Daily Trail Report for 1.29.26.
Flurries outside, cozy fire in. Enjoying a rest day in preparation for classic skiing at Grand Targhee this weekend. The Quakie Loop will be groomed for the Saturday race so make your ski plans on Sunday include Grand Targhee. The grooming and race teams have been hard at work. Buy a day pass this weekend and show your support!
At a Glance
- Find the things you can do, there are lots.
- Tech Tip Thursday: race tips from Erich Wilbrecht for the TRC.
- Wyoming High School Nordic at Trail Creek – partial closure, busy parking
General Weather – more dry weather
Not much new to say here. Stying focused on what this dry series of days allows—longer skis? excellent fat biking conditions? time to wax your skis? may help get us through in good spirits. See the full forecast at Mountain Weather.
What’s Groomed Today?
Planned Thursday Grooming
Daily grooming
All four of these Nordic Centers so far are maintaining enough snow for consistent grooming and terrific track skiing. 🙂
Check the grooming page – see what else gets groomed Thursday
Grooming in both valleys is once again a balance of preserving snow, preserving the earth underneath and keeping the tracks in great shape for skiers. Some tracks are getting extra grooms and some are again on hold until there is more snow. Hooray for the groomers for working such magic!
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/
Kids on skis is the Best!! JHSC Lollioppers this week.
Groomer Updates
Shooting Star Nordic
Trails continue to ski well considering the low snow coverage. Look for continued stable conditions through Friday, with some possible light snow. See the below ongoing trail notes. Next update will be Friday, January 30th. Enjoy!
Trail Notes
- All trails will be open and groomed except for the Ranch Section
- Sled hill remains closed until more snow accumulates
- No classic tracks set due to thin coverage
- Grooming frequencies will vary to preserve snow coverage
- Early season conditions persist (bare, rough, inconsistent surfaces/firmness)
- Walking, snowshoeing, biking are NOT allowed
Teton Reserve Nordic – TVTAP
We need more snow before we can effectively groom again.
Trail Creek Nordic
Skiing all in all is quite lovely.
Groomer’s choice is to check out Homesite.
A reminder that the Close Field will be busy with high school racing Friday and Saturday and closed to public skiing.
Flashback to the 2019 TRC, also held at Grand Targhee.
Making friends with a hilly high-elevation course
Due to low snow, the Teton Ridge Classic is headed up to Grand Targhee Nordic. While those of us who love a lap around Quakie Ridge are delighted it will be groomed, there may be a few racers who groaned (but with a smile) about the additional challenges of skiing hard at 7,800-8,200 feet.
Experts to the rescue! Not only has Erich Wilbrecht raced the TRC in year’s past when it was held at Grand Targhee, he’s raced all over the world! JH Nordic Alliance tracked him down for a few tips on how to approach this course.
In a nutshell, he covers altitude, uphills, kick, pace, hydration and perspective.
Events & Info
Women’s Nordic Series
The Teton Women’s Nordic Series is back with some new fun twists!
Join SheJumps and Teton Nordic Ski School for a fun and social Nordic ski series. Register on Eventbrite.
Remaining dates: Feb 27 and Mar 11.
Spanish Avalanche Awareness Night – 1/29
The 2nd Annual Spanish Avalanche Awareness Night will take place Thursday, January 29, from 5:30-8 pm at Hansen Hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Interested community members can learn more, opt-in for free childcare, and register (optional) HERE!
Dave Bergart on the Seder-Skier Podcast
Contemplating racing in the TRC? Signed up and getting ready for the hills at Grand Targhee? Listen to local legend, TRC director and JH Nordic Alliance board member to get inspired!
The podcast includes race history and why you should sign up. 🙂
Look for the interview dated 12.21.25 on The Seder-Skier Podcast.
Become part of the tradition: race at the Teton Ridge Classic.
January 31, 2026
Classic skiing at it’s finest!
With a venue switch to the Grand Targhee Nordic Trails the snow is for sure going to be great!
Get your wax on with the TRC Toko wax clinic at Yostmark, 6pm Friday evening.
Registration closes at 1700 MT 1.30.26.
Become part of the tradition: race at the Teton Ridge Classic.
