JH Nordic Masters Skate Ski Clinic This Week
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2021
11am – 12:30pm
Teton Pines Nordic Center
Hosted by Scott Horn and JH Ski Club Nordic Team Coaches
Join us this Thursday from 11am-12:30pm. This Nordic Masters clinic will focus on skate skiing technique, balance, stride, stamina, and overall fitness. Come join us!
What’s in Your (Nordic) Pack?
We love to help with trip planning for your next Nordic adventure. And one of the key components for a successful trip is preparation. Here at JHNordic we know what it is like to hop on the trail and realize you forgot something. Yeah, that’s is the worst feeling there is. Here is an update from our last What’s in Your (Nordic) Pack? blog post. Also REI came out with a sweet checklist for cross-country skiing that we took into account, because I mean, they know their gear.
Parks and Rec to Begin Seasonal Grooming Schedule
FROM BUCKRAIL
The PistenBully is out of hibernation! The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (Parks and Rec) will implement its normal seasonal grooming schedule this Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021.
“We will begin our regular grooming schedule on Tuesday using the PistenBully and possibly the snowmobile depending on the snow depths at the trails south of town,” Parks and Rec announced via Twitter.
With the recent snowfall, snow depths around the valley and drainages are just sufficient enough to utilize the Department’s PistenBully PB100. Staff currently grooms Tuesday through Saturday with the assistance of Bushong Property Services on Mondays up Cache Creek to Noker Draw.
January Women’s Skate Skiing Clinics
Dates: Fridays: January 7, January 14 and January 21
Time: 11am-12:30pm
Teton Pines Nordic Center
If you’d like to improve your skate technique and fitness, come join us for three Skate lessons at Teton Pines. We’ll improve our glide on skate skis and learn to be more efficient uphill, downhill, and review the different skating strides. These clinics are for those with some skate skiing experience who would like to improve. We will cover more than the basics to get you skating longer distances with ease and going up and down hills with proficiency and confidence. Each session will be part instruction with plenty of time to ski and practice. $50/Clinic or $135 for all 3 ($45/Clinic for Teton Pines Nordic Center season pass holders). Rentals available for $35. Trail pass is included.
Instructor: Kim Springer Kim grew up warming her fingers in the Octagon on Mt. Mansfield in Stowe, Vermont. After college she discovered the warm world of Nordic skiing and has been passionate about all aspects of the sport ever since. She loves sharing that passion with others and has taught in and around Jackson Hole for many years.
Questions or to register: Call Teton Pines Nordic Center at: (307) 733-1733
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/28
Winter Wonderland!
Days of snowfall have transformed the landscape at Trail Creek into a wintery land of delight for Nordic skiing enthusiasts. You are not mistaken in noticing that classic tracks were being placed on the Armin’s section of our trail in the image above taken earlier today. Snowfall has been light today with the breeze mostly gentle; we’ve even seen a few patches of blue and the temps are pleasantly cool for lovers of winter.
While not every trail has received classic tracks yet, they are becoming more prevalent. Couple on top of that steady cool temps and the weak midwinter sun, and you have the perfect recipe for our waxing brethren to be able to stick on a simple wax and find classic skiing pleasure for days. Skaters as well are doing quite well even though the conditions are still just a wee bit soft. Today’s grooming did cover most every trail except for the East Fields with about half receiving classic tracks.
Groomer’s choice for today is Armin’s.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Update: 12/28
The levee and stilson are groomed and in good shape. The Pistenbully will be used on all trails from here on out. The school fields will be done around 11:00.
Cache Creek Fat Bike Trails
Last Update: 12/26
I groomed all the trails in Cache this evening and will do another lap tomorrow to firm things up.
Grooming by Friends of Pathways.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/27
The snow is great at Teton Pines! We groom 13km+ daily for both skate and classic with our new snowcat.
We are open to the public 9am-4pm. Please call us in advance to book lessons at: (307) 733-1733. You do not need a reservation for skiing and we do not take reservations for rentals. During the next two weeks we don’t allow multi-day or off-site rentals.
We still have a great selection of classic skis, skate skis, boots, jackets, pants, gloves, and hats so come on out to pick up last minute gifts for the XC skier on your list.
Visit our website for pricing and other information: www.tetonpinesnordiccenter.com
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/28
The sled hill was able to be groomed today. Coverage is inconsistent on this area (thin & deep pockets) and will likely be soft. We’re still troubleshooting our electrical issues with the Pistenbully/snowcat and was fortunate that it functioned enough to groom the sled hill along with the Yellow loop today. Until the snowcat is repaired, don’t anticipate the sled hill being groomed daily or potentially even weekly… but we will groom it whenever our equipment allows. Next update will be Friday (12/30) and reminder we’ll continue to focus only on the Yellow Loop until the snowcat is fully functional. Thanks.
