“Get out and Get Moving..!” Guide to Winter Happiness

Physical and mental health fun, well-being and enjoyment on human-powered winter trails

Classic Cross Country, Classic Cross Country Skiing, Featured, Local Insight, Recreate Responsibly, Trails

Enjoying winter trails via cross-country skiing , getting outside, breathing fresh air, and soaking up natural light are essential for cognitive function and emotional regulation, contributing to improved feelings of well-being, mental and physical health.

Partner Spotlight – Cody Downard

New Trail Guide | Explore Fairy Falls & Shadow Mountain

Bridger Teton US National Forest, Classic Cross Country, Classic Cross Country Skiing, Featured, Local Insight, News, Profiles, Skate Skiing, Trails

JH Nordic Alliance with Cody Downard Explore more places on skis with this new guidebook If you are looking for some new ski trails to explore this spring, pick up a copy of the Cross Country Ski Trails of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Volume 2 by Cody Downard. This extensive cross country ski trail guidebook covers Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Jackson Hole, West Yellowstone/Harriman and Teton Valley. The book features 82 of the… Read More

Responsible Winter Trail Use Looks Like This…

Know Before You Go | Leave No Trace | Respect Wildlife | Share the Trail

Classic Cross Country, Classic Cross Country Skiing, Featured, News, Recreate Responsibly, Skate Skiing, Trails, Wildlife

Recreating responsibly is one of the best ways we can preserve the qualities that draw us to live and recreate in this magnificent place. There are good habits we can practice every time we go out that help protect our watershed once the snow melts, reduce the stress that wildlife may experience during a season when they are vulnerable, preserve the quality of a groomed track, and promote community between users enjoying different types of… Read More

2 Perfect Days of Winter Trail Adventures in the Tetons

Explore the winter trails in the Tetons on Nordic skis, snowshoes, or on foot with the help of our carefully crafted itinerary.

Best of Jackson Hole Trails, Classic Cross Country, Classic Cross Country Skiing, Fat Biking, Featured, Grand Teton National Park, Local Insight, News, Tours, Trails

Planning an upcoming trip to Jackson this winter? We have outlined a perfect itinerary for your winter trails adventure in the Tetons.

Who Ya Gonna Call?

Who to call in an Emergency on Nordic and Winter Trails

Bridger Teton US National Forest, Classic Cross Country Skiing, Fat Biking, Featured, Grand Teton National Park, Tours, Trails, Wildlife

Inspired by a personal connection to a backcountry emergency, here is a compelling story from a member of our Nordic community and a few tips on safety from the folks who do this for a living, the Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR).

Turpin Meadow Ranch: Adventure and Fine Dining Anytime

Turpin Meadow Ranch is open to outside guests everyday for all ranch activities and dining!

Bridger Teton US National Forest, Classic Cross Country Skiing, Dog-friendly, Fat Biking, Featured, Local Insight, News, Profiles, Skate Skiing, Snow-shoeing, Tours, Trails

The Annual JHNordic Alliance Free Ski, Fat Bike, and Snowshoe Day brought the JHNordic community together and introduced people to Turpin Meadow Ranch (TMR) and human-powered winter activities on YOUR Bridger Teton National Forest public lands.

November JHNordic Report

Early Season Nordic | November Nature News | Get Ski Fit

Daily Trail Reports, Featured, News

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

September JHNordic Report

New on the Blog | September Nature News | Upcoming Events

Daily Trail Reports, Featured, News

This Month at a Glance Nordic Masters Clinics are Back! Hosted by Masters Coach Rob Murphy and Jackson Hole Ski Club Nordic team coaches, these fun, informative, practiced based clinics are back for Season 6!  There will be 10 clinics, starting with 2 clinics in December, then running every Thursday in January and February from 11am-12:30pm, (please arrive at 10:45am ready to ski). The Nordic Masters clinics will focus on skate skiing and classic cross… Read More

August JHNordic Report

New on the Blog | August Nature News | Upcoming Events

Daily Trail Reports, Featured, News

This Month at a Glance ON THE BLOG How to Train for XC Skiing in the Summer Even though the flowers are in full bloom and the mosquitoes are biting, you can still work on your cross country ski fitness in the summertime. Off season workouts enable cross country skiers to stay fit year-round. Continuous training allows skiers to jump back into their skiing routine as soon as the snowpack gets high enough.  Want to… Read More