Author: Amy Partrick

30 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Trip Report: Hunter Hereford Loop

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Trip Report: Hunter Hereford Loop – GTNP Trail is in excellent condition! 4 hours included a leisurely lunch on the fence! -Karen D. Wildlife Wednesdays with EcoTour Adventures Where’s the green in this photo? All our recent snowfall might have something to do with that… Despite how the ground looks, spring green-up is beginning throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Starting in late March, plants in the southern portion of the GYE bloom. As the season progresses,… Read More

29 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Wildlife Wednesday | Scattered Snow in the Forecast

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Wildlife Wednesdays with EcoTour Adventures Where’s the green in this photo? All our recent snowfall might have something to do with that… Despite how the ground looks, spring green-up is beginning throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Starting in late March, plants in the southern portion of the GYE bloom. As the season progresses, this bloom trends north, creating quite literally a wave of green across the landscape. Migrating animals such as elk follow this wave,… Read More

28 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Hole Hiking Experience Nature Update

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March 22, 2023 Nature Update Provided by Cathy Shill founder of The Hole Hiking Experiencehttps://www.holehike.com/ “Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed… Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” -Henry David Thoreau Spring! In the Tetons, it can mean a wet, snowy month and this March is no exception. Warmer temperatures have… Read More

24 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Grizzly Sighting | Teton Pines Nordic Trails Closed for the Season

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First grizzly bear sighting of 2023 in the Jackson Hole area This is a good reminder for Nordic skiers, fat bikers, snowshoers, and all winter trail users to be bear aware, carry bear spray, make noise, travel in a small group vs alone, and remain alert. We need your continued help to avoid human-bear conflicts. Early in the evening on March 22, the first grizzly bear of 2023 was observed in Grand Teton National Park.… Read More

23 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Hole Hiking Experience Nature Update | Trail Creek Trip Report

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Hole Hiking Experience Nature Update Provided by Cathy Shill, founder of The Hole Hiking Experiencehttps://www.holehike.com/ “Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed… Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” -Henry David Thoreau Spring! In the Tetons, it can mean a wet, snowy month and this March is no exception.  Warmer temperatures… Read More

22 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Snowy Spring Continues!

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Pose for the Webcam! Probably our Christmas card this year! Thanks for the webcam! -A.W. Slides and Mountain Lion Activity Up Game Creek Recently an ambassador reported a couple of snow slides about a mile up the Game Creek Trail, from last Friday. There has also been information of potential mountain lion activity in the same area. There have been reports of lion activity for the last couple of months in the Game Creek area.… Read More

21 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Activity Up Game Creek | Grooming Updates

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Slides and Mountain Lion Activity Up Game Creek Recently an ambassador reported a couple of snow slides about a mile up the Game Creek Trail, from last Friday. There has also been information of potential mountain lion activity in the same area. There have been reports of lion activity for the last couple of months in the Game Creek area. Skiers and those with dogs please be very aware of the surroundings while up on… Read More

17 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

GTNP Web Cam | We Need Your Input! Take the Parks & Rec Survey

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GTNP – JH Nordic Web Cam Views Even thought GTNP’s Teton Park Road is no longer groomed this season, there’s still plenty of snow between Taggart trailhead, Jenny Lake and on to Signal Mountain for some superb non-groomed skiing and stunning views of the highest peak in the Teton Range.  Check out the view, weather, and snow conditionss before driving to the Taggart trailhead via the web cam on the JHNordic.com home page. The camera looks north… Read More

16 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Last Women's Nordic Series Tonight | Avalanche Danger up Game Creek

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Help Determine Parks & Rec Grooming Schedules! Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation Winter Operations team needs your input  to determine if Parks & Rec will groom more often next winter, and connect pathways with snow covered pack & rolled surfaces. Imagine daily grooming on fave trails like Emily’s Pond, Cache, Game, Stilson, plus grooming on many bike paths ( vs current plowing), e.g.  connecting Wilson to R Park, then to Emily’s ( and more) , this… Read More

15 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Trip Reports | Parks & Rec Needs Your Input

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Hole Hiking Experience Nature Update Day Light Savings time marks the beginning of change in our valley!  The first bear to wake up from its peaceful hibernation was spotted in Yellowstone and the end of Nordic trail grooming has begun.  For many, this time of year brings with it the rush to explore new areas while still accessible.  One adventurous example is the connection between Cache Creek and Game Creek where peaceful isolation is guaranteed. … Read More