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In Memory of Jack – Ski Day Today
Jack was the founder of Teton Pines Nordic Center, Owner-operator for over 25 years. Father, husband, friend to many, a wonderful community member who will be missed.
Please join the Bellorado family and the Jackson Hole Nordic community this Saturday at Teton Pines Nordic Center for a ski day to honor Jack. Meet at 3:45pm this Saturday March 9, at the ski rack outside the nordic center ready to ski. A few people close to Jack will share some stories and then we will head out for a short ski on the Greens Loop. Light refreshments and drinks will follow inside the nordic center.
Please give us a call if you have any questions at: (307)733-1733. We are located at Teton Pines Country Club: 3450 Clubhouse Wilson, WY 83014.
Next Week – USCSA National Championship
March 12-16
This is a rare opportunity to watch college national champion nordic skiers here at Trail Creek! Hosted by the JH Ski Club. Trail Creek is hosting the USCSA National Championships March 12-16. Skiers from all across the continent will be competing in races throughout the week to see who is the fastest in the nation. It should be a great spectator opportunity and while the fields around the cabin will be maxed out with the races, our members are welcome to ski in the woods throughout the week. Details about the event can be found on the USCSA website.
Over 500 competitors will compete for National collegiate titles in alpine, Nordic, snowboard and freeski. Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club, Snow King Resort, and Snow King Mountain are partnering to host the event.
Nordic Schedule @ Trail Creek
Monday Mar. 11th: Training
Tuesday Mar. 12th: Men’s & Women’s 7.5K
-10am Men
-11:30am Women
-4:30 Daily Awards
Wednesday Mar. 13th: Men’s & Women’s FSS
10am Freestyle Spring Qualifier
12 Freestyle Spring Begin
4:30 Daily Awards
Friday Mar. 15th: Men’s & Women’s 15K
10am Women
11:30am Men
4:30 Daily Awards
Saturday Mar. 16th: Men’s & Women’s CTS
10am Men’s Classic Team Sprint
11am Women’s Classic Team Sprint
12pm Mixed Freestyle Team Sprints
4:30pm Daily Awards
7pm Final Awards
March 16th Sandbag Final at Trail Creek
10:30am
Our citizen racers have one last chance to compete at the Sandbag Final at Trail Creek on March 16that 10:30. Due to the collegiate racing occurring at the same time, the venue will be slightly different this year.
Last Updated: 3/8
Problematic Potentiometer!
The Pisten Bully has a steering wheel which connects to an electrical device called a potentiometer. As the steering wheel turns, the potentiometer varies the voltage output which can be use to make things like tracks go faster or slower. As the steering wheel turns the voltage is supposed to gradually move from higher to lower or lower to higher depending on the direction of turning. In recent weeks the Pisten Bully has developed a tendency to operate in an erratic manner. With the help of our trusty mechanic yesterday we were able to diagnose that our potentiometer is failing. However, the news is mostly good as a new potentiometer is relatively inexpensive, is readily available, and that it is safe to operate the Pisten Bully until the new one can be installed.
What this means to you if you are still awake after that long and detailed paragraph is that if you are lucky enough to be able to come out for a TGIF ski today, you will find lots of Pisten Bully grooming. Today’s grooming was double passes with fresh classic tracks of not only the USCSA courses but also the March 16th Sandbag Final course as well which is pictured below. In addition to these trails, Woolsey Woods and Homeward/Outward Bound received double passes.
We are experiencing a lot of wildlife pressure in the close woods, the elk herd stood still long enough today to allow a slightly fuzzy picture and we also now are home to a celebrity moose sporting matching yellow ear tags and a dazzling GPS collar. She is usually spotted wandering the trails with her accompanying twins.
Last Updated: 3/8
Last call: this is the closing weekend for Turpin’s winter season. Come build strength, balance, and confidence through Nordic sport. The trails are in great shape, the food is mouthwatering, and there are still a few rooms available if you want to stay this weekend. Monday March 11 is the last day that trails will be groomed and lunch will be served this winter.
This is the last weekend of grooming and lodge operations at Turpin. Big thanks to Turpin for hosting the Annual JH Nordic Alliance Free Nordic Ski, Fat Bike, Snowshoe day in January. Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Free event next year on Sunday, January 5th 2020!!
