General Weather – Cloudy with a chance of snow
Mountain Weather is forecasting cloudy skies with chances of snow and warm temperatures. 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
Wednesday
- Teton Canyon
- Shoshoni Plains Trails (Driggs School Loops)
- Sherman Park (ID)
- Cache Creek
- Game Creek
- May Park
- South Park
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!
Trail Report from Shooting Star: Trails are in good shape and should provide enjoyable skiing. Look for periods of wintery weather throughout the week, bringing light daily accumulations. Enjoy!
Fast Conditions PSA
The sign in the middle of this photo says it all: Be Nice. Slow Down. Say Hi. With the warm days and cold nights the trails have been setting up hard and fast, providing extra speed to skiers and bikers alike.
Whether you’re gliding or riding, please be mindful of your fellow trail users, including those on foot. A little awareness goes a long way in keeping our shared spaces safe and enjoyable for everyone. Let’s all keep our heads up, kindly communicate, and make the most of these super fun conditions!
Winter Trails Day Recap
Thank you to all who participated in Winter Trails Day at Cache Creek on Saturday, March 1. Thanks especially to Friends of Pathways for sponsoring the event, Karen D. for representing JH Nordic, and all of the JH Nordic Alliance Members who made the day special. It really does take a village and we are so lucky to have such an enthusiastic and knowledgeable community!
Waxing Tips for Contrasting Conditions
A Q&A with Ian Harvey, US brand manager for TOKO Wax
Q: How would you wax if going for a 3 hour ski when some will be in the woods and rest in open areas?
IH: I’m assuming if starting in the morning the snow temps for both areas would be close, but the open area snow temps would rise quickly due to sun exposure while the snow temps in the forested areas would not rise as fast, if at all.
You need to establish which condition you want to wax for. I like to consider how much time will be spent in the open vs woods and how slow each one would be in relation to one another. For example if the course is 50/50% wooded vs open and the snow in the woods is going to be fast corn snow but in the open areas slower slush, I’d wax for the slush while also having had hardened my base so the wax is resilient against the friction in the woods.
Or conversely, if the woods have super cold dry slow powder and the open areas have faster not so cold powder because of sun exposure, and the course is 50/50%, I’d wax for the cold slow powder in the woods. Basically wax for the section that will cost you most time and energy on the skis.
Events
International Women’s Day
Saturday, March 8
Celebrate the strength, grit, and joy of all women adventuring outdoors! Let’s honor those blazing trails (on skis, bikes, and boots). Whether breaking trail or breaking barriers, here’s to the women who embrace winter and the wild. See you out there!
Now Through March 9
The Best of Jackson Hole ballot is officially open and JH Nordic is nominated as the Best Family Friendly Activity under the Adventure & The Great Outdoors Category. Cast your vote now!
2nd Annual TVTAP Women’s Nordic Grooming Clinic
Saturday, March 15
at the Alta Track from 10am to 1pm. Prior experience driving snow machines is not necessary! Come learn about how we groom and get hands on experience (and maybe even volunteer for TVTAP someday)! Space is limited so click here to sign up today! Questions? Get in touch! caitie@tvtap.org
