Author: JHNordic

Winter Enthusiasts Love Summer Trails in the Tetons

The summers are precious (fleeting) in the Tetons and with that carpe diem (seize the day)!

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Many make their way out to the Tetons drawn by the long epic winter conditions for the legendary powder skiing. However, often missed for some is how gorgeous the summers are here. Winter Enthusiasts Love Summer Trails in the Tetons The nights are cool and the days are hot (especially this year – 2022). The aspen groves bloom bringing much needed shade, wildflowers are unbelievable and radiant in color, the wildlife emerges out of hibernation, and… Read More

Summer in the Tetons (2022)

Top Hiking Trails | Teton Food Tour

Daily Trail Reports, Featured
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Top Jackson Hole and Teton Valley Hiking Trails Search with JHNordic.com/trails Find some of Jackson Hole’s best summer hiking and trail running trails, via our GPS map search: Go to JHNordic.com, click on “Trails” in the Nav bar, click on the “summer hiking” and/or the “trail running” icon. Add other filters for a specific region, difficulty, dog friendly, distance and more. Be sure to “Allow this site to access your location” for the map to locate… Read More

Morel Mushroom Foraging in the Tetons

Walking through the woods or floating the Snake River with a keen eye to the ground is what this ‘shroom hunt is all about.

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Let’s make lemonade out of lemons.. the lemonade being morel mushrooms and the lemons being the lingering cold temperatures (snow, sleet, and hail). What comes with so much needed precipitation are morels! Morel mushrooms are fungi that grow in the filtered light of forests. These oddly shaped mushrooms graze the valley floor and make for a fun activity for the whole family. Walking through the woods or floating the Snake River with a keen eye… Read More

Profiles in Nordic: In Their Own Words – Martin Hagen & Pete Karns

Two Jackson Hole Biathlon Olympians and Jackson Hole Ski Club Alums

Classic Cross Country Skiing, News, Nordic Ski Racing, Profiles
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This profile highlights both former JH Ski and Snowboard Club student-athletes, coaches, Hall of Famers, Nordic Biathlon Olympians. Read their stories in their own words. Nordic Profile in Martin Hagen’s Own Words What brought you to Jackson Hole?Martin: Fate was what brought me here I guess, because I was born here. When/Why did you first get into Nordic skiing? Martin: I was in 7th grade in 1968 when Ted Major (my science teacher) started a… Read More

Profiles in Nordic: In Their Own Words –  Brot Coburn

Brot has been in JH since 1978. These are their Nordic stories—in their own words. By Greg Zeigler

Classic Cross Country, News, Profiles, Skate Skiing
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Nordic Profile in Brot Coburn’s Own Words JH Nordic: When/Why did you first get into Nordic skiing? In 1962, in the 6th grade in Tacoma, Washington, I was an aspiring Alpine racer. But my coach and favorite teacher, a fanatic Alpine and Nordic skier from New England, talked me and some classmates into giving cross-country skiing a try. At that time, the only source for X-C skis was an importer in New York City, and… Read More

CANCELLED – Sunday, 9th January 2022 JH Nordic Alliance’s 5th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day

Outdoor Winter Trails Recreation & Activities for All!

Bridger Teton US National Forest, Classic Cross Country, Classic Cross Country Skiing, Events, Fat Biking, News, Skate Skiing, Snow-shoeing, Tours
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Due to the surge in Covid outbreaks in Teton County, the JH Nordic Alliance and Turpin Meadow Ranch sincerely regret we must cancel our Annual Event, previously scheduled for January 9th.Turpin Meadow Ranch Lodging and Restaurant are currently closed for 5 days, until Monday January 3rd. (Daily groomed trails for Nordic skiing, fat biking, and snowshoeing remain open. Please buy your trail pass and sign waiver online.) Check TurpinMeadowRanch.com or the JH Nordic Trail Reports for updates for Nordic Ski, fat… Read More

Countdown till Winter

Early Season Skiing and Fat Biking | Get In Shape for Winter | Ski Swap

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Early Season Favorite Cross-country Ski and Fat Bike Trails As the snow begins to fall at elevation, JHNordic is watching the snow line carefully, to see where there might be enough base to try our skis or fat bike to get in shape for winter. Look for trails above 8000 ft (or snow-line) And as odd as its might sound, bring your bear spray – since bears are not quite yet in hibernation and could be anywhere.… Read More

JH Nordic welcomes Karly Gutermuth as our Teton Science Schools – AmeriCorps service partner

Look for Karly's latest stories, fresh perspectives on the JH Nordic Blog!

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Working with JH Nordic has been such a great way to get to know the trails and community here in Jackson Hole. I am really looking forward to getting my skiing fix this winter, skiing on all the amazing trails that the Jackson Hole region has to offer.  Look out for her new blog stories on the latest trends, tips, profiles, and more

Early Season Favorite Cross-country Ski/Fat Bike Trails

Look for snow and trails above 8000 feet for early cross-country skiing and fat biking!

Bridger Teton US National Forest, Fat Biking, Featured
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As the snow begins to fall at elevation, JHNordic is watching the snow linecarefully, to see where there might be enough base to try our skis or fat bike to get in shape for winter. Look for trails above 8000 ft (or snowline) And as odd as its might sound, bring your bear spray, since bears are not quite yet in hibernation and could be anywhere.