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20 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Best Ski and Snowshoe Trips | Weekend Highlight

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Best Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trips in Grand Teton National Park It is winter in Jackson Hole! As snow covers the valley of Grand Teton National Park, a winter wonderland has emerged, providing ample opportunities for exploration on cross country skis or snowshoes.   The guides at Jackson Hole Ecotour Adventures , Hole Hiking Experience and Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools have been out exploring Grand Teton National Park on ski and snowshoe tours. Check out some of our favorite spots! You… Read More

19 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Turpin Meadow Opens | Weekend Highlight | Banff Film Festival

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Everything You Need To Know About Fat Biking This Winter Fat biking is expected to be much more popular this winter due to the COVID-19 pandemic that not only increased outdoor recreation activity in the summer and fall, but also has caused the ski areas in Jackson to limit their lift capacity. People are likely to spread out throughout Jackson Hole and Teton Valley to participate in a greater variety of activities, including fat biking.… Read More

18 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Scott Horn | Parks and Rec Update | Banff Film Festival

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Scott Horn – Nordic Masters Racer, Coach, Cyclist loves the balance of lifelong Nordic skiing Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, Scott started Nordic skiing at a little Nordic center in the rural mountains–first working as a lift operator and then delving into the sport with his brothers. He continued skiing in college in Erie, Pennsylvania, then went on to help organize the Pennsylvania Cross Country Skier’s Association after college and ended up becoming the Pennsylvania… Read More

17 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Wildlife Wednesday | Trip Reports | Grooming Updates

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December 17, 2020 Nature Update by Cathy Shill founder of The Hole Hiking Experiencehttps://www.holehike.com“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes.” – Marcel Proust Fresh snow in Jackson Hole! After a sunny, cold weekend, the weather has changed and snowy weather is forecasted for most of this upcoming week. Fresh snow brightens the landscape and our dry climate creates light and powdery snow. Ideal for a… Read More

16 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Wildlife Wednesday | Trip Reports | Grooming Updates

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Wildlife Wednesday with Ecotour Adventures Watch: Wolves on the Hunt in Yellowstone!For millennia, wolves and elk have been intertwined in a battle for life.  The speed of an elk, its strength and size, even when bulls drop their antlers in the spring are all evolutionary responses to wolves.  Recently, we watched as 19 members of the 8 MIle wolf pack hunted a herd of around 100 elk in Yellowstone.  Want to see what happened?  Check out… Read More

15 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

GTNP Grooming Begins Today, Fat Biking Around Jackson and Teton Valley

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GTNP Grooming Starting Today! Recent snowfall has provided enough additional coverage that the groomer will begin today, grooming the multiple passes to South Jenny. Will make the full run to Signal on Friday, and will groom to South Jenny again on Sunday. The schedule will be the same as last year. Trail Groomed On Taggart to Signal Mountain via Teton Park Road-Roundtrip Friday Taggart trailhead to Jenny Lake via groomed trail Tuesday, Sunday Fat Biking… Read More

14 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

What's In Your Pack? | Bradley Taggart Trail Report

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What’s in Your (Nordic) Pack? Its the most wonderful time of the year! Its the time of year to dial your systems. As the weather ramps up and as the season gets rolling, its probably a good idea to take inventory of your kit. With the holidays upon us, now is the time to identify what your set up is missing and to drop those hints to your friends and family! At JHNordic we know… Read More

13 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Freshly Groomed | Glide Guide | GTNP Trail Report

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Trail Report- GTNP to Phelps Lake December 12, 2020 – What is a pleasant hike on the Valley Trail to Phelps Lake in summer can become a slightly adventurous backcountry cross country ski. When the trail is invisible under the snow, substantial tree fall makes off trail traverses a challenging “yoga-ski”. 2 stream crossings, and lots of switchbacking led to a ski downhill across gullies and back up the other side on skinny skis (65mm)… Read More

12 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Scott Horn, TVTAP Challenge, and SNOW!

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Scott Horn – Nordic Masters Racer, Coach, Cyclist Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, Scott Horn started Nordic skiing at a little Nordic center in the rural mountains–first working as a lift operator and then delving into the sport with his brothers. He continued skiing in college in Erie, Pennsylvania, then went on to help organize the Pennsylvania Cross Country Skier’s Association after college and ended up becoming the Pennsylvania Cross Country Skier Champion for one… Read More