Daily Nordic Trail Report — Jackson Hole, Teton Valley & Grand Teton National Park
The Daily Trail Report is a morning snapshot of Nordic trail conditions across the Tetons — what's groomed today, snow and weather, tour ideas, trail etiquette reminders and upcoming events for cross country skiing, fat biking and snowshoeing in Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, Teton Valley and Togwotee Pass. It is written by the Nordic Alliance team and published every morning of the ski season, from the first grooming in December until the tracks melt out in late March or April.
Looking for a specific trail? Use the real-time grooming map for GPS-tracked grooming in the last 24 hours, or the trail database to search 100+ winter trails by activity, distance and dog policy. Want the report in your inbox? Subscribe to Fresh Tracks, the daily email.
Looking for lift-served ski conditions? This report covers Nordic and winter trails only. For Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King or Grand Targhee alpine snow reports, see the resorts' own sites.
Today's Nordic Trail Report
Winter reports resume with the first grooming of the season, typically mid-December. Until then, the latest monthly update is below, and the grooming schedule shows where our partners expect to start.
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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…
Previous Daily Trail Reports
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Trail of the Month: Teton Canyon Each month, we feature a different trail as our ‘Trail of the Month’ to inspire and provide season-specific guidance. As snowfall accumulates in the valley, it is recommended to explore trails at higher elevations that will have better coverage during this time of year. For December, we invite you to explore Teton Canyon, a trail known for its early-season grooming, which can be accessed by heading up Ski Hill Road from Driggs, ID.…
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Friends of Pathways Winter Grooming Fundraiser Winter is finally here (albeit in fits and starts!) and Friends of Pathways is grooming 12+ miles of winter singletrack in the Cache Creek area – the only free winter singletrack in Jackson Hole. This includes 4.6 miles on the Cache Creek Road, 7.5 miles of singletrack along the Hagen Trail, Ferrins Trail and more. Grooming started with this most recent snow storm and will go through April, weather depending. Last season…
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Teton Canyon Skate Ski Tuesday! Photo courtesy of Lori I. Thanks, Lori! Looks like a great day for a ski! Don’t forget to send your photos to [email protected] to be featured. Emily’s Pond Trail extended by 2000 ft on North Side Emily’s Pond trail is to be extended by 2000 ft on north side – skier and fat bike track, boot pack to start, thanks to ruling Monday by Teton county Board of County Commissioners.…
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Trip Report: Moose-Wilson Road excellent! Thoroughly enjoying skiing silky snow the entire length of Moose Wilson Road from Granite Canyon parking lot to Death Canyon trailhead. Only thing that would have made it better would be walkers staying in their own lane/not walking over ski tracks. See Granite Canyon Trail map here: https://jhnordic.com/trails/moose-wilson-roadgranite-canyon-trailhead-to-lsr-preserve/ (Note: This map covers the southern section of the Moose-Wilson road – Granite Canyon gate to Death Canyon gate as skied by our trip…
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Teton Ridge Classic Update The new race course is located in Victor, Idaho in the Mike Harris Trail system. It offers purpose built nordic trails that feature incredible classic skiing. In order to make the course more compelling and live up to the TRC name, we’re adding a few new sections of trail that have never been groomed before. This includes a rolling bike path, a highway underpass, private land, and an uphill classic single-track section that would make Bill…
What's in the Daily Trail Report
- What's groomed today — which Nordic centers and public trails were groomed overnight or are scheduled today, with links to each trail page.
- Groomer updates & trail conditions — notes from the teams who groom as well as local skier updates on general snow conditions.
- Weather — the morning forecast for the valley floor and the higher trails, with a link to the full Mountain Weather forecast.
- Tour of the day — a suggested ski, fat bike or snowshoe outing matched to the conditions, from easy town loops to Grand Teton National Park and Togwotee Pass.
- Trail etiquette & stewardship — dog rules, sharing groomed track, wildlife closures and how to support the groomers. See Winter Responsibly for the full guide.
- Pro-tips & inspiration — relevant waxing or technique tips or a little dose of inspiration to get you outside.
- Events — races, clinics, gear sales and community ski days across Jackson Hole and Teton Valley. See the events calendar.
Browse groomed trails by region: Jackson Hole & Wilson · Grand Teton National Park · Teton Valley, Idaho · Togwotee Pass · West Yellowstone — or see the full list of Nordic centers and groomed trail systems.
Daily Trail Report FAQ
When is the Daily Trail Report published?
Every morning of the cross country ski season — typically from the first grooming in mid-December through late March or April, depending on snow — usually before 8 a.m. Mountain time. In the off-season the Nordic Alliance publishes a monthly trail report instead.
Where can I find today's Nordic grooming for Jackson Hole?
Today's report at the top of this page lists what was groomed overnight and what is scheduled today. For GPS-tracked grooming as it happens, use the real-time grooming map, which covers Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, Teton Valley, Togwotee Pass and West Yellowstone. The weekly grooming schedule shows which days each trail is normally groomed.
Does the report cover Grand Teton National Park trail conditions?
Yes. In winter the report covers the groomed Teton Park Road from Taggart Lake Trailhead toward Signal Mountain, plus skier-tracked routes such as Antelope Flats, Mormon Row, Two Ocean Lake and the lakes trails, with notes on snow, wind and wildlife closures. For official park road and closure status, check the National Park Service alerts page.
Does it cover Teton Valley, Idaho?
Yes. The report includes grooming and conditions for Teton Canyon, Alta Nordic Track, Grand Targhee Nordic Trails, Southern Valley, Teton Reserve, Sherman Park and the Driggs School Loops on the Idaho side of the Tetons, groomed mainly by Teton Valley Trails & Pathways (TVTAP) and Grand Targhee Resort.
Is this the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort snow report?
No. This is the Nordic and winter trails report — cross country skiing, fat biking and snowshoeing on groomed and skier-tracked trails. For lift-served alpine conditions, see the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King or Grand Targhee snow reports.
How do I get the Daily Trail Report by email?
Sign up on the subscribe page and Fresh Tracks, the Daily Trail Report email, arrives in your inbox each morning of the season. It is free; the Nordic Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by donations and local partners.
Can I send in a trail report or photo?
Yes — community trip reports and photos are a big part of the Daily Trail Report. Email [email protected] with where you went, the date, conditions and a photo, and we may include it in the next report.