Keep up with the forecast as heavy snows and high winds may persist.
Connect to the grooming page for relevant updates before you head out!
Today’s Avalanche Forecast
Nordic and winter trail users are urged to use caution when recreating on trails and terrain below steep slopes. The BTAC reports and their website is a valuable local resource for planning your outing. Visit their forecast page for the most up-to-date information.
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March Nature News
Provided by The Hole Hiking Experience
March began with a big snowstorm…within 24 hours, over 30 inches of snow fell in the Tetons and over a foot of snow blanketed the valley. The heavy snow and strong winds created a high avalanche danger, once again. February was a very wet month and snowpack is currently about 90% of average. We have a similar snow depth to last winter, which was one for the record books. The dryness of December and January feels like ancient history.
Spring officially begins on March 19, 9:06 PM Mountain Time. Our local community transitions to spring with the closing of national park roads and local ice rinks and the end of grooming for cross-country skiing. Make sure to check local grooming schedules since each trail has different end dates.
As days lengthen, the natural world responds with buds on the trees, bears emerging from dens and birds returning to the valley. I have yet to hear the Redwing Blackbird but imagine I will hear that shrill any day now.
Calling all adventure seekers: enter to win the Jackson Hole Nordic Winter Trail Adventure Giveaway! Embark on 5 or more winter trail adventures in the Tetons and then tell us about it. Your journey not only enriches our community but could also score you some fantastic prizes like: XC skis, a puffy coat, or a backpack to name a few!
JHSC March Nordic Newsletter
Happenings of the JHSC Nordic Program, Trail Creek Nordic Center, and Local Nordic Community
It has been an amazing month in the Nordic skiing world! JHSC skiers have done a fantastic job racing domestically and abroad, with many going to the upcoming national championships. Trail Creek Nordic Center has had a busy racing and practice schedule, and even the master skiers have had to be on their toes with lots of racing and training opportunities. Read on to find out all the details in this month’s newsletter.
We encourage winter trail users to support all of our grooming teams across Jackson Hole and Teton Valley. When possible please consider a donation to the trails you frequent. Please leave a comment such as “grooming” or “Nordic” in the designation or campaign section.
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/6
Snowy Cabin Edition!
A month or two ago if you would have asked a Trail Creek skier if the 2024 snowy cabin would be in competition for the best ever, they would have laughed at you. However, after weeks of heavy snow, the March 6th 2024 snowy cabin is definitely a contender for the top 3!
That top 3 contention was helped by the recent foot plus of snow that fell overnight which once again presented the Husky with a mountain of snow to set on its journey around the trails. Today’s grooming was primarily the course for Saturday’s Skinny Skis Wydaho Nordic Race Series Season Finale which is scheduled for 10 AM. This course pretty much all received double passes with fresh classic tracks with additional grooming in the close field and on the Nordic X course.
Temps have finally warmed, moving into the positive Celsius range for the first time in several days. While there has been a lot of fresh snow since yesterday, it groomed nicely and should ski well. Of note, the Husky did drive up to the snowy cabin today for the photo, but upper Homesite was not groomed as it is not part of the course.
Groomer’s choice for today is to ski the race course.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Update: 3/6
Game creek will not be groomed today, avy danger is still pretty iffy sorry guys!
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 3/4
Deep snow! Cache Creek Trailhead to Noker Mine Draw.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/6
There is a bright object in the sky today come out and ski on the fresh snow and groomed track! Our spring sale is still going on!
We groom approximately 16km of track for both skate and classic daily. We have a full retail and rental shop. We offer lessons daily. Call us with questions and to book lessons: (307) 732-4130. To keep our track in pristine shape for skiing we do not allow dogs, walking, snowshoeing, or fatbikes.
Teton Village Trails
Groomed Periodically
Last Update: 3/6
Beautiful day. Groomed Gray’s Meadow Trail and Teton Village to Lake Creek Winter Trail 3/6.
