Author: Elee Deschu

6 Feb 22 – Daily Trail Report

Skiers Needed | Watch Films & Support Wildlife

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You’re Needed for Moose Day It’s that time of year; Moose Day is coming up on February 26th, 2022! There are still a few territories without coverage, so we are still recruiting Nature Mappers to help collect these very important data. If you know someone who may be interested but is not yet a trained Nature Mapper, please have them email hilary@jhwildlife.org for more information on becoming certified and collecting these important data for WGFD. We are… Read More

5 Feb 22 – Daily Trail Report

New Grooming Equipment | Trip Report | Ride Without a Fatbike

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TVTAP: Fresh Equipment for Fresh Trails We love to add to the fleet. Why? It takes the pressure off older workhorses and aging equipment. Sharp Ginzus and new rollers make tight surfaces. And well, ‘chines are fun.  We were only able to purchase the $40,000 of equipment because of your donations and support. You helped us keep things humming so that we could take time to write a grant for the CHC Foundation. This new… Read More

31 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Nordic Ski Yoga | Happening Tonight | Later This Week

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TRIP REPORT: Phelps Lake We all so enjoyed Christy M.’s handstand in GTNP 2 years ago, she repeated it for us yesterday on Phelps lake — it was a highlight of another wonderful ski with Sami & Steve R; could the sky BE any more blue?!? Christy is a surfer/snowboarder with only a few seasons xcountry experience BUT is a fabulous yoga instructor, hence her amazing balance, strength, and flexibility. -Submitted by Mary B New Moon Night Ski, Happening… Read More

30 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Trip Reports | Plan Ahead and Prepare | On The Blog

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TRIP REPORTS: GTNP and R Park to Wilson There are many opportunities for family and friends to join in the camaraderie of Nordic skiing on these beautiful days! If you can wait until noon or later, these sunny days Nordic skiing are heavenly. The afternoon sun is just enough to warm the face without warming the snow, making for good gliding, and comfortable activity. Take advantage of this beautiful weather and enjoy a winter trail… Read More

29 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Harriman State Park | New Moon Night Ski | Recreate Responsibly

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NEW ON THE BLOG: Stay The Ranch. Ski The Ranch – Harriman State Park Let’s be honest, we Nordic skiers are kind of spoiled here in Jackson Hole, with so many great groomed trails within twenty minutes of the town square. But just imagine the luxury of a skate and classic track, beckoning on crisp winter mornings say, fifty feet from your kitchen coffee pot. Add to that, twenty-four miles of connected trails that first… Read More

24 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Taggart to Jenny With Chocolate | Leave Us a Review

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Trip Report: Taggart to Jenny Lake Another perfectly groomed day in GTNP.A brisk 2 F at 11 am, and a few hardy skate skiers out early for first tracks.Sharing Atelier Ortega chocolate with friends at south Jenny Lake made the excursion worthwhile! Leave Us a Review The internet has afforded us many luxuries, one of them is peer reviews. Loving the resource that is JH Nordic? Let your voice be heard by leaving us a… Read More

23 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Winter Trails Challenge | Overnight Ski Trip | Recreate Responsibly

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TVTAP Winter Trails Challenge FAQs answered by Dan at TVTAP since the event rolled out: Q-Can any miles on trails count or only TVTAP groomed trails? A-Any trail.Being out on trails is good for your heart and your head. Q-From my mom-Can I form a team in my area and walk, ski, ride on trails in our area. A-Yes. We think being outside, anywhere at this time of year is healthy and good for you.… Read More

22 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Online Beers & Banter | Share Your JH Adventure

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Trip Report: Full Moon Ski at Turpin Meadow Ranch On Monday night under the glow of the Wolf Moon we ventured out into the stillness. The temperature was mild and the trails were in great condition. There was a lot of laughter and good conversation shared. We realized after taking this photo that we were all dressed as Nordic ninjas with our matching black pants and coats. We had planned to do just one loop… Read More

17 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Wolf Moon | Reports From The Field | MLK Day

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January’s Full Moon, TONIGHT “The sunset embers smolder low, the Moon climbs o’er the hill, the peaks have caught the alpenglow, the robin’s song is still.” -John L. Stoddard Tonight look for the Wolf Moon to rise out of Northeastern skies at 4:51PM. According to the Old Farmers Almanac the Wolf Moon got its name because wolves can likely be heard howling during this time. Historically people thought the howling from wolves in the winter… Read More

16 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Trail Spotlight | Observations | Gen Z on Skis

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TRAIL SPOTLIGHT: Phelps Lake Easy access, peaceful surroundings, friendly community vibes, friends from Jackson Hole’s Silicon Couloir in Grand Teton National Park. Great way to spend a weekend on a skier tracked trail to Phelps Lake! The immensity of skiing across the frozen lake to Death Canyon is quite remarkable ( spot the skiers in one photo!) Observations There are lots of interesting observations to make out on our winter trails if we take the… Read More