What’s Groomed in Jackson Hole/Teton Valley?
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On the Blog: A Day at Turpin Meadow Ranch
Before the first light dips onto the tips of the cathedral peaks, the day has already begun for Turpin Meadow Ranch’s token Snow Angel, Elee Deschu. Her day usually begins at 5:30 am, firing up the Pistenbully to groom the vast nordic trail system that sits just north of Grand Teton National Park in Moran, Wyoming. She’ll then write a trail report to send to the front office of the lodge that hosts 14 rentable cabins and chalets. Elee and the team at Turpin Meadow Ranch are essential to keeping operations running year round.
Nordic Masters Clinic Thursday
Thursdays – from Mid December to late February
Thursday, February 9 – Skate Ski | Trail Creek
Thursday, February 16 – Classic Ski | Trail Creek
The JHSC would like to encourage participants to pre-register/pre-pay for the clinics, including drop-ins.
Join us this winter season to increase your ski speed, stamina, and strength. Work on your technique and form with professional tips and exercises from USSA certified coaches. Stay and ski all day with your clinic ski pass at Teton Pines Nordic Center or Trail Creek Nordic Center (we will ski at both locations through out the winter to provide a variety of terrain and technique).
Best Apres Ski Spots on the Westbank of Jackson Hole
If you just finished a spectacular day of Nordic skiing, Fat Biking or snowshoeing on the Westbank and you are in need of a great spot to relax, catch up with friends, and grab a bite to eat, look no further than our most recent blog post.
Trip Report: Eastern Wind River Range
If you are looking for a few new groomed Nordic ski trails (with a comfortable overnight option), and only 90 minutes south of Jackson, consider visiting the Nordic trails near White Pine Ski Resort, above Pinedale. Set on Bridger Teton National Forest public land, and supported by Sublette County, we appreciated discovering a regional, well maintained Nordic ski trail network, in a beautiful , vast, mountainous area of Wyoming with its own beauty.
A group of friends explored the Elkhart Park Road trail on classic xc skis under sunny skies, with close views of the central Wind River range and distant views of the Wyoming Range.
We stayed 2 nights at the comfortable, family run Lakeside Lodge, half way between Pinedale and White Pine. Our first day, some skied part of the perimeter of frozen Fremont Lake. The Elkhart Park Road trail climbs approx 1000 ft over 4.1 miles going up, then a pleasant downhill run back, with excellent classic and skate grooming. Dog friendly, and very few other skiers.
There are 2 other Nordic trail loops near White Pine, In beautiful valleys, with rolling terrain ( and some decent uphills!) Note that the Lower trail loop, Kelly Park Loop, allows dogs and fat bikes, while the Upper Loop trails do not.
We stopped at Pine Creek Cafe in Pinedale for some excellent expresso coffees before driving home.
Everyone enjoyed the adventure of discovering new trails and beautiful Wyoming landscapes relatively close to home. And supporting and respecting another winter trails community with responsible recreation.
When you do visit Nordic and winter trails set on National Forest public lands, please be a good steward as well as consider supporting their maintenance via donation. We encourage you to visit Friends of Bridger Teton: https://www.btfriends.org/ and the Sublette Trails Association: https://www.sublettetrails.org/winter-trails
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/6
A Fresh Start!
More news of success from our local ski teams! What an impressive performance! Thanks to Rob Murphy for the photo; now they’ll need to return home and practice for the next race, the Moose Chase!
Fortunately, it was a perfect start to race grooming; four to six inches of snow fell across Trail Creek last night, creating a perfect bed for the new race course, which groomed in very well across many of our trails. The current race course covers most of the wooded trails, with the exception of Woolsey Woods. In addition, the East Fields have been groomed for a warm-up loop, with some slight alterations for the Moose Chase; there may be slight tweaks as the week goes on, so keep your eyes peeled! If you don’t like it today, you may like it tomorrow.
Groomer’s choice for today is a preliminary ski on the Moose Chase course!
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Emily’s Pond, High School Fields, Wilson Centennial Trail
Last Update: 2/4
The school fields, levee and stilson are groomed and in good shape.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 2/6
Singletrack groomed 2/6.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Come on out this weekend for our 20% off Valentine’s Day sale! This sale includes our entire retail inventory! We have most sizes available in everything in the shop including: skate skis, classic skis, bc touring skis, boots, poles, gloves, jackets, pants, and hats. We still have rental classic boots for sale for $60 (most sizes are still available).
We are open daily to the public for skiing. Click here for our current trails grooming and conditions: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/US/WY/Teton-Pines-Nordic-Center. We offer private skate and classic skiing lessons daily, skate/classic ski rental packages, and bc xc rentals for the park. We are open 9am-4pm. Please call to book lessons and with any other questions.
Note—We have a new shop phone number this season: (307) 732-4130
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/6
The past 7+ days brought us deep snow followed by very frigid temperatures. This combination makes for a crumbly and not very pliable snow profile. GCM recently has been doing aggressive blade work and grooming to assist with releveling the track after the recent weather events. Due to the snow profile currently being less pliable and crumbly, skiers may see cleats marks or voids that aren’t filled in. Most of the voids are esthetic and won’t impact skiing. However, during this transitional snowpack, there could be an occasional awkward spot next to tight corners or where heavy drifts routinely occur. Please pay attention to Wednesday’s weather, as new cold front will push through bringing breezy/windy and drifty conditions. Overall, skiing should continue to be very enjoyable this week with calmer weather returning Thursday. Enjoy! Next Update will be Friday.
