Jackson Hole Nordic Ski & Fat Bike Events * Winter 2019-2020

Sat Nov 23, 2019

Grand Targhee Opening Day -New Date -Due to low snow conditions

Event

Subject to snow conditions, come out to test the fresh Nordic and fat biking groomed Trails. Great start to getting in shape for the winter!

Place

Grand Targhee Nordic Trails, Ski Hill Rd., Alta WY -opens 9am

Tue Nov 26, 2019 - Sun Dec 01, 2019

West Yellowstone Ski Festival

Event

Start your Nordic Ski season close to Jackson Hole -weeklong Nordic skiing, clinics, excellent groomed trails, fun atmosphere with Ski Clubs from across the West

Place

Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone, MT (2 hr drive from Jackson)

Thu Dec 05, 2019

20th Annual JH Avalanche Awareness Night

Event

Films, latest gear, Information, mtn weather outlook, raffles, come early for food, drink, info -Keynote Speaker
-call Skinny Skis for more info: 307-733-6094

Place

Center for the Arts, Cache St, Jackson -- 5-9pm

Sat Dec 07, 2019

Grand Targhee Fat Bike Race #01

Event

1 lap -distance 17-20 miles on groomed single track trails
ENTRY Fee: $25 (includes free Winter Sports Trail day pass)
REGISTRATION: 8:30-10:45am Day of Race, on-site. Bib pick-up at race tent in lower parking lot:
RACE START: 11:00am =Helmets required
AWARDS: Race awards & raffle following race in Race finish area.

(photo: courtesy Grand Targhee)

Place

Grand Targhee, Ski Hill Road, Alta, WY -Lot 3, Sprung Structure -

Sat Dec 07, 2019

Global Fat Bike Day @ Grand Targhee

Event

Celebrate Global Fat Bike Day with a free 1 hour bike rental from Teton Mountain Outfitters. Then enjoy over 7.4 miles of groomed singletrack trails at the resort. Trail ticket required and can be purchased at the Activity Center for $15.

Enjoy a FREE 1 hour guided tour at 10:30am or 1:30pm.
(photo: courtesy Grand Targhee)

Place

Grand Targhee, Ski Hill Road, Alta, WY -Lot 3, Sprung Structure
Meet 10 minutes before the ride at the Nordic Trail Head (1:30 or 1:30), by the Sprung Building in the Lower Lot (Lot 3). Conditions permitting.

Thu Dec 12, 2019

JH Nordic Masters Recreational Clinic -Kickoff - Skate and Classic cross country

Event

Tips, Technique, & Fun -Coaches provided by JH Ski Club Nordic program
-Open to all (no first time beginners)

-Drop-in $35 (includes clinic & Teton Pines Nordic all day ski pass -or $225 for full 8 clinic programs ($200 for Teton PInes Nordic pass holders & members)
-Meets every other Thursday through March 19th
See link for full schedule
-Register -email : info@jhnordic.com or call: 307 739 6399

Place

Teton Pines Nordic Center, Moose-Wilson Rd, Wilson -11a-12:30p
START Bus-Blue line (Westbank Center)

Sat Dec 14, 2019

TVTAP 20th Annual Nordic Fundraising Dinner & Raffle

Event

Support Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) & winter grooming in Teton Valley! Your favorite Nordic and fat bike groomed trails in Teton Valley -Teton Canyon, Alta, Teton Springs, Yeti Trail, Driggs, Sherman Park -and summer bike paths, too!

Place

The Wildwood Room, 7705 Lupine Drive, Victor ID -6-9pm -get tkts online

Sat Dec 14, 2019

Mardy Murie's Holiday Cookie Swap (and XC ski)

Event

Join Teton Science School friends at The Murie Ranch for the annual Cookie Swap! This holiday tradition was started by Mardy Murie, famous for her Cry Baby molasses cookies. Bring a plate of your favorite cookies or holiday sweets, share cookies (and holiday cheer!) with friends and family.
All cookie enthusiasts welcome, No RSVP required!
Bring your classic XC skis to explore the Round-the-World Trail, venture down to the Snake, or ski in GTNP prior.

Place

Murie Ranch, Grand Teton National Park, Moose WY (just south of the GTNP Visitor Center -2-4pm

Sat Dec 21, 2019

Santa's Relays -Freestyle *

Event

Classic or Skate Races - 5km/10km Classic race-registration 10am, Race start 11am;
Adults $15, Juniors $10, kids = free - Prizes, Visit from Santa!!

