Daily Trail Report for 2.27.26.
Whether you are marking the end of a work week, the beginning of the weekend, or something in between, we hope you have an inspired Friday ski, fat bike, winter trail dog walk or snowshoe!
From TVTAP: Click the photo to see the IG video
 This is what community winter trails look like! Huge, huge thank you to all of the volunteers who came out to shovel at Alta today to keep the track alive for a few more days! We are so grateful!
Reap the benefits of the community teamwork and come ski the Spudathlon on Saturday! Sign up at www.gtssf.org
At a Glance
• Friday Ski Inspirations
• Ski it while it’s skiable
• Full moon tailgate tonight, Spudathlon Saturday
General Weather – Get outside Friday & Saturday
Another few days of sunshine and cold nights. While we keep hoping for a return of regular winter, your best bet is to get in every day of skiing that you can while tracks and touring are great! See the full forecast on Mountain Weather.
What’s Groomed Today?
Planned Friday Grooming
Southern Valley Nordic & Centennial Pathway
Daily grooming
Shooting Star – CLOSED
The most current trail conditions can always be viewed online at: www.jhnordic.com/grooming/
Groomer Updates
Shooting Star – Closed
Thursday pooling at Shooting Star.
NORDIC TRAIL CLOSURE: Trails will continue to remain closed for the foreseeable future due to diminished conditions caused by warm weather and recent heavy rainfall. Runoff from rains and rapid snow melt have left the track profile soaked with unfrozen water and ponding is frequent throughout the course. Unfortunately, grooming equipment can no longer operate properly due to the wetness of the track profile and receding snow depths.
Temperatures are forecasted to remain significantly above average through all next week with additional rainfall. All grooming operations are to be halted until more snow and colder temperatures return of which can thoroughly refreeze ponding & stabilize the snowpack. At this time, I expect trails to remain closed through at least all next week.
Alta Nordic – Skier Report
Thursday 1 pm: Get it while you can. Trails are melting fast but the skiing is also fast! Getting soft midday. Mornings may be icy. Some rerouting has been done to preserve loops.
It’s Friday, Where will you ski?
TPR, Grand Teton National Park
Woooooooooo hoooooooooooooos!
Being on skate skis is THE BEST place in the world! Great groomer, stunning views, plentiful hellos to fellow skiers and a sweet adrenaline rush to fill the soul! (VB)
Editor’s note: TPR is the Teton Park Road, groomed Tuesday, Friday, Sunday by Bushong. Grooming is funded through donations to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation. Conditions are brought to you by the Nordic Alliance through Nordic Pulse.
Mike Harris, Victor…
The groomer’s note said it would be great, and it was.
However, energy was a little low for the effort needed on the climbs. I decided to play with technique (keeping chest and head up, sitting down to help my skis do the work of skating up hill) to achieve max glide for minimal effort.
Bonus: no matter how you feel about your ski, the Southern Valley Gnome is going to say “Nice Job!” when you crest the steep section almost to the top. (AW)
Telemark, Cable, WI!
After spending the week traveling by car from Victor, ID, I skied with my husband to check out the trails before racing our first American Birkibieners. The trails were in beautiful shape with some new snow on top of ice from their last rain cycle. Skiing in the woods was magical and we got to see tidbits of where we would race.
The energy at Telemark was high. Skiers from all over the country and world were stoked to have good conditions this year. It was hard to ski only a short bit pre-race… amazing trails!
I highly recommend visiting Cable, WI, to ski, race the Birkie, or be a spectator at one of their incredible events. (SW)
Go have fun on your skis, snowshoes, fat bike or feet!
Events & Info
Teton Women’s Nordic Series
Tonight’s the night! 2/27
Full moon ski and tailgate in Teton Canyon with SheJumps and Teton Nordic Ski School.
Registration if free, but you need to sign up.
February 28th Nordic Race
The Spudathlon combines two fan favorites for one great race – a biathlon of classic and freestyle followed by a baked potato bar!
It’s gonna be a lovely day to spend out on the Alta track.
Register online via the GTSSF website.
West Yellowstone Rendezvous
Come be a part of the American Ski Marathon Series—North America’s longest-running and largest citizen’s racing and touring series, highlighting long distance ski events throughout the country. March 7, 2026.
And it is in our backyard on some phenomenal trails with excellent grooming.
