Save the Date: New Wildlife Wednesday Schedule
Jackson Hole Ecotour Adventures are moving their Wildlife Wednesday live stream to a monthly schedule. Their next live Facebook event will be the first Wednesday of February, and continue on the first Wednesday of each month.
Photos from Beatrice S. and Kathy N.
Trip Report: Shadow Mountain
Shadow Mountain is a local’s favorite in Bridger-Teton US National Forest, just east of the GTNP boundary. It can be climbed on BC classic cross country skis, Alpine touring skis, or fat bike (for those with strong legs and lungs). Some of the best views of the entire Teton Range on the way up or down.
We took an absolutely beautiful ski up Shadow Mountain last Sunday. We left the low lying fog behind and entered the sunshine! Fluffy snow (with a bit of a crust 8 inches down) with fabulous hoarfrost crystals on the top. Tracks along the road were good.
Skinny Skis Cross Country Ski Guide
New this year, replacing their annual Trailhead Magazine is the Skinny Skis Cross Country Guide with trail locator map, tour descriptions and local info.
Free at Skinny Skis and other retail locations around Jackson Hole!
Trail Creek Nordic
Last Updated: 1/12
Pictures!
You take a completely full Nordic program and some energetic coaches and you are sometimes lucky enough to get some great action shots. Above was a Lollipopper from yesterday and some of the Teewinots showing how to have some Nordic fun during a pandemic.
Looking back a couple of days, a couple of our racers are tearing around the course during last weekend’s races. Thanks coaches for the great shots!
You have a great shot for a nice Nordic ski if you make it out to Trail Creek today. The recent cool stable weather has resulted in firm and pretty fast trails. Classic tracks are locked in and skiing nicely and most every trail received Pisten Bully skate grooming today.
Look for snow beginning either late in the afternoon or overnight with current forecasts calling for about 3 inches in the next 24 hours. Our closest Snotel reporting station at Phillips Bench is currently reporting about 80% of normal so a little snow would be good.
Groomer’s choice for today is Armins.
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec
Last Updated: 1/12
The schools fields and the levee are groomed and in good shape. Stilson will be done around 10:45.
Teton Pines Nordic
Last Updated: 1/6
| Sunny days are here for awhile and the skiing will be great! We groom 16km for skate and classic daily. We offer private lessons daily—please call the shop to schedule. We still have a good selection of gloves and hats but have a smaller selection remaining of pants and jackets by Swix and Daehlie. We have a small selection of skate and classic gear in the shop. Our ski/boot/pole sizes are very limited so please call us before showing up to see if we have what you need! Daily grooming, wide corduroy skate ski lanes with well defined classic tracks make for excellent ski conditions. Skate and classic cross country ski/ boots/ pole rentals. . If you want to explore Grand Teton NP and the Jackson Hole area on xc skis, we carry the must have xc ski trail guidebook for our region in the shop: https://www.facebook.com/SkiYellowstone Please call or email Cody for more details: (307) 733-1733 or tetonpinesxc@gmail.com |
Shooting Star
Last Updated: 1/11
Friendly reminder to all Nordic participants that the trails are closed daily until 9am. Using the trails prior to this time increases the odds of severe, even fatal injuries, to you or your dog because of the ongoing daily aggressive grooming combined with the very poor visibility of the dusk hours. That being said, the trails continue to ski great and look to stay that way through Tuesday. More inclement weather (rain/wind/snow) is forecasted on Wednesday, which may likely cause for less than ideal conditions during the system. Next Update will be Thursday 1/14. Enjoy and stay safe on the trails!
Please See the following Restrictions
- Dog Loops & All Nordic Skiing Trails OPEN
- Sled Hill OPEN
- Classic Tracks SET
- Snow Shoeing Loop OPEN
- Casual Walking Not Permitted
Teton Village Pathway
Last Updated: 1/6
Groomed this morning, from Lake Creek Bridge to end of pathway near GTNP South Entrance. Nice corduroy, skate and classic skiers, fat bikers all out enjoying!
