Author: Amy Partrick

3 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Hole Hiking Experience Winter Trail Tours, Avalanche Awareness Night

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Hole Hiking Experience: December Edition “In every walk with nature one receives more than he seeks” – John Muir Jackson Hole nestled in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is special. The Ecosystem is approximately 22 million acres of protected land encompassing state land, two national parks, forest land, wildlife refuges, tribal land and BLM land. They are managed differently but with collaboration and cohesion to protect all the species in the area including us. With so… Read More

2 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Start of Winter Wildlife Closures | Shred the Spread of COVID

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Winter Wildlife Closures Begin in BTNF December 1st Starting December all winter closure areas are in effect in The Bridger-Teton National Forest, Gros Ventre Road is the only exception with closures stating Dec. 15. Please be mindful of winter closure areas. These closures protect the habitats of already stressed wildlife by providing a retreat where they don’t have to spend extra energy they can’t afford. Leash requirements are also in effect in areas like Cache… Read More

1 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Field Reports, Cache Creek Update, What's Being Groomed Now

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Field Trip Reports Cache Creek Update We got a track on everything with the snowmobile and roller last weekend and snowshoed and pulled the human grooming sled too.  Right now the trails on the map above are packed and usable on foot, snowshoe, fat bike, or skis.  Additionally with several weeks of high pressure many of the ungroomed trails are packed in from other trail users.  All of the closures and leash zones begin today,… Read More

Time to Get On Snow

What's Groomed and Skiing Well, How to Get Out as a First Timer, Support Grooming in GTNP

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JHSC Club and Community Nordic December Update With recent snowfall and some expeditious grooming we are fully on snow out at Trail Creek! The Devo, Junior, and Prep/Comp teams are moving full steam ahead with on-snow training!  Overall the Nordic program is looking extremely healthy.  All programs are fully enrolled, from Lollipoppers to Prep-Comp.  This year we have over 170 athletes enrolled across all six teams, a new high-water mark for JHSC Nordic!  What’s Groomed and… Read More

Gliding into Winter

Grooming Updates, Winter Tours and Upcoming Events

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What’s Groomed for Nordic (Fat Biking) this Weekend and Beyond? After last weekends snowfall, this week’s warm weather and rain in the valleys, most grooming providers are waiting until more snow and cold return before commencing their full grooming schedules. Several trails are groomed and open -but remember, early season (thin coverage) conditions exist. There are plenty of trails to explore with skier tracks (no grooming) in GTNP and Bridger-Teton US Forest, too. Good time for… Read More

Valley Snow Brings out the Skiers, Fatbikers and Snowshoers

Winter Outlook | Avalanche Awareness Night and Raffle

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Snowy Weekend Ahead Snowy weekend forecast for Jackson Hole! Plenty of snow in the valley to xc ski on many non-groomed trails. We hope you can get out this weekend! Read on to find out how. Winter Outlook for Recreational Trails Early snow has blanketed Jackson Hole and Teton Valley valley floors with enough snow at 6000 ft to ski along service roads in Bridger-Teton US Forest, Grand Teton NP closed roads, and trails with a… Read More

First Taste of Winter

Outlook for the 2020-21 Season is Here, Find Out What's in Store this Winter

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Early October Snow in JH – Sunday Nordic Surprise String Lake is well known for its summer activities; kayaking, hiking, SUPs, families gathering on the lake shore to name a few. However, this past weekend’s storm gave the Nordic enthusiasts a peek into the snowy terrain it has to offer. Great skiing was had along the lake shore & horse trails. 12″-14 inches of snow made for a chilly but perfect day. Trees insulated us… Read More

Vote Jackson Hole

Help Us Become a Top Ten Nordic Destination

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10Best Nomination for Jackson Hole Nordic in top cross-country ski areas Jackson Hole has just been nominated for USA Today’s Annual 10 Best Cross Country Ski Resorts – One of 20 top Nordic destinations! Voting starts today and runs for 4 weeks – To get ranked in the Top 10, we need to have our community, businesses, and visitors Vote for Jackson Hole! JH Nordic User Community Survey Don’t forget to take our survey! Help… Read More

Preparing for Winter

Gear Up for a Snowy One!

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JH Nordic User Community Survey Help us create and deliver the information that you enjoy most!JHNordic is looking for community input to assist us in improving our digital platforms and community information services on Jackson Hole Winter Trails recreation – Nordic skiing, fat biking & snowshoeing. JH Nordic is community-based and designed for you – we want to learn from you! Raffle Prizes for participation! 10 survey participants will be randomly selected to win either… Read More

Looking Towards Fall

Support Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance’s non-profits at Old Bill’s

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Winter is, yes, right around the corner. Support all your favorite JH Nordic Alliance non-profits, who bring so much to our community, putting our kids (from ages 6-19) on skis with ski & snowboard programs and coaching, provide Nordic grooming in Grand Teton National Park, access to winter trails – groomed and wilderness – on Bridger-Teton US Forest public lands, trail ambassador programs to keep you..