Category: Profiles

These profiles are highlighting people that make up our Nordic community.
Each and everyone of these folks has a story and we wanted to help tell it.

Partner Spotlight: Taylor Phillips, JH EcoTour Adventures and Wyldlife for Tomorrow

With a better understanding and connectedness to this ecosystem, visitors and locals alike are inspired to become better stewards of this place.

Featured, Local Insight, News, Profiles, Wildlife
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At JH Nordic Alliance, we share Taylor Phillips’ belief that when people have a better understanding of and deeper connection to this ecosystem, they are naturally inspired to become better stewards of this place. We sat down with Taylor, the owner and founder of Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures (ETA) and the founder of Wyldlife for Tomorrow to learn more about his story. Shout out to Taylor and his whole team for their contributions to helping build… Read More

Turpin Meadow Ranch: Adventure and Fine Dining Anytime

Turpin Meadow Ranch is open to outside guests everyday for all ranch activities and dining!

Bridger Teton US National Forest, Classic Cross Country Skiing, Dog-friendly, Fat Biking, Featured, Local Insight, News, Profiles, Skate Skiing, Snow-shoeing, Tours, Trails
Posted by Elee Deschu Posted on

The Annual JHNordic Alliance Free Ski, Fat Bike, and Snowshoe Day brought the JHNordic community together and introduced people to Turpin Meadow Ranch (TMR) and human-powered winter activities on YOUR Bridger Teton National Forest public lands.

Grateful for Groomed Winter Trails

A Heartfelt Thank You to Teton area Groomers

Featured, Grooming, News, Profiles
Posted by Brennan Hussey Posted on

Throughout the 2023-2024 ski season in the Teton area, a dedicated group of groomers worked diligently behind the scenes to maintain over 200 miles of Nordic ski and winter trails. Their efforts, often unseen by those who enjoy the trails, were crucial in ensuring safe and enjoyable experiences for winter recreators. From National Parks to our local recreation centers, these grooming operations (listed below) played a vital role in shaping the winter landscape. As the… Read More

Pro Tips from Nordic Experts (continued)

Keep Skiing | Keep Learning

Bridger Teton US National Forest, Featured, Grand Teton National Park, Local Insight, News, Profiles, Skate Skiing, Tech Tips
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March is an excellent time to develop new skills and increase your endurance on skis. With longer days and warmer temperatures, plus the fitness built up by this point in the season, here is another round of tips. Better technique and endurance usually means more fun on longer adventures.

Pro Tips from Nordic Experts

Keep Skiing | Keep Learning

Bridger Teton US National Forest, Classic Cross Country, Featured, Local Insight, News, Profiles, Skate Skiing, Tech Tips
Posted by Abby Warner Posted on

Longer days and warmer temperatures, plus the fitness built up by this point in the season, makes March an excellent time to develop new skills and increase your endurance on skis. Better technique and endurance usually means more fun on longer adventures, and it is getting close to crust cruising season!

Partner Spotlight – Cody Downard

New Trail Guide | Explore Fairy Falls & Shadow Mountain

Bridger Teton US National Forest, Classic Cross Country, Classic Cross Country Skiing, Featured, Local Insight, News, Profiles, Skate Skiing, Trails
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JH Nordic Alliance with Cody Downard Explore more places on skis with this new guidebook If you are looking for some new ski trails to explore this spring, pick up a copy of the Cross Country Ski Trails of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Volume 2 by Cody Downard. This extensive cross country ski trail guidebook covers Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Jackson Hole, West Yellowstone/Harriman and Teton Valley. The book features 82 of the… Read More

New Guided Backcountry Nordic Tour Spotlight

Peak Performance Granted Permit to Offer XC Ski Instruction and Guiding on the Bridger-Teton National Forest Blackrock Ranger District

Bridger Teton US National Forest, Classic Cross Country, Classic Cross Country Skiing, Featured, News, Profiles, Skate Skiing, Snow-shoeing, Tours
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This expansion of services will allow outdoor enthusiasts to explore miles of ungroomed cross-country ski trails as a permittee of the Bridger-Teton National Forest/Blackrock Ranger District.