23 Mar 20 – Daily Trail Report

Thank you for continually sharing your photos with us of Nordic skiing in Jackson Hole

Trip Report- Phelps Lake XC ski

Our classic xc ski to Phelps Lake began in solitude from Granite Canyon trailhead, north along side the Moose-Wilson road trail. The road was recently plowed, so only the recent 2-4 inches of snow covered the dirt road. Easy enough to ski along side the road on the way out, we chose to return through forest and meadows to the east for a wider trail. We encountered a few other xc skiers at Phelps Lake ( still frozen, though watch for softening soon), everyone respectfully keeping their social distance. Even a couple of trail runners showed up. Snowflakes on the return , reminding us that winter is still transitioning to spring in the Tetons.

Gros Ventre Road Report 

Snow conditions report for Gros Ventres road:

Overnight clear skies and temps between 20-30 deg F left a supportable crust with 1-2 in of new on top. Skied between betw 8a and 9:45a. Skiing was good, but a little slow. Breakable in the north side shade of trees. Area is rife with moose. We saw 11 total between  the southern park boundary and the GV campground. – Scotty M.

Spring Snowstorm in Grand Teton

Even though the sun was out as we set off, a spring snow storm blew in on our way back…

A good reminder to bring a gortex layer/ shell, a warm layer, bear spray, water, food, duct tape and basic medical kit. Spring is all about layering up!
-Nancy L.

Friends of Pathways Update

Grooming Updates and Closures

As things are changing by the day, we want to update our community on grooming schedules. So far there are no changes to existing grooming schedules. But some schedules are already extended, all subject to snow:

• Teton County Parks & Rec- Grooming extended from March 15 to the 28th
• Trail Creek- Grooming until March 30th
• Teton Pines Nordic Center announced Monday they have closed for the season and no grooming will take place this week. Teton Pines Nordic Shop and Clubhouse are also closed. Thanks to all for a great season!!
• Shooting Star – Grooming continues for classic and skate skiers, however, NO SNOWSHOEING for the remainder of the season due to snow conditions and supervision. Please, note many trail restrictions will begin to appear as the season begins to winds down and the snow profile diminishes. The Nordic Shop will be closed until further notice.
• TVTAP groomed trails- assume grooming will continue based on snow.
• Snake River Sporting Club Nordic Trails closed for the season.

Uphill Closures:
– Grand Targhee – will be closed for the rest of the 2019/20 winter season, with no further grooming for the Nordic and fat bike trails. However, skiers and cyclist may use the trails. No uphill travel on the alpine ski slopes.
-Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Snow King Resort have closed for the season joining the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19

Trail Creek Nordic

Last Updated: 3/21
Grooming Daily

A Great Season!

We are planning to keep grooming through next weekend, but every once in a while it is fun to look back and remember some of the great outings through the winter. Those of you in the know will quickly note that the snow in the image above is not March snow and also probably guess that the picture was taken on a great past Nordic outing on Signal Mountain.

There is still time to make a few more Nordic skiing memories yet this season at Trail Creek. Today’s grooming once again occurred last night with the Ginzu groomer making the rounds of most trails. Classic tracks were reset and skate lanes buffed out as well. The temps seemed to be dropping a bit faster last night with the snow freezing pretty solidly by shortly after sunset.

Some fresh snow has fallen overnight which might slow things a bit in the morning, but skiing should be nice all day. While you will still be able to find plenty of solitude, skier volume has been very high for this late in the season which is a good thing.

Groomer’s choice for today is to make a few more Nordic memories yet this season.

Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec

Grooming Today: Cache Creek
Last Updated: 3/20

12pm: Game Creek and three creek pathway are groomed and in good shape.

8am: Cache Creek and May park are groomed and in good shape. Game Creek will be finished around 11:15.

Shooting Star Nordic 

Last Updated: 3/17
Grooming Daily

Snow conditions are NOT safe outside of the groomed trails. All traffic needs to remain on the groomed areas as the current snow coverage is very deceiving and inconsistent, increasing the likelihood of injuries. 

Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club

Update: 3/9

From our Nordic track maintenance team:
With rising temperatures and winter coming to an end, adjustments will be made to the route of the groomed trail. Beginning this past weekend, the trail will only be groomed on the north side of Spring Gulch Road.

This accomplishes two important things. For one, it allows us to extend the grooming period of the season because as the roadways clear it becomes increasing difficult and unsafe for the staff to cross the roads with grooming equipment. In addition, suspending grooming operations south of Spring Gulch Road helps us minimize disturbances to the local moose population. In general, please be extra mindful not to disturb wildlife during this important period for their winter survival.

Pinedale

Last Updated: 3/20

Nordic: Most trails above groomed this morning. About 1″ of new snow at the Warming Hut. Skiing will get soft in the afternoon with these warm temperatures. Also groomed a skating lane at the Golf Course – be cautious, some grass is poking up.

Fat Bike 2/13: All Lower Kelly Park is groomed with a great riding base. Should be perfect conditions for the next 3-5 days due to high pressure system. For more information contact Geared Up, 307-399-5539 c.307-760-1912, www.gearedupbikes.com

Turpin Meadow Ranch

Last Updated: 3/8
Grooming Finished for the Season 

TMR nordic and fat bikes trails are no longer groomed, however, are open for access thanks to Bridger-Teton USFS public lands. Bring bear spray as bears are starting to emerge from winter hibernation.

Grand Teton National Park
Teton Park Road

Last Updated: 3/17
Grooming Has Ended

Spring plowing began in Grand Teton National Park on Monday, March 16. The plowing operations mark the end of over-snow access on the 14-mile section of the Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and the Signal Mountain area.

For safety reasons, visitors may not access the Teton Park Road once plowing operations are underway.   Rotary snow removal equipment and plows may be working at any time, and the roadway will be closed to all uses at all times until further notice. Skiers and those on snow shoes using areas adjacent to the roadway are cautions to avoid the arc of snow blown from the rotary equipment because pieces of ice and gravel can be thrown great distances. 

Teton Pines Nordic

Last Updated: 3/16
Grooming has Ended for the Season 

Grand Targhee Nordic & Fat Biking

Last Updated: 3/15
Grooming Finished for the Season

Grand Targhee will be closed for the rest of the 2019/20 winter season, with no further grooming for the Nordic and fat bike trails. However, skiers and cyclist may use the trails. No uphill travel on the alpine ski slopes.

Grooming Today: Driggs, Sherman Park, Teton Canyon

Alta Track

Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 3/22
Skate: Good| Classic: Good

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