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Tomorrow! 4th Annual Free Nordic Ski, Fat Bike, Snowshoe Day!
Our annual event is swiftly approaching, will we see you there? Demo skis and fat bikes, join in on a free lesson or tour, and enter to win the raffle prizes including a fat bike, nordic skis, and more! Weather is looking good with 40% chance of snowfall – less than 1″ perdicted & high of 25F, low of 12F (perfect weather for outdoor winter fun with the family!)
Roads are well-marked, plowed and driving conditions are good to Turpin Meadow Ranch. All trails are groomed ready to Nordic skiing, Fat Biking and Snowshoeing.
Little Red Cafe will have their food truck at the event and there will be beer by Melvin Brewing.
Speed through Registration by pre-signing the Event Activity and Trail Use Waiver online – click here .
GTNP Snowshoe Hikes for Visitors
Grand Teton National Park offers free 2 hour snowshoe hikes on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:30. It’s free. Meet at Taggart trailhead.
Must have a reservation. Reserve your spot by calling: 307.739.3399.
The park provides wooden historic snowshoes for all participants at no charge. Or bring your own snowshoes or rent through Skinny Skis.
Trail Creek
Last Updated: 1/2
November 28th Thanksgiving Storm
December 25th Christmas Storm
January 1st New Year’s Storm
January 8th National Argyle Day
January 15th National Bagel Day
January 21st Squirrel Appreciation Day
January 31st National Hot Chocolate Day
February 9th National Pizza Day
February 14th Valentine’s Day
February 23rd National Banana Bread Day
March 1st National Pig Day
It’s a Theory!
So far this year every recognized holiday has come with a major snowstorm, the Thanksgiving Storm got the Pisten Bully out on our trails from the get go, the Christmas Storm brought us universal classic tracks, and the New Year’s Storm pretty much has gotten us to full winter conditions. To test this theory going forward, the grooming department is officially recognizing the holidays listed above to see if we can continue to get nice dumps in a timely manner. Stay tuned…
Today at Trail Creek the New Year’s Day Storm has pretty much wound down, leaving us with an additional 6-8 inches (storm total of 12-18 inches) of snow since yesterday’s grooming. As of 12:30 there was a bit of sun, a rather balmy temperature of -3ºC/27ºF, and a light to moderate breeze that was indicating it might pick up as the day goes on.
Today’s grooming was two Pisten Bully passes of Saturday’s Sandbag Race Course. The first course placed a classic track while the second pass was skate only. Due to all the snow we have recently received you will notice a berm separating the first and second passes in the fields and while skating will be a bit soft yet today, all in all you should have a good time no matter what your technique.
Make sure to remember that there is a very busy weekend coming up with the Sandbag Race here at Trail Creek 10:30 Saturday and JH Nordic Alliance’s 4th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day on Sunday. One final note, there was a five point bull elk hanging out by Outward Bound today.
Groomer’s choice for today is to ski the race course.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Last Updated: 1/2
So much new snow! The Pisten Bully has been busy manicuring our trails perfectly with all of this new snow. We got 8-10 inches during the day yesterday (1/1/20) and it laid down beautifully this morning. The classic track was totally reset this morning (1/2/20) and the skate is running a little soft. We expect it to firm up overnight and we will regroom with the Pisten Bully first thing in the morning. The trails are going to be PRIME for FREE SKI DAY this SUNDAY! Bring your dog!
Click on our Turpin Ranch Cam to see real-time weather, conditions and views of the ranch. https://youtu.be/WeeDyqRKqVI
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Updated: 1/2
The levee and Stilson are groomed and ready for skis. Both will most likely be soft for awhile and footprints may be deep. The school fields will be done around 11:15.
Grand Teton National Park
Teton Park Road
Last Updated: 12/31
Grooming today from Taggart Lake Trailhead to South Jenny. There is some snow in the forecast let’s hope for a lot!
Teton Pines Nordic
Last Updated: 1/1
The new year brought lot of fresh snow to Teton Pines! The classic skiing should be great today, and skate is going to be a little soft. The wax is: Glide: Swix Violet; Kick: Swix Blue Extra V40.
We are open 9am-4pm daily.
Shooting Star Nordic
Last Updated: 1/1
New year, new snow! Your 20/20 vision on the Nordic course might not be so crystal clear as heavy snow and high winds could reduce visibility during today’s weather event. Good news, our Pistenbulley is back up and running, which should easily smooth out the track each morning! Expect softer conditions and possible drifting on the trails through Thursday. Happy 2020!
