Category: Trails

ICYMI: April/May 2023

Best Fat Bike Trails / Embrace Mud Season / How to Live in a Ski Town When You're Too Injured to Ski / Wildlife in Wyoming is at its Most Vulnerable

Featured, News, Recreate Responsibly, Trails, Wildlife
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We don’t want you to miss a thing from April and May Nordic happenings. JHNordic.com is committed to bringing you great content daily. Even if you aren’t hitting the trails atop of snow, JHNordic.com is a great resource for Trail Search on the off-season. We have revved down on our Daily Trail Report emails but we do send out emails the first Saturday of each month to give you updates on all things JH Nordic… Read More

Responsible Nordic Skiing Looks Like This..

Leave No Trace | Know Before You Go

Classic Cross Country Skiing, Featured, News, Recreate Responsibly, Skate Skiing, Trails
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It’s Mid-March now; typically, this time of year, we see many signs of Spring as Spring Break approaches more daylight, warm temperatures sweep in, and wildlife emerges. But with all of this snow, it’s no wonder we all feel winter will be a little longer this season. Despite what season may be upon us, recreating responsibly is the only way to enjoy the trails in this magnificent place. So here is a friendly reminder the… Read More

Who Ya Gonna Call?

Who to call in an Emergency on Nordic and Winter Trails

Bridger Teton US National Forest, Classic Cross Country Skiing, Fat Biking, Featured, Grand Teton National Park, Tours, Trails, Wildlife
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By Gregory Zeigler Aron made a mistake when he headed off to solo Bluejohn Canyon in Southeastern Utah. I shall never forget the call I got from my daughter, Jamie, in early May 2003. “Turn on CNN” she said. “They are saying Aron cut off his arm.” I did. And he had. Aron being, Aron Ralston, my daughter’s ex-boyfriend. When you find yourself in a dangerous position in the backcountry, do you know who to call… Read More

Winter Trail Etiquette

A well-cared-for winter trail can be a reprieve from the dark and cold days that come with the season.

Classic Cross Country, Classic Cross Country Skiing, Fat Biking, Featured, News, Skate Skiing, Snow-shoeing, Trails
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Whether you’re a cross-country skiing novice, an intermediate fat biker, or an expert winter trail enthusiast, it’s good practice to review common winter trail etiquette and the specific trail map before zipping up your boots and setting out on the track.   Trail etiquette starts by abiding by The Golden Rule, as winter recreators are all out there to get fresh air, exercise, and enjoy the natural beauty of winter. A warm smile can go a… Read More

Profiles in Nordic – Steve Swan -In His Own Words

Director of Trail Creek Nordic Grooming Operations for the Jackson Hole Ski Club shares his passion for Nordic skiing, biking, Iowa farming, adventure

Classic Cross Country Skiing, Featured, Grooming, Profiles, Skate Skiing, Trails
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Nordic Profile Steve Swan -Trail Creek Nordic Grooming Operations, shares his story growing up on an Iowa farm . becoming the Director Grooming operations for JH Ski Club Nordic at Trail Creek

Video: Recreating with Dogs on Bridger Teton National Forest Trails

Clean up after your four legged friends!

Bridger Teton US National Forest, Trails, Videos, Wildlife
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Jane & Jess, the self proclaimed “Poop Fairies” of PAWS of JH discuss the importance of cleaning up after your dog for both the ecosystems of Jackson Hole and the general courtesy of keeping pet waste off of the trails for others that may be using them. They encourage and challenge dog owners to clean up beyond just their own pets, given the likelihood that you or others may accidentally forget a bag or not… Read More

Trail: National Elk Refuge Road

Just 1 Mile from Town Square - Jackson, Wyoming

Featured, News, Trails
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The National Elk Refuge is one of Jackson’s most prized areas. It was created in 1912 to protect local habitat and to provide a sanctuary for one of the largest elk herds on Earth. The refuge borders the heart of Jackson and spans over 24,700 acres. The road itself gives locals the chance to walk, run, bike, or nordic ski along the wide-open expanse of the refuge, with the elk herd using its protected grounds… Read More