What’s Groomed in Jackson Hole/Teton Valley?
See real-time grooming in the Jackson Hole/Teton Valley region. Find all the latest grooming & fresh groomed tracks. Plan your next Nordic Adventure with ease.
ICYMI – JH Nordic Beers and Banter at JH History Museum Panel
Recording now available!
Hosted by the Jackson Hole History Museum and Morgan Jaoen (ED), featured an outstanding panel of long time Jackson Hole local Nordic skiers: Gwenn and Don Wadsworth, Sean O’Malley, Nancy Johnstone, Linda Merigliano.
“Last week’s program was magical, it was incredible to hear your stories and see you connect with the audience. The laughter, applause, and positive comments afterwards certainly indicate how much everyone enjoyed the program.”
Watch the recording on the Museum’s YouTube channel.
Wildlife Wednesdays with Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures
Pine martens are tricky to spot on tour, given their smaller size and ability to blend in with their surroundings. Unlike other members of the weasel family, though, their fur doesn’t turn white in the winter, which makes spotting them easier!
Photo by ETA Naturalist @sierradawn33
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).
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 2/7
The…Grouse Chase?
There may have been a miscommunication in the animal kingdom, as what did we have on our trails this morning? Not a moose, but a grouse! He was very much unconcerned with my presence and happily chilled out in the middle of the trail until I almost ran over him! I was considering changing my dinner plans, when he finally decided to high-tail it, running a few dozen yards down the trail before dodging off the side. Whew, a close call!
Grooming today was rounding out the race course, which is starting to look pretty good! Double passes on most trails that didn’t get them yesterday, as well as smoothing out some of the new trails in the fields, has really started to bring it into its own. The Stadium, Lower Stadium, Lollipopper Land and Nordic X also were groomed, and are looking very nice. Temperatures are warm, so expect to sink in a bit today!
Already reading at 35 degrees outside, Groomer’s choice is a cooler ski in the woods around Homesite and Suicide!
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Cache Creek, Game Creek, May Park, South Park Pathway
Last Update: 2/7
The school fields and the levee are groomed and in good shape. Stilson will be done around 10.
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: 2/7
Perfect tracks! Grand Teton National Park.
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: 2/7
The skate lane was reset with the ginzu everywhere Tuesday morning. The classic track is like new in most places.
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: 2/7
Classic Track: Set | Fat Bike Trails: Closed | Snowshoe Trails: Open
No new snow overnight. Temps in the mid teens to low 20’s, light winds throughout the day will likely blow in a few more fresh inches tomorrow or Thursday.
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: 2/6
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Great grooming tonight. Rolled out the skate lanes and set the classic track. Both look great. Go get it!
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: 2/7
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Tuesday am: Just made a pass in and out to set south classic and firm up skate track.
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: 2/7
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Tuesday morning: The new snow groomed out very nicely. Expect soft conditions. All skate and classic tracks set on Yeti and Campground loops. The parking lot is a bit rough but passable with 4WD/AWD. Enjoy!
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 2/7
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Tuesday groomed and reset the skate and classic track. Snow conditions are kind of soft but it should set up well overnight. Enjoy the glide.
No dogs allowed. Please stay on the groomed trails at all times.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 2/7
Singletrack: Set
2/7 @ 4:30PM Heading out to groom Upper/Lower Lady Slipper. Everything else was groomed last night. Please give Lady Slipper time to set up. Thank you.
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: 2/7
Groomed 2/7.
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