Please help support trail grooming in GTNP by donating to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation. It’s easy and encouraged. All you need to do is visit: GTNPF.org/donate/ and leave the comment “Nordic” in the designation section. There is the opportunity to leave a one time gift or reoccurring monthly donations in any amount.
Grand Teton National Park
Grooming: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Last Update: 2/5
Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal Mountain.
Lots of fresh corduroy from Taggart to Signal, thanks to GTNP grooming! Check out JHNordic.com/Grooming/ to find other fresh grooming in our new real-time map, thanks to our partner, Nordic-Pulse.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/6
All trails were reset by the pisten bully this morning. The temps were in the mid-twenties and there was light snow while I was out but it has tappered off now. All in all it’s shaping up to be an incredible day of skiing at Turpin Meadow Ranch.
Turpin Meadow Ranch is open to all for skiing, lodging, dining, Nordic lessons, and tours! Ours is a short season so be sure to plan a visit this winter between now and March 13, 2022. Call the office (307) 543-2000 or visit our website to book your adventure and/or meal!
Please support TVTAP winter trail grooming on your favorite TV winter trails by purchasing a TVTAP Trail sticker Please remember to manage your dogs and respect dog and wildlife closures. Buy a dog trail sticker, too!
Grand Targhee
Grooming Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
Last Updated: 2/6
Classic Track: Set | Fat Bike Trails: Closed | Snowshoe Trails: Open
10 inches of fresh snowfall in the past 24 hours! 8 inches accumulating after lifts closed yesterday afternoon. Highs in the low thirties and lows in the twenties.
Remember, singletracks will be closed when there is more than 3 inches of snow in a 24 hour period.
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday
Last Updated: 2/5
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Sunday: Plan to smooth out the skate track this morning. Will leave classic alone as still in decent shape and snow is predicted this afternoon.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 2/6
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Pretty challenging conditions this morning. The north loop was blown and drifted to the point it was almost completely indiscernible. Especially with the light being so flat. So in general that end is very soft. Everything has been refreshed now though. REMINDER- if your dog is taking the stakes like sticks then PLEASE REPLACE THEM. We can’t find our way to groom without them. Especially on days like today. There are a lot of stakes disappearing. Thanks!
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 2/6
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Reset everything this morning. Looking great but will be soft!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 2/6
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Monday: Running a little late this morning. Plan to use roller to pack down 6 inches new snow and set classic. Hope to finish by 10am.
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: 2/4
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Saturday evening I reset the skate and classic track on campground loop. I only reset the skate track on yeti’s since the classic track was in great shape. Enjoy the glide before the incoming storm late tomorrow.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 2/3
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Groomed early Friday evening so the track could set up overnight. Buffed out the skate lane. Reset the right side classic track but it came out kind of crumbly. Decided I could not improve the left side classic track so I left it as is. Should be great skiing!
No dogs allowed. Please stay on the groomed trails at all times.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 2/4
Singletrack: Set
Saturday evening I groomed, happy hour, powerline and Sherman Springs access. All other trails a rider packed and some have postholes from walkers, runners and ruts from riders riding in too warm of temperatures with to high pressure. We plan to get more grooming done Tuesday evening.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 2/3
Groomed 2/3
Rammell Mountain
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 1/12
Groomed 1/12 PM.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 2/3
Groomed 2/2 afternoon
Pinnacle Trail
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 2/1
Groomed 2/1
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/
Nordic Masters Clinic
Thursdays – from Mid December to late February
Thursday, February 9 – Skate Ski | Trail Creek
Thursday, February 16 – Classic Ski | Trail Creek
The JHSC would like to encourage participants to pre-register/pre-pay for the clinics, including drop-ins.
Join us this winter season to increase your ski speed, stamina, and strength. Work on your technique and form with professional tips and exercises from USSA certified coaches. Stay and ski all day with your clinic ski pass at Teton Pines Nordic Center or Trail Creek Nordic Center (we will ski at both locations through out the winter to provide a variety of terrain and technique).
Banff Film Festival
February 10th and 11th, 2023
Jackson Hole High School
Skinny Skis presents two showings of the Banff Mountain Film Festival. The showings will be a fundraiser for the Friends of the Bridger Teton. Tickets now on sale at Skinny Skis!
28th Annual Skinny Skis Moose Chase Nordic Ski Race
Saturday, February 11th, 2023 | 10:00AM
Trail Creek Nordic Center
THE MOOSE CHASE PRESENTED BY SKINNY SKIS IS BACK! After a four year hiatus, we are bringing back this community nordic event at Trail Creek on Saturday, February 11th. We would love to see all families, club athletes, and nordic community members on the start line to celebrate cross-country skiing in Jackson Hole. Parents are encouraged to race or volunteer, and we will be sending out volunteer shifts to sign up for shortly. We will have 20k, 10k, 5k, 3k, and free 0.5k options that accommodate all ages and abilities. Every athlete from Lollipoppers to Devos to Prep/Comp should plan on attending this event! We will have a food and awards following race completion at Trail Creek.
We’d love to hear about your outdoor adventures, what your doing to stay healthy, safe, respectful of community health guidelines – send pictures or post on FB and Insta – #JHNordic
