General Weather – Soggy Days Ahead
Mountain Weather is forecasting the warm and wet weather to continue. For a detailed daily forecast check out mountainweather.com.
What’s Groomed Today?
Every Day
- Turpin Meadow Ranch
- Trail Creek Nordic
- Teton Pines Nordic
- Shooting Star Nordic – season pass required
Tuesday
- Taggart to Signal
- Grand Targhee Nordic
- Alta Nordic Track
- Teton Reserves
- Southern Valley Trails
- Stilson Loop / Emily’s Pond / Wilson-Centennial Trail
- School Fields Loop (Jackson)
Be sure to check the real-time grooming situation of your chosen trail by clicking the links above as trail grooming is dependent on conditions. Thank you groomers!
The Evolution of Nordkind – The stages of Diagonal Stride
Most probably all start out as Shufflers, keeping both skis in contact with the ground at all times. There’s not much pushoff, and not much glide. Diagonal arm/leg movements come pretty easily.
Then there’s your Slappers, who’ve learned to step onto the new gliding ski long enough to get their back ski off of the snow. It slaps the snow, if the skier is aft, and some gliding momentum is lost. At the early stages, arm and leg movements are often out of synch, while the skier learns to draw out the glide phase, resulting in sub-optimal pushoff and glide.
Then you’ve got your Striders, who balance and glide and pushoff all on just one ski at a time, synchronize pole and ski pushoff, and have approximately 0 time with both feet on the snow. These skiers can maximize pushoff from one ski and enjoy the resultant glide on the other.
Where are you on your evolutionary journey, a shuffler, a slapper or a strider? You can move along on your journey today by dropping into the classic ski series collaboration with Peak Performance and Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation, happening this afternoon from 4:30PM-6:30PM at Stilson. $50 for drop in, register here.
Snowshoeing offers a chance to slow down and immerse yourself in nature and your own senses. Wander atop the snow to feel the winter air on your face, to listen to the chickadee’s song, to smell the waft of pine trees, and to take in the views we all love in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley. The effort is rewarded with a good workout that is also calming.
Whether you’re looking for heart-pumping movement in fresh powder or a gentle stroll on a single track, today is the perfect day to find a steady rhythm and be open to discovery. Here is your invitation to step beyond the groomed trails and into the untouched beauty of winter. Grab your friends, grab you gear and then step out to create your own paths. Discover where you can rent snowshoes or sign up for a guided tour here. Find your next favorite spot to snowshoe here.
Events
SheJumps – Teton Nordic Ski School – Women’s Nordic Series
Monday, February 10
Join SheJumps and the ladies of Teton Nordic Ski School for a fun and social Nordic Ski Series in the Teton Valley! Skate and classic skiing is welcome.
Please Share Your Photos
Anytime
We know you’re going on adventures. Please share your photos, stories, and winter trail wisdom with us so that we can inspire the community to get outside and have some fun.
Saturday, February 15
This premier Nordic race includes distances for all ages and ability levels, with a 20K, 10K, 5K, 3K, and a free 1/2K. This is a skate or freestyle Nordic skiing event.
Bringing in the new year with great cheer!
Thank you to our platinum sponsors and community supporters.
JH Ecotour Adventures
Skinny Skis
WYldlife for Tomorrow
Jim and Mary Speyer
Scott Horn
Nancy Leon and Charlie Thomson
Nina Berlin Rubin and Shaena Ulissi
Chris and Gretchen Sebald
Michael and Trish Spain
The Storer Foundation
The Bitzer Family Fund
JH Travel and Tourism Board
