February is here

The trails are holding and winter adventures are still worth showing up for

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Daily Trail Report for 2.1.26. “Rabbit, rabbit.” Do you know the superstition? Apparently saying “rabbit” upon waking on the first of the month will bring good luck for the next 30 days. A new month, a small superstition, and a lot to look forward to. Whether February delivers snow or not, winter trails offer a great excuse to step outside. Say “rabbit, rabbit,” then grab your gear and make your own good luck. General Weather… Read More

Diagonal Strides into a Saturday Ski

All the ways to enjoy the snow this weekend

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Daily Trail Report for 1.31.26. Less snow doesn’t necessarily mean less winter fun, especially (as we all know) on Nordic skis, snowshoes and fat bikes! Hit the trails this weekend, enjoy the sunshine, and let movement & fresh air lift your spirits. Whether racing, exploring, or just getting outside, this winter is still full of adventure if you look for it. At a Glance General Weather – Bluebird-ish Winter bugs are going around and a health… Read More

Tracks are great – go skiing!

What's groomed and what's going on on winter trails

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Daily Trail Report for 1.30.26. Classic Track at Targhee – Go Ski! “The Targhee course + grooming was amazing today.”  Christian Otto, Thursday 1.29.26, 2025 TRC Long Course Winner These will be the best classic tracks at Targhee of the year. Plus Quakie is groomed. Head up to race (registration closes at 5 tonight), or cheer, or ski with a friend in the afternoon. At a Glance General Weather – favorable for being outside Happy to see… Read More

Tech Tip Thursday

Classic skiing, hills and high elevation

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Daily Trail Report for 1.29.26. Flurries outside, cozy fire in. Enjoying a rest day in preparation for classic skiing at Grand Targhee this weekend. The Quakie Loop will be groomed for the Saturday race so make your ski plans on Sunday include Grand Targhee. The grooming and race teams have been hard at work. Buy a day pass this weekend and show your support! At a Glance General Weather – more dry weather Not much new… Read More

Tracks are skiing so well!!

Make new Nordic friends

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Daily Trail Report for 1.28.26. High pressure, favorable temps and dedicated groomers are maintaining excellent conditions on the groomed tracks around the Tetons. The Teton Park Road was fantastic Sunday and Monday. A fresh groom at Alta Nordic in the wee hours of Tuesday coupled with a warmer morning made for a creamy soft corduroy cover on top of a firm hard smooth surface. Now is a great time to be a Nordic track skier!… Read More

The Need for Novelty

Things that add spark to the routine.

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Daily Trail Report for 1.27.26. The quote by Heraclitus “the only constant in life is change” is being challenged this winter in terms of our weather… It’s another day of more of the same… and we’re not complaining. The sun is shining and trails are in good shape despite the lack of snow. Snow conditions off trail are ideal for light Nordic touring or snowshoeing. And the roads are pretty easy to navigate which means… Read More

Trail Conditions, Fresh Air, and a Little Joy

Get the latest grooming and weather updates, then head out and share a smile.

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Daily Trail Report for 1.26.26. Getting outside and moving your body in fresh air is an act of celebration and self-care. One can’t help but smile when you’re traveling over snow and have a chance encounter, making connections with others doing the same. Your challenge today, should you accept it, is to head out on a trail and spread some joy with a genuine greeting to anyone whose path you cross. At a Glance General… Read More

From Local Trails to Olympic Dreams

Shared effort, shared joy, and the values that unite us on snow.

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Daily Trail Report for 1.25.26. While yesterday’s post focused on inspiring you to try a local race, today turns toward the upcoming Olympics (though we still encourage you to toe the line close to home, too). Cross-country ski racing brings people together (whether on familiar neighborhood trails or the world stage) through shared effort and mutual respect. At the STAmpede yesterday I met folks brand new to the sport, caught up with industry friends, and… Read More

Race Season is Here

Upcoming Nordic Races: register, wax, train, cheer, and jump in the fun!

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Daily Trail Report for 1.24.26. Favorite trails in the area may be all yours considering folks have headed to Pinedale for the annual STAmpede. Even if you’re not racing today we hope you’re getting out and enjoying all that Jackson Hole and Teton Valley have to offer in the winter: opportunities to slide, ride, and stomp around on snow. At a Glance General Weather – Saving Snow While snow is not falling what we do… Read More

What is it you plan to do?

There is always something good on winter trails.

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Daily Trail Report for 1.23.26. No significant new snow in the forecast suddenly brought to mind Mary Oliver’s poem “The Summer Day” and the line: Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? The weather we have is what we have, and there is always something to do outside even if we are missing fresh snow a little bit. At a Glance General Weather – What will you… Read More