Author: Elee Deschu

2 April 22 – Daily Trail Report

Final Daily Post | Is XC Skiing Still Possible? | New on the Blog

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This will be the final daily report for the 2021/22 winter season. The next trail report will be delivered on Saturday, April 9, after that we will shift into our off-season monthly Trail Reports. Thank you for your support and engagement this season. See you out on the trails. Ask JH Nordic: Is XC Skiing Still Possible This Weekend? Hi,I am traveling to Jackson and I am trying to workout if it is still possible… Read More

28 March 22 – Daily Trail Report

Where To Ski & Bike This Week

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Where to Ski & Fat Bike As winter winds down and spring arrives there are still many options for the last groomed trails, as well as un-groomed trails and crust-cruising! Check out our favorite late season trails and things to consider. To find the latest information on which trails are still open, when they are groomed, snow conditions, etc. check the JHNordic Trail Report. We will post daily until April 2nd at JHNordic.com/trail-reports/.  Chances are you already subscribe via… Read More

27 March 22 – Daily Trail Report

Pole Pedal Paddle Recap | Inner Park Road Recreation | Submit Your Photos

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Pole Pedal Paddle Recap It was a crunchy, slick Nordic track at this morning’s Karen Oatey Pole Pedal Race, annual community favorite multi-sport race hosted by the JH Ski & Snowboard Club. Strong number of team and individual participants joined the fun in the 5 stage race ( Alpine ski, run, Nordic ski, bike, river), starting at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, ending down river at Astoria. Teton Park Road Opens to Non-Motorized Recreation Media Release… Read More

26 March 22 – Daily Trail Report

PPP Today | Inner Park Road Recreation | Submit Your Photos

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TODAY: Pole Pedal Paddle Come out and cheer on your favorite teams and competitors through the finish line at Astoria on the Snake River and the After-party! Ski/snowboard alpine race at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Running leg from Teton Village to Shooting Star  Cross country ski leg at Shooting Star Nordic track Cycling leg from Shooting Star to Von Gontard’s Landing at South Park Bridge Paddling leg on the Snake River to Astoria boat ramp *Please no dogs at any leg… Read More

21 March 22 – Daily Trail Report

Happy Spring | More Skiing | Tech Tip

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Happy Spring! As the sun crosses the celestial equator the Northern hemisphere tilts towards the great star marking longer and warmer days to come. But as I sit to write the JH Nordic newsletter on this first day of spring and look out my windows I see snow flurries instead of sunshine. To me and many Nordic enthusiasts this is a welcomed treat. And while many Nordic areas have closed up shop for the season… Read More

20 March 22 – Daily Trail Report

Trip Reports | New on the Blog

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Trip Report: Phelps Lake On a cloudy Thursday, five of us decided that the short ski to Phelps Lake and back would be the perfect destination.  Imagine our wonder when the clouds disappeared, the Tetons came into view and the sun shown so brightly that it felt like sparks on the icy lake surface!  We saw only one other snowshoer on our glorious morning ski.  And for those who love crust skiing, the conditions appeared… Read More

19 March 22 – Daily Trail Report

Hagen & Karns | Nature Update | Phelps Lake | Spring Skiing

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New on the Blog: Profiles in Nordic, Martin Hagen & Pete Karns This profile highlights two former JH Ski and Snowboard Club student-athletes, coaches, Hall of Famers, Nordic Biathlon Olympians. Read their stories in their own words. Also included in the blog is a video link where you can learn more about Martin and Pete in conversations with the Jackson Hole community at the JH Historical Society and Museum’s Beer and Banter night. Hole Hiking… Read More

11 March 22 – Daily Trail Report

Last Call | Snow Plowing | Nature Update

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Last Call! Today is the last day of grooming in Grand Teton National Park, it is also the last weekend of grooming operations at Turpin Meadow Ranch. So get out there and enjoy YOUR public lands! As always, please recreate responsibly! Spring Plowing Operations Begin Monday Over-snow access on Teton Park Road ends this weekend A media release from Grand Teton National Park: MOOSE, WY— Spring plowing will begin in Grand Teton National Park on… Read More

10 March 22 – Daily Trail Report

Hole Hiking Nature Update | Last Chances to Ski Inner Park Road | Spring Plowing

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Hole Hiking Nature Update Written by Cathy Shillwww.holehike.com307.690.4453 Man is not himself only…. He is all that he sees: all that flows to him from a thousand sources… He is the land, the lift of the mountain lines, the reach of its valleys. -Mary Austin Snow! Felt my sigh of relief as I woke to a white landscape. February was a very dry month for us and we need mountain snow to keep meadows blooming… Read More

9 March 22 – Daily Trail Report

Thank You to Volunteers | Ask JH Nordic | Bears | Your Engagement Matters

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Thanks To All Moose Day Volunteers! About a month ago we published a call for volunteers on behalf of the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation’s Annual Moose Day. It occurred on February 26, 2022. Those who organized the event and coordinated the volunteers have shared a message of gratitude and some interesting information about the day. Below you will find the words of Frances, Moose Day Volunteer Coordinator: A valiant cadre of over 95 volunteers ventured… Read More