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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. Registration links are coming soon.

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 Teton Valley (venue to be confirmed)
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

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.

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

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

Upcoming Events Calendar

  • 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

    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 trails near Pinedale. The STAmpede is Pinedale's only timed intergenerational Nordic ski race and a fundraiser for the Sublette Trails Association (STA). Register for the…

  • 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 and 28 km distances. The venue is to be confirmed. For race details and registration, visit tetonridgeclassic.com. See the full 2026–27 WYDAHO Nordic Race Series…

  • Skinny Skis Moose Chase

    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

    Part of the 2026–27 WYDAHO Nordic Race Series, at the Alta Nordic Track in Alta, Wyoming. Race details and registration are coming soon. See the full 2026–27 WYDAHO Nordic Race Series schedule.

  • Skinny Skis Season Finale

    Trail Creek Nordic Forest Rd 30996, Wilson, WY

    The final race of the 2026–27 WYDAHO Nordic Race Series, at Trail Creek Nordic Center in Wilson. Race details and registration are coming soon. See the full 2026–27 WYDAHO Nordic Race Series schedule.

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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