Trail Creek Report December 31, 2018 @ 12pm A Very Happy Pisten Bully! Pisten Bully’s love lots of cold deep snow, the deep part covers up all those nasty rocks and stumps and gives a nice cushion to the tracks as they chew through our trails, and the cold part makes the snow flow like silk through the tiller into some lovely lines of corduroy. Both ample snow and chilly temperatures were in abundance today which made that… Read More
Trail Creek Report December 30, 2018 @ 12pm The Champions! While pretty much everyone that came out yesterday was a champion in one way or another, Kelly Mulligan and Scott Lacey were the fastest women’s and men’s 10K racers in yesterday’s Betty Woolsey Classic Race. A million thanks to the racers, parents, kids, spectators, and coaches that all came together to make a really great Nordic day! Around 70 racers skied the variety of courses… Read More
2018 BETTY WOOLSEY CLASSIC RACE REPORT Betty Woolsey Classic – 2k, 5k, 12k Today’s Betty Woolsey Classic Nordic Race was a lively place to be Saturday morning . Skiers, families, friends from the community and region enjoyed the well groomed trail, crisp, cold snow, and snow flakes gently falling during the race. Skiers ranged in age from 6 to 80+, and a strong team from the JH Ski Club Nordic program was well represented. For… Read More
NEW! JH Nordic Travel Report: Day Trip to Alta, WY 12/27/2018 Looking for a new groomed trail, that’s dog/friendly, groomed 4 days/ week, easy access? A few friends from Wilson decided to check out Alta’s 12 km skate and classic track. Often overlooked on the way to Targhee or Teton Canyon, Alta has excellent rolling trails among the farm lands on Teton Valley, groomed double wide for skate and classic track by TVTAP. On a… Read More
Status of winter operations BT USFS A note from the Forest Service: As you know, the Forest Service is included in the Government Shutdown. Therefore, the majority of our folks are furloughed and the offices are closed. However, we will be able to provide limited services with a focus on public safety. This includes: The BT Avalanche Center will continue to issue forecasts Plowing will continue at Granite, Gros Ventre, Mosquito Creek and Cache Creek… Read More
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Betty Woolsey Classic – 2k, 5k, 12k Saturday, December 29 Trail Creek Nordic Center Wilson WY (off Hwy 22) 9am-12pm The 2018 Betty Woolsey Classic Race will be at Trail Creek Nordic Center on the Old Pass Road above Wilson Wyoming. Start time is 10 AM with race distances of 3km, 5km, and 10km. Registration fee is $15. Come on out for a fun day of Nordic racing! Countdown to Jackson Hole Nordic… Read More
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Government Shutdown at Grand Teton In response to the lapse in federal appropriations, Grand Teton National Park is implementing its plan for a government shutdown. Government-operated facilities in the park will be closed. Visitors will be able to access the park, though no visitor services will be available. Grand Teton National Park Deputy Superintendent Gopaul Noojibail said, “Visitors will be able to access Grand Teton National Park, but should plan ahead… Read More
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Government Shutdown at Grand Teton In response to the lapse in federal appropriations, Grand Teton National Park is implementing its plan for a government shutdown. Government-operated facilities in the park will be closed. Visitors will be able to access the park, though no visitor services will be available. Grand Teton National Park Deputy Superintendent Gopaul Noojibail said, “Visitors will be able to access Grand Teton National Park, but should plan… Read More
TETON PINES NORDIC CENTER Santa’s Classic A Great Success A small and enthusiastic group of nordic skiers came out to put their early race skills to work over the 5k and 10 course at Teton Pines Nordic Center Saturday morning. The trails were crisp, dry snow, groomed to perfection for both skate and classic. While most of the skiers were locals from JH and Teton Valley, a husband & wife team came from Switzerland. Families… Read More
Santa’s Classic is TODAY @ 11AM Don’t miss Santa’s Classic TODAY, Saturday 12/22 at Teton Pines Start times @ 11am. 5k or 10k Nordic/Freestyle race for adults 1.5k race for the kiddos.Wax recommendation: Glide: Swix HF 7; Kick/Grip: Swix Blue Extra/Violet Special Stick around after the race and head to the Restaurant to warm up with soup and chili! Also, a ski pass is included with your entry fee so you can ski free until… Read More