TRAIL STATUS
- YELLOW LOOP OPEN
- SLED HILL GROOMED on 12/28 (Grooming Frequency Depends on Machinery Functioning)
- CLASSIC TRACKS NOT SET
- SNOWSHOEING CLOSED
- ORANGE LOOP, CLOSED
- WALKING, NOT ALLOWED
Grand Teton National Park
Last Update: 12/24
Friday morning grooming from Taggart to Signal. Merry Christmas!
Grooming is sponsored by the GTNP Foundation and generous donations from our community.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Last Update: 12/25
Thank you to all who wore their pajamas inside out – we have had consistent snow throughout the last few days so we have been able to groom with the pisten bully early in the mornings and will be grooming daily for the rest of the season. Most of our trails are in good shape however the mule loop is still very thin and doesn’t have classic laid.
The fat bike trail in the lower pasture is in good condition – the one in the mule pasture is being worked on now that we have enough snow. Thanks to all who are following the new dog policy of keeping dogs on leash around the lodge and cabins.
https://www.turpinmeadowranch.com/the-ranch/live-conditions/
https://www.turpinmeadowranch.com | 307.543.2000
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Grand Targhee
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
Last Updated: 12/28
Cross Country 15k: XC OPEN -last groomed 12/26/2021
Fat Bike Trails : Closed & Not Groomed
Snowshoe Trails: Open & Not Groomed
Targhee’s Nordic trails are groomed Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sat/Sundays. Fat bike/snowshoe trails are groomed regularly but not on a set schedule – the groomer usually waits until after a storm cycle to groom the single track.
Trail day passes are $20 this winter.
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: 12/28
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Rolled Hill, Horse & Library Loops. Set track on Library but conditions were still soft and unconsolidated so I couldn’t get the Ginzu out to smooth bumps and set tracks. Work will continue this week to get Alta up and running this week. There is now enough snow to fill in the field furrows and set stakes to follow while grooming. It’s skiable though! Enjoy!
Please do not park in the library parking lot. Please be sure to keep your dogs on a leash and to clean up after them.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 12/27
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
The track is skiable with some thin spots and a few weeds sticking through.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 12/27
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Sherman Park skate track has been set. I did not set the classic track. I think it will turn out really nice overnight. It’s a little soft right now. The singletrack has also been set. Enjoy the ride and the glide.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/28
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Tuesday: Since Alta track isn’t up and going, later this week, I plan to reset classic and skate in canyon this morning. Should finish by 11am.
Southern Valley Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Friday & Sunday
Last Updated: 12/28
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Skate track has been set on Campground and Yetis loops. The classic track was not set.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/28
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
The skate track has been established. The classic track was not established as the snowpack is a bit thin in the wind scoured areas. All in all there’s pretty great coverage but there are some bits of grass still poking through. Enjoy the glide.
No dogs allowed.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 12/27
Singletrack: Set
Singletrack trails have almost all been groomed. Happy hour, Nemo, Lady slipper, pole canyon connector, powerline, and lower hill bender all got multiple passes. If you can’t ride please walk off to the side of the trail. It’s probably gonna be pretty soft. Enjoy the ride.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 12/28
Groomed 12/28 to summer trailhead.
Rammell Mountain Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 12/15
Grooming coming soon
The USFS is continuing to monitor snow levels on our roads and will close them to wheeled motorized vehicles when there is enough snow to groom
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 12/28
Grooming coming soon
Grooming 12/28
JH Nordic Masters Classic & Skate Ski Clinics
SKATE SKI CLINIC THURSDAY DECEMBER 30, 2021
11am – 12:30pm
Teton Pines Nordic Center
Hosted by Scott Horn and JH Ski Club Nordic Team Coaches
There will be 10 clinics running every Thursday in January and February from 11am-12:30pm. The Nordic Masters clinics will focus on skate ski and classic cross country skiing every other week.
Joining all 10 clinics is your best approach to developing your full Nordic skiing technique, balance, stride, stamina, and overall fitness while having fun in a small group. For those who only wish to focus on one technique, we are offering a Skate Ski Clinic series of 5 clinics or a Classic Cross country series of 5 clinics.
JHNTeton Ridge Classic Ski Race
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 2022
Grand Targhee Nordic Trails, Alta Wyoming
19th Annual Classic Cross Country Ski race – Race format: wave starts based on distance; 24 km, 14 km, 7 km, and 2 km.
For more info and registration: https://tetonridgeclassic.com/registration
For race trail maps: https://tetonridgeclassic.com/maps
JHNordic 5th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day at Turpin Meadow Ranch
SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2022
Turpin Meadow Ranch – 1 hr north of Jackson- Buffalo Valley Road (off Hwy 287/26)
Parking onsite/carpooling encouraged.
Fun, Free Community Day – with Raffle benefiting a local Nordic Alliance non-profit:
Free trail pass and demo gear, though it is encouraged that folks bring their own equipment to maximize time on the snow!
Family, friends, visitors, dogs (on leash) welcome: please register in advance to secure your spot!
Sponsored by the JH Nordic Alliance members
Email : Info@JHNordic.com for more info
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
