Author: Amy Partrick

14 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Moose Alert | XC Ski Colter Bay

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Moose Alert! Give our moose some space!! Snow’s so deep, they’re using roads, driveways, parking lots, trails and pathways to get around!! XC Ski at Colter Bay Left photo is from a ski on Jackson Lake and the treed image is on the peninsula skiing back in. Photos courtesy of Barb C. Trip Report: Two Oceans Lake- GTNP After a super snowy, windy Friday, the clouds parted, the wind died, and Saturday was a perfect… Read More

10 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Last Day of Grooming in GTNP | Final Wydaho Race Saturday

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Trip Report: Cache Creek 3/8 Up Cache Creek today. And it’s still snowing!-Cheers, LC and DB Saturday WYDAHO Race at Trail Creek Saturday, March 11th is the finale of the Skinny Skis WYDAHO Nordic Race Series at Trail Creek Nordic Center!  JHSC coaches will be on hand to support athletes. There will be short distance options (~0.5 km or 2.5km) for the younger kids. Race day registration only at 9am. This is a fun-focused race… Read More

9 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

GTNP Snow Removal Begins Friday | Hole Hiking Experience Nature Update

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March 8, 2023 Nature Update Provided by Cathy Shill founder of The Hole Hiking Experiencehttps://www.holehike.com/ “It is one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” -Charles Dickens A sunny day…how wonderful. Winter started early this year with a cold November and the last couple of weeks have been quite stormy. Snowbanks are high and powder is deep… Read More

8 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Parks & Rec Open House | March JHSC Newsletter

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Winter Service Levels and Important Dates Do you enjoy any of the trails that Teton County or the town of Jackson maintains during the winter season? If so, you’ll be happy to know that grooming will continue through March based on the snowpack and forecast. Conditions will be evaluated the week of April 3rd to determine if grooming can continue past that date. Please continue to check the Parks and Recreation website for up-to-date information including… Read More

7 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Full Moon Ski Tonight | Special Olympics Volunteers Needed

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Special Olympics Wyoming Winter Games in Jackson Special Olympics Wyoming State Winter Games will be back in Jackson this year March 14-16!  We’re celebrating the 45th year of State Winter Games in 2023; these games began in Jackson in 1978.  Due to Covid restrictions and challenges, our athletes have not been able to come to Jackson in person since the 2020 State Winter Games; they are truly looking forward to their first year back! Did you… Read More

3 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

A Snowy Start to March!

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End of Winter at Skinny Skis! Storewide markdowns of 20 to 60% on winter apparel, footwear, and XC & telemark ski equipment. March ski service specialsKeep yours gliding at their best while the great conditions last!Nordic Stonegrind and Wax $80 – save $35Nordic Wax $10  – save $10Metal Edge sharpen & wax $20 – save $10 Skinny Skis Nordic Season FinaleSaturday March 11thLocation: JHSC Trail Creek Training Facility 2.5, 5, & 10km Skate or Classic March… Read More

2 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

The Hole Hiking Experience Nature Update | Ski Kind

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March 1, 2023 Nature Update Provided by Cathy Shill founder of The Hole Hiking Experiencehttps://www.holehike.com  “There is no winter without snow, no spring without sunshine, and no happiness without companions.”-Korean Proverb We seem to be in an ongoing storm cycle with more to come later this week. Local meteorologist, Jim Woodmency, reports that 2022 was colder, wetter, and snowier than normal. Seems to be our trend for the last 7 years.  https://www.mountainweather.com/2023/01/jackson-trends-colder-wetter-snowier-than-normal/. The word around town… Read More

1 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Groomers Work Hard After Heavy Snowfall | Explore GTNP on XC

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SheJumps Reschedules Women’s Nordic Series Due to the inclement weather the Women’s Nordic Series is rescheduled for Thursday, March 16th at 5:30 pm at the Alta Track. Exploring Grand Teton on Cross Country Skis Winter in Grand Teton National Park is a magical time. For the tenth consecutive year, the Foundation is grooming the Teton Park Road Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays (conditions permitting) allowing visitors unparalleled access to the 14-mile stretch of road between Taggart… Read More

28 Feb 23 – Daily Trail Report

Trip Report: Granite Canyon Loop | Breezy Conditions

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Trip Report: Granite Canyon Loop We love Jackson Hole!  What a better way to spend time with family than a Nordic Ski of the Granite Canyon Loop!  The snow was perfect, the bridge crossings extraordinarily beautiful, and a grand adventure was had by all. Here’s the Granite Canyon -Valley Trail Loop Trail Map for trail access and where to ski and snowshoe. No dogs as this trail is in southern GTNP. -K D GIVEAWAY: Share Your JH Outdoor… Read More

24 Feb 23 – Daily Trail Report

Avalanche Awareness | Moose Day This Weekend

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Avalanche Awareness, Even on Valley Trails With over 3 feet of new snow in the past week, nordic and winter trail users need to use caution when recreating on trails and terrain below steep slopes. See todays BT Avalanche Center Report for the Tetons below.  Where to go nordic ski, fat bike ride, snowshoe with all this snow?-Groomed trails offer soft packed surfaces, ideal for nordic classic skiing.Consider using your wider classic skis to stay… Read More