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.

Tuesday Night Nordic races · Events FAQ · Have an event to share?

Upcoming Events Calendar

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Month

December 2025
Pizza for a Purpose

December 9, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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.
January 2026
Winter Trails Forum

January 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

January 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.
February 2026
Nordic Nights – Clinics – March 3 Classic

February 3 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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…
March 2026
Yellowstone Rendezvous Race

March 7

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.
July 2026
4th of July Fun Run – Wilson, Wyoming

July 4 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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…
December 2026
Betty Woolsey Classic

December 19

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…
January 2027
Annual Free Ski Fat Bike and Snowshoe Day

January 10, 2027 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

January 23, 2027

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

January 30, 2027

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…
February 2027
Skinny Skis Moose Chase

February 13, 2027

Trail Creek Nordic Forest Rd 30996, Wilson, WY

Part of the 2026–27 WYDAHO Nordic Race Series, the Skinny Skis Moose Chase is a freestyle race at Trail Creek Nordic Center in Wilson, with distances for all ages and ability levels: 20k, 10k, 5k, 2.5k and a free 1k. This is a skate, or freestyle, Nordic skiing event. See the Jackson Hole Ski &…
Alta Spudathlon

February 20, 2027

Alta Nordic Track Alta, WY, United States

Part of the 2026–27 WYDAHO Nordic Race Series, at the Alta Nordic Track in Alta, Wyoming. See the Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard Foundation's Spudathlon page for race details and…

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
Date	Where
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Grand Targhee
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	Mike Harris
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	Alta Track
Tue, Feb 23, 2027	Trail Creek Nordic (to be confirmed)
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Teton Reserve
Tue, Apr 6, 2027	Grand 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.

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].

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

2026–27 WYDAHO Nordic Race Series