Daily Nordic Trail Report — Jackson Hole, Teton Valley & Grand Teton National Park
All winter long, start your day with a snapshot of weather, grooming updates and conditions, tour ideas, upcoming events and winter trails inspiration for Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park and Teton Valley.
In the summer we publish a monthly update.
Happy skiing, fat biking, snowshoeing, dog-walking and winter adventuring!
Today's Grooming, Conditions and Tour Ideas:
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30 years of community giving. $306 Million for Teton County non-profits. Quite simply, Old Bill’s Fun Run is incredible. Make your gift today! The Old Bill’s giving season officially opened Friday, August 14th and runs through 5 pm on Friday, September 18th. Saturday, September 12th is run day — come visit us and all of your favorite non-profits in the non-profit village after the race. Read more about Old Bill’s and all we have to celebrate as a community here. Spread joy for winter trails. We get people out on winter trails by providing comprehensive digital resources, hosting the annual Free Ski…
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Today’s Avalanche Forecast Nordic and winter trail users are urged to use caution when recreating on trails and terrain below steep slopes. The BTAC reports and their website is a valuable local resource for planning your outing. Visit their forecast page for the most up-to-date information. New on the Blog: 2 Perfect Days of Winter Trail Adventures Explore the winter trails in the Tetons on Nordic skis, snowshoes, or on foot with the help of our…
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Trip Report: GTNP Taggart to Signal These are the days I live for! Taggart to Signal and back. 29 miles roundtrip!-From Ultra Skate Skier Virgie. Parking & Traffic on Old Pass Road We are getting into the heart of the season with lots of snow and cold temperatures! All of our age groups are up and running now which means that Trail Creek is crowded on high traffic days. I wanted to reiterate the guidelines…
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WILD NATURE by Cathy Shill, founder of The Hole Hiking Experiencehttps://www.holehike.com/ With the most tour locations, we adapt the day to current conditions. Join the naturalists with The Hole Hiking Experience on the trail to discover winter, wildlife, and the beauty of Jackson Hole. “Winter is nature’s sleep.” -H.S. Jacobs After a dry December, snow has returned to Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort reported over 40 inches of fresh, mountain snow during the last…
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Beware of High Avalanche Danger At elevations above 9,000′, triggering a large avalanche remains likely on steep, wind loaded slopes. Many lower elevation areas also contain wind drifted slopes, as well as 1′ to 2′ thick slabs of storm snow that sit on top of weak snow. It is possible to trigger an avalanche large enough to bury a person on steep slopes even near valley bottoms. Evaluate the snowpack and terrain carefully for wind…
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Teton Canyon Meet and Greet Report by: Abby WarnerCaitie Quinn (TVTAP trail ambassador/yurt meister/groomer) and Greg Buchko (TVTAP board member) greet trail users at the Teton Canyon trailhead. Even though it was hovering at 1 degree, the parking lot was almost full. Hearty souls! Spotted: Snowshoers, walkers, folks on light-touring skis, snowmachiner towing a skier on backcountry gear, classic and skate skiers, and a puppy in training to become a role model of four-legged etiquette…