Next Update: Friday
Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club
Update: 12/24
A few updates on the Nordic Track and JHG&T.
Season Passes are available to non members for $100, passes can be picked up in the admin office at JHGTC M-F 9am-5pm or by calling 307.733.7787.
We purchased a new groomer 2 years ago so we do now have a set cross country track with enough room for skate skiers and/or fat bikes next to the set track.
There are no other services available (ie. No lunch) though dinner is offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 5:30pm; Clubhouse amenities are reserved for members only.
We groom the track on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Grand Targhee Nordic & Fat Biking
Last Updated: 1/2
And just like that – the holidays are over! As the holiday “crowds” die down you who are in it for the long haul know that it’s time to get down to business. There is snow in the forecast every. single. day. these next ten days.
Cross Country/Fat Bike 15k: XC OPEN (Last groomed 1/2/2020) no classic, Fat Bike CLOSED.
Pinedale
Last Updated: 1/2
Nordic: Sunshiny, a little chilly, 8F degrees at the Nordic Warming Hut. Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Powerline, Moose Ridge, Tree Loop, and Old Road Trail all fresh groomed this morning. 2-3 inches of new snow from yesterday. The road is plowed and snow packed, possibly slick. Parking should be plowed. Think the wind will blow today, bundle up. Beautiful morning.
Fat Bike: All Kelly Park fat bike single track has been groomed as of this morning and the trails are in great riding condition. This weekend should be perfect conditions!
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/2 @ 9am
Skate: Fair | Classic: Good
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/2 @ 11am
Skate: Good | Classic: Good
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/2 @ 7am
Skate: Good | Classic: N/A
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/2 @ 10am
Skate: Fair | Classic: Fair
Teton Springs
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 1/1 @ 5pm
Skate: Good | Classic: Good
Yeti’s Loop
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/1 @ 7pm
Skate: Good | Classic: Not Set
5th Street Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: as needed
Last Updated: 1/1 @ 5pm
Singletrack: Fair
Shredded pow then rode in the figure-8. Longer route flagged.
Teton Springs Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: as needed
Last Updated: 12/31 @ 3pm
Singletrack: Fair
Hasn’t been groomed for a while, but still in good shape.
Southern Valley Singletrack
Track Grooming Schedule: as needed
Last Updated: 12/16 @ 10am
Singletrack: Good
JH Nordic Alliance 4th Annual
Free Nordic Ski, Fat Bike, Snowshoe Day
Sunday, January 5th 2020 | Turpin Meadow Ranch | 10am-3pm
Mark your calendar and Register online!
We’re getting excited with more demo skis, more fat bikes, Melvin Beer, Kates Bars, Free lessons, snowshoe and BC Nordic tours up the Buffalo Fork, and a huge raffle to benefit the JH Ski Club Nordic program. Raffle will include a Stay Wild fat bike, donated by the JH Travel and Tourism/Lodging Tax supported team, Nordic skis from Skinny Skis, and lots more. Wanna donate to the Raffle? Contact the JH Ski Club: info@JHSkiclub.org
Speed through Registration by pre-signing the Event Activity and Trail Use Waiver online – click here .
Once the Waiver form is completed online, you will be able to print a pdf copy. We encourage you to print this to present at registration. We can also look you up as “pre-registered
Sponsored by the JH Nordic Alliance members and JH Travel & Tourism Board
Want to get involved, sponsor an activity, volunteer?
This community event is a great way to connect with our community and visitors. Contact Nancy @: info@JHNordic.com
JHNordic Rec Master Clinic Series #3
January 9 | Teton Pines, Wilson | 11am-12:30p
Clinic #3 will feature Classic XC Ski Tips, Technique, and Fun! Coaches provided by the JH Ski Club Nordic program. Sign up for all 8 clinics or drop-in. Clinics every other Thursday with Classic XC and Skate ski lessons alternating.
Register: info@jhnordic.com For more info, see: blog.jhnordic.com
Teton Ridge Classic (14.5, 24k Classic)
January 11 | Grand Targhee Nordic Trails
Long course: 24 km with 1425’ elevation gain;
Intermediate course: 14.5 km with 870’ elevation gain (compares to Teton Ridge Ranch course of 26 km/ 1680’ elevation gain and 13 km /840’ of elevation gain.
Kid’s races: 6.5 km and 2 km.
“Touring class” level so you can ski the course at your own pace.
Location: Grand Targhee Nordic Trails, Ski Hill Rd., Alta WY – Benefits both Teton Valley Trails and Pathways and Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation.
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