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/8
7:40am: Cache Creek and Wayne may park are groomed and in great shape. I will be heading to Game Creek shortly and should be done around 10:45.
11:10am: Game Creek is groomed and in great shape. I am currently grooming Three Creek Pathway and will be done around 11:45.
Grand Teton National Park Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/8
The last day of grooming will be Friday March 15, as the road will be plowed starting Monday the 18th.
Nordic skiing is still open in GTNP, but not on the Teton park road. Try many of the superb skier track trails such as Taggart-Bradley Lake, 2 Oceans Lake, Phelps Lake or any or the trail options from the Granite Canyon trailhead, Island hopping in Jackson lake, antelope flats, and more. See the Trails page for detail, search under GTNP Region.
Teton Pines Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/2
Come out and ski!! The sun is out and the skate skiing is awesome!! The classic track is groomed but the skate conditions are better. The next few mornings will start with cold temps so we recommend waiting until mid-morning once things soften up. March is here, so expect the freeze thaw cycle to continue for the remainder of the season. We are open 9am-4pm daily. Please give us a call at: (307)733-1733 with questions.
Shooting Star Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/6
Snow returns to the Tetons! A few inches of snow groomed out well this morning. Warmer temperatures and dense snow, with the possibility of rain down low, are forecasted for the next few days. Gear up, and enjoy some Nordic skiing!
Next Update: Saturday
Grand Targhee Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/8
The morning will start off with decent visibility and a little dollop of snow from overnight. As we approach the afternoon, another series of storms will move on through dropping a significant amount of snow by tomorrow morning. Just in time for the weekend!
Cross Country/Fat Bike 15k: XC OPEN (Last groomed AM 3/7/2019, NO CLASSIC), Fat Bike OPEN.
Pinedale Nordic Trail Report
Last Updated: 3/7
Most trails above groomed this morning. 5-7″ of new snow. CCC Ponds trails groomed also. 23F degrees. Expect soft conditions today. No snow bikes please.
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 3/7 @ 9am
Skate: Fair | Classic: Good
Had to stop grooming at 8am. The snowmobile skis and track were starting to damage the skate lane and snow was too sticky to cover it with the groomer. Before stopping, the classic track was set on all but the inner loops on the north half of the track. Skate lane was touched up on all of the south half and none of the North. Classic skiing should be pretty good. Skating will be just okay. Will update the report if able to make any other improvements (temperature dependent).
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/8 @ 11am
Skate: Fair | Classic: Good
Groomed two passes on Driggs track this morning. Classic is still in good shape, and skate skiing is much better.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/6 @ 3pm
Skate: Poor | Classic: N/A
I rolled down the wet mess. It is wet, slow, and soft but skiable. If the temps drop tonight it should help a lot.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 3/6 @ 7am
Skate: Good Classic: Good
Heading out to groom both skate and classic. Plan to be done by 10am.
Teton Springs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Last Updated: 3/7 @ 10am
Skate: Good | Classic: Good
Classic is re-set and track is soft, but here’s hoping it will set up nicely. Enjoy!
Yeti’s Loop
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 3/2 @ 7am
Skate: Good | Classic: Good
Did a few more laps on Yeti’s Loop Friday afternoon with the old ginzu. Got it cleaned up and buffed out. Also set a classic track that will work well for classic skiing counter-clockwise.
Mike Harris should be plowed this morning…thank you Skyliners! Please park efficiently as the lot can only accommodate about nine vehicles. Are you enjoying this new trail?
5th Street Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/1 @ 8am
Singletrack: Not set
Trails closed for wildlife. Please respect closure till snow recedes.
Thanks
Teton Springs Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/8
Singletrack: Poor
Did two passes earlier today and got it established again, then it started snowing…
Southern Valley Single Track
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 3/8 @ 7pm
Singletrack: Fair
US College Ski Association (USCSA) Championships – Nordic Races
When: March 12-16
Where: Trail Creek Nordic Center, Trail Creek Road – off Hwy 22, Wilson WY
Shuttled Skate Ski from Signal Mountain to Bradley-Taggart
When: Tuesday, March 12
Where: Meet at the Bradley-Taggart parking area
Professional Nordic skier Scott McGee and park ranger Elizabeth Maki will lead the group on a shuttled skate ski adventure from Signal Mountain to Bradley-Taggart on 14-miles of freshly groomed corduroy. GTNPF.org
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