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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.
Crust Cruising is On!
Lately we’ve been receiving a lot of reports that crust is skiing well. Reports from around Timbered Island GTNP, Granite Canyon Trailhead Meadows Out to LSR Preserve and the base of Shadow Mountain all mentioned favorable conditions for crust cruising.
The key to success here is to stay informed on snow conditions. The crust-cruising season is narrow, and the daily opportunities to catch the snow at the right firmness shift from both daytime and overnight temperatures and cloud cover. Hitting the window yields the most fun skis, and helps maintain smooth snow for other skiers in days to follow. When downhill skiers start talking about corn skiing, the Nordic community thinks about crust cruising.
Trip Report: Emily’s Pond Groomed Trail
Fat bikers and cross country skiers enjoying Emily’s Pond groomed trail on the Snake River dike, plus the new 2000 ft trail of groomed extension added this winter on BLM land on the mart end. Thanks to TC/J Parks & Rec grooming!
Calling all adventure seekers:
Enter to win the Jackson Hole Nordic Winter Trail Adventure Giveaway! Embark on 5 or more winter trail adventures in the Tetons and then tell us about it. Your journey not only enriches our community but could also score you some fantastic prizes like: XC skis, a puffy coat, tickets to hot springs, or a backpack to name a few!
We encourage winter trail users to support all of our grooming teams across Jackson Hole and Teton Valley. When possible please consider a donation to the trails you frequent. Please leave a comment such as “grooming” or “Nordic” in the designation or campaign section.
Trail Creek
Grooming Daily
Last Update 3/17
2023-2024 JHSC Junior Team!
Somewhere around 10 million ski tracks (number of skiers X strides/minute X minutes/practice X practice sessions) were made at Trail Creek this year by our 2023-2024 JHSC Nordic team, not to mention a bunch of great racing, companionship, and team work along the way, way to go Juniors, the grooming department loves grooming out your tracks!
There is still plenty of time for you to make at least a few hundred thousand tracks at Trail Creek in the final few weeks of the season. If you head out today you will discover that the Husky was out late in the day yesterday, refreshing pretty much every trail. A single skate/classic pass through the woods smoothed skate lanes nicely and refreshed classic tracks as did double passes through the fields.
Several reports from yesterday indicated that even though conditions varied quite a bit depending on the time of day and sun exposure, all in all, skiing was very nice which should be the rule for today as well. Since most programs are done for the year, the next grooming will be Monday evening.
Groomer’s choice for today is the East Fields.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Update: 3/18
We groomed Cache this morning (3/18) and plan is to definitely continue with Game and Cache. Staff is checking out snow depths this morning around the valley locations and we will update what the week looks like ASAP. Hope is to continue valley locations for one more week.
Cache Creek Singletrack
Groomed by Friends of Pathways
Grooming As Needed
Last Update: 3/15
Bridge 2 Connector, Bridge 3 Connector, Ferrin’s Trail, Hagen, Hagen Highway, Sidewalk Bridge 2 to 3, and Sink or Swim were groomed the evening of 3/14.
Teton Pines Nordic
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/18
The Monday afternoon groom is completed! Tomorrow morning will be groomed and fast once it sets up over night. Ski around 11am for the best conditions!
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 Trails
Groomed Periodically
Last Update: 3/14
Starting plowing the windy mile at the south end so more people can bike to avoid traffic.
Shooting Star
Grooming Daily
Last Update: 3/18
Grooming has switched back to the mornings as we’ve finished our black sand application. Warm temperatures have caused the trails to shift into a spring profile and skiers should anticipate icy conditions during the morning followed by slushy/softer conditions in the afternoon. Due to the spring profile, settled areas, icy/crunchy sections, and ponding may be common as the snow significantly melt during the day then solidly freezes at night, which creates difficult grooming conditions regardless of morning or evening grooming. Overall, skiing should be enjoyable, but be aware that conditions will vary depending on the time of day. Outlook is calling for warm conditions to continue with possible wintry weather returning by the weekend. Enjoy the sunshine and late season skiing!