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/6
Over 1.5 ft of snow has fallen in the past 24 hrs. High winds currently persist, creating drifty conditions. Grooming will be ongoing through 10am and skiers should expect storm skiing today as windy conditions will likely continue. Calmer, more enjoyable Nordic weather should return tomorrow. Stay safe and enjoy the all the fresh snow!
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/6
The weather was mild and beautiful at Turpin on Wednesday. Remember to check the real time conditions on our live cam: it is incredible how we often have sun when much of the rest of the valley is socked in with clouds or fog. Thursday looks like it’s going to be another beautiful day and our trails are in the best shape of the season so come up and enjoy them while you can!
TMR is open to the public daily for skiing, meals, Nordic lessons, and tours! Call the office (307) 543-2000 or visit our website to book your adventure! Check out our live webcam for current conditions.
Grand Teton National Park
Grooming: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Last Updated: 3/5
Nice looking corduroy! Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal Mountain.
Grand Targhee
Grooming: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 2/28
GTR grooms Rick’s Basin area trails Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun. Trails are in good condition. No classic track. Please remember no dogs on the Nordic trails and be alert for dog sledding traffic at intersections along the Nordic Connector.
Please remember no dogs on the Nordic trails and be alert for dog sledding traffic at intersections along the Nordic Connector. GTR is no longer grooming for fat biking or snowshoeing, however fat biking is permitted on the groomed Nordic trails.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 3/6
Wednesday: Plan to reset both classic and skate this morning. Track is flat and wide into Reunion Flats, beyond that, still narrower, softer and more off camber in places. Both classic and skate turned out well. Road and parking have not been plowed, narrow, 4wd.
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: 3/5
Tuesday morning: I did a few laps with the roller to try to widen the trail. Nick and the Rabbit did an awesome job re-establishing the trail yesterday. Did one pass with the Ginzu to set the classic track on Campground and Yeti. The Yeti cutoff trail is not groomed due to a downed tree. Get out for some skiing before it gets buried again!
Singletrack: 3/6
Hopeful to get out and sled pack some trails today and this evening. Nothing will be ready until sometime on Thursday, March 7 at the soonest. Standby for updates.
Please note the USFS dog closure policy Dec 1st – April 15th at this venue.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 3/4
All of the hard work the last 2 days has been blown in, so working to re-establish the tracks once again before more snow moves in tomorrow. Winter trails challenge, amirite?!
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/6
Wednesday: Plan on grooming today once the snow and wind pushes out, likely sometime this afternoon. It will be soft but it looks as if the weather will be on our side for a few days so should just get better with time. Will update with a report once the groom is done.
Driggs School Loops
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/6
Groomed three passes with the roller to pack the track in preparation for more thorough groom in the near future. The track is great currently for a shuffle ski or snowshoe. No classic track or a real skate lane was set.
Please pick up your trash and dog pop with the supplied Mutt Mitt station.
Alta Nordic Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 3/5
Did some rolling last night and this morning. The wind is picking up, it is beginning to snow and the track is drifting in. It is very soft in many places and the skis of the snow machine were leaving som deep ruts. Skiing is not so great right now but we will keep working on it. Thanks for your patience.
Darby Canyon
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 3/6
Groomed to Pinnacle TH today, 3/6.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Rammell Mountain Road
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 1/24
Groomed today 1/24.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
South Leigh Road
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 3/5
Groomed this morning 3/5.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Pinnacle Trail
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 3/6
Groomed today, 3/6.
The Drift Run, Fat Bike, or Ski
March 8-10, 2024
Pinedale, Wyoming
For the last 100 years Wyoming cowboys have “drifted” their cattle each fall out of the mountains where they go to to the desert for the winter. In this epic event racers experience Wyoming– under Wyoming’s terms–Wyoming style. Choose a discipline–Ski, Bike, Run– then set out to complete the course before mother nature finds a way to finish it for you. It is still very much winter up here in March. The temperatures can be sub zero, the wind can be relentless, and snowfall can be measured in feet.
Skinny Skis Season Finale
March 9, 2024
Trail Creek Ranch, Wilson
Courses from ½ k to 10 k means there’s something for everyone. Registration opens at 8am on race day. Suggested entry: $20. All proceeds go to Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club.
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/
