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.
Slides and Mountain Lion Activity Up Game Creek
Recently an ambassador reported a couple of snow slides about a mile up the Game Creek Trail, from last Friday. There has also been information of potential mountain lion activity in the same area. There have been reports of lion activity for the last couple of months in the Game Creek area. Skiers and those with dogs please be very aware of the surroundings while up on the Game Creek Trail!
Wind, snow, cold and wolves: This year’s 103-mile endurance in the Wind Rivers was extra ‘brutal’
Credit: Wyoming Public Radio
One of the hardest endurance adventure races in the lower 48 is right here in Wyoming, in the Wind River Mountains. Due to an extreme winter storm, this year was the hardest version of the race to date.
It is called ‘The Drift.’ People have 48 hours to complete the 103-mile course, either running, skiing or fat biking on snow.
“The joke you always hear is people say, ‘Well, I don’t even like to drive that far,’” said Darren Hull, the race co-founder.
Racers have to be self-sufficient, meaning they carry about 40 pounds of supplies to survive, either on their back or on a sled. The trail meanders at elevations as high as 10,000 feet in the Wind Rivers, through massive amounts of snow, 40-mile-an-hour winds and sub-zero temperatures.
Trip Report: Alta Track
As seen in the photos, we had a perfect day to ski Alta track! Fresh groom, stunning views of the Tetons, friendly, local skiers and dogs. Picnic in the sun and a tailgate! It is an excellent place to explore and ski, especially on a sunny day! -N.L.
This ski trail meanders through the open rolling farm fields of Alta, WY. There are multiple different loops to explore, and combine with each other to create as long, or short of a ski as you want. If all the loops are skied once you will travel a total of 10 km. There are great views of the Grand Teton and also Grand Targhee Ski Area from most any part of the trail. This trail offers excellent classic and skate skiing on open rolling hill terrain. Dogs are allowed on the trail, but please keep them under control and within voice command. No fat bikes, walkers or snowshoes, please.
Congratulations to the JHSC Nordic Program on placing 3rd in the national club standings, moving up from their 5th-place ranking last season!
We are so proud of these athletes on an incredible season! Come celebrate our Champions today, Tuesday, March 21, at Hand Fire Pizza. JHSC is the evening’s sponsored nonprofit of Hand Fire’s “Pizza for a Purpose”: proceeds from every pizza purchased, dine in and take out, support the Club’s 500 student-athletes.
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/21
Grooming Wars Episode V: Winter Strikes Back
Somewhere, somewhen, a groundhog must have poked its head out of its hole, seen a shadow, and scampered right back in, because it seems like we’ve got another week of winter before us. Snow was falling steadily at Trail Creek this morning, already accumulating around three to four inches, with more on the way! Thanks to this bounteous blanket of softly settling snow, trails were looking the nicest they have all week – for as long as you could see them! By the time grooming was concluding, early trails were already covered with several inches of fresh powder, resulting in a fairly soft skiing experience.
Today’s grooming was a single pass through the woods, followed by a more thorough grooming of the fields, including the addition of double tracks on the East Fields. Typically a double pass in the Fields immediately results in enough snow to wipe it all away, so keep your fingers crossed.
Groomer’s choice for today is Déjà vu, and maybe an exciting run down Superplant just above!
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: Emily’s Pond Levee, High School Fields, Wilson Centennial Trail
Last Update: 3/20
Cache creek will not be groomed today. Contractor is having equipment issues. Cache grooming will stop on April 3rd this year.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Update: 3/17
Cache Creek Sidewalk and Road Singletrack groomed 3/17.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Closing day for the shop was this Sunday the 19th. We plan to groom through the 26th if conditions permit. The track/property are closed to all skiing beginning on March 31 due to golf course spring preparations.
We are open daily to the public for skiing. Click here for our current trail grooming report and conditions: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/US/WY/Teton-Pines-Nordic-Center.
