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23 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

CommUnity at a Distance | Wildlife Wednesday | Betty Woolsey This Weekend

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CommUnity at a Distance Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance wants to encourage the community to engage in winter recreation amid this pandemic. Enjoying the great outdoors is a joy to so many of us, winter being no exception. We are responsible for the safety of one another as we are to the land we recreate upon. Be respectful of wildlife and give them space, be considerate of others on the trails. Pickup after your dog if… Read More

22 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

BTFS Steward, Linda Merigliano | Betty Woolsey this Weekend

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New on the Blog:The Bridger-Teton US Forest Service and one of its greatest stewards and advocates, Linda Merigliano Linda Merigliano is the Recreation Program Manager for the Jackson and Black Rock areas of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and one of local leaders in Recreate Responsibly. Spanning from Kemmerer to the Yellowstone border, the Bridger-Teton National Forest is one of the largest national forests in the United States, covering an area of nearly 3.4 million acres… Read More

21 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Game Creek Report | Weds Masters Rec Clinic

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Trip Report: Game Creek Game Creek was the perfect trail to escape Sunday’s wind, tucked away in a peaceful valley just south of Jackson on the southside of Snow King. Thanks to Teton County Park & Recreation’s twice weekly grooming (Wed & Fri), the 6 mile round trip groomed trail was still in excellent shape 2 days later. Firm enough for both skate skiing and fat biking, and soft enough for a silky classic XC… Read More

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