For more information, call 307-733-1733 or visit www.tetonpinesnordiccenter.com
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: 12/17
As of 11:15 AM at Trail Creek today the temperature is -8ºC/18ºF with calm and cloudy conditions. While no snow has yet fallen, forecasts call for light snow amounts over the next few days with totals around 4 inches. Today’s grooming was Pisten Bully best line skate grooming on most trails. Classic tracks were untouched and mostly pretty good although another big dump would be nice. Skating is pretty nice where ever you go.
Groomer’s choice today is a tour through the woods.
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!
Last Updated: 12/16
With beautiful days and light snow in the forecast now is a great time to head up to Turpin. The fat bike trails are in great condition and only one biker has been on them since opening! If you’re looking for some winter solitude this week come and get it on our trails.
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.
Tuesday -early grooming on Teton Park Road, from Taggart to South Jenny, 4 lanes.
Last Updated: 12/16
The conditions are great at the Pines! With new snow in the forecast, we should be set for a great Holiday season! We have lots of great gifts available in the shop–pants, jackets, base layers, gloves, hats, skate skis, classic skis, boots, poles, bindings and lots more! Come see us from 9am-4pm! Wax report for 12/17: Glide: Swix LF 7, Grip/Kick: Swix Blue Extra/Violet Special
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.
There are few joys on the mountain that compare with a perfect glide,a smooth stride on Nordic skis. Do yourself a favor and head on up to the mountain today; warmer temperatures and smooth sailing awaits you. Skies will be partly sunny today, with snow beginning to fall after 4pm.
Cross Country/Fat Bike 15k: XC OPEN (Last groomed AM 12/16/2018), Fat Bike OPEN.
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 12/16/2018 9:45:55
Skate: Good | Classic: Fair
Comments: I smoothed out the skate lane this morning and eset most of the classic track. The classic lane was in good shape for most of the southern half of the track; it had a lot of drifted snow covering it on the northern loops. The skate lane should be good; I smoothed out the tracks from yesterday. Get out there before it gets too warm and soft!
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: 12/17/2018 9:26:01
Skate: Fair | Classic: N/A
Comments: With quickly warming temps and thin snow cover in the park I am holding off on grooming, though skiing should be alright. Will hopefully get on it as soon as we get some more snow.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Last Updated: 12/17/2018 7:55:27
Skate: Excellent | Classic: Fair
Comments: Monday: The track has set up quite firm with warm days and cold nights. Plan to reset skate track this morning and leave classic alone until new snow arrives. Finish by 10am.
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
Junior National Qualifier Week!
Thursday, December 20
The first mega-racing event of the season takes place beginning Thursday this week when bus loads of valley Nordic youth travel to Bozeman, MT for the first junior national qualifier of the season. If you are at all inclined to view the spectacle it would be an opportune time to not only see some great Nordic racing, but perhaps take advantage of a little sales tax free Montana Christmas shopping. This race and two more qualifiers later in the season will determine who makes it to nationals this year. To see these events and more click on JHSC, Trail Creek, and Community Nordic Calendar.
Betty Woolsey Classic – 2k, 5k, 12k
Saturday, December 29
Trail Creek Nordic Center,Wilson WY (off Hwy 22) – 9am-12pm
Countdown to Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance’s Annual Free Ski and Fat Bike Day at Turpin Meadow Ranch on Sunday, January 6th, 10 am – 3 pm
A little under 3 weeks to go!
Remember:
- FREE Nordic Ski & Fat Bike Demos
- Nordic Ski Lessons for the newbies
- Backcountry Nordic & Snowshoe tours
- Kids Corral with Sledding & XC skiing
- Stay Wild Fat Bike Raffle & many others
- You can bring the whole family including the dog, just be sure to have your pup on a leash and clean up after them
- Don’t forget we have a Free shuttle to Turpin Ranch from Jackson, email info@jhnordic.com to reserve your seat
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