Join Us This Weekend!
Do you like Nordic skiing in Grand Teton National Park? Do you like cookies? There is an opportunity for both on Sunday December 11 from 1-4PM at the Murie Ranch! And, we are delighted to report that the first grooming of the inner park road happened yesterday. An ideal plan for tomorrow: ski or snowshoe the inner park road with loved ones and then share and take home some sweet treats with other community members.
On The Blog: Start Up Success!
JH Nordic is excited to announce a new JH Nordic NoSo patch for 2022-23 (see below), and adding NoSo Patches as one of our Gold sponsors. Re-Use, Recycle, Restore! Repair or add flair!
“One of the great things about being an entrepreneur is setting and surpassing goals. Speaking monetarily but also in terms of mission. NoSo is proud of how much they have led and continue to lead the market in terms of sustainability and environmental stewardship.” As Kelli says, NoSo Patches have made amazing strides in the past couple of years to increase the sustainability of their products and production.
Nordic Masters Clinics
The first two clinics on December 15th and December 22nd will be at Teton Pines Nordic Center.
Join us this winter season to increase your ski speed, stamina, and strength. Work on your technique and form with professional tips and exercises from USSA certified coaches. Stay and ski all day with your clinic ski pass at Teton Pines Nordic Center or Trail Creek Nordic Center (we will ski at both locations through out the winter to provide a variety of terrain and technique).
Hope to see you there!
Help Protect Wintering Wildlife in Grand Teton
Winter has arrived in Grand Teton National Park – an excellent time for recreation in the snow but also a challenging time for wildlife in and around the Tetons. Wildlife specialists are asking visitors to avoid disturbing animals by following all winter closures and voluntarily avoiding bighorn sheep winter zones. In all other areas of the park, visitors should still give wildlife plenty of space by maintaining 100 yards from bears and wolves, and 25 yards from other animals. Visitors can safely enjoy watching wildlife by being respectful of their need for space, staying clear of their sensitive habitats and allowing them to maintain their vital energy reserves.
We Want to Hear From You!
Now that there are many Nordic options available we at JH Nordic are hoping that you are getting out to enjoy all of the winter trails while recreating responsibly. We would love to highlight your adventures and your photos in trip reports. If you’re willing to share your thoughts and photos please email your stories to info@jhnordic.com. And don’t worry, you don’t have to share locations if you’d like to keep your favorite spot to yourself.
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/9
Work In Progress!
The good news today is that as much as possible is being done to figure out what has caused the hiccup in our Husky. The technician has been hard at it, attempting to diagnose what is going on. The bad news is that supporting the technician has resulted in no grooming getting done.
However, it would still be a great day for a lovely rustic ski. About three inches of snow has fallen so far on our nice firm bases, skaters should still be able to get a really good workout for most of the day and classic skiers will move quite nicely while still being able to enjoy the lovely quiet snowfall.
Look for Ginzu or roller grooming tomorrow depending on progress with repairs and how much snow falls.
Groomer’s choice for today is to be very thankful for your patience.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Emily’s Pond, Stilson Loop, Wilson Centennial
Last Update: 12/9
Cache creek and May park are groomed and in great shape. Game creek is groomed and in good shape although if it continues to snow it won’t be long till the new grooming will be filled in. It should still ski nicely though. Three creek pathway is groomed.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 12/6
The trails should be in good shape for the next few days but wow that is some champagne powder out there, I would go skiing instead 🙂
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/9
We are open daily to the public for skiing and we groom our 16km of trails everyday for both skate and classic skiing. Click here for our current trails grooming and conditions: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/US/WY/Teton-Pines-Nordic-Center
Stop by the shop and pick up your season passes and the gear you need for the season! We have a fully stocked retail shop with the latest skis, boots, poles, waxing supplies, and clothing from Swix, Salomon, Alpina, Odlo, Lillsport, Daehlie, Craft, Sauce and more. We offer private lessons daily, skate and classic ski rental packages, and bc xc rentals for the park. We are open 9am-4pm. Please call to book lessons and with any other questions.
Note—We have a new shop phone number this season: (307) 732-4130
Shooting Star
Grooming Schedule: Sunday, Monday, & Saturday
Last Update: 12/9
More snow is expected to fall each day through Monday. Expect breezy conditions Friday afternoon, followed by calmer & cold conditions. The Sled Hill will officially be open Saturday and grooming frequency on this area will be done as needed throughout the season… Coverage on the sled hill is great for sledding, but still on the thin side for grooming more than once or twice per week. Overall, skiing should be enjoyable over this weekend, but please be advised that winds could pick up Friday afternoon creating drifty conditions. Next update will be on Monday 12/12.
Ongoing Trail Notes
- No Walking Allowed
- Sled Hill Closed Until Saturday 12/10/2022
- Early Season Conditions Exists (Thin/Bare Spots)
Reminder we’ll be training new staff on grooming equipment over the next couple of weeks. Expect grooming to be ongoing through 10am until operators become more experienced. Thanks and I’ll send a more formal update later today.
Grand Teton National Park
Last Update: 12/9
First time grooming for the season on 12/9 – conditions will be soft until trail sets up. #gtnpgrooming @grandtetonfoundation @grandtetonnps @jhnordic
Taggart to Signal – Teton Park Road will be groomed between Taggart Lake parking and Signal Mountain Lodge, starting Friday, Dec. 9 through mid-March as conditions allow. The road will be groomed approximately three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Four lanes will be groomed from Taggart to South Jenny Lake and two lanes from South Jenny Lake to Signal Mountain Lodge.
