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Nordic Ski Races & Winter Trail Events in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley

Nordic ski races, free community ski days, clinics and winter trail gatherings: this is the winter trails calendar for Jackson Hole, Teton Valley and Grand Teton National Park, kept by the Nordic Alliance. Browse by day, week or month, and click any event for details, registration and host information.

2026–27 WYDAHO Nordic Race Series

Two valleys, one ski community. The WYDAHO Nordic Race Series brings together the community races on both sides of the Tetons from December through March, with a variety of distances and techniques and something for every level of skier, including the kids. Every race counts toward season-wide scoring. See the WYDAHO Nordic Race Series page for race details, registration links and results.

2026–27 WYDAHO Nordic Race Series schedule
Race Date Where
Targhee Tune-Up Sat, Dec 5, 2026 Grand Targhee Resort, Alta, WY
Betty Woolsey Classic Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Trail Creek Nordic Center, Wilson, WY
Pinedale STAmpede Sat, Jan 23, 2027 White Pine Nordic trails, Pinedale, WY
Teton Ridge Classic Sat, Jan 30, 2027 Victor, ID
Skinny Skis Moose Chase Sat, Feb 13, 2027 Trail Creek Nordic Center, Wilson, WY
Alta Spudathlon Sat, Feb 20, 2027 Alta Nordic Track, Alta, WY
Skinny Skis Season Finale Sat, Mar 13, 2027 Trail Creek Nordic Center, Wilson, WY

WYDAHO Nordic Race Series: race details & registration →

Nordic Alliance Events

Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike & Snowshoe Day: Sunday, January 10, 2027 at Turpin Meadow Ranch on Togwotee Pass. A free day on winter trails for everyone, from first-timers to longtime skiers. The schedule will be solidified by the winter solstice.

Other Community Events Coming Up

Teton Valley Trails & Pathways Meet and Greet: Teton Canyon, Saturday, December 5, 2026.

Tuesday Night Nordic: community races hosted by the Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard Foundation, starting Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at Grand Targhee.

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  • WYSAW – Save the Date

    Center for the Arts Jackson

    Stay tuned for our full Run of Show, but look forward to seeing…Chrissie Oken, Denali Climbing Ranger + AAI Pro Instructor | Pat Dryer, Avalanche + Geohazard specialist | Mark Stanley, ACMG Ski Guide + Brucejack Mine Safety Program ... and those are just the first three on the list. WYSAW is just one step in our lifelong commitment to learning how to safely navigate in the mountains.

  • poster of annual avalanche awareness night

    Avalanche Awareness Night

    Center for the Arts Jackson

    Kicking off the winter backcountry season - for Nordic skiers and snowshoers too! Jackson, WY – Thursday, December 4, Jackson Hole Center for the Arts. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with a lively vendor fair, followed by the main program at 6:00 p.m. Screening of the BTAC Awareness Film, expert speakers, inspiring stories, and the…

  • Pizza for a purpose poster showing xc skier and blue skies

    Pizza for a Purpose

    Eat great pizza and support the JH Nordic Alliance. Connecting people and trails to help you get more joy out of winter. Inform. Educate. Inspire.

  • Poster for TVTAP winter trails forum Jan 2026

    Winter Trails Forum

    High Point Cider 7565 Lupine Ln, Victor, ID

    What do NORDIC SKIERS, FAT BIKERS and MOTORIZED USERS have in common? TRAILS! Join the winter trails partners to talk trails. 6 to 7:30 High Point Cider, Victor, Jan 7, 2026   A gathering of everyone who uses winter trails, spearheaded by Teton Valley Trails and Pathways.

  • Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike & Snowshoe Day at Turpin Meadow Ranch

    Turpin Meadow Ranch Moran, WY

    Come ski, bike, do snowshoe yoga, demo skis, take a clinic, meet winter trails partners, see your friends, make new friends and celebrate the beauty of the ranch and public lands! Details coming in early winter.

  • xc skiers at a lesson at sunset

    Nordic Nights – Clinics – March 3 Classic

    Make skiing less work and more fun! Intro to intermediate cross-country classic and skate ski clinics. The series is set up so you can take four clinics in classic, then four in skate. Or drop in for any of the eight sessions. The coaches from Peak Performance excel at managing mixed skill levels in one…

  • skirunbike Rendezvous Trails logo

    Yellowstone Rendezvous Race

    The 2026 Yellowstone Rendezvous Race is part of the American Ski Marathon Series - North America's longest-running and largest citizen's racing and touring series - that highlights long distance ski events throughout the country.