Grand Teton National Park
Last Updated: 1/12
Making our way to Jenny Lake this morning in GTNP. The trail conditions are looking good with some overcast skies.
Turpin Meadow Ranch
Last Updated: 1/11
No new snow the past few days but the cold temps have really set the tracks up nicely. Fat biking has been the go-to the last couple days, and skate skiing in the afternoon has been good and fast. To help with social distancing and to get you on the trails faster please purchase your trail passes and sign your waivers online in advance (see link below). As always, remember to recreate responsibly. Bring a mask as it is required to enter the lodge. Lunch and dinner are both by reservation only.
https://www.turpinmeadowranch.com/adventures/winter-adventures/
https://www.turpinmeadowranch.com/the-ranch/live-conditions/
Cheers, Gabe Hassan
https://www.turpinmeadowranch.com | 307.543.2000, office
Grand Targhee
Last Updated: 1/12
Cross Country/Fat Bike 15k: XC CLOSED FOR EVENT (Last groomed 1/9/2020, Fat Bike CLOSED.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday
Last Updated: 1/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Buffed out the skate lanes Monday night. Looking great. The classic track still looks good.
Please do not park in the library parking lot. Please be sure to keep your dogs on a leash and to clean up after them.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Last Updated: 1/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Not Set
Smoothed and leveled with drag. Skiing should be quite good.
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 1/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
The skate track was reset and the classic track is still in fine condition until we receive more new snow. The singletrack was reset too. Enjoy!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Last Updated: 1/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
Monday: This morning plan to reset skate track. I will have to leave classic track alone, as a couple of cold, dry days has set up the track quite solid, should still be in decent shape from Saturdays groom.
Southern Valley Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Last Updated: 1/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Set
The skate and classic tracks have been reset on campground and Yeti’s loops. The snow was a great temperature to groom with and the overnight lows should help to set up well. Enjoy the glide!
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Teton Springs Nordic
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
Last Updated: 1/11
Skate: Set | Classic: Set | Singletrack: Not Set
Groomed Monday afternoon.
No dogs allowed.
5th Street Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/7
Singletrack: Set
Thurs PM – human groomed a lap pulling the kids on sleds. A little soft on top but should ride-in well and hoping it sets up overnight. Go fatbike!
Southern Valley Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/12
Singletrack: Set
Powerline from Mike Harris to pole Canyon. Put track in on Lower lady slipper and pole Canyon connector is back on the table. It’s fantastic out there enjoy it!!
No dogs December 1 – April 15.
Darby Canyon
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/6
Grooming Darby 1/6 afternoon. Should be done by 4:00.
Rammel Mountain Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/8
Groomed as of Jan 8th.
Trail Etiquette: Please keep your dogs leashed in the parking lot and be sure to clean up after them!
South Leigh Road
Grooming Schedule: As needed
Last Updated: 1/6
Grooming S. Leigh 1/6/2021. Should be done around 12:00
JH Nordic Recreational Masters – Skate Ski Clinic
TETON PINES
JANUARY 21st
All welcome (no beginners)
Drop-in $35 (includes clinic & Teton Pines Nordic all day ski pass)
or $30 (if you already have a Teton Pines Nordic pass or membership).
CANCELLED
JH Nordic Alliance Annual Free Nordic Ski, Fat Bike, Snowshoe Event
Based on our goal to Recreate Responsibly, the JH Nordic Alliance has decided to cancel this season’s Annual Free Winter Trails Nordic, Fat Bike and Snowshoe Event. Stay tuned for January 2022! In the meantime, we encourage you to get out safely, responsibly, wear a mask, keep your groups small, and space out!
We’d love to hear about your outdoor adventures, what your doing to stay healthy, safe, respectful of community health guidelines – send pictures or post on FB and Insta – #JHNordic
