Update from Friends of Pathways: Willow Street Safe Routes Approved | Support Sage Meadows Bike Park
JHNordic is excited that Jackson Town Council approved the Willow Street Safe Cycling Route through Jackson – an important connector from Snow King Ave east and north to join the bike path next to the Elk Refuge on north to GTNP. This will allow local , tons users to safely cross downtown Jackson south to north ( and back) and community and visitors to connect on longer rides.Thanks to Friends of Pathways, Community Pathways, and our Councilors, staff, and community for their vision and support!
Building upon the success of the Blair Drive Bike Skills Park, Friends of Pathways proposes to design and construct a new bike park for kids at the corner of S. Hwy. 89 and South Park Loop Rd.
The Sage Meadows Bike Park will be conveniently located near the Melody Ranch neighborhood and accessible by the community pathways system. The bike park will enable kids of all ages to develop mountain bike skills from an early age and allow whole families to enjoy cycling fun in a safe, traffic-free environment.
To learn more about the Sage Meadows Bike Park, show your support, and to provide feedback, attend Teton County’s open house at the Rec Center on Wednesday, March 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wildlife Wednesday with JH EcoTour Adventures
We want to remind everyone that the spring migration is underway! Please keep a sharp eye out for migrating pronghorn antelope, deer, elk, and other wildlife. Many of our animals here in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem migrate hundreds of miles every year as the seasons change. Pronghorn in Grand Teton National Park have one of the longest migrations (~150 miles!) and they start moving, along with mule deer, as early as March.
Did you know bears aren’t considered true hibernators? This is because they only drop their body temperatures by a few degrees when they’re in their dens, allowing them to stay fairly alert. By contrast, other hibernating mammals like squirrels and chipmunks will drop their body temperatures to near-freezing, and it takes them quite a while to fully wake up. Click on the link below to read more about bear hibernation!
Trip Report: Exploring more of Teton Valley -Pole Canyon
We love local Nordic skier/explorer Karen D’s curiosity, adventuresome spirit and energy to get out and ski nearly all the 100+ trails in JHNordic -in Teton Valley, Jackson Hole, the Wyoming Range, the Big Holes, and all sorts of places. Broaden your horizons, explore a new trail, or break your own trail while the snow lasts. PS. a few of us skied excellent crust at Trail Creek Nordic today – good for both skate and classic skiing. So add crust-cruising to your ski list for the next few weeks!
Pole Canyon was a lovely for a morning of new snow and sunshine! We left the trailhead at 9:30 and were all alone the entire way up the valley – to the turnaround spot which is a very big dead stump. The canyon was beautiful and we heard not a peep – until we did! On our way out, we encountered three groups of snowmobiles (ten snowmobilers total) which was scary given the narrow trail. We recommend a very early start on a weekday if you are up for skiing this valley. Skins are also helpful if you have them. 4.6 miles round trip and 2 ½ hours. -Karen D
Trail Creek
Grooming Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Last Update: 3/21
Amazing Video!
Like the rest of the JHSC youth Nordic programs, the Ositos have wrapped things up for the year. However, Coach Miles has sent in an amazing video showing some of the highlights of the season. Click on this link and you can see learning, exercise, and fun in action. Nice job Coach Miles and crew, and Ositos!
You too can have some learning, exercise, and fun if you come out to Trail Creek today. Yesterday’s storm ended up depositing a couple more inches of snow after grooming wrapped up yesterday which mostly groomed up quite nicely in this morning’s cool conditions. Passes were made on nearly every trail with fresh classic tracks along the way. The conditions are just a bit variable ranging from nearly perfect to having a few voids in the snow, but all in all the snow should ski very nicely today.
We’re moving to a limited grooming schedule this week with the next grooming scheduled for Tuesday evening and then Thursday evening in hopes of being able to morph the forecast warm snow into great skiing. Happy Birthday Mom!
Groomer’s choice for today is to not forget your sunscreen in the very sunny fields.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Monday-Saturday
Last Update: 3/22
The levee and stilson are groomed and in ok shape. The best skiing will be this morning before it gets too warm. This will be the last week of grooming for these two trails.
Wednesday Grooming Schedule: Cache Creek, Wayne May Park, Game Creek
Cache Creek Fat Bike Trails
Last Update: 3/13
I did a pass on all the Cache Creek trails this evening. Things are holding up well but as the temps get above freezing try to avoid using the trails in the late afternoon.
