Author: Elee Deschu

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

15 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Winter Challenge | Gen Z on Skis | Building Community

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TVTAP Winter Trails Challenge Starts TODAY NEW ON THE BLOG: Why Gen Z Should be on Skinny Skis Not many people are lucky enough to grow up cross country skiing. Or even lucky enough to grow up in a place where skiing is easily accessible. But Jackson has it all, there is way more than just steep and deep if you get on some skinny skis! Here are 10 reasons Why Gen Z should be on… Read More

10 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Sunrise to Sunset Fun | Best of Fat Biking | Best of GTNP

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Sunrise to Sunset: A Lovely Day at Turpin Meadow Ranch If you’ve never been up to Turpin, find the time to take the hour drive. To put it in perspective: their staff have to drive an hour to town just to purchase groceries. You just might be rewarded with the best day of the winter at Turpin Meadow Ranch: abundant snow, perfectly groomed, sunny blue sky, big Téton views. One of the many beauties of… Read More