Winter Trail Etiquette

A well-cared-for winter trail can be a reprieve from the dark and cold days that come with the season.

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Whether you’re a cross-country skiing novice, an intermediate fat biker, or an expert winter trail enthusiast, it’s good practice to review common winter trail etiquette and the specific trail map before zipping up your boots and setting out on the track.   Trail etiquette starts by abiding by The Golden Rule, as winter recreators are all out there to get fresh air, exercise, and enjoy the natural beauty of winter. A warm smile can go a… Read More

6 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

Winter Trails Challenge | The Hole Hiking Experience Nature Update | Annual Event this Weekend!

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Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance’s Nancy Leon is a community connector Our very own Nancy Leon was interviewed by KHOL 89.1 recently to discus building a winter sports network and the upcoming annual event at Turpin Meadow Ranch. Jackson Hole may be best-known as an alpine skiing destination, but the Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance wants to ensure that residents are informed and supported for bevy of alternative winter activities. The organization’s website, JHNordic.com, is a community-oriented resource… Read More

5 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

Rec & Parks Back to Regular Grooming | Full Moon Fondue Tomorrow Night

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Winter Service Levels Update 1/4/22 The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce we are back on our normal grooming schedule after some mechanical issues with our groomer.  The daily schedule listed on the website below will be accurate.  Areas such as Cache, Game Creek, Emily’s Pond and Stilson area may be completed a little later in the morning than usual.  Other areas will be groomed with the snowmobile and pull behind… Read More

4 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

Nordic Masters Clinic Tomorrow | Check Out What's Freshly Groomed

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Countdown to The JH Nordic Annual Event! We haven’t hosted this event in two years and we are so excited to invite you to join this 5th Annual FREE Nordic Community Event at Turpin Meadow Ranch on Sunday, January 8th, 2023! We are just 4 days away from the event so to celebrate let’s countdown with 7 reasons to attend (a new reason will be featured each day this week). U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships… Read More

3 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

Free XC and Skate Ski Lessons this Weekend!

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U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships The US Cross Country Skiing Championships begin yesterday in Michigan with a few Jacksonites participating! Check out the schedule and watch the live stream! All races will be live streamed through Saturday January 7th. “Reading the Snow” By Patricia Feltz Watching the forecasts in late fall in Alta, Wyoming is an obsession. The air has to be cold enough and the wind speeds gentle enough to produce light layers of… Read More

2 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

"Reading the Snow" | Parks & Rec PSA | Nordic Luminary | Countdown to Annual Event

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“Reading the Snow” By Patricia Feltz Watching the forecasts in late fall in Alta, Wyoming is an obsession. The air has to be cold enough and the wind speeds gentle enough to produce light layers of fluffy snow that will be deep enough to cover the sticks and stones of everyday life. Last year’s gear must be reorganized so as not to miss an essential item. Hopefully, packs are put away at the end of… Read More

1 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

Happy New Year | Parks & Rec PSA | Nordic Luminary | Countdown to Annual Event

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May your new year be filled with fast & firm trails, a sense of wonder, opportunities to get outside, and a community of friends who are always willing to meet you at the trailhead for an adventure. Parks & Rec PSA – PistenBully in Need of Repairs The Parks Department PistenBully groomer broke down Saturday morning mid waythrough grooming efforts. Repairs will not be possible until after the Holidays. Staff willcontinue to groom with snowmobile… Read More

Nordic Luminaries—Jim Roscoe

A local Nordic skier who has accomplished great things in Nordic skiing

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The editorial board at JHNordic.com, after much discussion, has come up with this definition of a Nordic luminary—a local Nordic skier who has both accomplished great things in Nordic skiing as well as contributed to the local Nordic community. Jim Roscoe is one such person.

31 Dec 22 – Daily Trail Report

Mark Your Calendars | Full Moon Ski | Annual JH Nordic Alliance Event |

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Lots of Fun at Turpin Meadow Ranch January 6th: Celebrate the Wolf Moon with a Full Moon & Fondue Night Ski January 8th: Celebrate our Nordic community and introduce folks to Nordic sports with the JH Nordic Alliance Annual Event: Free Nordic Ski, Fat Bike, and Snowshoe Ongoing: Daily packages including shuttles, rentals, Nordic lessons & tours, and lunch! The Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance is thrilled to host our 5th Annual Free Ski, Fat Bike,… Read More

30 Dec 22 – Daily Trail Report

JHSC Alumni Coaches Spotlight | See What's Groomed Today

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JH Ski and Snowboard Club – Alumni Coaches Highlighted84 Years of Building Champions in Sport and Life! JHSC is more than just a sport-education or competitive Club: it is a community. Each season, roughly 20% of our winter coaching staff are alumni, returning to serve a mission they believe contributed to their own success in sport and, more importantly, in life. Many of our participants are 2nd-, and a few 3rd-, generation JHSC student-athletes. December… Read More