Tag: cross-country ski

14 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Emily's Pond Trail Extended | Shooting Star Planned Opening Friday

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Teton Canyon Skate Ski Tuesday! Photo courtesy of Lori I. Thanks, Lori! Looks like a great day for a ski! Don’t forget to send your photos to TrailConditions@jhnordic.com to be featured. Emily’s Pond Trail extended by 2000 ft on North Side Emily’s Pond trail is to be extended by 2000 ft on north side – skier and fat bike track, boot pack to start, thanks to ruling Monday by Teton county Board of County Commissioners.… Read More

13 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Moose-Wilson Road Trip Report | JHSC Nordic Masters Clinics Begin This Week

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Trip Report: Moose-Wilson Road excellent! Thoroughly enjoying skiing silky snow the entire length of Moose Wilson Road from Granite Canyon parking lot to Death Canyon trailhead. Only thing that would have made it better would be walkers staying in their own lane/not walking over ski tracks. See Granite Canyon Trail map here: https://jhnordic.com/trails/moose-wilson-roadgranite-canyon-trailhead-to-lsr-preserve/  (Note: This map covers the southern section of the Moose-Wilson road – Granite Canyon gate to Death Canyon gate as skied by our trip… Read More

12 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Teton Ridge Classic Update | Teton Pines and Teton Canyon Skiing Well | Waxing Clinic Tomorrow

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Teton Ridge Classic Update The new race course is located in Victor, Idaho in the Mike Harris Trail system. It offers purpose built nordic trails that feature incredible classic skiing. In order to make the course more compelling and live up to the TRC name, we’re adding a few new sections of trail that have never been groomed before. This includes a rolling bike path, a highway underpass, private land, and an uphill classic single-track section that would make Bill… Read More

11 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Registration Open for Betty Woolsey Classic | TVTAP FAQS | New on the Blog: Dog Friendly Winter Trails

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Registration is Open for Betty Woolsey Classic Come work off your Christmas Feast in style on December 26, 2023! This community event offers distances for every age and ability; 10 AM start time with a mass start classic format. Racers can choose from 0.5k, 3k, 5k, and 10k options.   This event commemorates Betty Woolsey, a ski racing Olympian and the founder of Trail Creek Ranch. During her lifetime, Betty Woolsey pioneered backcountry skiing on Teton Pass, opened… Read More

10 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

New on the Blog: Dog Friendly Winter Trails | Good News on Grooming | Last Day of Sale

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New on the Blog: Top Dog-Friendly Winter Trails It’s great being a dog in the Tetons where many dog-friendly winter trails are waiting to be sniffed. Though not every area is open to our four-legged friends, there are several spaces where well-behaved dogs and owners are welcome. Get to know which of these trails are right for you and your dog. Be sure to brush up on your Petiquette and you’ll be sure to get… Read More

9 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

More Groomed Trails Available | Weekly Roundup of News & Stories

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Trip Report: Trail Creek Nordic The first visit to Sam the Truck at Trail Creek Nordic has been recorded. It is an annual tradition of ours to visit an old friend in the beautiful trails of Trail Creek; we’re excited that the JH Ski Club is grooming!! Grooming Is Happening! It is very exciting to report that daily grooming is starting to happen around Jackson and Teton Valley. Of course everything is dependent on precipitation… Read More

8 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Snow on the Way | Grooming Updates | TVTAP Fat Bike Community Meeting

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TVTAP Fat Bike Community Meeting Monday, December 18 | 6-8pm | Highpoint Cider, 7567 Lupine Lane, Victor IDDon’t miss the Fat Bike Community Meeting next Monday! Join in the discussion about current opportunities with Trails & Pathways, regional organizations, bike shops and riders. Considerable Avalanche Conditions Exist Avalanche conditions are considerable in the backcountry in the Tetons, per the BTAC report, so all winter trail users going into the backcountry are recommended to avoid trails… Read More

7 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Considerable Avy Conditions | Skinny Skis Locals Sale

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Considerable Avalanche Conditions Exist Avalanche conditions are considerable in the backcountry in the Tetons, per the BTAC report, so all winter trail users going into the backcountry are recommended to avoid trails and locations that may be affected by potential avalanches. Watch for signs of cracking and collapsing, but the first clear sign of an unstable snowpack may occur when you trigger a large avalanche. This large, remotely-triggered avalanche on Mt. Elly illustrates the current avalanche… Read More

6 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

December Nature News | JHSC Nordic Updates

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December Nature News:Light Snowpack; Wolverine Receive Federal Protection under Endangered Species Act Provided by The Hole Hiking ExperienceDue to an unseasonably dry November in the Teton region, we start the month with a thin snowpack — currently 54% of average. Snow acts as insulation to help plants, insects and animals survive without being affected by the ambient air temperature. Once covered by about 6-8 inches of snow, the ground will remain at a constant temperature… Read More

5 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

New Grooming Updates | Warm Temps Today | Help Protect Wintering Wildlife

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Help Protect Wintering Wildlife in Grand Teton Winter has arrived in Grand Teton National Park – an excellent time for recreation in the snow but also a challenging time for wildlife in and around the Tetons. Wildlife biologists are asking visitors to avoid disturbing animals by following all winter closures and voluntarily avoiding bighorn sheep winter zones. In all other areas of the park, visitors should give wildlife plenty of space by maintaining 100 yards… Read More