Grooming by Friends of Pathways.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming is finished for the season.
Last Update: 3/20
Sunday March 20 was our closing day. Thanks for a great season!!
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/21
Today is the last day that the Sled Hill will be groomed, as a deteriorating snowpack in this area will begin to yield grassy areas and needs the grooming equipment to stay off it for preventing turf damage. People may continue to sled here for as long as conditions permit, however it will no longer be groomed for the remainder of the season. Overall, the trails should be enjoyable. Look for icy conditions in the morning followed by softer/slushy skiing in the afternoon. Enjoy the spring skiing!
TRAIL STATUS
- YELLOW LOOP OPEN
- SLED HILL GROOMED on 3/19 (Grooming will occur as needed)
- CLASSIC TRACKS SET
- SNOWSHOEING OPEN (BLUE LOOP ONLY, STAY ON THE EDGE OF THE TRAIL OR IMMEDIEDATEY NEXT TO TRAIL)
- ORANGE LOOP OPEN
- WALKING, NOT ALLOWED
Snake River Sporting Club
Grooming finished for the season.
Grand Teton National Park
Grooming is finished for the season and plowing operations began 3/14
Grooming is sponsored by the GTNP Foundation and generous donations from our community.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming is finished for the season.
The lodge is closed for the season and grooming has come to an end. Thanks to all who came out and visited the ranch this winter! The lodge and restaurant will be open for summer activities mid-June.
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: 3/21
Cross Country 15k: XC OPEN
Fat Bike Trails : Closed
Snowshoe Trails: Open
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: 3/22
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Reset skate track. Classic track was in pretty good shape. Track is firming up should be good skating and classic skiing today.
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: 3/20
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Went out at 5pm to roll the 6” of fresh snow and set a classic track. Cold temps tonight should firm things up for great skiing tomorrow.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 3/22
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Tuesday about 10:30am I just refreshed the skate track…classic track is holding strong from yesterdays groom. Should ski great…the bare spots are growing, so get out there while it’s good!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 3/22
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Plan to make a quick pass in and out with the Ginzu, to reset skate track, as it remained quite soft yesterday after rolling the 9 inches of new snow that fell on Sunday. Should be good.
Southern Valley Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Friday & Sunday
Last Updated: 3/21
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Monday morning groom session we reset the skate and classic track on yetis and campground loops. Enjoy some of the last Nordic skiing we’ll have as the temperatures are going get
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Done Grooming for the Season
Last Updated: 3/21
Skate: Not Set | Classic: Not Set
We are done grooming at Teton Reserve for the season. We pulled a bunch of trail stakes last week and it snowed yesterday more than anticipated. We don’t want to groom blind and risk damaging the golf course. Thanks to everyone involved with making this track a reality this winter. We hope you enjoyed the new venue.
No dogs allowed.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 3/18
Singletrack: Set
Friday evening I was able to groom and set the singletrack on powerline to the top, Nemo, upper and lower Hillbenders. Please ride these trails in the early a.m. and later p.m. when the temperatures are coldest. The forecast has an outlook for incredibly warm temperatures that will not be conducive to riding singletrack mid-day. If you’re leaving a rut turn around. Thank you for your support.
Happy Hour (aka Mike Harris to ID/WY state line)
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 3/16
Groomed to Pinnacle TH only.
Rammell Mountain Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 3/16
Grooming is done for the 21/22 season.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 3/17
Groomed 3/17.
Registration OPEN for Pole Pedal Paddle
Registration is now OPEN for JHSC’s Rendezvous River Sports Karen Oatey Pole Pedal Paddle on March 26th. Since 1975 the “PPP” has served as the annual kickoff to spring in Jackson Hole with a five-leg race that includes:
- Ski/snowboard alpine race at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
- Running leg from Teton Village to Shooting Star
- Cross country ski leg at Shooting Star Nordic track
- Cycling leg from Shooting Star to Von Gontard’s Landing at South Park Bridge
- Paddling leg on the Snake River to Astoria boat ramp
Competitors are invited to race individually or on a team and competitively or for fun. Either way, costumes are highly encouraged! The PPP will conclude with a large community celebration at Astoria Hot Springs Park open to the public*.
Registration closes at midnight on Wednesday, March 23rd Details and registration HERE.
*Please no dogs at any leg of the PPP and if you plan to soak at Astoria, reservations are required.
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
