What’s Groomed in Jackson Hole/Teton Valley?
See real-time grooming in the Jackson Hole/Teton Valley region. Find all the latest grooming & fresh groomed tracks. Plan your next Nordic Adventure with ease.
U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships
The US Cross Country Skiing Championships begin yesterday in Michigan with a few Jacksonites participating! Check out the schedule and watch the live stream! All races will be live streamed through Saturday January 7th.
“Reading the Snow” By Patricia Feltz
Watching the forecasts in late fall in Alta, Wyoming is an obsession. The air has to be cold enough and the wind speeds gentle enough to produce light layers of fluffy snow that will be deep enough to cover the sticks and stones of everyday life. Last year’s gear must be reorganized so as not to miss an essential item. Hopefully, packs are put away at the end of each season containing the required items. One doesn’t want to forget important gear for an early season ski that could result in a missed opportunity to explore a bright, beautiful, sunny trail.
And Nordic in Alta, Wyoming provides the best of two worlds. Alta offers a regularly groomed track that goes on forever, right next to a branch of the Teton County Library with both a free book exchange and regular library checkouts. The library bathroom is an added convenience for readers as well as skiers.
During regular library hours I am careful not to park directly in front of the library. My cross-country ski boots unlike downhill boots are easily worn while driving a car. I step out of my car, walk around to the trunk, and take out my skis, poles, and carefully prepared pack. My pack contains extra warm clothing, mainly for my head and hands, sunscreen, lip gloss, and sunglasses. I also carry water and peanut butter biscuits just in case. Additionally, I can stuff my pack with the clothing layers I take off when I overheat. I generally take to the trail on the groomed track. Occasionally, I break my own trail in newly fallen, powdery snow. Other times I’m grateful for skiers breaking trail ahead of me. I climb hills leaning forward, speeding up my momentum so as not to slide backwards. Going downhill I twist all the way down to my hips and lean into the turn. Sometimes I use my poles to slow down a speedy descent or to aid my turns. Sometimes wishing to go faster I duck down, lower my center of gravity and go with the prevailing wind. Lacking numerous trees, the Alta Nordic area is the best around for dipping, gliding, and soaring up and down hills the way swallows do in the wind.
Other lovers of x-country skiing and sometimes their dogs, are a welcome addition to the beautiful backdrop of the Teton Mountains and the undulating snow-covered terrain. Friends greet friends, and new acquaintances talk about the weather, equipment, and the “nuts and bolts” of cross-country skiing. I value the difference in Nordic versus downhill skiing in that there are, in my experience, fewer accidents or at least fewer collisions; no lift lines and no heavy gear. You can easily avoid holiday crowds on Nordic skis and there is the advantage of choosing to go slow enough to enjoy the scenery or fast enough to fly like a bird.
Consider cross-country in Alta, Wyoming and dip and glide like a swallow! And don’t forget while you are visiting to check out our books.
Countdown to The JH Nordic Annual Event!
We haven’t hosted this event in two years and we are so excited to invite you to join this 5th Annual FREE Nordic Community Event at Turpin Meadow Ranch on Sunday, January 8th, 2023! We are just 5 days away from the event so to celebrate let’s countdown with 7 reasons to attend (a new reason will be featured each day this week).
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/2
Wee Ones Wonderland!
Our littlest skiers hit the snow today and this week, turning Trail Creek into a wonderland of little Nordic adventures. While parking is definitely at a premium in the busy afternoon time slot, if you can make your way out and observe from a distance, each of the busy practice sessions are an amazing thing to behold!
Nordic skiing in general is tending towards amazing to behold with about an inch of fresh snow on top of yesterday’s extensive grooming. The Husky was out and about today, hitting pretty much every trail with classic tracks where needed. Something new you will discover today is double classic tracks throughout much of the fields. You might also notice five different play areas for our teams to disperse into; the names are The Stadium, Aspen Bump Stadium, Lollipopper Land, Skyview Stadium, and Moose Loop Stadium. You can figure out which is which or ask the grooming department if you are really curious.
