Crust Cruising
Skate Skiing on Crust around Jackson Hole.
Ski the list posted on the front of the Wadsworth’s fridge “You don’t have to be far from town to need help… and you are still responsible for having an extra layer and a way to call for help.” Matt Hansen, avid Cache Creek Nordic Skier and the communications director…
Glide Waxing Tips for Crust Cruising.
Flying across open fields on your skate skis is one of the best parts of spring. Guest Author: Dan Streubel, a man who can probably out-ski us all, is also the kind to settle in, skate right next to you for some conversation, and lead you to truly believe your…
Crust Cruising, Get It While You Can!
crust cruising on skate and classic cross country skis is a highlight of spring Nordic skiing in Grand Teton National Park
Pro Tips from Nordic Experts (continued)
March is an excellent time to develop new skills and increase your endurance on skis. With longer days and warmer temperatures, plus the fitness built up by this point in the season, here is another round of tips. Better technique and endurance usually means more fun on longer adventures.
Partner Spotlight – Cody Downard
JH Nordic Alliance with Cody Downard Explore more places on skis with this new guidebook If you are looking for some new ski trails to explore this spring, pick up a copy of the Cross Country Ski Trails of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Volume 2 by Cody Downard. This extensive…
Profiles in Nordic: In Their Own Words – James Mathieu, 100 day Nordic skier
Jackson Hole Nordic skier, James Mathieu, celebrates his 100th day last season on Nordic skis with a friend on Jackson Lake.
Early Skate Skiing Adventures, A Life Well-Lived in Jackson Hole
Jessi -JH Nordic: I would love to hear about your own personal history, how you got interested in Nordic skiing, how you ended up in Jackson, becoming instructors, your story? Gwenn: So Don and I came here and taught at the high school a couple years, in ’79. It was really primitive…
Karen Daubert & Jared Smith: Nordic and backcountry skiing enthusiasts who love crust cruising and engaging in community, nonprofit efforts
Karen Daubert and Jared Smith are not only avid skiers but also engaged Jackson residents involved in different organizations. Though Jared has more personal history in Jackson than Karen, since retiring 4 years ago, they have both been actively exploring all the winter trails of Jackson and actively involved in…
Best Skate Skiing Trails in Jackson Hole and Greater Teton Region
From easy to challenging, Skate ski groomed trails in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley. Also, Grand Teton National Park offer variety from big Teton views to winding forest trails.