Category: Featured

Give Yourself Something to Look Forward to

The annual event is only 5 days away

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And there is much to look forward to We are so lucky to have such an incredible community surrounded by public lands with extensive winter trail networks throughout. Every January we get together to celebrate this place, the organizations, and the individuals who make Jackson Hole and Teton Valley extra special. Join us this Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm  at Turpin Meadow Ranch for our Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, and Snowshoe Day!… Read More

Winter is Just Getting Started

Make getting out on winter trails your standard

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And there is much to look forward to The holidays have come to close but winter is just beginning and there is still so much to look forward to this season! While we all may be getting back into our everyday routines don’t forget to make getting out on winter trails your standard. With more tracks becoming available and endless miles of places to explore off trail you have lots of options for xc skiing,… Read More

Be in the Know

THE ANNUAL EVENT: FREE SKI, FAT BIKE, & SNOWSHOE DAY is in 7 days

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Pssst…. we have a not so secret “secret” to share with you… THE ANNUAL EVENT: FREE SKI, FAT BIKE, & SNOWSHOE DAY is in 7 days Mark your calendars and make your car pool plans to Turpin Meadow Ranch so that you are at THE place to be on Sunday, January 11. All you need to know is listed and linked below. At a Glance General Weather – Snow with temps starting to cool Precipitation… Read More

Small Progress is Still Progress

Snow, grooming, and good habits are building—slowly and surely.

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Trails are improving gradually and every outing counts! Seasons don’t always arrive all at once, this winter in particular, but neither does progress. No matter what’s going on “out there,” there is something grounding about stepping outside. Getting onto the trails offers fresh air, perspective, and that magical sense of contentment that comes from moving across winter landscapes. A short glide, a careful step, a few quiet miles, all these small moments add up. Just… Read More

Come on Snow

Meet up for a social ski in Teton Valley

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Teton Canyon for the Ski! Teton Canyon was full of skiers, snowshoers, walkers, happy dogs, parents with kids in sleds, new skiers, fast skiers, overnight skiers from the yurt, and good cheer on New Year’s Day. The classic track is firm enough to be holding up well. Everything is well covered and Mark has been adding some extra grooming in – Thanks Mark and TVTAP!!! At a Glance General Weather – mixed The positive news is… Read More

Where will you go today?

Start your day and your year with time outside on the snow

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Happy January 1! Wishing everyone a year filled with outdoor adventures, connection and moments of delight. At a Glance General Weather – get outside this morning Go enjoy the gray skies spelling moisture, before the moisture starts mid- afternoon. Check Mountain Weather for more details. What’s Groomed Today?    Teton Canyon – A reset of the skate track is underway (or complete!) Classic track also skiing well.    Trail Creek – Daily    Turpin Meadow Ranch – Daily As always, your… Read More

Happy New Year!

Celebrate with movement outdoors: exploring new trails, making your own, or visiting old favorites

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Resolve to get outside and enjoy winter As we close out 2025 and head into 2026 we are taking a moment to reflect: it is with gratitude and hope that we produce these emails and maintain the JH Nordic Alliance website. Gratitude for our incredible community and for the wonder of the ecosystem that we are all entwined with, and hope, for fresh snow, meaningful connections and inspired adventures in the season ahead. At a Glance… Read More

Sunshine + Snow = Get out and GO!

Today will be a GREAT day to get outside on the snow, just don't forget the sunscreen!

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With the combination of yesterday’s snow and today’s sunshine it’s a great opportunity to grab a friend and get outside for miles of smiles! Let’s all celebrate that snow has returned to the valleys and the sun will be shining amidst cooler temperatures by getting outside and playing on the snow! On today’s adventure you’ll want to bundle up and get your heart going in order to endure any wind-chills. Another thing to celebrate in… Read More

How to Make a Nordic Ski Trail

What it takes to create great Nordic skiing when snow is scarce

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It’s a wintery wonderland out there in places, hopefully you can find ways to enjoy it today! While it has been raining in the valleys this week it has been snowing at higher elevations, many of our friends have been finding good snow after a drive. Please consider sharing a trail report from where you find pleasant snow to play on. We are grateful that the rain snow line has moved down considerably! Please continue… Read More

May your Christmas be Merry!

There are snowy adventures to be had over the holidays.

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Enjoy the holiday season We hope you have much to celebrate this holiday season – family, friends, the warble of a chickadee, a moose sighting, and time outside in this beautiful place. This is proving to be an interesting December, potentially the brownest in 30 years. According to Jim Woodmency, the wettest Christmas Day was in 1955, with 1.02 inches of rain, and a high temp of 45 degrees. There is still some snow news to… Read More