may change these dates, trail groomers have all confirmed estimated last days for their trail systems. We will update last grooming days on the main grooming page as well, so please circle back there as we get to middle/late March.
- FOP Cache Creek Single Track – Mid-April
- Grand Teton National Park – Mid-March
- JHMR Teton Village/Gray Meadow – April 7
- Parks and Rec Trails – March 16
- Shooting Star – April 7
- Snake River Sporting Club – March 17
- Teton Pines – March 24
- Trail Creek – March 31
- Turpin Meadow Ranch – March 17
- Grand Targhee – April 21
- TVTAP – Teton Canyon – April 14
- TVTAP – Everything else – April 1
- Sublette Trails, Pinedale – pending
- West Yellowstone – March 31, or longer pending conditions
New on the Blog: Partner Spotlight – Cody Downard
The equinox is coming and with it longer days for exploring. Cody Downard, JH Nordic Alliance partner, co-owner and director of Teton Pines Nordic Center, and photographer has decades of skiing adventures in this area.
If you are looking for some new ski trails to explore this spring, pick up a copy of the Cross Country Ski Trails of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Volume 2 by Cody Downard. This extensive cross country ski trail guidebook covers Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Jackson Hole, West Yellowstone/Harriman and Teton Valley. The book features 82 of the best trails in this region. Each trail has a detailed description as well as an accompanying topographic map. Included in each trail description are the following: difficulty, distance, elevation gain/loss, approximate time, grooming, fee information, trailhead details, location and directions.
We encourage winter trail users to support all of our grooming teams across Jackson Hole and Teton Valley. When possible please consider a donation to the trails you frequent. Please leave a comment such as “grooming” or “Nordic” in the designation or campaign section.
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/2
WOW!
One of the most impressive storms in some time is hammering away at Trail Creek today! A couple feet of snow has created a mind boggling winter landscape across our trail network. After the Husky plowed out a place for the groomer to park today, it did its best, venturing out to as many trails as possible this morning.
Today’s grooming began in the Close Field with about three laps to pack down and push out the snow. Then grooming journeyed into the woods, covering Woolsey Woods, Moose Poop, Homeward and Outward Bound, and Moose Loop with multiple passes and a single pass on Armin’s. Finally a couple of passes around the East Fields, and it was time to give up for the day. Classic tracks were placed on most trails with varying results. Classic skiing should be pretty nice if you can get out today.
We did actually have a couple of skiers out in the woods today, but for some reason or another, skier traffic has been a bit on the light side this morning. While we actually had a little sunshine earlier this morning, as of report time, things were raging again. Snow is forecast to taper off this afternoon and we’ll give grooming another shot tomorrow.
Groomer’s choice for today is enjoying the very deep snow in the woods.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Update: 3/2
Due to the ongoing winter storm and pass closure, grooming will not take place at Emily’s levee or Stilson/Centennial trail. Cache Creek Road was groomed 3/2.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 3/2
We groomed last night and went out again this morning but it was so deep i had to leave the groomer behind and just pack the trail with the snowmobile. Slow going and a lot of down trees, but Ill go back out this evening with the roller.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/2
6:30 am report. Very snowy. We are grooming and the track should be good to go by 9am! The pass is closed and the tram won’t open for hours some come out and ski at Teton Pines!
Spring dump sale! 40% off jackets and pants today and tomorrow only!!
We groom approximately 16km of track for both skate and classic daily. We have a full retail and rental shop. We offer lessons daily. Call us with questions and to book lessons: (307) 732-4130. To keep our track in pristine shape for skiing we do not allow dogs, walking, snowshoeing, or fatbikes.
Teton Village Trails
Groomed Periodically
Last Update: 2/29
Groomed 2/29. Nice morning.
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/2
Update 3/2: 2-3ft of snow fell overnight… expect grooming to be ongoing through 10:30am. Skiers should expect soft conditions and windrows/bumps from the excess snow. Winds are likely to pick up around lunch. Enjoy the powder! Stay safe!