Anyway this afternoon will be busy, but all in all skiing is really nice today at Trail Creek.
Groomer’s choice for today is the fields.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Emily’s Pond Levee, High School Fields, Wilson Centennial
Last Update: 1/1
The Parks Department PistenBully groomer broke down Saturday morning mid way through grooming efforts. Repairs will not be possible until after the Holidays. Staff will continue to groom with snowmobile and pull behind groomer through next week. Contractor will groom Cache to Noker Mine on Monday. Please continue to check the Parks & Rec website and/or Twitter feeds for updates on conditions. Thank you for your patience as we work through repairs. You can also get up to date information on other groomed areas in Jackson Hole at: https://jhnordic.com/grooming/
http://www.tetonparksandrec.org/1353/Grooming-Report
http://www.tetonparksandrec.org/1355/Ice-Rinks
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 1/2
Cache Creek Trailhead to Noker Mine done today.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
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 skate and classic skiing lessons daily, skate/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: 1/2
Happy New Year! It looks like this week will provide calm weather and great Nordic conditions. Be aware that the snow profile still has inconsistency from last weeks rain & winds and skiers may encounter icy/soft sections. Overall, we are off to a great start for 2023. Enjoy. Next update will be on Friday 1/6.
Grand Teton National Park
Grooming: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Last Update: 12/30
Happy New Year! Taggart to Signal today. (We will not be grooming on New Years Day)
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/2
The trails are firm and fast and the sun is shining. It is a great day to be skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking at Turpin Meadow Ranch!
Turpin Meadow Ranch is open to all for skiing, lodging, dining, Nordic lessons, and tours! Ours is a short season so be sure to plan a visit this winter between now and March 13, 2022. Call the office (307) 543-2000 or visit our website to book your adventure and/or meal!
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: 1/2
Classic Track: Not Set | Fat Bike Trails: Closed | Snowshoe Trails: Open
Targhee got 1 inch of new snow yesterday, finishing off the storm cycle from earlier this week. Expect a cold and dry cycle through Wednesday of this week. Cloudy coverage and temperatures sitting in the mid twenties today.
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: 1/1
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Sunday: Made a couple passes over skate track, turned out well. Classic still in good shape from Jon’s work yesterday.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 1/2
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
All ready to go as of 10 AM. The south loop doesn’t have much of a classic track as it was pretty firm. but the inner and northern loops are good to go for both skate or classic. Should be firm and fast.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 1/2
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Reset skate, classic, and single track last night. Looking good out there. Get your New Year’s goals started! The City of Victor is turning on the Sherman Park lights every Wednesday 5-8pm for the month of January (1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25). Come gather with the community for skiing, fat biking, and/or snowshoeing. TVTAP will be dishing out the hot coco.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 1/2
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Monday: Plan to smooth out skate track this morning. Will probably leave classic alone, as should still be in good shape from Mike’s reset yesterday.
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: 1/1
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Happy New Year! I groomed and reset the skate and classic track on Campground and Yeti’s loops. It turned out really nice. Enjoy the glide.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 12/31
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Rolled out the skate lane and reset the classic track. Skating was firm and smooth, classic lane looks a little slick in spots. Get out for your last ski of 2022!
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/1
Singletrack: Set
Happy New Year! Happy hour, Powerline (Mike Harris to Teton Springs) and Sherman Spring access have be freshly groomed. All other trails are mostly rider packed. Enjoy the ride.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 12/28
Groomed 12/28 PM to end of road.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 12/23
Groomed 12/23 PM. 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 Clinic
Thursdays – from Mid December to late February
Thursday, January 5 – Classic Ski at Teton Pines Nordic Center Thursday, January 12 – Skate Ski at Teton Pines Nordic Center
The JHSC would like to encourage participants to pre-register/pre-pay for the clinics, including 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).
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
