Today’s Avalanche Forecast
Nordic and winter trail users are urged to use caution when recreating on trails and terrain below steep slopes. The BTAC reports and their website is a valuable local resource for planning your outing.
Visit their forecast page for the most up-to-date information.
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.
New on the Blog: 2 Perfect Days of Winter Trail Adventures
Explore the winter trails in the Tetons on Nordic skis, snowshoes, or on foot with the help of our carefully crafted itinerary, great for visitors and locals alike!
Skiing at Trail Creek? Notes About Parking & Traffic
We are getting into the heart of the season with lots of snow and cold temperatures! All of our age groups are up and running now which means that Trail Creek is crowded on high traffic days. I wanted to reiterate the guidelines around parking and the road at Trail Creek, and also stress patience and kindness when coming to practice. A little patience and kindness can go a long way when there is so much going on at once.
• Please do NOT stop while pointing west in front of the cabin when coming in from the highway. This creates blockages and unsafe situations.
• Please drive ALL THE WAY to the end of cars before turning around.
• Please do NOT walk down or turn around in the driveway that runs in front of the Cabin. This is an emergency access issue for our neighbors.
• Nordic skiing down the old pass road is dangerous. Please don’t let your kids ski around and in front of cars.
And please just remember to be kind! Everyone is trying their best to be safe and get to practice on time. Thank you!
Trip Report: Women in the Tetons – Nordic gathering Thursday afternoon
JH Nordic joined Women in the Tetons this afternoon for some Nordic fun at Stilson Loop. Carol Heitman of Shooting Star Nordic shared her tips on good form and smooth classic glide to this lively group. Après ski at the Stagecoach too! Fun to meet, see and ski with local ladies ! Thanks to Kim Hunt for hosting!
Check out future Women in the Tetons events at womeninthetetons.org/. We look forward to the next Nordic event in March. All women welcome!!
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/19
Balmy!
As of report time, the weather station in the cabin is reporting 33.6ºF, a pretty big change from the sub-zero temps a few days ago. The result of the warm temps and yesterday’s nearly a foot of snow is that the trails are in pretty good shape today at Trail Creek.
Today’s Husky grooming covered nearly every trail in the network with multiple passes in Woolsey Woods, Animal Farm, and parts of the fields. Classic tracks are either still quite pristine from yesterday’s grooming or have been reset. The result is that both classic skiers and skaters should find some great skiing today!
Our resident critters have been doing a bit of deleterious work on the trails you might notice if you get to take a ski today. The squirrels have been enjoying the heat wave, proceeding to drop lots of tidbits on the trails, the moose count, while still pretty low, has still resulted in a few moose tracks on the snow, and our elk herd is as numerous as ever and while not as big as moose tracks, they can make a lot of them. Never to fear, they pretty much chill out through the day so you won’t see much impact on your Nordic outing.
Many of our high school racers are going at it in Pinedale today, results are supposed to be posted on this website. Colter Winter Sports will be around for a while mid-day, but the afternoon’s practice should be on the light side.
Groomer’s choice for today is Woolsey Woods.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Update: 1/19
Emily’s levee and Stilson loop were packed today. Staff will pack the Wilson connector, May Park and High School loop tomorrow.
For the most up-to-date grooming info visit: http://www.tetonparksandrec.org/1353/Grooming-Report
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 1/18
I groomed late last night and again this afternoon to pack down the new snow. I’ll get the smaller trails near the trailhead this weekend.
Please help support trail grooming for the Cache Creek Single track trails by donating to the Friends of Pathways. Visit: friendsofpathways.org/donate/ and leave the comment “Grooming” in the campaign section.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/18
We are now in our regular grooming schedule so the daily report will slow down. We groom approximately 16km of track for both skate and classic daily. We have a full retail and rental shop. We offer lessons daily. Call us with questions and to book lessons: (307) 732-4130. To keep our track in pristine shape for skiing we do not allow dogs, walking, snowshoeing, or fatbikes.
Teton Village Trail
Last Update: 1/13
The Teton Village Trail (Moose-Wilson Road pathway) is groomed from Teton Village south to Lake Creek bridge road crossing – well covered for XC skiing, fat biking, trail running, walking.
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/19
Trails remain in good shape after recent winds and snowy weather. Temperatures will be 5-10 degrees above average for the foreseeable future, which will cause some settling on the track to occur throughout the day. Because this settling effect, there may be a few awkward/choppy sections as the snow profile changes/evolves from packed-powder to hard-packed. Outlook is calling for daily light snow showers or rain/snow mix to occur through Monday. Next update will be Tuesday 1/23. Enjoy!
