A Photo Synopsis of the 2026 JH Nordic Annual Event
Yesterday was so much fun. The weather was perfect, the trails were ideal, and the joy was brimming. People came out and tried new things unabashedly, it was inspirational.
Today we are grateful. Grateful for this special place and the magic of winter. Thankful for the people who are so passionate and willing to share their knowledge, skills, and equipment.
To those who tried new things yesterday, keep going! May it be the start to a life long wonder of playing in the snow. To those who are seasoned adventurers, keep having a great time out there, your joy is contagious!
At a Glance
- Please enjoy a photo synopsis of yesterday’s event.
- There is plenty of snow in GTNP, Teton Canyon, Wilson, and Moran for excursions in the sunshine this week.
- Due to warmer weather some grooming may shift this week, be sure to check the grooming page for the latest updates.
- There are more fun events to get involved in this month.
General Weather – Use Sunscreen
The outlook according to Mountain Weather is warm days followed by cold nights. Use sunscreen on any outings this week and don’t forget to reapply.
What’s Groomed Today?
Monday Grooming:
• Cache Creek
• Teton Canyon
Daily Grooming:
• Trail Creek Nordic
• Teton Pines Nordic
• Turpin Meadow Ranch
***With warm/dry weather forecasted for the foreseeable future grooming schedules may adjust to help conserve snow. Trust the folks working the snow, they are going to do their best to keep xc ski conditions in top condition.
An Idyllic Day
A big thanks to Jared S. for capturing and sharing so many moments from yesterday’s events. Please let these pictures inspire you to see the beauty all around next time you’re outside on winter trails, we are surrounded!
If you captured any photos or stories to tell from the event please share with trailconditions@jhnordic.com. Let’s keep the conversations going!
Events
January 13, 2026
The first Tuesday Night Nordic at Mike Harris / Southern Valley Trails.
A biweekly event happening between Monday, Jan 13 – Mar 10, 2026
GTSSF’s new community race series! Rotating venues around Teton Valley with 2.5k, 5k, and 7.5k options. Skate or classic, your choice. Headlamp required, fun guaranteed.
Info & registration: gtssf.org
Saturday, Jan 24
Plenty of time to still get your ski legs fired up for a fun community race in Pinedale!
The largest non-profit fundraiser for 2026 for the Sublette Trails Association (STA), the STAmpede is Pinedale’s only timed intergenerational Nordic ski race.
Saturday, Jan 31
Classic skiing at it’s finest!
For the last 2 decades the Teton Ridge Classic (TRC) has been one of the premier classic events in the region. Last year we moved to a new venue that is perfect for classic skiing. The start and finish are on a private ranch where we can all gather post-race to swap stories, refuel, and hand out awards.
For 2026 we have a kids 1/2km and 2km. There are also 8km, 14km, and 28km distances. Course maps
