SKI REPORTS Good Conditions Up Game Creek A local skier reported skiing up Game Creek today, with excellent conditions, nice grooming . Grooming extends approx 1 mile north of the little wooden bridge over the creek on the west side of Game Creek valley. Wonderful to visit a favorite canyon valley close to town, yet so wild. Promising Start to the Season on the Wilson Centennial Trails “It’s terrific to have grooming start early with… Read More
SKI REPORTS Slightly warmer conditions should greet the area today which will contribute to yet another good day of early season Nordic skiing on area trails. While eventually the snow does tend to get a little tired with multiple cold days without fresh snow, nice conditions should generally continue for some days to come. The National Weather Service does call for precipitation returning in the 6-10 day forecast. Make sure you scroll down to… Read More
NORDIC NEWS News from West Yellowstone from Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Nordic coach Ben Morley: First off congratulations to all of the Super Tour Racers, the experience of racing against a tough national field of juniors and seniors is invaluable. There were some super strong results, particularly today with Natalie coming in 8th in U16s, but 2nd in intermountain standings. Both David and Bridger found the U16 podium today with strong performances. In… Read More
NORDIC NEWS News from West Yellowstone from Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Nordic coach Ben Morley: First off congratulations to all of the Super Tour Racers, the experience of racing against a tough national field of juniors and seniors is invaluable. There were some super strong results, particularly today with Natalie coming in 8th in U16s, but 2nd in intermountain standings. Both David and Bridger found the U16 podium today with strong performances. In… Read More
The snow has continued to fall at the rate of 1-5 inches per day depending on where you are in the area. Game Creek was reported to be skiing quite well for classic skis on last week’s roller grooming which probably mirrors the conditions of most of Teton County Wyoming’s grooming areas. Trail Creek while still a little rough is skiing as well as ever for this time of year with lots of happy skiers. Teton Pines, Shooting star, and Teton Canyon are also all reporting good early season conditions.
November Nature News with Hole Hiking Experience As weather changes, animals move to their winter territories and adjust behavior to further minimize calorie loss. Big Horn Sheep can be found on Miller Butte outside of the town of Jackson. This herd comes lower in elevation to a thinner snow pack and more mild weather. We begin to see Rough-legged Hawks on the fence posts. They summer in the Arctic and come to Jackson to winter.… Read More
Grand Teton National Park Media Release Teton Park Road Converts to Over-Snow Access Due to recent snow accumulation and anticipated snowfall, the status of Teton Park Road, Moose-Wilson Road, and Signal Mountain Summit Road within Grand Teton National Park has been changed from wheeled access to over-snow access. The designated portions of these roads are now ready to accommodate winter recreation, and use of the roads by wheeled vehicles is prohibited for the season. The… Read More
First Grooming in Jackson Hole! Thursday morning Cody Downard from Teton Pines Nordic got some early grooming in to build a well packed base. Nice effort by Cody to get out and make early season amazing!! Colder temperatures should hopefully set the track up nicely. Cody reports that currently classic skiing is really nice on wider touring skis! Call to Teton Pines Nordic Center to check daily times and most up-to-date conditions. (307) 733-1733 Teton Pass… Read More
Weather Forecast – Snow above 8000 ft Possibility for early season Nordic skiing on Teton Pass/Mt-Elly Trail (watch your base!) Fall is a time, when the early storms come through, and as long as freezing is well below 8500 ft, we often begin to get a base of snow, allowing some early adventure on XC skis on Teton Pass. It’s always fun to get out on skis for the first time, feeling the anticipation of… Read More
Exhilarating and peaceful describe a snowshoe experience. You walk to increase your heart rate while enjoying winter and the solitude of Grand Teton Park. Journeying into the backcountry away from crowds makes the most of your visit. You get to explore and tour beneath the majestic, granite pinnacles of the Teton Range. During the winter months, fewer visitors come to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and Grand Teton National Park. Nature enters the season of dormancy.… Read More