General Weather – Warm Days + Cold Nights = Crust
Mountain Weather is forecasting clear days and cold nights for the next few days. Conditions will likely get pretty soft as temps rise in the afternoons, and don’t forget to wear sunscreen! Find detailed daily forecast at mountainweather.com.
time stamp 4/4/25 8:30pm
What’s Groomed Today?
Saturday
- Shooting Star Nordic (season pass required)
- Teton Canyon
- Grand Targhee Nordic
- Alta Nordic Track
Be sure to check the real-time grooming situation of your chosen trail by clicking on the map above. Grooming is dependent on conditions. Thank you groomers!
Grooming Updates:
Shooting Star: Trails are in fantastic shape heading into the final days of the season. Temperatures should allow for fast skiing conditions during the first half of the day thanks to colder overnight lows. Last day of grooming will be Sunday, April 6th. Beginning Monday, we will begin snow removal to expose cart paths and start the transition from skis to tees. Thanks to all the skiers and Nordic dogs for another amazing year. Ski you later and enjoy!
Teton Valley: Southern Valley, Teton Canyon, and Alta will continue to be groomed through this weekend. We will reevaluate on Monday and are hoping to continue to groom Southern Valley and Teton Canyon for another week.
Closing Time
After today our daily emails will no longer be daily until the snow flies next winter season. Thank you for letting us keep you informed and inspired this winter. And thank you to everyone who contributed their expertise, photos, stories, and words of encouragement! It takes a community and I am completely bias – the Nordic community in the Tetons is one of the best! There may be some bonus grooms in various spots if the snow continues to hold so we may send out some bonus messages before switching to the once a month summer emails. As always, we will keep you posted.
Just because all things Nordic are wrapping up that does not mean you need to pack your skis and snowshoes away just yet… After this weekend the Nordic areas that receive daily grooming will officially be closed for the winter season, but there is still ample amounts of snow to enjoy on both sides of the Tetons. If you’re still craving groomed trails for a little while longer check out Teton Valley’s Southern Valley, Teton Canyon, and Grand Targhee Nordic trails. If you’re ready for some off piste xc skiing check out Grand Teton National Park and Togwotee Pass. How late into the season will you be out on snow? We can’t wait to hear about your spring adventures!
Featured Area: Crust Cruising in Grand Teton
Pictures can’t describe the feeling of gliding along on top of the 3 foot high snowpack, with minimal effort and endless open flat terrain in every direction. The vast snow covered surface goes on for miles, and the views of the Tetons and distant Gros Ventre never cease to amaze and inspire. We are extremely grateful for our National Parks, the people behind them, the vision and dedication!
Summer Ski Storage
If you are ready to hang your skis up for the winter here are some suggestions from Toko to take the best care of your equipment so you will be ready to zip around again next fall.
At the end of the season, it is so tempting to just leave the skis the way they are and walk away. There is a price to pay for this though: slow skis that need to be stoneground. Here are some basic steps to take at the end of the season that you will be grateful for come early winter. It’s a good practice to give your bases a good cleaning after skiing in dirty spring snow before storage waxing them so when you take your equipment out in the early winter, it performs the way you want it to.
The best way do clean your bases well is to brush your skis out with a copper or steel brush, wipe off the dust, and then apply HC3 Waxremover to the entire base. Then brush through the waxremover with a copper or steel brush aggressively. Then let the bases sit for a few minutes before aggressively rubbing the bases clean with fiberlene/Base Tex or a paper towel. The friction from the force and you are doing this with will play a role in cleaning your bases, so use a lot of “elbow grease”.
Then after any remaining wax remover has completely evaporated, storage wax your skis by following the steps below.
1. Clean and copper brush your bases very well so the bases are clean. Quite often in the spring, the snow is very dirty. You want to remove any dirt you might have picked up. See above for exact steps on how to do this. Powder snow, which is what is commonly skied on in the fall is extremely sensitive to dirt. Dirty skis will be especially slow in early season snow.
3. Hot wax the bases with Base Performance Red. Red is the perfect consistency for storage waxing. A harder wax can yield air pockets and a softer wax can get “eaten up” over the summer. Make sure to use a lot of wax for maximum protection.
4. Store the skis in a place or fashion where they will not get very dirty or dusty. If they do get dirty during storage, be sure to scrape the ski bases before heating wax in (do not reheat the dirty summer storage wax!). Ideally, store the skis in a cool dry place for the offseason.
Spring Recreation News Release from Grand Teton National Park
It’s officially spring at Grand Teton National Park! The 14-mile section of the Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge is cleared of snow and now open to walking, running, biking and skating.
On nice days in April, the Teton Park Road can be busy. Children, pedestrians, cyclists, and other users share the section of the road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Cottonwood Picnic Area with vehicles. To avoid riding in traffic with your group, use the 10-minute loading and unloading zone at Cottonwood, located just north of the Taggart parking lot.
Spring opening operations and plowing are ongoing throughout the park. Visitors should be alert for park vehicles and heavy equipment on all park roads, including the Teton Park Road. Respect any road or wildlife closures marked by signs or barricades and use caution, as snow and ice may persist on some road sections. Please stay at least 100 feet away from snow removal operations so operators can see approaching pedestrians or cyclists.
The Teton Park Road will open to vehicles on Thursday, May 1, weather depending. The Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose will also open for the season on May 1. It will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The paved multi-use pathway will open when it is mostly free of snow and ice. Other roads, facilities, and services will open later in the spring and early summer.
The NPS reminds visitors that antler collection is prohibited in all areas of Grand Teton National Park. Legal antler collection takes place on public lands outside the national park. Use of a mapping app can help ensure you are outside the park’s boundaries.
Here are more tips and reminders to help visitors prepare for spring at Grand Teton National Park:
- Check for road information and weather conditions before you visit. Temporary road and wildlife closures may affect where you can go in the park. Spring weather is unpredictable and can change within hours from sunny and warm to stormy and cold.
- Entrance fees are required to enter the park. Fees and passes can be paid at the Moose and Moran entrance stations, or at Recreation.gov.
- Be watchful and cautious of wildlife on park roads. This is an important time of year for ungulate migrations. Animals like bison and elk may travel on park roads.
- Bears are active in the park. The best way to stay safe in bear country is to come prepared. Carry bear spray, have it readily accessible and know how to use it. Stay at least 100 yards away from any bear.
- Drive responsibly. Slow down and use caution in parking areas. The road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Cottonwood picnic area can be busy with pedestrians and bikers.
- Pack plenty of food and water. Food and water are not available at Taggart Lake trailhead or along the Teton Park Road.
- Go before you go. Restroom facilities are available at Taggart Lake Trailhead, Cottonwood Picnic Area, and at Signal Mountain Lodge.
- Leave No Trace and dispose of trash in receptacles.
- Dogs are allowed on the Teton Park Road on a leash no longer than six feet. Pet owners must clean up after their dogs. Deposit dog waste bags in trash receptacles.
Info and Inspiration
Dornan’s is about to close for the off season. If you’re hungry or looking for a spot to après after a crust cruise in the park this weekend, today and tomorrow will be your last chance for a little while to grab some pizza and enjoy those views from their bar!
Be a good steward!
Give moose, and all wildlife, extra space (at least 25 yards for moose). Winter is long. We can help support animals with respect and some peaceful quiet while we wait for spring
Is there someplace you have been thinking of skiing, but haven’t gotten there yet? Make it happen. Or look up trail ideas on the trail search page, explore someplace new and share your trip report
