Turpin Meadow Ranch Opening Weekend!
We are proud to say that all of our trails have been groomed, including our fat bike single track! The summer homes loop is thin on the far side from the ranch and there are willows poking up in places. In general we’d all love more snow but the views of the Teton and Absaroka Mountains can’t be beat. The lodge is decorated for the season and the staff is ready to serve you!
New! Recreation Nordic Master’s Program
Starts Dec 20th, 11am-12:30pm at Teton Pines Nordic Center.
Tips, technique, fun- Meets every 2 weeks from Dec 20-Feb 28. Masters Nordic instructor coaches, daily groomed Nordic Trails, Skate and Classic Nordic .
Dates: Dec 20, Jan 3, Jan 17, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28
First clinic: Dec 20th, sign in at Teton Pines Nordic Center shop at 10:45a to be on the snow at 11.
Drop-in clinic and trail pass: $35
Clinic only: $30.
Alternate Thursdays: the Rec Masters group will plan independently to visit other regional Nordic trails , no coaching, car pool, pay-as you go (i.e. GTNP, Trail Creek, Cache , Game, Teton Canyon, Targhee, etc.)
More info? Contact Nancy at info@jhnordic.com. 650-464-6000
GROOMING REPORTS
Last updated: 12/15
Working for You!
The Pisten Bully was hard at it early this lovely Saturday morning ensuring that your weekend Nordic ski will be as rewarding as possible. Overnight an amazing warm up occurred starting from a low of around zero to the current temperature of -2ºC/29ºF. While earlier the wind was moderate, as of 9 AM it has calmed and forecast sunshine throughout the day promises a top Nordic ski outing.
All trails received Pisten Bully best line skate grooming while the close field received a total classic and skate reset. The majority of woods classic tracks are pretty good. We are still waiting for the OK to groom the East Fields but with the Betty Woolsey Classic race just two weeks away hopefully the go ahead will come soon.
Groomer’s choice for today is the close field.
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Shooting Star Grooming Report
Last Updated: 12/15
The course continues to groom out well and should provide plenty of fun this weekend as warmer temperatures are forecasted through Monday. Outlook is for possible snow showers to return by mid-week. Next update will be Tuesday. Enjoy!
Grand Teton National Park Grooming Report
Last Updated: 12/14
Bluebird day in the Tetons. Grooming in Grand Teton National Park. Taggart Lake trail head to Signal Mountain. No snow in the immediate forecast should make for nice cross country skiing all weekend long.
Last Updated: 12/11
We have great conditions that will get even better with Wednesday’s new snow. The wax recommendation for Wednesday is Swix LF 7(violet). We have received lots of new items from Swix, Craft, Bjorn Daehlie, Salomon, and Skida, so come see us to get outfitted with the latest nordic gear! We are open 9am-4pm daily!
Last Updated: 12/15
8:45am: The levee and Stilson are finished and in great shape. The Pistenbully is once again back up and running! The School fields will be done around 10:30.
Cross Country/Fat Bike 15k: XC OPEN (Last groomed AM 12/13/2018), Fat Bike OPEN.
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 12/15/2018 12:25:01
Skate: Good | Classic: Good
Comments: I smoothed out the track today and reset the classic lane. The coverage is really good now and everything is ready to go. Enjoy it before the warm temps arrive.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/14/2018 12:50:59
Skate: Fair | Classic: Fair
Comments: Heading out to set the classic track. Skate track set yesterday, should be good for the weekend.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/15/2018 15:13:43
Skate: Fair | Classic: N/A
Comments: Combed out and rolled with multiple laps should set up nicely but we could use some more snow as there is a fair amount of ruffage sticking out. Not bad for town skiing!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Last Updated: 12/15/2018 6:50:30
Skate: Good | Classic: Good
Comments: Saturday: Plan to reset both skate and classic tracks this morning. Temperatures around 30, should allow both to turn out well. Finish by 9am.
Teton Springs
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 12/15/2018 15:37:55
Skate: Fair | Classic: Fair
Comments: Saturday afternoon: Reset both skate and classic tracks. Warm temperatures gave me a bit of trouble, left a few track marks here and there. Classic fairly good for most part. Good coverage, very little grass showing.
Teton Springs Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/9/2018 21:12:02
Singletrack: Excellent
Comments: Ran drag 1x on loop
5th Street Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 12/1/2018 10:26:20
Singletrack: Excellent
Comments: Rode-in 5th St. this AM. Fast, fun and tight! Start north of skatepark for 1mi figure-8. Happy Global Fatbike day! Go grab a demo bike from local shops.
Southern Valley Single Track
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 12/9/2018 21:11:12
Singletrack: Good
Comments: Ran drag 2x on upper Ladyslipper to Grumpys intersection
For more info on Teton Valley grooming, visit their grooming page.
Pinedale Nordic Grooming Report
Last Updated: 12/15
Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop, Moose Ridge, and Old Road Trail all groomed this morning. 14F degrees. Nice day. Should be exceptional skiing. Headed to pack the CCC trails now.
This Nordic Ski Trail grooming report is courtesy of the Sublette County Recreation Board.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Betty Woolsey Classic – 2k, 5k, 12k
Saturdays, December 29
Trail Creek Nordic Center,Wilson WY (off Hwy 22) – 9am-12pm
For more events, visit our events page.
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