Place

Teton Pines Nordic Center, Moose-Wilson Road, Wilson WY - 307-733-1733

Thu Dec 26, 2019

Nordic Recreational Masters Skate Ski Clinic

Event

Hosted by the JH Ski Club -Tips, Technique, Fun! all welcome (no beginners)
email: info@jhnordic.com to RSVP

Drop-in $35 (includes clinic & Teton Pines Nordic all day ski pass -or $225 for full 8 clinic programs ($200 for Teton PInes Nordic pass holders & members)-Meets every other Thursday through March 19th

Place

Teton Pines Nordic Center, Moose-Wilson Rd, Wilson -11a-12:30p

Sat Dec 28, 2019

Betty Woolsey Classic Nordic Race- 2k, 5k, 12k (* Sandbag series)

Event

Register with the JH Ski Club. A community favorite, honoring Betty Woolsey of Trail Creek Ranch.
All ages welcome.

Place

Trail Creek Nordic Center, Wilson WY (off Hwy 22) - 9am-12pm
(photo: courtesy The Groomer)

Sat Jan 04, 2020

Sandbag Challenge Nordic Race * (Sandbag Series)

Event

Start your New Year with this annual 10K Freestyle race.
All welcome.

Place

Trail Creek Nordic Center, Trail Creek Road, Wilson WY (off Hwy 22) - 9am-12pm -Contact: D. Adams: dadams@wyom.net

Sun Jan 05, 2020

JHNordic 4th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Day @ Turpin Meadow Ranch

Event

Fun, Free Community Day - with Raffle benefiting local Nordic Alliance non-profit: JH Ski Club Nordic program.

-Free trail pass, Free skate & classic XC ski demo gear, Free fat bike demos, free Nordic ski lessons, Free BackCountry Nordic Snowshoe tours, Kids Corral (2-5 yr olds), Bridger-Teton USFS wildlife and wilderness info, Kates Bars - Lunch, hot & cold drinks.
Sponsored by the JH Nordic Alliance members.
Family. Friends, visitors, dogs (on leash) welcome.
Bring yr own skis recommended to use between free demos and tours .
Email : Info@JHNordic.com for more info

Place

Turpin Meadow Ranch - 1 hr north of Jackson- Buffalo Valley Road (off Hwy 287/26) - Parking onsite/carpooling encouraged
Free shuttle bus - Town-to-Turpin - sponsored by the JH Ski Club) (RSVP -reserve a seat at Info@JHNordic.com)

(photo: courtesy L. Rust)

Thu Jan 09, 2020

JH Nordic Recreational Masters Skate Ski & Classic Cross-country Clinic

Event

Tips, Technique, Fun! - Coaches provided by the JH Ski Club
All welcome (no beginners)
Drop-in $35 (includes clinic & Teton Pines Nordic all day ski pass) or $30 (if you already have a Teton Pines Nordic pass or membership)
email: info@jhnordic.com to RSVP

Place

Teton Pines Nordic Center, Moose-Wilson Rd, Wilson -11a-12:30p

Sat Jan 11, 2020

Teton Ridge Classic -14.5, 24K Classic * (Sandbag Series)

Event

Long course: 24 km with 1425’ elevation gain;
Intermediate course: 14.5 km with 870’ elevation gain (compares to Teton Ridge Ranch course of 26 km/ 1680’ elevation gain and 13 km /840’ of elevation gain.
Kid’s races: 6.5 km and 2 km.
"Touring class" level so you can ski the course at your own pace.

Place

Grand Targhee Nordic Trails, Ski Hill Rd., Alta WY - Benefits both Teton Valley Trails and Pathways and Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation.

Sat Jan 18, 2020

Buffalo Stampede Nordic Race

Event

10K Freestyle -great opportunity to try Nordic racing, complete against locals or just yourself.