- No Walking
- Sled Hill is Open
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Grooming Has Ended For The Season
Last Update: 3/17
What a day for the season closer! Sunny skies, fast trails, delicious food, lots of rentals and a lesson out of our ski hut, the luck of the Irish, and smiles all around. Thank you to all who visited us this winter. As we reflect on the 2023/2024 winter season we are so grateful for the community who loves Turpin, it truly is the people who make this place special.
Turpin Meadow Ranch is located on the Bridger-Teton National Forest therefore you can still use the winter trails though they will no longer be maintained and most amenities are closed for the season. The lodge restrooms and retail shop will be open from 9am-4pm until April 15. If you venture up this spring be sure to carry your bear spray. We kindly ask that any springtime trail users respect the fact that the buildings, vehicles, and essentially anything above ground is private property and unavailable during the off season.
Grand Teton National Park
Grooming Has Ended For The Season
Last Updated: 3/15
Final day of grooming for 2023/2024 season. Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal Mtn.
Grand Targhee
Grooming: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 3/16
GTR grooms Rick’s Basin area trails Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun. Trails are in good condition. No classic track. Spring conditions.
Please remember no dogs on the Nordic trails and be alert for dog sledding traffic at intersections along the Nordic Connector. GTR is no longer grooming for fat biking or snowshoeing, however fat biking is permitted on the groomed Nordic trails.
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Last Updated: 3/18
Monday – refreshed the skate track then managed to reset the classic on both sides. Turned out well. The track rapidly warms up and deterioates in the afternoon. Skiing is best sometime in the late morning. If you are riding a fat tire, please avoid the skate track in the afternoon (early morning works best) – it is hard to remove the deep ruts you will leave behind. Walking in the afternoon will leave deep postholes that are nearly impossible to fix. Walking is best done on the far north side where the snowmachines run – it’s hard and pretty smooth. Plus your skiing friends will be very appreciative! Teton Canyon gets a lot of use – please be a good neighbor!
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: 3/18
Groomed yeti’s for classic and skate with the snow rabbit. Significantly leveled and widened the trail. All other trails groomed on March 16 Saturday evening. Enjoy the glide.
Singletrack: 3/17
Groomed all of ladies slipper & happy hour, the trails cleaned up nicely. We are getting warm day time temps, please try to ride in the morning hours before the trails get too soft. Keep an eye open for Moose on the trails, there have been some sightings lately.
Please note the USFS dog closure policy Dec 1st – April 15th at this venue.
Teton Reserve Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 3/16
Groomed with the rabbit in really challenging conditions. The golden hour at this time of the year is exactly that, about an hour. Groomed all the southern loops for skate and classic. Left the north loop as is due to the challenges. Groomer tip: try to ski between 30 and 35° for your best experience. Any colder and it will be frozen due to the moisture content from the warm daytime temp.
ATTENTION: Do not CRUST CRUISE on golf course property and respect the privacy of homeowners. Stay away from homes, private property and ski on established trails only. Thank you.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/18
Spring clean up this morning. 3 passes with the ginzu refreshed the skate lane but it’s still bumpy and lumpy. Should ski well till it gets too hot yet again. NO CLASSIC TRACK.
Driggs School Loops
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/17
Groomed Sunday night. Lots of deep tracks from walkers might not come out. Use the track early if you aren’t on skis. If the track is too bumpy the crust is cruising lately!
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: 3/17
Laid down a new classic track and cleaned up the center of the skate track tonight.
ATTENTION: Skiers CRUST CRUISING please respect the privacy of homeowners stay away from homes and private property. Thanks.
Darby Canyon
Grooming As Needed
Last Updated: 3/15
Groomed today 3/13.
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: 1/24
Groomed today 1/24.
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: 3/11
Groomed this morning 3/11.
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: 3/15
Grooming today 3/13.
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/
Women in the Tetons – XC Ski at Trail Creek
Trail Creek Nordic
March 21
4-5:30PM
The $20 trail pass fee will be covered by WITT, but you need to sign up as we have limited spots.
No experience necessary, but you will need to bring/rent skis. You don’t need to sign up if you already have a Trail Creek pass!
2024 International Spring Series
Trail Creek Nordic
March 29-April 1
Welcome all to 2024 International Spring Series! This series is going to be a fun last hurrah for everyone who wants to keep racing through the end of the season. The races will feature a variety of nontraditional formats that will engage everyone and provide for shorter, faster, more fun racing for all comers.