Rowdy winter conditions are expected this weekend. Keep up with the hourly forecast if you plan to brave the elements venture out on the Nordic trails. We’ll continue to do our best with recutting the trails each morning but anticipate the track to quickly receive new accumulations and drifting after grooming is complete. Stay safe and enjoy the snow!
- Walking is not allowed.
- Sled Hill is Open.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/2
We woke up to over 2′ of snow at the ranch this morning. Every trail has been packed but no classic track is set. We will eventually get to track packing the single track but today is not the day to fat bike, unless you head down the Buffalo Valley Road. Expect soft conditions everywhere. Today will be a great day for making your own trail and exploring the snowy woods, it’s down right breathtaking out there.
TMR is open to the public daily for skiing, meals, Nordic lessons, and tours! Call the office (307) 543-2000 or visit our website to book your adventure! Check out our live webcam for current conditions.
Grand Teton National Park
Grooming: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Last Updated: 3/1
Grooming Taggart to Signal. Grand Teton National Park Grooming #gtnpgrooming @jhnordic @grandtetonfoundation
Grand Targhee
Grooming: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 2/28
GTR grooms Rick’s Basin area trails Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun. Trails are in good condition. No classic track. Please remember no dogs on the Nordic trails and be alert for dog sledding traffic at intersections along the Nordic Connector.
Please remember no dogs on the Nordic trails and be alert for dog sledding traffic at intersections along the Nordic Connector. GTR is no longer grooming for fat biking or snowshoeing, however fat biking is permitted on the groomed Nordic trails.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 3/2
Saturday: The road into canyon has not been plowed. About 2 feet of dense snow. No grooming for the time being.
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: 3/2
Parking lot is filled with snow and not plowed! It won’t get plowed until Sunday night at the earliest. Going to wait to groom until the storm pushes through. Wind and snowfall will make grooming of limited value.
Singletrack: 3/2
Parking lot is filled with snow and unplowed. The parking area won’t get plowed out until Sunday night at the earliest. With the warm temps and snowy forecast we are going to hold off on grooming the powerline access/hillbenders/Grumpy’s access tonight. If the weather improves tomorrow we will update you if we can get out and get some grooming done.
Please note the USFS dog closure policy Dec 1st – April 15th at this venue.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 3/2
Lots of fresh pow out there and more expected today. I will hold off grooming until snow and wind settle down tomorrow morning.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/1
Significant snow and wind are in the forecast. We’ll update the report after this storm system when we can effectively groom again.
Driggs School Loops
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/2
Snow Rabbit heading to the Driggs Track! Parking not plowed yet (10AM).
Please pick up your trash and dog pop with the supplied Mutt Mitt station.
Alta Nordic Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 3/2
Heading to the track to dig out the sled & grooming implements. Plan to take the sled for a couple of laps around the southern trails. Will update if I get any further.
Darby Canyon
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 2/28
Knocked the bumps down from Stateline up to Pinnacle trailhead, then up Pinnacle trail about a mile.
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: 1/24
Groomed today 1/24.
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: 2/28
Grooming this morning, 2/28.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Pinnacle Trail
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 2/22
Grooming this morning 2/22.
The Drift Run, Fat Bike, or Ski
March 8-10, 2024
Pinedale, Wyoming
For the last 100 years Wyoming cowboys have “drifted” their cattle each fall out of the mountains where they go to to the desert for the winter. In this epic event racers experience Wyoming– under Wyoming’s terms–Wyoming style. Choose a discipline–Ski, Bike, Run– then set out to complete the course before mother nature finds a way to finish it for you. It is still very much winter up here in March. The temperatures can be sub zero, the wind can be relentless, and snowfall can be measured in feet.
Skinny Skis Season Finale
March 9, 2024
Trail Creek Ranch, Wilson
Courses from ½ k to 10 k means there’s something for everyone. Registration opens at 8am on race day. Suggested entry: $20. All proceeds go to Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club.
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/
