Author: Elee Deschu

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

11 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Registration Open for Betty Woolsey Classic | TVTAP FAQS | New on the Blog: Dog Friendly Winter Trails

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Registration is Open for Betty Woolsey Classic Come work off your Christmas Feast in style on December 26, 2023! This community event offers distances for every age and ability; 10 AM start time with a mass start classic format. Racers can choose from 0.5k, 3k, 5k, and 10k options.   This event commemorates Betty Woolsey, a ski racing Olympian and the founder of Trail Creek Ranch. During her lifetime, Betty Woolsey pioneered backcountry skiing on Teton Pass, opened… Read More

10 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

New on the Blog: Dog Friendly Winter Trails | Good News on Grooming | Last Day of Sale

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New on the Blog: Top Dog-Friendly Winter Trails It’s great being a dog in the Tetons where many dog-friendly winter trails are waiting to be sniffed. Though not every area is open to our four-legged friends, there are several spaces where well-behaved dogs and owners are welcome. Get to know which of these trails are right for you and your dog. Be sure to brush up on your Petiquette and you’ll be sure to get… Read More

9 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

More Groomed Trails Available | Weekly Roundup of News & Stories

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Trip Report: Trail Creek Nordic The first visit to Sam the Truck at Trail Creek Nordic has been recorded. It is an annual tradition of ours to visit an old friend in the beautiful trails of Trail Creek; we’re excited that the JH Ski Club is grooming!! Grooming Is Happening! It is very exciting to report that daily grooming is starting to happen around Jackson and Teton Valley. Of course everything is dependent on precipitation… Read More

4 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Grooming Begins In Some Areas | Winter Driving Tips

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Grooming Begins on Some Local Trails! We are excited to report that this recent storm produced enough to get some grooming equipment out out of their sheds and onto the snow. The esteemed groomers at Teton Canyon and at Cache Creek Single Track were making trail on Sunday, thanks TVTAP and Friends of Pathways! Grooming Nordic trails can be challenging early season, especially when snow and weather conditions continue to be variable. Keep refreshing the… Read More

3 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Snow is Starting to Accumulate

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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

3 Apr 23 – Daily Trail Report

Stressed Moose | Calling All Nordic Masters | Skinny Skis | Updated Trip Report

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Daily Trail Report Spring Schedule As winter trail grooming is wrapping up, the JH Nordic Daily Trail Report will be transitioning towards a spring schedule which means beginning Monday, April 3 updates will happen a little less frequently. You can expect emails Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays until April 15 (which will be the final winter trail post of the 2022/23 winter season). You can still stay up to date on opened groomed trails and last… Read More

2 Apr 23 – Daily Trail Report

Grooming Winding Down But Not Winter | Find A Great Trail

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Daily Trail Report Spring Schedule As winter trail grooming is wrapping up, the JH Nordic Daily Trail Report will be transitioning towards a spring schedule which means beginning Monday, April 3 updates will happen a little less frequently. You can expect emails Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays until April 15 (which will be the final winter trail post of the 2022/23 winter season). You can still stay up to date on opened groomed trails and last… Read More

1 Apr 23 – Daily Trail Report

Spring Schedule | ICYMI | Bike Packing | More Snow

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Daily Trail Report Spring Schedule As winter trail grooming is wrapping up, the JH Nordic Daily Trail Report will be transitioning towards a spring schedule which means beginning Monday, April 3 updates will happen a little less frequently. You can expect emails Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays until April 15 (which will be the final winter trail post of the 2022/23 winter season). You can still stay up to date on opened groomed trails and last… Read More

27 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Monochromatic Trip Report | Snow Continues, Midwinter Conditions

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Trip Report: Phelps Lake Don’t let cloudy gray days stop you; winter snow-scapes are beautiful in every light, every condition, and are worthy of exploration. Check out the monochromatic beauty of Phelps Lake from a cloudy day. ICYMI: March 2023 Crust Cruising, Get it While You Can! After a winter of heavy snowfall in the Tetons – it might be hard to conceptualize that spring is just around the corner. But alas, our clocks have… Read More