Nordic Trail Report 3.6.26
Another iconic Friday ski in Grand Teton National Park
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!
Fresh groomed corduroy on the park road in Grand Teton National Park won’t be replenished for too many more Fridays. But it should be there today!
Skate Ski Tip of the Day
From Virgia, who can ski forever, and coaches with Peak Performance.
Focus on planting poles closer to the body. Let the tips of fingers brush the sides of your pants. Especially in V2, every bit of energy saving is helpful. Think “I want my poles pushing directly behind” vs out to the side.
Go ski!
At a Glance
• Friday Ski Inspiration
• Trail cookies
• Togwotee and West Yellowstone events Fri/Sat
General Weather – love the cold nights
Although the forecast could change (will change?) I am thinking a good ski plan is to get out a lot this weekend and take the grey Monday as a rest day! See the full forecast on Mountain Weather.
What’s Groomed Today?
Planned Friday Grooming
Daily grooming
The most current trail conditions and groomer notes can always be viewed online at: www.jhnordic.com/grooming/
What makes a good trail user?
Unbeknownst to the JHSC Devo team, cookies were waiting up the Old Pass Road on Wednesday’s adventure ski. Under a beautiful giant fir, each skier shared a thought on what makes a good trail user and skied off with a cookie. They may have been excited about the Newman-O’s, and getting to ski someplace new with their friends and coaches. As I listened to their answers and watched their faces, my hope in humanity got a little boost: all of these small skiers genuinely shared tips that rang true of how to be good trail humans. Nordic for life!
Share the trail & be nice
• Be nice to people on the trail.
• If you have to stop, don’t stop in the way of other skiers.
• If you are passing someone you can tell them which side you are passing on in a way that they can hear you but you are not yelling.
• Don’t take up the whole trail.
• Be respectful of other people and how they are on the trail.
• Give people space.
A couple thoughts on dogs
• Ask someone if you can pet their dog before petting or playing with their dog.
• Don’t leave stuff, like dog poop bags.
And one on snow
• Do what you can to help preserve the snow because, well, there isn’t very much and we all want to keep skiing!
Go have fun on your skis, snowshoes, fat bike or feet!
Events & Info
Moonlight Bike and Ski
As a prelude to the Togwotee Winter Classic fat bike ride, or a stand alone fun thing to do, head out the Deception Creek Trails on Togwotee Pass for a Friday evening bike or ski.
Togwotee Winter Classic
March 7, 2026
A not-for-profit fat bike event taking place on groomed snow and/or snowmobile trails at 8000′ to 9,600′ in elevation on the Continental Divide. The TWC goes way back in fat bike history as once the longest standing, contiguous fat bike race in the Lower 48. Registration is free but limited to 74 riders. Donations accepted.
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 and good snow!