Cross-Country ski tips for Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park and Teton Valley
Inspiration and tips for beginners to seasoned skiers
New to Nordic skiing and and wondering where to start?
Weekly recreational skier curious about making skiing a little more fun by honing some aspect of your technique?
Or maybe a curious person looking for inspiration by hearing from people who love Nordic skiing about whatever it is they love?
Whether you live here or are visiting Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole or Teton Valley, see what the locals have to say about gear maintenance, waxing for crust cruising, how to start cross-country skiing to taking your skiing to the next level.
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Nordic Race Tips for the Teton Ridge Classic
Making friends with a hilly high-elevation course Due to low snow, the Teton Ridge Classic is headed up to Grand Targhee Nordic. While those of us who love a lap…
Skate Skiing on Crust around Jackson Hole.
Ski the list posted on the front of the Wadsworth’s fridge “You don’t have to be far from town to need help… and you are still responsible for having an…
Glide Waxing Tips for Crust Cruising.
Flying across open fields on your skate skis is one of the best parts of spring. Guest Author: Dan Streubel, a man who can probably out-ski us all, is also…
Tech Tips from Pros – Peak Performance
An exploration of cross-country skiing techniques written by Scotty McGee, founder of Peak Performance What’s better than getting tech tips from the pros? Absolutely nothing. Scotty McGee has enjoyed cross-country skiing…
Fuel Your Next Adventure in Jackson Hole With These 10 Trail Snacks
Mountain sports require a bit of grit and endurance. If you’re hiking in the spring, trail running in the summer, mountain biking in the fall, or Nordic skiing in the…
Pro Tips from Nordic Experts (continued)
March is an excellent time to develop new skills and increase your endurance on skis. With longer days and warmer temperatures, plus the fitness built up by this point in the season, here is another round of tips. Better technique and endurance usually means more fun on longer adventures.
Pro Tips from Nordic Experts
Longer days and warmer temperatures, plus the fitness built up by this point in the season, makes March an excellent time to develop new skills and increase your endurance on skis. Better technique and endurance usually means more fun on longer adventures, and it is getting close to crust cruising season!
A Beginner’s Guide to Cross Country Skiing in Jackson Hole Part 2
Where to Ski to build your XC skills on nice and easy winter trail options.
A Beginner’s Guide to Cross Country Skiing in Jackson Hole Part 1
A little pre-planning for a winter trip to Jackson Hole can help you discover the sense of wonder the season has to offer. Though the area is famous for its alpine ski resorts, cross country ski opportunities abound, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of a snow-covered landscape.