Author: Amy Partrick

25 Dec 2018 – Daily Trail Report

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Government Shutdown at Grand Teton  In response to the lapse in federal appropriations, Grand Teton National Park is implementing its plan for a government shutdown. Government-operated facilities in the park will be closed. Visitors will be able to access the park, though no visitor services will be available. Grand Teton National Park Deputy Superintendent Gopaul Noojibail said, “Visitors will be able to access Grand Teton National Park, but should plan ahead… Read More

17 Dec 2018 – Daily Trail Report

Upcoming Event: Santa’s Classic Don’t miss Santa’s Classic this weekend at Teton Pines! Start time has been moved back to 11am. Register for the 5k or 10k Nordic/Freestyle race for adults and the 1.5k race for the kiddos.   Stick around after the race and head to the Restaurant to warm up with soup and chili! Also, a ski pass is included with your entry fee so you can ski free until 4pm!   For… Read More

16 Dec 2018 – Daily Trail Report

  Turpin Meadow Ranch Opening Weekend! We are proud to say that all of our trails have been groomed, including our fat bike single track! The summer homes loop is thin on the far side from the ranch and there are willows poking up in places. In general we’d all love more snow but the views of the Teton and Absaroka Mountains can’t be beat. The lodge is decorated for the season and the staff… Read More

15 Dec 2018 – Daily Trail Report

JHSC Club and Community Nordic Update Happenings of the JHSC Nordic Program, Trail Creek Nordic Center, and Local Nordic Community In the wild and crazy Nordic world of the Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Club, and the wonderful supporting community, sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what is actually going on.  In an effort to make information flow, about every two weeks this season an update will be posted.  Welcome to the first edition!… Read More

14 Dec 2018 – Daily Trail Report

Turpin Meadow Ranch Opens Today! Head out to Turpin today for their opening day of the winter season! Forest Service Winter Updates Lesley Williams-Gomez and Mike Piker talk updates on winter recreation in the Forest – fat bikes, skiing, dog etiquette and more in this sound clip from KHOL.  http://www.891khol.org/forest-service-winter-updates/ New! Recreation Nordic Master’s Program Starts Dec 20th, 11am-12:30pm at Teton Pines Nordic Center. Tips, technique, fun- Meets every 2 weeks from Dec 20-Feb 28. Masters… Read More

9 Dec 2018 – Daily Trail Report

SKI REPORTS Shadow Mountain Serenity Skiing was nice up Shadow Mountain late today. Parallel snowshoe width tracks were a little rough but nice snow made for an easy ski up and nice glide down.  It is still possible to drive all the way to the gate with a car. -Steve S. Enter to win the ULTIMATE WINTER GETAWAY Giveaway Pack your bags + get ready to head to Jackson, WY for a 5 day/4 night winter adventure… Read More

8 Dec 2018 – Daily Trail Report

SKI REPORTS Peaceful Skiing up Bull Creek Had a nice ski tonight up Bull Creek Canyon.  The link is from a past ski, didn’t get that far tonight.  It is on the north side of the Hoback Canyon about a mile before you get to the road to Granite Hot Springs.  With a high clearance 4 wheel drive you could drive in about 100 yards although with an SUV or Subaru you would want to park… Read More

7 Dec 2018 – Daily Trail Report

SKI REPORTS Good Conditions Up Game Creek A local skier reported skiing up Game Creek today, with excellent conditions, nice grooming . Grooming extends approx 1 mile north of the little wooden bridge over the creek on the west side of Game Creek valley. Wonderful to visit a favorite canyon valley close to town, yet so wild. Promising Start to the Season on the Wilson Centennial Trails “It’s terrific to have grooming start early with… Read More

2 Dec 2018 – Daily Trail Report

November Nature News with Hole Hiking Experience As weather changes, animals move to their winter territories and adjust behavior to further minimize calorie loss. Big Horn Sheep can be found on Miller Butte outside of the town of Jackson. This herd comes lower in elevation to a thinner snow pack and more mild weather.  We begin to see Rough-legged Hawks on the fence posts. They summer in the Arctic and come to Jackson to winter.… Read More

1 Dec 2018 – Daily Trail Report

Grand Teton National Park Media Release Teton Park Road Converts to Over-Snow Access Due to recent snow accumulation and anticipated snowfall, the status of Teton Park Road, Moose-Wilson Road, and Signal Mountain Summit Road within Grand Teton National Park has been changed from wheeled access to over-snow access. The designated portions of these roads are now ready to accommodate winter recreation, and use of the roads by wheeled vehicles is prohibited for the season. The… Read More