Author: Amy Yatsuk

24 Jan 24 – Daily Trail Report

TC/J P&R Grooming Update | Coney Classic Alpine Skijor

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Today’s Avalanche Forecast Nordic and winter trail users are urged to use caution when recreating on trails and terrain below steep slopes. The BTAC reports and their website is a valuable local resource for planning your outing. Visit their forecast page for the most up-to-date information. TC/J P&R Grooming Update Cache Creek to Noker Mine was groomed by snowcat Monday afternoon. TC/J Parks & Recreation groomed all valley locations Tuesday based on their normal grooming schedule…Emily’s… Read More

23 Jan 24 – Daily Trail Report

Recent Trip Reports | Night Ski at Turpin This Week

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Today’s Avalanche Forecast Nordic and winter trail users are urged to use caution when recreating on trails and terrain below steep slopes. The BTAC reports and their website is a valuable local resource for planning your outing. Visit their forecast page for the most up-to-date information. Trip Reports: A Fun Weekend on Nordic Skis This weekend many people got on their Nordic skis and traveled over hills and through the woods enjoying mild temperatures and good… Read More

19 Jan 24 – Daily Trail Report

GTNP Trip Report | Old Pass Road Etiquette

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Trip Report: GTNP Taggart to Signal These are the days I live for! Taggart to Signal and back. 29 miles roundtrip!-From Ultra Skate Skier Virgie. Parking & Traffic on Old Pass Road We are getting into the heart of the season with lots of snow and cold temperatures! All of our age groups are up and running now which means that Trail Creek is crowded on high traffic days. I wanted to reiterate the guidelines… Read More

18 Jan 24 – Daily Trail Report

Hole Hiking Experience Nature Report | Avalanche Danger Remains High

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WILD NATURE by Cathy Shill, founder of The Hole Hiking Experiencehttps://www.holehike.com/ With the most tour locations, we adapt the day to current conditions. Join the naturalists with The Hole Hiking Experience on the trail to discover winter, wildlife, and the beauty of Jackson Hole.   “Winter is nature’s sleep.” -H.S. Jacobs After a dry December, snow has returned to Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort reported over 40 inches of fresh, mountain snow during the last… Read More

17 Jan 24 – Daily Trail Report

High Avalanche Conditions | Grooming in GTNP

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Beware of High Avalanche Danger At elevations above 9,000′, triggering a large avalanche remains likely on steep, wind loaded slopes. Many lower elevation areas also contain wind drifted slopes, as well as 1′ to 2′ thick slabs of storm snow that sit on top of weak snow. It is possible to trigger an avalanche large enough to bury a person on steep slopes even near valley bottoms. Evaluate the snowpack and terrain carefully for wind… Read More

16 Jan 24 – Daily Trail Report

Forest Plan Symposium Today | Teton Canyon Meet and Greet with TVTAP

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Teton Canyon Meet and Greet Report by: Abby WarnerCaitie Quinn (TVTAP trail ambassador/yurt meister/groomer) and Greg Buchko (TVTAP board member) greet trail users at the Teton Canyon trailhead. Even though it was hovering at 1 degree, the parking lot was almost full. Hearty souls!  Spotted: Snowshoers, walkers, folks on light-touring skis, snowmachiner towing a  skier on backcountry gear, classic and skate skiers, and a puppy in training to become a role model of four-legged etiquette… Read More

12 Jan 24 – Daily Trail Report

Friends of BT- January Happenings | Teton Pass Shuttle | Spud Chase Updates

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Friends of BT- January Happenings Last month we held a panel to engage with some of our partners; this month we’re co-hosting (with the BTNF) a symposium for the communities around the BTNF about why the upcoming BTNF Forest Plan update is important, and how community members can be a part of this process. Click here to watch the live stream or learn more here. Nordic Ambassadors Snow might be slow coming this winter, but our Nordic… Read More

11 Jan 24 – Daily Trail Report

Winter Rec Begins in GTNP Friday | Conditions Improve with New Snow

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Winter recreation begins on park roads in Grand Teton Friday Opportunities for over-snow winter recreation will be available beginning Friday, January 12, on Teton Park, Signal Mountain Summit and Moose-Wilson roads in Grand Teton National Park. Enjoy activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and walking during this special time of year. Teton Park Road will be groomed between Taggart Lake parking and Signal Mountain Lodge, January 12 through mid-March, as conditions allow. The road will be groomed three… Read More

10 Jan 24 – Daily Trail Report

Parks and Rec Grooming Update | JHSC January Update | We Need Your Feedback!

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THIS WEEKENDJHSC – Johnny Curtis Memorial JNQ Saturday, January 13thTrail Creek Nordic CenterThe Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club is hosting the first Intermountain and High Plains Junior National Qualifier and Wyoming High School race January 13-14 at Trail Creek Ranch in Wilson, WY.   IMD and High Plains NRL events will be held January 13-14 and WY High School events will be held January 12-13. Community recreational Nordic Skiers are encouraged too watch the event,… Read More

9 Jan 24 – Daily Trail Report

Winter Storm Watch | Weekend Event Recap

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Winter storm watch in effect Tues. through Weds. Article from Buckrail.The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Riverton, Wy., has issued a winter storm watch for western Wyoming, in effect from Tuesday morning, Jan. 9, through Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 10. NWS forecasts that the Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains along with the Salt River and Wyoming ranges could see total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches, with potential wind gusts as high as 50 mph. Snowfall… Read More