Author: JHNordic

19 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Turpin Meadow Opens | Weekend Highlight | Banff Film Festival

Everything You Need To Know About Fat Biking This Winter Fat biking is expected to be much more popular this winter due to the COVID-19 pandemic that not only increased outdoor recreation activity in the summer and fall, but also has caused the ski areas in Jackson to limit their lift capacity. People are likely to spread out throughout Jackson Hole and Teton Valley to participate in a greater variety of activities, including fat biking.… Read More

14 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

What's In Your Pack? | Bradley Taggart Trail Report

What’s in Your (Nordic) Pack? Its the most wonderful time of the year! Its the time of year to dial your systems. As the weather ramps up and as the season gets rolling, its probably a good idea to take inventory of your kit. With the holidays upon us, now is the time to identify what your set up is missing and to drop those hints to your friends and family! At JHNordic we know… Read More

13 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Freshly Groomed | Glide Guide | GTNP Trail Report

Trail Report- GTNP to Phelps Lake December 12, 2020 – What is a pleasant hike on the Valley Trail to Phelps Lake in summer can become a slightly adventurous backcountry cross country ski. When the trail is invisible under the snow, substantial tree fall makes off trail traverses a challenging “yoga-ski”. 2 stream crossings, and lots of switchbacking led to a ski downhill across gullies and back up the other side on skinny skis (65mm)… Read More

12 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Scott Horn, TVTAP Challenge, and SNOW!

Scott Horn – Nordic Masters Racer, Coach, Cyclist Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, Scott Horn started Nordic skiing at a little Nordic center in the rural mountains–first working as a lift operator and then delving into the sport with his brothers. He continued skiing in college in Erie, Pennsylvania, then went on to help organize the Pennsylvania Cross Country Skier’s Association after college and ended up becoming the Pennsylvania Cross Country Skier Champion for one… Read More

7 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

More Sunshine, Snow Ahead, Masters Clinics

While our time playing host to this high pressure system has been full of warmth, sun, and hopefully some great days out on the trails, this coming week will ideally flip our winter switch to “ON”. Beginning Wednesday, the Tetons are poised to see snow through the weekend.

Starting on this Thursday, December 10th and continuing until March 18th, there will be 8 Nordic Recreational Masters clinics every other week from 11am – 12:30pm. The clinics will alternate between skate skiing and classic cross-country.

6 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Masters Clinics, Sidewalk Sales, and Fatbiking

Hosted by Masters Coach Scott Horn and Jackson Hole Ski Club Nordic team coaches, the clinics are back for Season 3! There will be 8 clinics every other week from 11am-12:30pm starting this Thursday, December 10th.

5 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Global Fat Bike Day, Sidewalk Sale at Teton Pines

Thanks to the presence of another sunny, warm day, all sale items will be set up outside. Teton Pines Nordic Center is also equipped with 100% touchless payments. They are also open for the season with about 90% of their tracks groomed for both skate and classic. Early season conditions do exist, so beware of some thin areas around the track.

Global Fat Bike Day means that you should check out the freshly groomed Southern Valley Single Track! Please drop your tire pressure when you’re creating a rut deeper than 1″ and educate your friends and peers if you notice someone else leaving a rut. Not everyone knows this trick or treat. Enjoy the fast tracks!