Author: JHNordic

Jackson Hole “JH” Nordic Alliance’s 5th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day -Sunday, 8th January 2023

Outdoor Winter Trails Recreation & Activities -All Welcome!

Bridger Teton US National Forest, Classic Cross Country, Classic Cross Country Skiing, Events, Fat Biking, News, Skate Skiing, Snow-shoeing, Tours
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The Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance is thrilled to host our 5th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, and Snowshoe Day at Turpin Meadow Ranch on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Astounding scenic views, an amazing community of athletes and locals, and winter sports all come together to make our annual event in Moran a thrill for all ages. Get your blood pumping with family and friends at what has become a favorite community tradition for winter recreation… Read More

Profiles in Nordic – Steve Swan -In His Own Words

Director of Trail Creek Nordic Grooming Operations for the Jackson Hole Ski Club shares his passion for Nordic skiing, biking, Iowa farming, adventure

Classic Cross Country Skiing, Featured, Grooming, Profiles, Skate Skiing, Trails
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Nordic Profile Steve Swan -Trail Creek Nordic Grooming Operations, shares his story growing up on an Iowa farm . becoming the Director Grooming operations for JH Ski Club Nordic at Trail Creek

Profiles in Nordic: In Their Own Words – James Mathieu, 100 day Nordic skier

Jackson Hole Nordic has identified several luminaries in the regional Nordic community. These are their Nordic stories—in their own words. By Greg Zeigler

Classic Cross Country Skiing, Grand Teton National Park, Profiles, Skate Skiing
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Jackson Hole Nordic skier, James Mathieu, celebrates his 100th day last season on Nordic skis with a friend on Jackson Lake.

Jackson Hole Ski Club Nordic Recreational Masters Clinics -Classic Cross Country & Skate Ski – 21-22 Season

10 Fun clinics to improve your technique, fitness, enjoyment

Classic Cross Country Skiing, Demos, Gear & Clinics, News, Skate Skiing
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JH Nordic Recreational Masters Skate and Cross country Ski Clinics 2021-2022 -10 weekly clinics -December-February -your best approach to developing your full Nordic skiing technique, balance, stride, stamina, and overall fitness while having fun

Early Skate Skiing Adventures, A Life Well-Lived in Jackson Hole

An Interview with Gwenn and Don Wadsworth

Featured, Grand Teton National Park, News, Profiles, Skate Skiing
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By Jessi Friedman for JH Nordic – Edited by N Leon 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 education at that time and we came from big high schools in southern California–Don’s… Read More

Teton Valley Trails & Pathways (TVTAP): An Essential Part of Our Winter Recreation Landscape in Teton Valley

Dan Verbeten, Executive Director, fills us in on current projects and future challenges

Bridger Teton US National Forest, Fat Biking, Featured, Grooming, News, Profiles, Skate Skiing, Trails
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For the past 22 years, Teton Valley Trails & Pathways (TVTAP) has worked to promote a trails and pathways connected community. In the summer, they focus on building and maintaining trails on both public and private lands in partnership with the US Forest Service (Caribou-Targhee and Bridger-Teton) and other stakeholders. In the winter, they groom a winter trail system for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, and dog walking. Last year alone, they groomed over… Read More

New Nordic Ski Gear to Look Out For 2020-2021

New metal edge and skin cross country skis, new easy wax make Nordic skiing even more fun!

Demos, Gear & Clinics, Skate Skiing
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Photo courtesy: Skinny Skis Winter is almost here!! It’s time for some gear to look out for this season. With help from Scott at Skinny Skis, here’s some gear that’s worth checking out this season.  Spray & Liquid Waxes. These are one of the biggest advancements in nordic gear in the past couple of years. They’re much more user-friendly than waxing with an iron, and, lucky for us, nearly all wax manufacturers have come out… Read More

Winter Operations & Grooming Plans 2020-21 for Jackson Hole & Teton Valley Nordic & Fat Biking Trails

We spoke with each of the Nordic ski and multi-use winter trail operators and groomers about their upcoming winter outlook.

Grooming, News
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We are grateful to each of the public lands agencies, Trails and Pathways local agencies, non-profits, and Nordic centers for providing their operational plans and their efforts toward keeping this winter safe and healthy. These past few months have seen unprecedented changes to our ways of life. Getting outside and staying active has provided refuge for many of us in the community. We ask that you respect community guidelines: wear a mask, stay outdoors and… Read More

Best Skate Skiing Trails in Jackson Hole Area

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.

Best of Jackson Hole Trails, Grand Teton National Park, Skate Skiing
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Skate Skiing trails in the Grand Teton National Park and surrounding areas offer an unmatched experience in winter recreation. With groomed trails available in locations from Teton Village to inside of Grand Teton National Park and Teton Springs in Victor to Turpin Meadow Ranch along the banks of the Buffalo Fork of the Snake River, as well. Come and enjoy your national park areas and winter recreation outings in some of the most scenic areas… Read More