Trip Report: Grand Teton National Park
We love GTNP grooming!
A skier clears the classic track to let the groomer pass on the Teton Park Road Sunday. In addition to giving groomers plenty of space, be sure to give them a wave, a thumbs up, or shout out a thank you if you see them on the trail.
Nordic Masters Clinics Start This Week!
The first two clinics on December 15th and December 22nd will be at Teton Pines Nordic Center.
UPDATE: December 22nd clinic is full and they will not be taking drop ins.
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!
Turpin Meadow Ranch Set to Open This Weekend!
We are happy to announce that Turpin Meadow Ranch is set to open this weekend. Turpin Meadow Ranch Nordic groomed trails is made up of connected loops, all centering around the core of the ranch, on the edge of the Buffalo Fork River in northern Jackson Hole/west side of Togwotee Pass. TMR is open December 16-March 12 to day use and overnight guests. They have a restaurant and bar on site plus they offer Nordic ski lessons, guided snowshoe tours, and rentals in those areas of adventure also. Once their daily grooming is operational they will be using the Nordic Pulse App as well. Call in advance (307) 543-2000 for scheduling lodging, dining, and lesson/tour reservations. Or visit their website.
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/12
Rolling on a Monday!
In the past 24 hours we’ve received a good 6 inches of warm and relatively wet snow at Trail Creek. The first grooming attempt of the day was to put in a classic track with the Ginzu, however, the warm snow was not in a cooperative mood in that it refused to flow through the Ginzu, turning it into kind of a big snow plow. After making some reasonable classic tracks in the Close Field and Woolsey Woods, the decision was made to park it for the day and depend upon our new and very dependable roller.
Multiple passes were made throughout the network with at least double passes everywhere and triple passes on the Close Field, Armin’s, and Moose Loop. A little bit of new trail was set today, linking the Close Field to Son of Gutflop which tends to be a favorite of our younger teams.
Results are available for the weekend’s great racing not only from IMD racing in Sun Valley (Coach Will reported a successful weekend), but now the high school results from Laramie are available on the Wyoprep site.
Assuming the forecast for only minimal precipitation in the next 24 hours comes true, look for fresh classic tracks and Ginzu skate lanes on Tuesday.
Groomer’s choice for today is a rustic cruise through the East Fields.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Emily’s Pond Levee, High School Fields
Last Update: 12/10
The levee, stilson, and school fields are groomed and in good shape.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 12/12
I smoothed all the trails out in Cache last night so they would be good for the week. Here are some suggestions for exploring the groomed trails:
Bikers – Go up Hagen Highway and down lower Ferrins, both the Lloyd’s Cut and Sink or Swim connectors are groomed for a shorter or longer loop option.
Hikers – Check out the Sidewalk trail near the trailhead, I am trying to keep the first 3 entrances groomed for short dog walking loops.
Skiers – Explore off of the Cache Road over to Hagen, all of the connectors at bridges 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are groomed.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 12/12
We are open daily to the public for skiing. Click here for our current trails grooming and conditions: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/US/WY/Teton-Pines-Nordic-Center 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 Daily
Last Update: 12/12
Look for more snow and breezy conditions through Tuesday, followed by calm and potentially very cold weather through Friday. Skiers might expect some light drifting late Tuesday, but otherwise conditions should continue to be very enjoyable for Mid December. Bundle up and enjoy!
Next update 12/15.
Ongoing Trail Notes
- No Walking Allowed
- Early Season Conditions Exists (Thin/Bare Spots)
Grand Teton National Park
Last Update: 12/11
Taggart to Signal today
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: 12/12
Classic Track: Not Set | Fat Bike Trails: Open | Snowshoe Trails: Open
Nordic Groomed 12/10, Fat Bike Groomed 12/3.
As we approach the cold and dry spell predicted for this week’s weather, we might see some surprise snow showers early Monday morning.
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: 12/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Sunday am: Plan to reset skate and classic tracks this morning.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 12/12
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
The skate track is nice and firm. Not enough snow to reset the classic track so it was left alone. Should be good today!
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 12/12
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Pulled the drag to smooth things out. The skate track is nice and firm. Not enough snow to set the classic track. Buffed out the singletrack as well. Happy Monday!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/12
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Plan to reset classic and skate tracks this morning. Should finish by 9am.
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: 12/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Groomed and reset both the skate and classic track on yetis and Campground loops. Enjoy.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/12
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Monday morning bonus groom. Reset the skate and classic track. There are some sporty wind drifts and classic track turned out a little squirrelly. 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/
Nordic Masters Clinics
Thursdays – from Mid December to late February
First Clinic (Classic) – Thursday, December 15
First two clinics at Teton Pines Nordic Center
UPDATE: December 22nd clinic is full and they will not be taking drop ins.
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
