Tag: cross-country ski

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

4 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Grooming Begins In Some Areas | Winter Driving Tips

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Grooming Begins on Some Local Trails! We are excited to report that this recent storm produced enough to get some grooming equipment out out of their sheds and onto the snow. The esteemed groomers at Teton Canyon and at Cache Creek Single Track were making trail on Sunday, thanks TVTAP and Friends of Pathways! Grooming Nordic trails can be challenging early season, especially when snow and weather conditions continue to be variable. Keep refreshing the… Read More

3 Dec 23 – Daily Trail Report

Snow is Starting to Accumulate

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JH Ski & Snowboard Club Nordic Masters Ski Clinics 5 classic clinics and 5 skate clinics  – only a few spots left -Thursdays 11am-12:30pm at Teton Pines Nordic Center and Trail Creek Nordic Trails. from December 14th to February 22nd (no class on Dec 28th) – Take an early lunch break and join these clinics to work on your Cross-country classic and/or skate ski technique, balance, stamina, efficiency, performance , and fun. – Coaching by… Read More

Skinny Skis – Nordic Waxing Clinics

Learn the basics of glide waxing with demonstrations and hands-on use of iron and liquid applications. Each clinic limited to 10 attendees. Sign up at Skinny Skis or email skis@skinnyskis.com Cost: Suggested Donation of $10 to support grooming in Grand Teton National Park. All clinic attendees receive a coupon for discounts on wax and tools

Skinny Skis – Nordic Waxing Clinics

Learn the basics of glide waxing with demonstrations and hands-on use of iron and liquid applications. Each clinic limited to 10 attendees. Sign up at Skinny Skis or email skis@skinnyskis.com Cost: Suggested Donation of $10 to support grooming in Grand Teton National Park. All clinic attendees receive a coupon for discounts on wax and tools

November JHNordic Report

Early Season Nordic | November Nature News | Get Ski Fit

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This Month at a Glance Early Season Nordic Skiing and Fat Biking Reports from Teton Pass, Togwotee, Targhee (elevations above 8000 ft) –Good snow, but thin cover. And be mindful/prepared for bears! Granite Canyon Trailhead reopened on Wednesday, Nov. 1, according to Grand Teton National Park (GTNP), just in time for Crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing out to Phelps Lake and LSR Preserve meadows when snow falls.  Improvements to the trailhead include an expanded parking lot,… Read More