Author: Amy Partrick

13 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Moose-Wilson Road Trip Report | JHSC Nordic Masters Clinics Begin This Week

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Trip Report: Moose-Wilson Road excellent! Thoroughly enjoying skiing silky snow the entire length of Moose Wilson Road from Granite Canyon parking lot to Death Canyon trailhead. Only thing that would have made it better would be walkers staying in their own lane/not walking over ski tracks. See Granite Canyon Trail map here: https://jhnordic.com/trails/moose-wilson-roadgranite-canyon-trailhead-to-lsr-preserve/  (Note: This map covers the southern section of the Moose-Wilson road – Granite Canyon gate to Death Canyon gate as skied by our trip… Read More

12 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Teton Ridge Classic Update | Teton Pines and Teton Canyon Skiing Well | Waxing Clinic Tomorrow

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Teton Ridge Classic Update The new race course is located in Victor, Idaho in the Mike Harris Trail system. It offers purpose built nordic trails that feature incredible classic skiing. In order to make the course more compelling and live up to the TRC name, we’re adding a few new sections of trail that have never been groomed before. This includes a rolling bike path, a highway underpass, private land, and an uphill classic single-track section that would make Bill… Read More

8 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Snow on the Way | Grooming Updates | TVTAP Fat Bike Community Meeting

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TVTAP Fat Bike Community Meeting Monday, December 18 | 6-8pm | Highpoint Cider, 7567 Lupine Lane, Victor IDDon’t miss the Fat Bike Community Meeting next Monday! Join in the discussion about current opportunities with Trails & Pathways, regional organizations, bike shops and riders. Considerable Avalanche Conditions Exist Avalanche conditions are considerable in the backcountry in the Tetons, per the BTAC report, so all winter trail users going into the backcountry are recommended to avoid trails… Read More

7 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Considerable Avy Conditions | Skinny Skis Locals Sale

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Considerable Avalanche Conditions Exist Avalanche conditions are considerable in the backcountry in the Tetons, per the BTAC report, so all winter trail users going into the backcountry are recommended to avoid trails and locations that may be affected by potential avalanches. Watch for signs of cracking and collapsing, but the first clear sign of an unstable snowpack may occur when you trigger a large avalanche. This large, remotely-triggered avalanche on Mt. Elly illustrates the current avalanche… Read More

6 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

December Nature News | JHSC Nordic Updates

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December Nature News:Light Snowpack; Wolverine Receive Federal Protection under Endangered Species Act Provided by The Hole Hiking ExperienceDue to an unseasonably dry November in the Teton region, we start the month with a thin snowpack — currently 54% of average. Snow acts as insulation to help plants, insects and animals survive without being affected by the ambient air temperature. Once covered by about 6-8 inches of snow, the ground will remain at a constant temperature… Read More

5 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

New Grooming Updates | Warm Temps Today | Help Protect Wintering Wildlife

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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 biologists 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 give wildlife plenty of space by maintaining 100 yards… Read More

1 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Early Season Nordic Skiing | Grooming Updates

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JH Ski & Snowboard Club Nordic Masters Ski Clinics 5 classic clinics and 5 skate clinics  – only a few spots left -Thursdays 11am-12:30pm at Teton Pines Nordic Center and Trail Creek Nordic Trails. from December 14th to February 22nd (no class on Dec 28th) – Take an early lunch break and join these clinics to work on your Cross-country classic and/or skate ski technique, balance, stamina, efficiency, performance , and fun. – Coaching by… Read More

November JHNordic Report

Early Season Nordic | November Nature News | Get Ski Fit

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This Month at a Glance Early Season Nordic Skiing and Fat Biking Reports from Teton Pass, Togwotee, Targhee (elevations above 8000 ft) –Good snow, but thin cover. And be mindful/prepared for bears! Granite Canyon Trailhead reopened on Wednesday, Nov. 1, according to Grand Teton National Park (GTNP), just in time for Crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing out to Phelps Lake and LSR Preserve meadows when snow falls.  Improvements to the trailhead include an expanded parking lot,… Read More

September JHNordic Report

New on the Blog | September Nature News | Upcoming Events

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This Month at a Glance Nordic Masters Clinics are Back! Hosted by Masters Coach Rob Murphy and Jackson Hole Ski Club Nordic team coaches, these fun, informative, practiced based clinics are back for Season 6!  There will be 10 clinics, starting with 2 clinics in December, then running every Thursday in January and February from 11am-12:30pm, (please arrive at 10:45am ready to ski). The Nordic Masters clinics will focus on skate skiing and classic cross… Read More