Author: Elee Deschu

6 Jan 24 – Daily Trail Report

Welcome JH Nordic's New Executive Director | All About JH Nordic Alliance Free Annual Event | The Teton Ridge Classic is Today

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Abby Warner joins the Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance as executive director  The Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance (JHNA) is pleased to appoint Abby Warner as its new executive director. Abby will work with the JHNA Board of Directors and its team to lead its mission to provide information, broaden awareness, and expand access to Jackson Hole/Teton Valley’s extensive winter trails for Nordic skiing, fat biking, snowshoeing, and other human-powered winter trail recreation. Come meet Abby at… Read More

1 Jan 24 – Daily Trail Report

Happy New Year | Cheers to More Enjoyment of Winter Trails

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Starting the Year with Gratitude As the new year begins, we’re reflecting on the impact the Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance has made sharing information on Jackson Hole and Teton Valley winter trails. Thank you for turning to JH Nordic to inform your adventures on winter trails, whether on cross-country skis, skate skis, fat bike, snowshoes, dog-walking, trail running. In 2023, JH Nordic provided our community and visitors with: • 140 Daily Trail Reports (Dec –… Read More

31 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Ending the Year With Gratitude | Trip Reports | Reason #7 | Updates from TVTAP and the Ridge Classic

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Ending the Year with Gratitude As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the impact the Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance has made sharing information on Jackson Hole and Teton Valley winter trails. Thank you for turning to JH Nordic to inform your adventures on winter trails, whether on cross-country skis, skate skis, fat bike, snowshoes, dog-walking, trail running. In 2023, JH Nordic provided our community and visitors with: • 140 Daily Trail Reports… Read More

30 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

More Reasons to Attend the Annual Winter Event | TVTAP Winter Update | Teton Ridge Classic Update

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Reason #8 to Attend the Winter Trails Event of the Season Test new gear on world-class terrain during our Annual Event. Skinny Skis, Teton Mountain Bike Tours, Fitzgerald’s, The Hoff Bikesmith, Wheel Wranglers, Turpin Meadows Ranch, and Friends of Pathways offer demos. Teton Adaptive Sports hosts a Nordic sitz-ski demo. Please be prepared to sign waivers before trying out any gear. **Most everyone will have a chance to try out new gear, but those who… Read More

25 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Merry Christmas | Photos from Betty Woolsey | Nordic Skiing Featured in JH Traveler

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Sign the Waiver for the Annual Free Event! There are less than 2 weeks until Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance’s 6th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day! Join us on January 7th at Turpin Meadow Ranch, where there will be free classic and skate ski gear demos, ski lessons, Turpin Meadow trail use, Backcountry Nordic ski tours, Snowshoe tours, Kids Corral, and a free Town-to-Turpin van shuttle. Planning on attending? Don’t forget to sign… Read More

24 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Sign Here | Wildlife Wednesdays to Resume in January | Year End Contributions to Winter Trail Grooming | GTNP Road Status | Nordic Staycations | Opportunities to Get on Your XC Skis

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Sign the Waiver for the Annual Free Event! There are only two more weeks until Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance’s 6th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day! Join us on January 7th at Turpin Meadow Ranch, where there will be free classic and skate ski gear demos, ski lessons, Turpin Meadow trail use, Backcountry Nordic ski tours, Snowshoe tours, Kids Corral, and a free Town-to-Turpin van shuttle. Planning on attending? Don’t forget to sign… Read More

23 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

The Betty Woolsey Race is Today | Sign Here | TVTAP Delivers | GTNP Road Status | Saturday Recap of Important Nordic Happenings

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The Betty Woolsey Race is Today! In case you were wondering, today’s Betty Woolsey is a go! You may have noticed that the snow has been a wee bit short lately. In light of the current snow conditions at Trail Creek, this year’s race format has been changed from classic technique to freestyle. Freestyle means that you can elect to ski either on classic or skate skis. If you do choose to classic ski, be advised that… Read More

18 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

In Case You Missed It November/December | Get on the Nice List | Betty Woolsey Registration | Donate to FOP Trail Grooming Operations

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We don’t want you to miss a thing from this early winter happenings: Now through December 24 you can pick up gifts for anyone in store. You’ll be on the nice list for shopping local and supporting one of our JH Nordic Alliance members. Registration is Open for Betty Woolsey Classic Join us on December 23, 2023!This event commemorates Betty Woolsey, a ski racing Olympian and the founder of Trail Creek Ranch. During her lifetime,… Read More

17 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Behold the Beauty | Camina Conmigo Guias | High Country Outfitters Holiday Sale | Targhee Trip Report | Nordic Staycations | Trail of the Month | Betty Woolsey Registration | FOP Grooming Fundraiser More Open Nordic Areas |

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Behold the Beauty of Winter! Big hoar frost crystals shimmered in the morning sun at Trail Creek Nordic Trails this morning, it’s worth getting out in the early morning to experience the beauty of winter right at your feet! -NL Camina Conmigo Nordic Guia Group The Camina Conmigo Guias are getting ready for a winter of cross country! Uno de los objetivos de las caminatas de Camina Conmigo es ayudar a la fuerza laboral latina de… Read More

16 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Trail of the Month | More Nordic Areas Open | Upcoming Race Info | FOP Grooming Fundraiser | Trip Reports

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Trail of the Month: Teton Canyon Each month, we feature a different trail as our ‘Trail of the Month’ to inspire and provide season-specific guidance. As snowfall accumulates in the valley, it is recommended to explore trails at higher elevations that will have better coverage during this time of year. For December, we invite you to explore Teton Canyon, a trail known for its early-season grooming, which can be accessed by heading up Ski Hill Road from Driggs, ID.… Read More