Sunny Weekend: Perfect for Nordic Skiing and Fat Biking 1.17.26

General Weather – Lots of Sun

Mountain Weather is showing a lot of sunshine in the days ahead. With the forecasted temperature swings (warm days and cold nights) xc ski and fat bike trails should be super firm. Snow off-trail should be set up very nicely for a backcountry xc ski and/or snowshoe.

January Nature News from The Hole Hiking Experience

Beautiful winter days with The Hole Hiking Experience

It’s fun to notice the subtle shifts in the natural world as December’s days grow shorter and then begin to lengthen in the new year. In January, you can spot pairs of ravens spending time together—preening, observing, and foraging. Ravens are a joy to watch. They are monogamous and work together to forage, hunt, and rear their young.

Whether visiting or living in this amazing ecosystem, one can’t help but feel connected to nature. Read more from our friends at The Hole Hiking Experience by clicking the link below and next time you’re out enjoying this place, look for the subtle shifts in nature as the days begin to lengthen.

Fat Biking at its Finest

With warm daytime temps and cold overnight lows fat biking should be at it’s finest, especially in the mornings before snow softens up.

Fat biking is an amusing way to get out on hard packed trails, great exercise, and great fun!

From Harlan H, the FOP Cache Creek Single-track groomer:

All the normal winter single-track in Cache creek is compacted and riding well. There’s still not enough coverage to use the roller on it, but I should be able to groom upper Hagen after the next significant snowfall.

Community Trail Report, Darby Canyon:

The trail is firm and has been groomed this week. Lots of sunshine opportunity. Great place to go with your dog, thanks for all the dog users who have diligently picked up dog poop.

There is a single webpage you can check out if you need ideas on where to go fat biking, be sure to click the link below. And if you need to rent a bike for yourself or a friend check out our resources page and visit the pros who can get you set up with the best gear.

Tuesday Nights are for Nordic

Rather than tucking in on a Tuesday night you can embrace opportunities in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley to get out on your skis with other Nordic enthusiasts. It will be good for your body and your mind. Go mark it on your calendar now so you have the added benefit of having something to look forward to after this weekend.

Last Tuesday (1/13/26) at Stilson with Peak Performance.

Tuesday Night Clinics at Stilson with Peak Performance

Join the pros from Peak Performance for their Nordic Night Clinic Series at the Stilson Transit Center Trailhead in Wilson, Tuesdays from 4:30–6:00 pm. If you’re looking to enhance your Nordic technique there will be 4 weeks of classic instruction followed by 4 weeks of skate. You can sign up for individual clinics or the whole series. Each week the coaches from Peak Performance offer personalized tips for every skier and select drills tailored to the conditions. Sign up through the Parks & Recreation website.

🎿 Discounted rental rates available from Skinny Skis
📅 Next up: January 20 – Classic skiing

GTSSF Hosts Tuesday Night Racing – Fun for All Ages

Nordic Nights Race Finish at Southern Valley Trails on Tuesday (1/13/26)

Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard Foundation in partnership with TVTAP is hosting Tuesday Night Nordic Race Series every other Tuesday through the winter at rotating venues around Teton Valley. The purpose of these events is to bring together skiers of all ages and abilities to race together and enjoy community. You pick the discipline and the distance… Whether this is your first race or 100th, you’ll want join in the fun. Grab a headlamp and come on down!

📅 Next up: January 27, Alta Track

Teton Pines is skiing well even in low snow conditions

Teton Pines is fully open and the skate skiing is awesome! Photo Thursday, 1.14.

Many of you know Cody Downard, co-owner of Teton Pines Nordic Center. And for those who don’t know him yet, he loves to ski! He is a credible source when it comes to conditions and when he shares that “skiing is awesome at the Pines right now,” we believe him!

And if fast fun tracks are not enough to entice you to Teton Pines for a ski, Cody has lots of closeout skis and boots at 50% off! They are selling their demo / rental gear: skate, classic, and metal-edged backcountry touring.

Lots of great skis, boots and poles at 50% off at Teton Pines.