Parking is available at Taggart Lake Trailhead, Cottonwood Creek Picnic Area and at the gate at the north end of the Teton Park Road near Signal Mountain Lodge.
Dogs are welcome to recreate alongside their owners on the Teton Park Road. For the safety of wildlife, visitors and their pets, dogs must always be leashed, are not allowed in the backcountry and must be picked up after. Dog sledding and skijoring are prohibited within Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.
Grooming is made possible through the financial support from Grand Teton National Park Foundation and a Federal Highway Administration Recreational Trails Program Grant managed by the State of Wyoming. For grooming updates, call the park’s road information line at 307-739-3682.
We encourage you to support grooming in Grand Teton National Park, one of Jackson Hole’s most beautiful Nordic trails, by donating to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation, underwriter of Nordic grooming: GTNPF.org/donate/ -and note “Nordic grooming”. Our community and visitor support make grooming possible!
Granite canyon Moose-Wilson road closed until Dec 16th
The portion of the Moose-Wilson Road, south of Death Canyon junction and including Granite Canyon Trailhead, remains closed due to construction activities. The road and trailhead will open to over-snow winter recreation December 16. The northern section of the Moose-Wilson Road remains open.
Please support TVTAP winter trail grooming on your favorite TV winter trails by purchasing a TVTAP Trail sticker Please remember to manage your dogs and respect dog and wildlife closures. Buy a dog trail sticker, too!
Grand Targhee
Grooming Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/8
Classic Track: Not Set | Fat Bike Trails: Open | Snowshoe Trails: Open
Nordic Groomed 12/8, Fat Bike Groomed 12/3.
Lots of new snow this week. The fat bike trails should be rideable Sunday with 3 PSI in tires. A quick-hitting storm is expected to roll through today followed by snow showers this weekend. Heading into next week, we’ll see a cold and dry pattern.
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: 12/8
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Thursday afternoon: Both skate and classic are set. South loops in good shape, north loops fair, still a bit rough in places, especially where elk were hanging out.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 12/9
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Smoothed out all trails with drag. The fresh snow should make for excellent skiing. More snow needed to set a classic track.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 12/9
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Gave everything a fresh roll with a half inch of new. Did not reset classic as there was not enough new snow but the track is still holding up well. Pay attention by school and rodeo area as it bumpy and could have some rocks in that area. Still grass and twigs sticking through on the track but should be skiing well! Will try and get out this weekend to pack it down if we get a few inches. Cheers
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/9
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Friday am: Plan to reset skate and classic tracks this morning.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Southern Valley Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Friday & Sunday
Last Updated: 12/8
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Planning on grooming at sundown tonight. Classic tracks and skate lanes should be great in the morning. Ski it while you can! It may get buried with fresh flakes quickly!
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/8
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Thursday mornin I groomed and reset the skate and classic track. There are still a few thin areas. Otherwise, it’s all in pretty good shape. Enjoy the glide.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 12/8
Singletrack: Set
Groomed laddyslippers 3x and powerline from Sherman springs intersection to lower ladyslipper
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 12/8
Groomed PM 12/8. Enjoy.
Mark your calendar so you don’t miss out on all the wonderful events coming up! Explore the highlighted events below or find more events on our website at https://jhnordic.com/events/
Murie Cookie Swap & Open House
THIS WEEKEND!
December 11, 2022 | 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Murie Ranch, Moose, WY
Join us for a Murie-inspired Cookie Swap out at the Murie Ranch on December 11th. What’s a cookie swap, you might ask? Bring a couple dozen of your favorite cookies and a Tupperware container and the swapping will begin. You’ll leave with an assortment of everyone else’s best cookies and a very happy heart!
Nordic Masters Clinics
Thursdays – from Mid December to late February
First Clinic (Classic) – Thursday, December 15
First two clinics at Teton Pines Nordic Center
Join us this winter season to increase your ski speed, stamina, and strength. Work on your technique and form with professional tips and exercises from USSA certified coaches. Stay and ski all day with your clinic ski pass at Teton Pines Nordic Center or Trail Creek Nordic Center (we will ski at both locations through out the winter to provide a variety of terrain and technique).
Betty Woolsey Classic Race
December 26, 2022
Trail Creek Nordic Center
Come work off your Christmas feast in style! This community event offers distances for every age and ability, 10 AM start time with a mass start classic format.
Racers can choose from 0.5k, 3k, 5k, and 10k options.
JH Nordic Alliance 5th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day
Sunday, January 8th, 2023 | 9:30AM – 3:00PM
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Fun, Free Community Day – with Raffle benefiting local Nordic Alliance non-profit. Free trail pass, Free skate & classic XC ski demo gear, Free fat bike demos, free Nordic ski lessons, Free BackCountry Nordic Ski & Snowshoe tours, Kids Corral (2-5 yr olds), Bridger-Teton USFS wildlife and wilderness info, Kates Bars, Lunch, snacks, hot & cold drinks.
Sponsored by the JH Nordic Alliance members. Family. Friends, visitors, dogs (on leash) welcome. Bring your own skis and bikes recommended to use between free demos and tours.
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
