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Winter Weather Affects the Park
Press Release from GTNP
MOOSE, WY— Travelers on U.S. Highway 89/26/191 in Grand Teton National Park should be prepared for winter driving conditions, including slick conditions, sporadic limited visibility, a narrow roadway in some places and high banks of snow along the roadway. Drivers traveling in the park should use caution and drive slowly, and be especially alert to park road crews operating large equipment.
Last Updated: 2/4
What a Day!
Coach Ben snapped the image to the left this morning showing our nearly two feet of snow since yesterday’s grooming. While the snowfall has lightened up as of 11:45 AM, it is forecast to continue for some time. The current temperature is 0ºC/31ºF with calm winds.
Today’s Pisten Bully grooming ventured out to Woolsey Woods and then on out to Moose Loop, making a loop of Outward and Homeward Bound on the way. Also the East Field Woods trails and on up to Sky View Stadium were set as well. Conditions were very challenging with a very slow progress being made. Finally the snow warmed enough that it started causing problems with the Pisten Bully at which point it was parked for the day.
If you’ve never been lucky enough to experience an epic mountain snow dump, click here to get a little taste of it. The Ginzu Groomer was called into action in an attempt to provide some additional grooming; however, it was tending to turn into a giant snowball so that effort was stopped as well. Overnight temperatures are forecast to fall so hopefully good progress can be made in the morning.
In other news, the Boulder Mountain Tour was held over the weekend in the Sun Valley area with many area skiers putting in appearances. Full results are available here, pictured on the right is our very own Abigail Murphy who was the top finisher in her age bracket in the Half Boulder, way to go Abi!
Groomer’s choice today is to grab your classic skis and marvel at the magnitude of the snow.
Turpin Meadow Ranch Grooming Report
Last Updated: 2/3
Grand Teton National Park Grooming Report
Last Updated: 2/3
Family XC Ski at Taggart this weekend. Photos courtesy of Heather D.
Taggart Lake to Signal last groomed 2/1.
Sunday grooming was cancelled due to the snowstorm.
Teton Pines Grooming Report
Last Updated: 1/29
Conditions are great at Teton Pines! We groom daily, so come out and enjoy our beautiful track and the sunny days this week! Wax recommendations: Glide: Swix LF7(purple); Grip: Swix Blue/Blue Extra
Shooting Star Grooming Report
Last Updated: 2/1
Soak up the sunshine today as the weather outlook is looking very snowy beginning tomorrow. Overall the skiing should continue to be very delightful. Enjoy!
Next Update: Sunday
Grand Targhee Grooming Report
Last Updated: 2/4
A case of the Mondays calls for a powder cure! With 6″ falling since lifts close, 100% chance of snow, and 3-7″ possible today, get out enjoy the powder! NOAA is calling for snow throughout the day, heavy at times,
a high near 26, and a southwest wind of 14-16mph. Hopefully we keep the pattern rollin…if they are right, we could see another 3-7″ tonight!
Cross Country/Fat Bike 15k: XC OPEN (Last groomed AM 2/3/2019), Fat Bike CLOSED.
Pinedale Nordic Trail Report
Last Updated: 2/3 @ 11:15am
Most all trails above groomed this morning. Hard to tell how much new snow because of the wind, maybe ½ foot. 30F degrees, calm – quite pleasant. Road and parking plowed.
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 2/4 @ 7am
Skate: Not set | Classic: Not set
It’s still snowing heavily. I’ll see what it’s doing this afternoon and hope to groom then.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 2/1 @ 6pm
Skate: Fair | Classic: Fair
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 2/4 @ 2pm
Skate: Not Set | Classic: N/A
Heading out…2pm. Will be soft- will update when done
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Last Updated: 2/4 @ 2pm
Skate: Poor | Classic: Not set
Monday: Made 4 passes over the track to pack down the new snow. Plan to groom again tomorrow.
Teton Springs
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 2/4 @ 2pm
Skate: Fair | Classic: Not Set
Finished grooming over a lot of new snow. Two passes with just the machine and two passes with the roller. Sorry, did not get a chance to set classic track. I will likely go out again later tonight or early tomorrow to fully groom the trails.
5th Street Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/24 @ 10am
Singletrack: Good
Packed in nicely. Go spin out those ski legs!
Teton Springs Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/24 @ 7pm
Singletrack: Good
All Singletrack in Teton Springs is groomed. Enjoy!
Southern Valley Single Track
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 1/28 @ 12pm
Singletrack: Good
Corduroy goodness.
Alta Vista Freestyle Nordic Race 2019:
9th Annual Alta Vista Freestyle Race
When: Saturday, February 9th
Where: Alta, WY – Alta Nordic Track
This is a beautiful trail race across the foothills of the Tetons. There is something for everyone and fun for all. Come enjoy a very family oriented race in Alta, WY on TVTAP’s Alta Nordic Trail. It is a freestyle race, so either skate or classic skiing is allowed. Kids can choose between the 1/2k, 2.5k, or 6k. The big kids and adults can choose to take on the 10k, or do two laps to conquer the 20k race. For more information and to register: https://tvtap.org/alta-skate-race/
Special Olympics – Nordic Ski & Snowshoeing
When: February 6-7
Where: Teton Pines Nordic Center, Wilson WY
Contact Chris Hamann, LJHS Nordic Coach chamann63@gmail.com for more information; volunteers welcome 9am-1pm on 8th & 9th
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