- Trail conditions are early season as thin areas persist.
- Walking is not allowed.
- Sled Hill is Open.
- Classic Tracks are set where snow allows.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 1/19
Sure it’s a grey day, but it’s also a GREAT day to get up to Turpin and enjoy some firm and fast trails.
TMR is open to the public daily for skiing, meals, Nordic lessons, and tours! Call the office (307) 543-2000 or visit our website to book your adventure! Check out our live webcam for current conditions.
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: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/19
Taggart Lake trailhead to Signal Mountain, a little gray sky should not stop you from making a trip to GTNP to cross country ski today.
Grand Targhee
Grooming: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/18
Groomed 1/18.
GTR is grooming Rick’s Basin area trails on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Abundant snow is building the base, and soliding grooming. Fat biking discouraged while snow is soft.
GTR is no longer grooming for fat biking or snowshoeing, however fat biking is permitted on the groomed Nordic trails.
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!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 1/19
Friday: Rolled new snow yesterday, hopefully set up a bit overnight, plan to use the Ginzu this morning to reset both classic and skate tracks. Should be good.
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: 1/19
So much snow! Packed and repacked to try and get Yeti and Campground to firm up. Some rough spots from getting stuck in the soft stuff. Skate and classic are set on both trails. Parking lot wasn’t plowed as of 11 pm. Happy skiing!
Please note the USFS dog closure policy Dec 1st – April 15th at this venue.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 1/18
Groomed all the loops and cutoffs. Set the skate lane and did not set the classic track due to snow temps by the end of the groom. It got too warm and conditions were deteriorating.
Teton Reserve parking lot works best when you park in the configuration in this image. Please refer to the photo for visual representation. Feel free to be a community member and coach each other on best practices. Park in the red highlights. NO PAKING IN THE GREEN HIGHLIGHTS.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/19
Reestablished the walking path and took two laps with the roller for a skate set. Temperatures were getting too warm, causing the roller to clump. Not the greatest skate conditions since the track is a little wavy. Will try to smooth it out over the next few days.
Driggs School Loops
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/18
Rolled the 6-8″ of fresh snow on all loops. Hopefully, the trails will be firm for tomorrow. No classic track is set.
Please pick up your trash and dog pop with the supplied Mutt Mitt station.
Alta Nordic Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/18
Reset skate and classic tracks this morning. Skate track is a little soft but should be fast with the warmer temperatures.
Darby Canyon
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 1/17
Groomed to the summer TH today, 1/17.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Rammell Mountain Road
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 12/29
Caution in the first 1.5 miles – a tractor drove on road and left large ruts and frozen chunks of snow. Beyond that the road groomed out nicely.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
South Leigh Road
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 1/15
Groomed this morning, 1/15.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Pinnacle Trail
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 1/17
Finally got a groom on this one today, 1/17. Watch for rocky spots in the woods and southern exposures.
Spud Chase
Saturday, January 20th
Teton Reserve Nordic Trails
9am – 1pm
The course this year will include the newly added 4 kilometer loop which increases the race lap to 11 kilometers. The races include a 22km and 11km for the adults, and a 7km, 3km and 1/2km for the kids. Click here for a link to the website for information and course map descriptions.
Races will be awarded to the top 3 placings in each category.
Best price registration pricing continues through midnight January 13 at: 22km: $30, 11km: $25, 7km: $15, 3km: $10, 1/2 km: $5
JH Ski & Snowboard Club Nordic Masters Ski Clinics
Thursdays, Dec 14 – Feb 22
Teton Pines and Trail Creek
11am – 12:30pm
5 classic clinics and 5 skate clinics at Teton Pines Nordic Center and Trail Creek Nordic Trails.
Join these clinics to work on your Cross-country classic and/or skate ski technique, balance, stamina, efficiency, performance , and fun.
Sublette Trails Association – Pinedale STAmpede Nordic Ski Race
Saturday, January 27th
Pinedale, Wyoming
9am – 12pm
The STAmpede is Pinedale’s only timed intergenerational Nordic ski race and is hosted by the Sublette Trails Association. The Pinedale STAmpede is one of eight races in the ‘Wydaho Nordic Ski’ Series, which serves communities in Wyoming and eastern Idaho.
Annual skate and classic ski race that is family-friendly in Pinedale Wyoming! The race will feature the scenic course through the Bridger-Teton National Forest and grooming.
Bib pick up on 1/26.
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/
