Enjoying winter trails via cross-country skiing , getting outside, breathing fresh air, and soaking up natural light are essential for cognitive function and emotional regulation, contributing to improved feelings of well-being, mental and physical health.
Longer days and warmer temperatures, plus the fitness built up by this point in the season, makes March an excellent time to develop new skills and increase your endurance on skis. Better technique and endurance usually means more fun on longer adventures, and it is getting close to crust cruising season!
JH Nordic Alliance with Cody Downard Explore more places on skis with this new guidebook If you are looking for some new ski trails to explore this spring, pick up a copy of the Cross Country Ski Trails of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Volume 2 by Cody Downard. This extensive cross country ski trail guidebook covers Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Jackson Hole, West Yellowstone/Harriman and Teton Valley. The book features 82 of the… Read More
This expansion of services will allow outdoor enthusiasts to explore miles of ungroomed cross-country ski trails as a permittee of the Bridger-Teton National Forest/Blackrock Ranger District.
Our February ‘Trail of the Month’ post features four ‘hidden lakes’ to ski to in Grand Teton National Park
Recreating responsibly is one of the best ways we can preserve the qualities that draw us to live and recreate in this magnificent place. There are good habits we can practice every time we go out that help protect our watershed once the snow melts, reduce the stress that wildlife may experience during a season when they are vulnerable, preserve the quality of a groomed track, and promote community between users enjoying different types of… Read More
Winter is full of life in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley! Winter trails are popular for locals and tourists alike to gain a full experience of the landscape draped in white. Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance promotes that we all Winter Responsibly to help preserve our snowy resource, minimize unintended harm when the snow melts out, and help users who are enjoying different modes of travel share the trails so everyone can maximize the joys of… Read More
I was excited to learn that three Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club student athletes are competing in international competitions. What an extraordinary feat for these individuals to qualify for world level Nordic events!
10 Compelling Reasons to attend JH Nordic’s 6th Annual Free Nordic Ski, Fat Bike & Snowshoe Day
Where to Ski to build your XC skills on nice and easy winter trail options.