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Snow King Mountain announces online fundraiser to keep trails groomed for uphill skiing
Snow King Mountain Resort (SKMR), Stio, Arc’teryx, and Exum will be hosting an online fundraiser to continue to groom the mountain for uphill recreation, which includes skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and walking.
SKMR has received an exception from Teton District Health Officer Dr. Travis Riddell to allow “personal uphill recreation to occur as well as grooming.”
According to the exception, this “activity does not pose an increased public health risk and may benefit the community in having an outdoor activity to participate in.”
Fun and Safe Nature Activities to do During the Coronavirus Outbreak from Ecotour Adventures
Covid-19 is here. We’ve been asked to self-isolate and avoid unnecessary travel. Some of us might not be able to leave our homes at all right now.
We will get through these challenging times and Nature can help. Though traveling to places like Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are currently not good options (EcoTour Adventures and other businesses are currently closed due to the outbreak) there are plenty of options whether within the confines of our homes, backyards, or in nearby natural areas to get a much needed dose of vitamin Nature.
Trip Report: Gros Ventre Road-Slide Lake East
Sun, snow, snow covered trail, xc ski or fatbike almost forever, deep into the headwaters of the Gros Ventre River. Packed by winter grooming for snowmobiles, good coverage on the road/trail. Nine moose were spotted lower in the sagebrush meadows near Kelly warm springs and the Gros Ventre River. We had the place to ourselves!! Remember to contribute to Friends of Bridger-Teton
The rights and wrongs of social distancing in the backcountry
To make social distancing easier, this is the perfect time to explore trails further away from your usual.
Today, we went up to the end of the plowed section of the Gros Ventre Road. Literally saw no one except my friend and I on the trail for 2hours. We did see 9 moose, all down in the sagebrush between the roundabout at GV Junction and Kelly warm springs .
If you do go further afield, remember to bring bear spray, water, snack, warm layer, weatherproof layer. We had sun, snow, wind in a matter of minutes!
Friends of Pathways Update
| Like many in Jackson, Friends of Pathways is doing its best to minimize exposure and the spread of COVID-19. This new reality means our staff is working remotely and some of our spring events are in question. However, despite the closure of so many important and valued components of our Town, the pathways are still open for business. With spring around the corner, more pathway segments will be opening up soon. In addition, FOP’s winter single-track grooming in Cache Creek, will continue as long as weather permits, or until March 28th. Be aware of seasonal weather conditions that can make trail and pathway travel hazardous – loose gravel patches and ice in the mornings. |
Grooming Updates and Closures
As things are changing by the day, we want to update our community on grooming schedules and closures.
- Teton County Parks & Rec- Grooming extended from March 15 to the 28th
- Trail Creek – Grooming until March 30th
- Snow King is closed for the season but allowing uphill travel
- Teton Pines Nordic Center is closed for the season. Teton Pines Nordic Shop and Clubhouse are also closed.
- Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis – Nordic track closed for the 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.
- 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.
Uphill Closures:
-Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has closed for the season joining the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Closed
| Effective immediately, Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are closed to all park visitors until further notice. There will be no visitor access permitted to either park. State highways and/or roads that transcend park/state boundaries and facilities that support life safety and commerce will remain open. Both parks will cooperate on the implementation of the closures. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website and social media channels. |
Trail Creek Nordic
Last Updated: 3/25
Grooming Daily
Snow!
No, this is not today at Trail Creek, but snow and lots of it is one of the things that makes Trail Creek such a special place. The images above are from some of the major dumps throughout the years; it’s kind of fun to think back to the cold dark days of winter when a leaden sky over the western ridge tops turns into a maelstrom of white, draping the forest in a pristine new coat.
Today at Trail Creek you will find a bit of that delightful fresh frozen form of water, but nothing on the order of the images above. Grooming once again happened last night with the Ginzu groomer resetting all classic tracks and skate lanes with mostly positive results. It is forecast to cloud up this afternoon with temps staying in the 30’s so skiing should remain pretty good throughout the day.
The image above was from last night; groomer’s choice for today is Armin’s.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Grooming Today: High School Fields, Emily’s Pond Levee, Wilson Centennial, Stilson
Last Updated: 3/25
12pm: Valley trails will no longer be groomed after this week but we will continue up cache and game until conditions do not allow.
7am: Cache Creek and May park are groomed and in decent shape. Game Creek will be finished around 11.
Shooting Star Nordic
Last Updated: 3/23
Grooming Daily
Springtime conditions remain as skiing will continue to be icy in the AM and slushy in the PM. Grooming will be done each evening at 530pm. Please be finished skiing and off the trails by 6pm. Skiing after we groom in the evenings causes icy lumpy tracks that freeze overnight and make for rough skiing until things thaw in the morning. Please show gratitude and respect for the trails and fellow skiers. Outlook is for light snow and rain throughout the week. Have fun and practice social distancing.
Pinedale
Last Updated: 3/5
Nordic: Most trails groomed this morning. There’s a few inches of new snow from last night. Temp 19F degrees at the Nordic Equipment Building. The road into White Pine is open, but there are no services at White Pine lodge any more. There is a small bit of snow/ice on the road, use caution driving. Crust skiing might be sketchy for a day or two. The Golf Course is pretty much over. Recommend avoiding the CCC Ponds area – there are still a lot of deer migrating though there right now.
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
Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club
Update: 3/24
Closed for the season.
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: 3/25
Grooming Has Ended
Effective immediately, Grand Teton national park is closed to all park visitors until further notice. There will be no visitor access permitted. State highways and/or roads that transcend park/state boundaries and facilities that support life safety and commerce will remain open.
Teton Pines Nordic
Last Updated: 3/16
Grooming has Ended for the Season
Teton Pines Nordic Center has closed for the season. Teton Pines Nordic Shop and Clubhouse are also closed. Thanks to all for a great 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 cyclists may use the trails.
Grooming Today: Alta, Teton Springs
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 3/24
Skate: Excellent | Classic: Fair
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/25
Skate: Fair | Classic: Not Set
Did not groom the classic. We may be done with classic unless mother nature gives us a break. Used the drag on the skate lane. Lots of thin spots except loop east of high school. The entire track is getting narrow in spots where starting to melt out. Overall surface soft and had a hard time filling in holes and tracks from last couple of days.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/25
Skate: Good | Classic: N/A
Groomed this evening. Track is holding up really well!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 3/25
Skate: Good | Classic: Fair
Smoothed out the skate lane, looks like it is skiing well. Reset the classic track starting at around the group campground, with variable results. Get out and enjoy!
Teton Springs
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 3/25
Skate: Excellent | Classic: Good
Last groomed this morning and finished around 9am. Overnight cold temps have brought frozen conditions. The skate came out nice and classic good in most areas.
A big thank you to Mark Heinen for shoveling the bridge crossings to preserve the snow.
For the remainder of the season I will plan to groom when conditions are suitable, and will keep posting updates to inform.
Yeti’s Loop
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/24
Skate: Excellent | Classic: Excellent
5th Street Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: as needed
Last Updated: 2/9
Singletrack: Poor
Skinned a lap after some foot traffic then rode front portion on triple wide. Need a sled for more compaction but will keep trying!
Teton Springs Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: as needed
Last Updated: 3/2
Singletrack: Excellent
Plowed with v plow. All good
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: as needed
Last Updated: 3/22
Singletrack: Poor
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: as needed
Last Updated: 3/17
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: as needed
Last Updated: 3/17
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