Author: Amy Partrick

20 Dec 22 – Daily Trail Report

Nordic Masters Clinic Postponed This Week

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Nordic Masters Clinic This Week Postponed Due to extreme cold (-19F!) on Thursday, December 22, the JH Ski Club Skate Masters Clinic will be postponed to Thursday, December 29th, 11am-12:30pm at Teton Pines Nordic. No need to re-register. See everyone on the 29th! Stay warm out there! Happy Holidays from JD High Country Outfitters What’s Your Why? Why do you put on your ski boots? What compels you to fat bike or snowshoe? For everyone… Read More

16 Dec 22 – Daily Trail Report

Nordic Staycation Ideas | Winter Responsibly

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Nordic Staycation Ideas Updated Blog! Read on for some of our favorite local winter getaways within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. There comes a point in the winter when our routines begin to feel a bit mundane and our restlessness urges us to explore something new. Fortunately for those in the Jackson area, you don’t need to leave the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for a new cross-country ski adventure. Miles of trails await in any direction, each… Read More

15 Dec 22 – Daily Trail Report

Nature Update | Betty Woolsey Registration Open | Meet Charlie Von Maur-Newcomb

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December 7, 2022 Nature Update Provided by Cathy Shill founder of The Hole Hiking Experiencehttps://www.holehike.com/ It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end.” -Ursula LeGuin Snowy weather continues and during this past week, about 30 inches of new mountain snow. Some clear skies ahead so the town of Jackson and road crews will do their best to move snow piles to prepare for… Read More

14 Dec 22 – Daily Trail Report

Mike Harris Grooming Update | Turpin Opens this Weekend

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Grooming Update: Mike Harris Beautiful fat bike (and nordic) grooming at Mike Harris. Thanks for all your good work, Kevin and team!!Report: Groomed powerline Mike Harris to Teton Springs plus the Sherman Springs access Road. Lady slipper was last groomed on December 8 with three passes. All other trails have fresh new snow and are rider packed. Currently trails are quite soft. If you must walk, please walk to the side of the trail. Enjoy… Read More

13 Dec 22 – Daily Trail Report

Grooming in GTNP | First Nordic Masters Clinic This Week

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Trip Report: Grand Teton National Park We love GTNP grooming! A skier clears the classic track to let the groomer pass on the Teton Park Road Sunday. In addition to giving groomers plenty of space, be sure to give them a wave, a thumbs up, or shout out a thank you if you see them on the trail. Nordic Masters Clinics Start This Week! The first two clinics on December 15th and December 22nd will… Read More

9 Dec 22 – Daily Trail Report

Help Protect Wintering Wildlife | Murie Cookie Swap This Weekend

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Help Protect Wintering Wildlife in Grand Teton Winter has arrived in Grand Teton National Park – an excellent time for recreation in the snow but also a challenging time for wildlife in and around the Tetons. Wildlife specialists are asking visitors to avoid disturbing animals by following all winter closures and voluntarily avoiding bighorn sheep winter zones. In all other areas of the park, visitors should still give wildlife plenty of space by maintaining 100… Read More

8 Dec 22 – Daily Trail Report

The Hole Hiking Experience Nature Update | Nordic Masters Clinics Around the Corner

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December 7, 2022 Nature Update Provided by Cathy Shill founder of The Hole Hiking Experiencehttps://www.holehike.com/ “To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” -Aristotle What a start to the season!  The amount of snow and skiable terrain is awesome and hasn’t been like this for quite some time.  November was cold and snowy which set us up for a great start. Wet, cold weather continues with current… Read More

7 Dec 22 – Daily Trail Report

Conditions improve and grooming ramps up!

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Wildlife Wednesdays with Ecotour Adventures Research Revealed: A striking relationship between wolves and parasitesWritten by ETA Naturalist @kels_wellingtonOnce a month, ETA plans to publish a new post for blog readers about new or recent scientific findings or pieces of news from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. We hope this inspires curiosity among our readers! For the inaugural post, we are sharing a very exciting discovery from a world that is invisible to the naked eye, and its effect on a… Read More

6 Dec 22 – Daily Trail Report

Breezy Conditions | All Trails Open at Shooting Star | Nordic Masters Clinics

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Nordic Masters Clinics Our clinics are just around the corner! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the Nordic community and improve your skiing technique! First clinic is Thursday, December 15th, focusing on classic XC ski. Know Before You Go As winter begins and the snow piles up, we’re all excited to get out and explore! But don’t forget to do your research beforehand and make a plan prior to putting… Read More

2 Dec 22 – Daily Trail Report

JHSC Nordic Update | Daily Grooming at Trail Creek and Teton Pines

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Skinny Skis & TCSAR Avalanche Awareness Night JH Nordic Alliance presence at Avalanche Awareness Night with Skinny Skis, Hole Hiking Experience, and JHNordic! Good to be part of Jackson Hole’s Winter snowsports community! JHSC Club and Community Nordic Update This monthly post throughout the ski season attempts to cover not only the multitude of activities of the JHSC Nordic program, but also what’s happening at Trail Creek Nordic Center as well as the larger local Nordic skiing… Read More