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19 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

After School XC Club | Ask JHNordic | Vote for Best of JH

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TC/J Parks and Recreation hosts After school Cross Country Ski Club for 3rd-5th graders Registration is open and spots are available! Register TODAY!!! This non-competitive club is open to all 2nd – 5th graders and is focused on fun, adventure, and learning! No previous ski experience necessary, all abilities and backgrounds welcome. Club meets Mondays and Thursdays during January on the following dates: 1/10, 1/13, 1/17,1/20, 1/24,1/27 and we are hoping to open up a February… Read More

18 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Trip Reports: Shadow Mountain and Cache Creek | Respect the Wildlife

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Vote for Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance in Best of JH 2022 Woo! The Best of Jackson Hole is back! Vote for Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance in the Adventure and Great Outdoors, Family-Friendly category!! The voting phase runs from March 8 to March 19 at noon MST. Saturday at Shadow Photos provided by Kathy N. of exploring the Bridger Teton winter trails on BC Nordic skis. Thanks for the submission, Kathy! Don’t forget to tag us… Read More

17 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Wolf Moon | Reports From The Field | MLK Day

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January’s Full Moon, TONIGHT “The sunset embers smolder low, the Moon climbs o’er the hill, the peaks have caught the alpenglow, the robin’s song is still.” -John L. Stoddard Tonight look for the Wolf Moon to rise out of Northeastern skies at 4:51PM. According to the Old Farmers Almanac the Wolf Moon got its name because wolves can likely be heard howling during this time. Historically people thought the howling from wolves in the winter… Read More

16 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Trail Spotlight | Observations | Gen Z on Skis

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TRAIL SPOTLIGHT: Phelps Lake Easy access, peaceful surroundings, friendly community vibes, friends from Jackson Hole’s Silicon Couloir in Grand Teton National Park. Great way to spend a weekend on a skier tracked trail to Phelps Lake! The immensity of skiing across the frozen lake to Death Canyon is quite remarkable ( spot the skiers in one photo!) Observations There are lots of interesting observations to make out on our winter trails if we take the… Read More

15 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Winter Challenge | Gen Z on Skis | Building Community

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TVTAP Winter Trails Challenge Starts TODAY NEW ON THE BLOG: Why Gen Z Should be on Skinny Skis Not many people are lucky enough to grow up cross country skiing. Or even lucky enough to grow up in a place where skiing is easily accessible. But Jackson has it all, there is way more than just steep and deep if you get on some skinny skis! Here are 10 reasons Why Gen Z should be on… Read More

14 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Nordic Skiing Best Beginner Sport | Women's Skate Ski Clinic Today

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Nordic Skiing Is the Best Beginner-Friendly Winter Sport Cross-country skiing is one of the most accessible ways to slide around on snow. It’s significantly cheaper than alpine skiing—both the gear itself and the day passes to nordic ski areas, which typically cost under $40. Plus, you can do it anywhere it snows, from groomed trails to flat hiking trails, fire roads, golf courses, or your local park. But figuring out what gear to use can… Read More

13 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Hole Hiking Nature Update | Best Nordic Trails with Kids | Skate Ski Clinic Today

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January 12, 2022 Nature Update Provided by Cathy ShillFounder of The Hole Hiking Experiencehttps://www.holehike.com/ “A good laugh is sunshine in the house.” -William M Thackeray After a stormy week, annual snowfall is now above average. The jet stream has shifted so blue skies and sun in Jackson Hole. Most of our annual moisture comes in the form of snow so sunny days can be rare. It’s nice to have a break from the storms to… Read More

11 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Interactive Map at Shooting Star | Skate Ski Clinic at Trail Creek

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Interactive Map at Shooting Star All six dog waste stations now have a map installed! Learn more about the interactive map by clicking below and scanning the QR code. JHNordic Masters Skate Ski Clinic at Trail Creek Skate Ski clinic on Thursday 11-12:30 will be at Trail Creek. The Clinic fee includes the trail pass at Trail Creek.Please register online for a drop in if not already registered for the clinic series. Best of Fat… Read More

10 Jan 22 – Daily Trail Report

Sunrise to Sunset Fun | Best of Fat Biking | Best of GTNP

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Sunrise to Sunset: A Lovely Day at Turpin Meadow Ranch If you’ve never been up to Turpin, find the time to take the hour drive. To put it in perspective: their staff have to drive an hour to town just to purchase groceries. You just might be rewarded with the best day of the winter at Turpin Meadow Ranch: abundant snow, perfectly groomed, sunny blue sky, big Téton views. One of the many beauties of… Read More