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.
Winter Service Levels and Important Dates
Do you enjoy any of the trails that Teton County or the town of Jackson maintains during the winter season? If so, you’ll be happy to know that grooming will continue through March based on the snowpack and forecast. Conditions will be evaluated the week of April 3rd to determine if grooming can continue past that date. Please continue to check the Parks and Recreation website for up-to-date information including grooming and ice rink status: http://www.tetonparksandrec.org/1338/Parks-Pathways
As a trail user and citizen of this fine area you are invited to the Parks and Recreation Public Open House at Teton County Library on Thursday, March 9th (5-7pm) and Friday, March 10th (1-3PM) to solicit public input on Winter Service Levels, as well as Karns Meadow Zoning and Melody Ranch Trailhead Bicycle Pump Track. For more information visit: https://engagetetoncountywy.com/tetonopenhouse
As a winter trail user, please take the time to have your voice heard through the winter service levels survey for 2022/2023. Teton County Parks and Recreation strives to meet the needs of the community throughout the winter grooming season, take the survey to let them know how they are doing and where they might improve: take the survey
JH Ski Club Nordic Program – March Nordic Newsletter
Welcome to the March Edition of “What’s Going On” for the 2022-2023 season!
It has been an amazing month for the Nordic skiing world here in Western Wyoming. Our JHSC skiers have done a fantastic job racing domestically and abroad, with many qualifying for the upcoming national championships, Trail Creek Nordic Center has had a busy racing and practice schedule, and even our 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!
Special Olympics Wyoming Winter Games in Jackson
Special Olympics Wyoming State Winter Games will be back in Jackson this year March 14-16! We’re celebrating the 45th year of State Winter Games in 2023; these games began in Jackson in 1978. Due to Covid restrictions and challenges, our athletes have not been able to come to Jackson in person since the 2020 State Winter Games; they are truly looking forward to their first year back!
Did you know that Special Olympics Wyoming:
Offers programming in every county in Wyoming, serves more than 1,600 Wyoming athletes across 16 sports, never asks athletes or their families to pay to participate, annually hosts 5 statewide competitions and many additional area competitions, sent a delegation of 45 athletes, coaches, Unified Partners, and staff to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, including athlete Izzy Shanor from Jackson, and continues to grow and expand programming year after year.
We are still in need of volunteers for the competitions on Wednesday and Thursday. If anyone is interested in assisting, please reach out to the office at (307) 235-3062 or sports@specialolympicswy.org.
Moose-Wilson Road summer construction schedule
With our deep snowpack, a favorite local classic cross country and snowshoe trail starting from the Granite Canyon trailhead running over the snow-covered Moose-Wilson road north to LSR, is often a good choice into early April. However, GTNP announced today that the road will be closed to all users starting from April 10th.
A nice side alternative would be skiing/snowshoeing across the Meadow to the east of the road, as long as snow allows. Parking may be limited, so check with the GTNP South entrance. We will report back in early April as information becomes available on details.
The road from the LSRP south to Granite Canyon Entrance will open to through traffic, seven days a week, beginning June 30 at 7 p.m., with possible 20-minute delays. The Moose-Wilson Road project will be completed in phases and will provide for better driving, parking, hiking and accessibility for visitors, preserving the rustic character and opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Expect a full road closure from LSRP to Granite Canyon Entrance Station from April 10—May 26.
The road will open to weekend traffic only at 7 p.m. May 26—June 30.
Teton Co/Jackson Parks & Rec Winter Grooming Survey
Your input as a winter trails user is valued and needed: this is your chance to determine grooming days, more groomed trails and pathways & connectivity for Winter 23-24! Please complete this Community Input survey, to help Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation determine next Winter Grooming service levels: such as increasing to 7 days per week of favorite trails such as Cache Creek, Game Creek, Emily’s Pond, Stilson-Wilson Centennial, May Park. Community input is also valued to determine if some or all the trails and pathways currently not groomed, could be upgraded from plowed surfaces to pack & rolled/snow covered trails, allowing nordic skiing, easier fat bike biking, trail running , walking on snow. Please complete this survey ASAP for input to allow for budgets to be prepared/proposed by end of March!
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/7
Tandem Like We Planned’em
Most people have heard of tandem bicycles, but have you heard of tandem skis? The Teewinots have, and it looks like they had a great time experimenting with them out at Trail Creek this week! Hopefully no arguments were settled with impromptu ski pole duels along the way! Thanks, Coach Libby, for the amazing and hilarious pictures!
Today’s grooming was a fairly comprehensive coverage of the system, varying between best line, double passes, and single passes as befitting the circumstances. Most fields trails got double passes, and the Stadium, Lower Stadium, and Lollipopper Land were all also groomed. Thanks to some light snow and drifting yesterday, conditions turned out very nicely in most places.
