4 Dec 2018 – Daily Trail Report

NORDIC NEWS

News from West Yellowstone from Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Nordic coach Ben Morley:

First off congratulations to all of the Super Tour Racers, the experience of racing against a tough national field of juniors and seniors is invaluable. There were some super strong results, particularly today with Natalie coming in 8th in U16s, but 2nd in intermountain standings. Both David and Bridger found the U16 podium today with strong performances. In Elijah’s first 15km as a U18 he came in 8th among the juniors, right in the mix with a handful of strong skiers. Birch and Josh, coming off a bit of illness are focused on recovering for the upcoming races. Solid efforts to everyone in both races. See https://www.sportstats.ca for complete results. 

SKI REPORTS

In general most areas are reporting good conditions and while little new snow is forecast for the rest of the week, the sun is weak and the temperatures are forecast to be in the Nordic perfect range of zero to freezing so good early season conditions should continue.

Report date: 12/3

Teton Village to Moose Road:  A local skier reported great skiing on the closed section of the road from Teton Village to Moose this evening when the above image was taken  The conditions are about 16 inches of great snow with two very well defined parallel tracks allowing you to ski side by side with your partner on the skier groomed track.

Teton Pines:  The image above highlights a great sunset and conditions from Monday.

GROOMING REPORTS

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Trail Creek Grooming Report

Last updated: 12/3

Nordic Moose!

As of 11:30 conditions at Trail Creek were a temperature of -10ºC/14ºF with calm winds, patches of sun, and a flake or two of snow from time to time.  Today’s grooming was a single Pisten Bully skate pass on all currently groomed trails with additional passes with classic tracks on the close field, Armin’s, Moose Loop, and Woolsey Woods.  While today’s classic tracks are pretty nice, older ones are a bit sketchy.  Cle’s Climb was groomed for the first time of the year but make it an up and back as Faceplant is unsafe being only packed not groomed in hopes of capturing drifting snow.

Groomer’s choice for today is Woolsey Woods.

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Shooting Star Grooming Report

Last Updated: 12/2All trails are now open! Skiing should be great considering the time of year. We’re still a ways out for the snow to be deep enough for setting the classic tracks. Bundle up and enjoy the blue bird forecast. Next update will likely be Thursday.

Below are some other details:

• Tight corners may be soft/rough  as its difficult for the grooming equipment to navigate through them(Example: Sharp Turn from 8 Green to 9 Tees)
• Early Season Conditions Persist (Rocky/grassy/Inconsistent profile depth & compaction)
• Be aware of soft spots
• No Classic Track will be set until snowpack increases
• Conditions will improve as more snow accumulates
• Grooming frequencies may vary depending on snow conditions

Enjoy!

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Grand Teton National Park Grooming Report

Last Updated: 11/30

Started Grooming in Grand Teton National Park this morning. Taggart Lake to Signal Mountain. Get out and enjoy the tracks over the weekend!

Pinedale Nordic Grooming Report

Nordic ski trail grooming report – Dec. 1, 2018(posted 12/1/18)
Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board 
Saturday, December 1, 9:30AM report:
Old Road Trail, Upper & Lower Surveyor Park, and Moose Ridge all groomed today. About ½ foot of new snow, mostly from yesterday. Great ski day. Sunny, slight breeze, 15F degrees.

This Nordic Ski Trail grooming report is courtesy of the Sublette County Recreation Board.

Related Links:
X-C Ski Trail Map – (356K PDF)
Road and Weather links
www.visitpinedale.org Pinedale tourism website (links to lodging, dining, area information)
www.whitepineski.com White Pine Resort, 307-367-6606, (Nearby alpine skiing, food services, restroom)
www.greatoutdoorshop.com The Great Outdoor Shop, 307-367-2440
www.sublettechamber.com Local businesses & services, 307-367-2242
www.golfpinedale.com Rendezvous Meadows Golf Course (Additional Nordic ski trails, food services, restroom)

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