Daily Trail Report for 1.25.26.
While yesterday’s post focused on inspiring you to try a local race, today turns toward the upcoming Olympics (though we still encourage you to toe the line close to home, too). Cross-country ski racing brings people together (whether on familiar neighborhood trails or the world stage) through shared effort and mutual respect.
At the STAmpede yesterday I met folks brand new to the sport, caught up with industry friends, and unexpectedly reunited with an old acquaintance. We were all drawn together by the simple act of sliding on snow and supporting beloved athletes. These moments reflect the Olympic spirit at its best: fostering camaraderie, strengthening community, and reminding us that sport can be an avenue for peace.
10K and 20K mass start at the STAmpede Jan. 24, 2026
At a Glance
- Perhaps a quick and temporary change in weather today
- The US Cross Country Ski Team prepares for the Olympics
- 3 Wyoming women skiers will be representing team USA in Italy
General Weather – Slight Chance of Snow
Mountain Weather is forecasting a 20% chance of snow showers this morning before 11am, then clouds will break way for more sunshine this afternoon and into the week ahead.
What’s Groomed Today?
Planned Sunday Grooming
Daily grooming
Check the grooming page – We do our best to bring you the full story every morning, and the most current trail conditions can always be viewed online at: www.jhnordic.com/grooming/
Olympic Cross Country Ski Team Announced
FasterSkier recently published an article detailing the eight women and eight men named to represent the USA in the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Val di Fiemme, Italy, from Feb. 6-22, 2026.
Half of the team has competed in prior Olympics with 8 first time Olympians joining this year. 5 team members are from Alaska, while there are two team members from Idaho (Sammy Smith from Boise and John Steel Hagenbuch from Ketchum). And two team members are from my home state of Minnesota, one of them is even from my home town (Jessie Diggins, Afton, MN)!
Read the article to find out why Cross Country Team USA could be medal threats this year. It also includes the race schedule should you like to tune in and cheer.
WyoFile Features 3 Wyoming Olympic Athletes
Three Wyoming women will be competing this year in the winter Olympics and WyoFile has recently published a featured top story about them.
Get inspired by these athletes: a Jackson Hole racer returning to conquer the very Italian slopes that once derailed her, a local moguls medalist and a trail-blazing ski mountaineer making history in a debut Olympic event. Dive into their journeys of grit, hometown pride, and big-mountain dreams on the world’s biggest stage.
Events & Info
Toko Wax Clinic – 1/30/26
Happening the evening before the Teton Ridge Classic, join Toko Tech team members to learn the wax recommendations for the race, proper application methods, and kick wax strategies for long distance races.
Teton Ridge Classic, Jan. 31, 2026
Become part of the tradition: race at the Teton Ridge Classic.
Explore Pro-Tips From Local Nordic Experts
There are many ways to develop your understanding and skill set of Nordic skiing; it is a lifetime sport that can continue to offer lessons along the way if you seek them out. Check out these tips from some local experts and experiment with one today!
