Nordic Profile -Sean O’MAlley -The Original Jackson Hole Nordic News Editor , Nordic Master Racer, JH Ski Club Nordic Coach and Inspiration
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
Cross Country skiing tips to ski with your dog – the perfect workout in the fresh winter air while bonding with your favorite furry friend.
Looking to get into shape for skiing this winter? look no further. Get out the door on a trail run or bike ride then do some focused strength workouts to be ready to hit the fresh tracks this winter.
JH Nordic Recreational Masters Skate and Cross country Ski Clinics 2021-2022 -10 weekly clinics -December-February -your best approach to developing your full Nordic skiing technique, balance, stride, stamina, and overall fitness while having fun
Headed out for a long ski, trail run, bike ride, or adventure? Sick of eating the same Clif bar, or forcing a GU down? With these new snack ideas you will be counting down the minutes until your next snack break! A great trail snack has the perfect amount of healthy fats, some protein, and fast burning carbohydrates, the main source of energy in long endurance activities. Oh and for a PERFECT trail snack it… Read More
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
Jessi -JH Nordic: I would love to hear about your own personal history, how you got interested in Nordic skiing, how you ended up in Jackson, becoming instructors, your story? Gwenn: So Don and I came here and taught at the high school a couple years, in ’79. It was really primitive education at that time and we came from big high schools in southern California–Don’s a football coach, I’m a volleyball coach. It was when the… Read More
Karen Daubert and Jared Smith are not only avid skiers but also engaged Jackson residents involved in different organizations. Though Jared has more personal history in Jackson than Karen, since retiring 4 years ago, they have both been actively exploring all the winter trails of Jackson and actively involved in nonprofit work. Jared’s history in Jackson Jared grew up enmeshed in the Nordic community of Jackson. His parents first came to Jackon in 1945 on… Read More
No one plans on accidents, but they do happen. In the modern world, we have been so habituated to our cell phones that we think they can get us out of emergencies, anywhere and anytime. Well, welcome to Wyoming. The best places don’t have service. 99% of the time, I think not having cell service is a blessing, but for the 1%, electronic communications can be a life saver or at least let loved ones know you are safe. While… Read More