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/20
The track groomed out very nice yesterday evening as warmer afternoon temperatures allowed our equipment to cut through the stubborn ice layer that formed from last week’s rain and subzero temperatures. For the remainder of the season, grooming will occur in either evenings or mornings depending on temperatures and storms. Anticipate grooming to occur in the morning time for most of this week, as the forecast is calling for daily snow and rain showers. Please note, in certain situations, such as a very wet rain/snow event, we may decide not to groom to preserve the integrity of trails as the snow base can become unstable causing severe ruts. Springtime brings constant evolving conditions throughout the whole day as massive temperatures swings promotes intense freeze/thaw cycles, creating icier morning skiing and softer, even slushy snow in the afternoon. The track this time of year can also settle out inconsistently while the snow melts during the day creating sunken spots, especially around catch/drainage basins. Skiers may also encounter icy and crumbly snow sections as the track is not as pliable once it makes the spring profile shift. We will continue to do our best working with the everchanging, sometimes extremely challenging spring conditions and update everyone over any noteworthy details as they arise. Enjoy the springtime skiing and soak up those sunny days whenever they pop up!
Please help support trail grooming in GTNP by donating to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation. It’s easy and encouraged. All you need to do is visit: GTNPF.org/donate/ and leave the comment “Nordic” in the designation section. There is the opportunity to leave a one time gift or reoccurring monthly donations in any amount.
Grand Teton National Park
Grooming Has Ended For The Season
Winter grooming of the 14-mile section of Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain parking area ended March 10. The road will remain open for winter activities until March 20 when snow removal operations begin.
While grooming in GTNP has come to an end for the season, there are other great options of where you can track ski. Check out JHNordic.com/Grooming/ to find other fresh grooming in our new real-time map, thanks to our partner, Nordic-Pulse.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Has Ended For The Season
Thank you all for a wonderful winter season at Turpin Meadow Ranch! While our trails are on the Bridger-Teton National Forest (meaning you can still come enjoy them on your own) they are no longer being maintained. If you do make the drive, bring your bear spray and remember: the lodge and all services are closed for the season, please respect that all buildings on the resort are private.
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: 3/20
Classic Track: Set | Fat Bike Trails: Closed | Snowshoe Trails: Open
No new snow to report this morning. A new (weak) storm system will roll through the Tetons this morning into tomorrow evening. Expect consistent snowfall throughout the day today with temperatures reaching the mid twenties this afternoon.
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: 3/19
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Sunday AM: Will smooth out the skate lane. The inside loop on the south end is a bit rough with old marks that I tried to get rid of with several passes yesterday. Will attempt to do so again today. The rest of the skate lane is in good shape. The classic track is in rough shape and glazed but we need snow before it can be reset.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 3/20
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Smoothed out a bit but the track is pretty firm. Skating should be pretty good though.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 3/17
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Attn: ice rink loop is now not usable. City of victor is putting a new public work building in field just east of ice rink. Skating should be fantastic with a few foot prints still around. Was not enough snow to set a new classic track Walking track is still in and supported but not groomed, please clean up after your dogs!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 3/19
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Deep ginzued the skate track up to the upper campground, much of the time staying well behind a cow moose and calf who were slowly browsing along the edge of the track. These guys did not want to leave the hard packed track and looked pretty tired. Please stay well back from them and watch your dogs. I may not groom the scheduled day on Monday to give them a break.
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: 3/19
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Sunday evening I groomed and reset the skate and classic track on campground and yetis loops. It’s in much better shape and turned out nicely. Enjoy the glide.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Last Updated: 3/18
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Last night I reset the classic track and smoothed out the skate lane. Enjoy!
No dogs allowed. Please stay on the groomed trails at all times.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 3/17
Singletrack: Set
Set powerline up to the Nemo junction and all of Nemo. There is a moose on the lower half of Nemo and a rider on Hillbender reported a moose and calf before the Hillbender junction as well. Nemo should setup overnight and be good in the morning.
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 3/9
Groomed 3/9.
Rammell Mountain
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 3/8
Groomed 2/24.
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 3/9
Groomed 3/9.
Pinnacle Trail
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Groomed by USFS
Last Updated: 3/8
Groomed 3/3.
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/
Annual Spring Fling
Cardboard Race and Pond Skim
Saturday, March 25
Whitepine Wyoming Ski Resort
It’s almost time for our annual closing weekend shenanigans! Cardboard Race and Pond Skim, Saturday, March 25, 2023. Contingent upon snow conditions. If needed, we’ve got plenty of cardboard. Just ask!
Crazy Costumes, Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26, 2023. All and any! Just keep it clean
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
