It’s late October in Jackson Hole and Tom M. was itching to explore the new snow above 9,000 ft. Tom and his partner Julie had the pleasure of first tracks on 20 inches of new snow at Wind River Lake near Togwotee Pass at 9,600 ft. elevation. Good thing they brought their bear spray because they came upon clear bear tracks in the snow. Temp: 10 degrees Fahrenheit Snow conditions: 20″ October powder at the… Read More
Hosted by JH Ski Club Nordic program and JH Nordic Alliance. We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual JH Nordic Recreation Masters Tips, Technique, & Fun Clinics. It was such a hit last season that we are back with more clinics to look forward to this winter. There will be 8 Nordic clinics every other Thursday from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. The first one starts December 12th. Skate ski one week, classic cross-county… Read More
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998 Vertical ft gain 3164 ft Descent 4 Hours Video by: Scott McGee and Virgie Bryan
The JH Nordic Alliance is looking for amazing photos or illustrations to become the image for the 2019-2020 Limited Edition JH Nordic Buff (neck gaiter). Images of Nordic skiing, wildlife, fat biking, winter trail fun, an iconic image of Jackson Hole, the Tetons. Images from this winter or past, or get out now while the crust cruising offers great photos!
You may have seen these free Trailhead Cross Country Ski Guide from Skinny Skis all over town. In there you’ll find pretty valuable resources on recommended cross-country ski trails in Jackson, tour guides, where to snag some gear and tips on what to pack to make your day trip just a little more comfortable and prepared. Some essentials we all can’t do without in a medium-sized day pack: Water Food Headlamp (be sure to check your… Read More
Fast skis are something special. Most skiers are emotionally attached to their fastest pair of skis because they are really worth something. Fast skis make a person more “fit” (faster) and they certainly make skiing more fun as well. New skis or freshly stoneground skis have the potential to be your “fastest skis ever”. Following this advice will give new skis the best chance possible to reach their potential. First off, check the skis for… Read More
Photo credit: Danielle & Adam – Travel Helix “Snowshoes & Slumber on Taggart Lake” Thank you for continually sharing your photos with us of Nordic skiing in Jackson Hole Danielle & Adam with TravelHelix shared these two cute photos of their time spent 4 fabulous days in Jackson Hole by Taggart Lake The Beauty of Nordic Skiing off the Beaten Path Off trail near Moose Wilson Road -photo by C&C Please keep sharing your images with us… Read More
Chamber Mixer This Week! Tribute to Sean O’Malley and Nordic News Sean O’Malley, one of the early members of Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance who also previously published the local Nordic News is retiring from Teton County at the end of January 2019. We value Sean’s sparkle and local knowledge that he put into this and wanted to commemorate his contributions over the years to the Nordic community by looking back at an all-time favorite Nordic… Read More