  • Skinny skis and JHSC 4th of July Fun Run poster 2026

    4th of July Fun Run – Wilson, Wyoming

    Owen Bircher Park Wilson, WY

    Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club Invites Community to Celebrate Independence Day at the Annual Skinny Skis 10K & 5K Run! JACKSON, WY — The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club (JHSC) is proud to announce the return of the beloved Skinny Skis 4th of July 10K & 5K Run, taking place on Saturday, July…

  • Wydaho Nordic race series poster

    Betty Woolsey Classic

    Trail Creek Nordic Forest Rd 30996, Wilson, WY

    Part of the 2026–27 WYDAHO Nordic Race Series, and a longtime community tradition at Trail Creek Nordic Center in Wilson. Come race for speed, for fun, for speedy fun, to see your friends and make new friends. Distances, start times and registration will be posted on the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club's race page…

  • Annual Free Ski Fat Bike and Snowshoe Day

    Turpin Meadow Ranch Moran, WY

    Free day of Nordic skiing, fat biking and snowshoeing at Turpin Meadow Ranch on Togwotee Pass, Sunday, January 10, 2027. Schedule posted by the winter solstice.

  • Pinedale STAmpede Poster for 2026

    Pinedale STAmpede

    Sublette County Nordic Trails Pinedale, WY

    Part of the 2026–27 WYDAHO Nordic Race Series, the STAmpede is a freestyle go hard and or go fun kind of race for everyone, held on the White Pine Nordic…

  • Teton Ridge Classic info poster

    Teton Ridge Classic

    Southern Valley Trails Forest Road 239, Victor, ID

    Classic skiing at its finest! The 24th annual Teton Ridge Classic is part of the 2026–27 WYDAHO Nordic Race Series, with a free kids race and 8 km, 14 km…

Tuesday Night Nordic

Tuesday Night Nordic is a series of community races hosted by the Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard Foundation. See the Foundation's events page for details.

2026–27 Tuesday Night Nordic schedule
DateWhere
Tue, Dec 15, 2026Grand Targhee
Tue, Jan 12, 2027Mike Harris
Tue, Feb 9, 2027Alta Track
Tue, Feb 23, 2027Trail Creek Nordic (to be confirmed)
Tue, Mar 9, 2027Teton Reserve
Tue, Apr 6, 2027Grand Targhee

Every Fall: Ski Swaps

The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club ski swap (late October, Jackson) and the Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard Foundation's Tugboat Memorial Ski Swap (early November, Driggs) are the places to find used Nordic gear before the season. In 2026 they were October 24 and November 7. For new gear and rentals, see gear, guided tours and lessons.

Have an Event to Share?

Hosting a Nordic, fat bike or snowshoe event in Jackson Hole, Teton Valley or nearby? Send the details and a high-resolution image to [email protected] and we'll add it to the calendar. For trail conditions on event day, check the Daily Trail Report.

Winter Trails Events FAQ

When is Nordic ski race season in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley?

Community Nordic races run from early December through mid-March. The 2026–27 WYDAHO Nordic Race Series starts with the Targhee Tune-Up at Grand Targhee on December 5, 2026 and ends with the Skinny Skis Season Finale at Trail Creek Nordic Center on March 13, 2027.

What is the WYDAHO Nordic Race Series?

A season-long series of seven community Nordic ski races in Wyoming and Idaho on both sides of the Tetons. Races feature a variety of distances and techniques, with something for every level of skier including kids, and every race counts toward season-wide scoring.

What is the Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike & Snowshoe Day?

The Nordic Alliance's annual free day on winter trails at Turpin Meadow Ranch on Togwotee Pass, next on Sunday, January 10, 2027. It is open to everyone, from first-timers to longtime skiers, for Nordic skiing, fat biking and snowshoeing.

What is Tuesday Night Nordic?

A series of community Nordic races hosted by the Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard Foundation on Tuesday evenings from December through April at venues around Teton Valley and Jackson Hole.

When are the ski swaps in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley?

In the fall. The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club ski swap is in late October in Jackson, and the Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard Foundation's Tugboat Memorial Ski Swap is in early November in Driggs. In 2026 they were October 24 and November 7.

How do I add an event to the calendar?

Email the details and a high-resolution image to [email protected].

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