Place

Teton Pines Nordic Center, Moose-Wilson Road, Wilson WY - 307-733-1733

Thu Jan 23, 2020

JH Nordic Masters Recreational Clinic - Skate and Classic cross country

Event

Tips, Technique, & Fun -coaches provided by the JH Ski Club Nordic program

All welcome (no first time beginners)
-Drop-in $35 (includes clinic & Teton Pines Nordic all day ski pass) or $30 for Teton Pines Season Pass Holders
Register: email : info@jhnordic.com or call: 307 739 6399

Place

Teton Pines Nordic Center, Moose-Wilson Rd, Wilson -11a-12:30p

Sat Jan 25, 2020

Spud Chase (Peaked Sports)

Event

2K, 8K, 16K Freestyle (* Sandbag series)
9am-3pm -Proceeds benefit Teton Valley Trails & Pathways.

Place

Teton Springs, Victor, ID

Sat Feb 01, 2020

Boulder Mountain Tour -32K Freestyle

Event

Boulder Mountain Tour is a regional favorite ski race -competitive, fun, running from Galena Lodge down the Harriman Trail in Sun Valley. Go fast or go your own pace, skate or classic XC -32 km. Info: (208) 720-1810

Place

Harriman Trail, Sawtooth National Forest , Ketchum/Sun Valley, ID

Thu Feb 06, 2020

JH Nordic Masters Recreational Clinic - Skate and Classic Cross Country

Event

Tips, Technique, & Fun -Coaches provided by JH Ski Club Nordic Program
Open to all (no first time beginners), small groups

Drop-in $35 (includes clinic & Teton Pines Nordic all day ski pass)
Teton Pines Nordic Pass holder/Members: $30
Register: email : info@jhnordic.com or call: 307 739 6399 to RSVP

Place

Teton Pines Nordic Center, Moose-Wilson Rd, Wilson -11a-12:30p
(START Bus -Westbank Center)

Sat Feb 08, 2020

JH Ski Club Nordic Community Youth Race- hosted by JH Ski Club Nordic

Event

10K, 5K, 3K, 2K Freestyle -" Focus on Kids, Focus on Fun” -new format

Place

Trail Creek Nordic Center, Trail Creek Road, Wilson WY (off Hwy 22) - 9am-12pm

Thu Feb 20, 2020

JH Nordic Masters Recreational Clinic - Skate and Classic cross country

Event

Tips, Technique, & Fun -Coaches provided by JH /?ski Club Nordic Program
-Open to all (no first time beginners) -
-Drop-in $35 (includes clinic & Teton Pines Nordic all day ski pass)
Teton Pines /Season pass holders and Members: $30
See link for full schedule.
Register: email : info@jhnordic.com or call: 307 739 6399

Place

Teton Pines Nordic Center, Moose-Wilson Rd, Wilson -11a-12:30p
START Bus (Westbank Center)

Sat Feb 22, 2020

Alta Skate Ski Race

Event

-2K, 10K, 20K -Freestyle (* Sand bag series)
Hosted by TVTAP

Place

Alta Nordic Track, Alta WY

(photo: courtesy D. Newton)

Thu Mar 05, 2020

JH Nordic Masters Recreational Clinic - Skate and Classic cross country

Event

Tips, Technique, & Fun - Coaches provided by JH Ski Club Nordic program

Open to all (no first time beginners)
-Drop-in $35 (includes clinic & Teton Pines Nordic all day ski pass
-Teton Pines Pass holders and Members: $30

Register -email : info@jhnordic.com or call: 307 739 6399

Place

Teton Pines Nordic Center, Moose-Wilson Rd, Wilson -11a-12:30p

Sat Mar 07, 2020

Yellowstone Rendezvous Race

Event

50, 25K Freestyle & Classic (* part of Sandbag Series)
Final major Nordic race of the season

Place

Rendezvous Trails
West Yellowstone, MT

Thu Mar 19, 2020

JH Nordic Masters Recreational Clinic -Final clinic - Skate and Classic cross country

Event

Tips, Technique, & Fun -Coaches provided by JH Ski Club Nordic program

Open to all (no first time beginners)
-Drop-in $35 (includes clinic & Teton Pines Nordic all day ski pass
Teton Pines Pass holder or member $30

Register -email : info@jhnordic.com or call: 307 739 6399

Place

Teton Pines Nordic Center, Moose-Wilson Rd, Wilson -11a-12:30p

Sat Apr 04, 2020

Karen Oatey Pole-Pedal-Paddle (PPP) -

Event

Hosted by JH Ski Club

Place

Nordic leg: Shooting Star Nordic Trail -Access via Shooting Star maintenance access road -1 mile south of Teton Village