Groomer’s choice is Moose Loop.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Game Creek, Cache Creek, May Park, South Park Pathway
Last Update: 3/7
The school fields and the levee are groomed and in good shape. Stilson will be done around 10:15.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 3/5
Singletrack groomed 3/5.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Our 20% off sale has been extended on nearly everything in the store (skis, boots, poles, clothing, waxing accessories, etc)—we even have lots of clothing at 30% off! 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 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: 3/6
Weather pending GCM will be doing our annual application of black sand on the greens to naturally promote uniform snow melt. On Monday we’ll be grooming the greens throughout the day, which then needs to set up overnight to create a surface for us to walk on for applying the sand with rotary spreaders. The sand is to be applied Tues-Thursday (Subject to weather). Do not walk on the greens at any time. Throughout this week you will see machinery working during the day (snowcat, snowmobiles) and there could be some temporary rough sections, especially in areas where we are entering & exiting the greens. Grooming will also temporarily switch to evening grooming beginning at 5:30pm starting Monday and remain this way until this time sensitive operation is complete. Grooming in the evening is needed so we can apply the sand first thing in the mornings. Thanks for everyone assistance and skiing should remain enjoyable during this process.
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: 3/7
It’s a beautiful day! Grand Teton National Park – grooming to Signal Mountain. Friday will be the last day for grooming in Grand Teton National Park for the winter!!
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: 3/6
The trails groomed up beautifully and a light snow started to fall as I parked the pisten bully. If you’ve been thinking about coming to Turpin this winter now is the time, closing day is this Sunday!
Turpin Meadow Ranch is open to all for skiing, lodging, dining, Nordic lessons, and tours! Closing day (March 12, 2022) is less than a week away so make your plans to come to Turpin soon! 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: 3/7
Classic Track: Set | Fat Bike Trails: Closed | Snowshoe Trails: Open
Targhee got a light refresh of snow yesterday morning with an an additional inch of snow overnight. Today, expect chilly temperatures and occasional patches of sunny skies.
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: 3/7
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Tuesday morning; Randy rolled the track last night. This morning plan to use Ginzu to set classic all around. Finish by 8am.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 3/7
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
I pulled the drag around the track all afternoon to firm up the skate track. Should actually have some speed now. The classic track has been reset as well. Get some laps before the next storm!
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 3/6
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Finished grooming at 7:45pm last night. Conditions should be good today!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 3/7
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Tuesday: A couple inches of snow fell yesterday morning after track was groomed. This morning plan to make pass in and out with Ginzu to reset south classic and skate track. Finish by 9am.
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: 3/6
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
I got everything cleaned up Monday evening. Nice to finally use the Ginzu again! It should firm up overnight and ski well tomorrow. Set classic track and skate lanes on Yeti and Campground loops. Heads up for a couple bumps on Yeti where the Ginzu was swallowed by some deep snow. Happy sliding!
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 3/7
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Tuesday morning groomed and reset the skate and classic track. It turned out nicely and should be fast. Enjoy the glide.
No dogs allowed. Please stay on the groomed trails at all times.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 3/7
Singletrack: Set
Groomed Upper and Lower Ladyslipper and Nemo this evening. Derrick groomed BPA, both Hillbenders, and Grumpy Connector earlier today. Please run low tire pressures and enjoy!
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 2/23
Groomed to Pinnacle TH only.
Rammell Mountain
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 2/17
Groomed 2/17.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 2/17
Groomed 2/16.
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/
Skinny Skis Season Finale – Freestyle
Saturday March 11th
Location: JHSC Trail Creek Training Facility
2.5, 5, & 10km Skate or Classic
Get your Nordie Nerd on this season with a skate or classic race. All races are open to everyone with no cut off times. Or ski the course after the race to try it out. There is something for every level of skier including the kids!
Registration: 9am day of race. Race start time: 10am all races
Suggested entry – $20 for 5 & 10km. $10 for JHSC Junior Nordic athletes. $5 for 2.5km
Cash or check ONLY! Please make checks out to JHSC.
Annual Sunny Korfanta Race
Sunday, March 12
White Pine Wyoming Ski Resort
This is an event to honor of one of Pinedale’s most notable skiers, Albert “Sunny” Korfanta. His contributions and pioneering spirit is celebrated annually at this event as he was instrumental in opening the ski hill in 1940. This is a fun race for all abilities, beginner to expert. Skiers and boarders of all ages are welcome. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
[Rescheduled 3/16]
Women’s Nordic Series
Saturday, March 16
5:30PM | Alta Track
Due to the inclement weather the Women’s Nordic Series is rescheduled for Thursday, March 16th at 5:30 pm at the Alta Track.
Annual Spring Fling
Cardboard Race and Pond Skim
Saturday, March 25
Whitepine Wyoming Ski Resort
It’s almost time for our annual closing weekend shenanigans! Cardboard Race and Pond Skim, Saturday, March 25, 2023. Contingent upon snow conditions. If needed, we’ve got plenty of cardboard. Just ask!
Crazy Costumes, Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26, 2023. All and any! Just keep it clean
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
