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.

ICYMI: March 2023

Scott O'Brien / Camina Conmigo / Scott Sanchez / Teton County/Jackson Parks & Rec Survey

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We don’t want you to miss a thing from March Nordic happenings. JHNordic.com is committed to bringing you great content daily. Whether you are looking for grooming or daily trail reports, featured Nordic ski events, or profiles on local Nordic ski luminaries. We are striving to be your number 1 source on everything Nordic skiing in the Greater Teton area. March Nordic Happenings includes: GIVEAWAY: Share your JH Outdoor Adventure We realize that now more… Read More

Profiles in Nordic: Scott Sanchez of JD High Country Outfitters

Scott Sanchez discusses cross-country skiing in the Tetons

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JD High Country Outfitters’s Store Manager, Scott Sanchez, has been skiing in the Tetons since ‘84. Nearly 40 years later, he’s rarely missed a ski day.  JD High Country Outfitters is born Scott’s place of business came about years ago when two existing storefronts merged. Jack Dennis Sports, established in 1972, and High Country Flies, established in 1974.  Since its fusion, JD High Country Outfitters has been helping outdoor recreators get outfitted for all kinds… Read More

Profiles in Nordic: In Their Own Words – Scott O’Brien

Co-owner of Skinny Skis and JH Nordic Gold Sponsor

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When Skinny Skis opened its doors in 1974,  it would be one of the best things for the growing cross-country ski community in Jackson, Wyoming. While JH Nordic would serve as an educational resource and JH Ski & Snowboard Club mentored the next generation of skiers, Skinny Skis made sure cross-country skiers were properly outfitted for the trails.  As a local small business, Skinny Skis asserted itself as the nordic specialty shop in the valley,… Read More

ICYMI: February 2023

JH Outdoor Adventure Giveaway / Ali Cohane / "Beers and Banter"

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We don’t want you to miss a thing from February nordic happenings. JHNordic.com is committed to bringing you great content daily. Whether you are looking for grooming or daily trail reports, featured nordic ski events, or profiles on local nordic ski luminaries. We are striving to be your number 1 source on everything nordic skiing in the Greater Teton area. Did you know there was a “Beers and Banter” at Jackson Hole History Museum and… Read More

You Can’t Beat Grand Targhee’s Nordic Trails

Grand Targhee Nordic Trails have one of the longest ski seasons in the Tetons

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What’s one of Grand Targhee’s best-kept secrets? They have one of the best Nordic trail networks in the area. Whether you want to classic ski, skate ski, snowshoe, or fat biking, Targhee has trails to delight for all. Plus, you can’t beat the excellent snow quality, regularly groomed trails, possibly wildlife sightings, diverse terrain, and scenic views across Teton Valley to the Big Hole Mountains and beyond.  What sets Grand Targhee’s Nordic trails apart from… Read More

Profiles in Nordic: In Their Own Words – Ali Cohane

Owner of Persephone & Picnic and Gold Sponsor of the Nordic Alliance

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Nordic can be a less intimidating way to see winter as just another season where we all get to play outside. I think the Turpin event you all host is such a wonderful way to get to give Nordic a try, without any barriers, and just have some fun. – ALI COHANE, Persephone Owner What first inspired you to try Nordic skiing? When I was a kid in the suburbs of Chicago, I lived across… Read More

ICYMI: January 2023

Jim Roscoe / Joe Stone / Kelli Jones / Winter Trail Etiquette

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We don’t want you to miss a thing from January nordic happenings. JHNordic.com is committed to bringing you great content daily. Whether you are looking for grooming or daily trail reports, featured nordic ski events, or profiles on local nordic ski luminaries. We are striving to be your number 1 source on everything nordic skiing in the Greater Teton area. January Summary Starting in January, did you know that the JH Nordic Alliance is now… Read More

Nordic Luminaries—Jim Roscoe

A local Nordic skier who has accomplished great things in Nordic skiing

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The editorial board at JHNordic.com, after much discussion, has come up with this definition of a Nordic luminary—a local Nordic skier who has both accomplished great things in Nordic skiing as well as contributed to the local Nordic community. Jim Roscoe is one such person.