Author: Amy Partrick

2 Mar 21 – Daily Trail Report

Trip Report: Hermitage Point | Sunny Days Ahead, Perfect for an XC Ski

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Trip Report: Hermitage Point We did a nice little tour at Hermitage Point in Grand Teton National Park on Sunday. With blue skies, sunny days ahead, this is a perfect time to ski to Hermitage Point or Island Hopping on Jackson Lake. -Chris W. XC Ski – Granite Canyon Protected: Garmin InReach -Gear Review Safety net for you and reassurance for family and friends -Review by Scott Sanchez No one plans on accidents, but they… Read More

26 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Ravens with GPS | Taggart Lake Trip Report

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Why Does That Raven have a Solar Panel? February 2021 Wildlife Log with Ecotour AdventuresDespite what @Birdsarentreal might tell you, this is not a government surveillance drone.  It’s Raven 7485, a GPS backpack carrying member of research on ravens and wolves in Yellowstone!   We recently encountered 7485 in the Old Faithful area during a multi-day adventure and were able to look it up on the Animal Tracker App using the colored bands around its legs.  Click the… Read More

25 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Hole Hiking Nature Update | Excellent Conditions at Trail Creek

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February 24, 2021 Nature Update Provided by Cathy Shill, founder of The Hole Hiking Experience https://www.holehike.com If the doors of perception were cleansedEverything will appear…as it is, infinite.-William Blake It’s been a stormy week with fresh snow and wind.  On Tuesday, a storm blew in fast and strong making visibility a challenge closing most valley roads. Current snow level is above average so good for water content and summer flowers. If you happen to be… Read More

24 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Aggressive Moose in Upper Cache | Stilson Loop Trip Report

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Alert: Aggressive Moose Reported in Upper Cache Creek Monday evening Courtesy of Linda M.Recreation, Wilderness Program Manager – Forest ServiceWe just received a report of a scary incident Monday evening about 5:30 pm with an aggressive cow moose in upper Cache Creek. No one was injured but one person had to dive off the trail into the brush to escape. This is the second report we have received (the other incident occurred in Granite Creek).… Read More

23 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

White Grass Ranch | Masters Rec Clinics at Trail Creek

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Trip Report: White Grass Ranch Nordic White Grass Ranch makes for a beautiful ski for all ages and abilities.  The Ranch is the third-oldest in the valley and the buildings have been painstakingly restored to be used by the National Park for summer staff housing. The porch of Cabin 1160A makes for a lovely lunch spot!  Although the parking area was full, we saw only three other parties on a Sunday afternoon.  – From K… Read More

19 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

GTNP Winter Wildlife Closure | JHNordic Giveaway

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GTNP Winter Wildlife Closure Update This map updates the Wildlife Closure areas in GTNP. We encourage all winter trail and off trail users to give wildlife the wide space they need and deserve to survive winter. Please avoid the areas noted on the map. Contact GTNP with any questions. #RecreateResponsibly Coombs Outdoors “Ositos” (little bears) – The After School Nordic Program Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, Coombs kids head to Trail Creek Ranch or Colter… Read More

18 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Hole Hiking Experience Nature Update | Denizens of the Steep

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New on the Blog:Erich Wilbrecht: Former Olympian Loves Flying On Skis and Listening to the Birds in Jackson Hole A former Olympic biathlete and an inaugural member of the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club Hall of Fame, Erich Wilbrecht is a Nordic force to be reckoned with.  Erich grew up on wildlife refuges and moved to Jackson at the age of 16 when his dad took the job managing the National Elk Refuge with… Read More

17 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Nordic Skiing with Teton Adaptive Sports | Rec Masters Clinic this Week

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Nordic Skiing with Teton Adaptive Sports Joe Stone, Director of Mission, at Teton Adaptive Sports, introduced JHNordic to Adaptive Nordic skiing today. Think double-poling all the time! Joe also alpine skis, rides a mountain bike hand-cycle, and para-glides in the summer. He is amazingly strong and agile, double poling right through today’s snowstorm! Check out more on Joe and Teton Adaptive Sports at https://tetonadaptivesports.com/ Nordic Rec Masters Clinic – Skate Ski Join us this Thursday, February… Read More

16 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Trip Report: Shadow Mountain | GTNP Groomer Back Up & Running

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Cross Country is for Lovers Valentines couples, families, kids, all out enjoying skate skiing and classic Cross Country together! Trip Report: Shadow Mountain A local favorite- fun for an easy, low angle AT ski, or intermediate level BC Nordic ski. With today’s light powder, enjoyable for everyone! Cold fun ski!!-KD Recreate Responsibly this Winter Thank you Bridger-Teton USFS and Friends of Bridger-Teton for hosting our local Recreate Responsibly initiative! The Bridger-Teton National Forest offers unparalleled… Read More

13 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

GTNP Groomer Down | Mule Deer Migration

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Groomer Down – No Grooming in GTNP at least until Tuesday No grooming on Teton Park road – GTNP on Friday/Sunday. They hope grooming will resume Tuesday as soon as parts arrive for the groomer. Mule Deer Migration in Grand Teton National Park Wednesday, February 24, 20214:00 – 5:30 pm MT Grand Teton National Park Foundation invites you to join us for a special virtual presentation and conversation with Sarah Dewey, wildlife biologist at Grand… Read More