31 Mar 20 – Daily Trail Report

Thank you for continually sharing your photos with us of Nordic skiing in Jackson Hole

Groomer Appreciation – Thanks very much to all our Jackson Hole and Teton Valley Nordic groomers!

As our Nordic grooming season slowly winds down , we salute our amazing Nordic grooming teams – often in dark, pre-dawn, in below zero, blizzard conditions,  from Pisten Bully’s to Ginzu groomers and lots in between , keeping complex machines running, reporting back on trail conditions.. Thanks for a wonderful winter! P.S. Feel to write to us to share your gratitude, as Ted K did:

“During a winter in which I got a new hip, and couldn’t backcountry ski, area ski, or skate ski, the valley’s classic set tracks became my go-to rehab and ski fix.  Thank you to all the groomers for such a consistently fine job of grooming, which gave me, and many others, superb tracks each and every day.” 

 -Ted Kerasote

Tuesday Last Day of Grooming at Trail Creek Ranch

It’s been a wonderful season at Trail Creek Ranch and today, March 31, marks the last day of grooming. Ski conditions at Trail Creek are excellent- seems like the sweet spot time is between 10:30-1, though depends if you like it firm or soft or somewhere in between!

There will be one last grooming (and report) for the season, probably early to mid-morning as the forecast is for a couple of inches of snow to fall throughout the day.  Even though grooming will stop, skiers should be able to still enjoy the National Forest trails for some time. 

Winter Trails & Pathways Survey from Teton County Parks & Rec

Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation would like you take a few minutes and participate in an annual survey related to winter service levels in Teton County and the Town of Jackson. They want to hear your thoughts on ice rinks, grooming, pathway maintenance and sidewalk plowing. Your feedback is very important and will help Parks and Rec provide service levels consistent with community need.

New Cross Country Trail Guide: Trails of Greater Yellowstone

New cross country ski trail guide produced by local photographer, Cody Downard, and owner/operator of Teton Pines Nordic Center – soon to be released.

Description:

Reserve your copy of the new cross country ski trail guidebook covering Jackson, West Yellowstone and Teton Valley. The book features 45 of the best cross country ski trails in the region. Each trail has a detailed description as well as an accompanying topographic map. Included in each trail description are the following: Difficulty, Distance, Gain/Loss, Approximate Time, Grooming, Fee, Trailhead details, Location/Directions, and an elevation profile. All the trails have been skied by the author who is a PSIA nordic instructor, a former Yellowstone Park Ranger, a nordic center owner, and a lifelong skier.

Grooming Updates and Closures

As things are changing by the day, we want to update our community on grooming schedules and closures.

• Teton County Parks & Rec- Grooming extended from March 15 to the 28th for all trails except for Game and Cache Creek, which have been extended until April 3rd.
• Trail Creek – Grooming until March 30th
• Snow King is closed for the season but allowing uphill travel
• Shooting Star – Grooming continues for classic and skate skiers, however, NO SNOWSHOEING for the remainder of the season due to snow conditions and supervision. Please, note many trail restrictions will begin to appear as the season begins to winds down and the snow profile diminishes. The Nordic Shop will be closed until further notice.
• Teton Pines Nordic Center is closed for the season. Teton Pines Nordic Shop and Clubhouse are also closed.
• Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis – Nordic track closed for the season.
• TVTAP groomed trails – Based on the order today by Governor Little, grooming operations have ceased for the season since it’s not considered an essential service.
• Snake River Sporting Club – Nordic Trails closed for the season.
• Grand Targhee – will be closed for the rest of the 2019/20 winter season, with no further grooming for the Nordic and fat bike trails. However, skiers and cyclist may use the trails.

Uphill Closures:
-Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has closed for the season joining the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19

Trail Creek Nordic

Last Updated: 3/30
Last Day of Grooming Today

Keep on Skiing!

Record numbers of socially isolated skiers continue to make the most of the situation and are utilizing our great resources at Trail Creek to keep healthy. All the smiling skiers above are members of the same family out having a great Nordic ski like you can too. Just remember to keep your distance.

Today’s grooming was kind of a mix up with the classic track being set last night and some additional skate grooming this morning. A dusting of snow has fallen so far today and as of 11 AM conditions have softened just enough so that everything is skiing nicely. Skiing should remain nice throughout the day with forecast highs only in the 30’s,

The Trail Creek permit authorizes us to groom through March 31st (tomorrow!) so there will be one last grooming (and report) for the season, probably early to mid-morning as the forecast is for a couple of inches of snow to fall throughout the day. Even though grooming will stop tomorrow, skiers should be able to still enjoy the National Forest trails for some time. Equipment will be going away throughout the day tomorrow.

Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec

No Grooming Today 
Last Updated: 3/30

Cache creek is groomed and in good shape. Game Creek will be finished by 11. No other trails will be groomed today.

Shooting Star Nordic 

Last Updated: 3/30
Grooming Daily

Warmer springtime weather conditions will continue to make our Nordic Track icy in the AM and slushy in the PM. We have switched to our Spring PM grooming schedule for the Nordic Track which commences at 5:30pm.

* Due to this schedule and for the safety of all, we ask that everyone be off the trails by 6:00pm.

Pinedale

Last Updated: 3/27

Nordic: Most trails groomed this morning. Chilly, -8F at the Warming Hut, -3F at the Nordic Equipment Building. Crust skiing pretty good on the sunny slopes, breakable crust in shade.

Fat Bike 2/13: All Lower Kelly Park is groomed with a great riding base. Should be perfect conditions for the next 3-5 days due to high pressure system. For more information contact Geared Up, 307-399-5539 c.307-760-1912, www.gearedupbikes.com

Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club

Update: 3/24

Closed for the season.

Turpin Meadow Ranch

Last Updated: 3/8
Grooming Finished for the Season 

TMR nordic and fat bikes trails are no longer groomed, however, are open for access thanks to Bridger-Teton USFS public lands. Bring bear spray as bears are starting to emerge from winter hibernation.

Grand Teton National Park
Teton Park Road

Last Updated: 3/25
Grooming Has Ended

Effective immediately, Grand Teton national park is closed to all park visitors until further notice. There will be no visitor access permitted. State highways and/or roads that transcend park/state boundaries and facilities that support life safety and commerce will remain open.

Teton Pines Nordic

Last Updated: 3/16
Grooming has Ended for the Season 

Grand Targhee Nordic & Fat Biking

Last Updated: 3/15
Grooming Finished for the Season

Grand Targhee will be closed for the rest of the 2019/20 winter season, with no further grooming for the Nordic and fat bike trails. However, skiers and cyclists may use the trails.

Grooming is finished for Teton Valley Trails and Pathways due to Governor Little’s order to cease operations of non-essential services. Read more here.

A note from TVTAP: We are honoring the shelter in place order from the state. It has been a great season. Thank you for supporting our winter grooming program. Ski you next year!

Alta Track

Last Day Groomed: 3/24

Grooming has ceased for the season due to a statewide closure on non-essential services. Trails remain open for use – please respect health guidelines.

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