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
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
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
This Week’s JH Nordic Masters Rec Clinic Highlights for today’s Masters clinic featured classic cross country skiing, 3 small groups, a beautiful sunny day, crisp snow, and lots of great technique and tips! What’s the Deal with Winter Wildlife Closures? By Ecotour Adventures The wind howls and blasts our faces with particles of frozen snow. We watch as the elk herd, ears back and eyes squinting, walks across the meadow. “They’re trailing” I explain, “the… Read More
Teton Village to Lake Creek Bridge Pathway Grooming Grooming from Teton Village along the pathway south to the Lake Creek Bridge, and north from Teton Village to the Granite Entrance to GTNP has been confirmed. A perfect and convenient place for fat biking and Nordic skiing. Big thanks to the Teton Village Association and JHMR for their contributions to groom this section of pathways. Grooming will begin as soon as enough snow has accumulated on the… Read More
Best Fat Bikes 2020-21 GearJunkie brings the Best Fat Bikes for the 2020-21 winter season with weeks of researching and months of testing. GJ shares the best of the best for every use and budget. With our trail maps to guide you on what’s best for Fat Biking, this could be the season you try your hand at Fat Biking. CANCELLEDSave the Date: JH Nordic Alliance Annual Free Nordic Ski, Fat Bike, Snowshoe Event Based… Read More
Jackson Hole Nordic Recreational Masters Clinics Hosted by Masters Coach Scott Horn and Jackson Hole Ski Club Nordic team coaches, the clinics are back for Season 3! There will be 8 clinics every other week from 11am-12:30pm. Starting on this Thursday, December 10th and continuing until March 18th, the clinics will alternate between skate skiing and classic cross-country. Sign up for the full series and receive the latest JH Nordic buff. Or, you can attend… Read More
While our time playing host to this high pressure system has been full of warmth, sun, and hopefully some great days out on the trails, this coming week will ideally flip our winter switch to “ON”. Beginning Wednesday, the Tetons are poised to see snow through the weekend.
Starting on this Thursday, December 10th and continuing until March 18th, there will be 8 Nordic Recreational Masters clinics every other week from 11am – 12:30pm. The clinics will alternate between skate skiing and classic cross-country.
Hosted by Masters Coach Scott Horn and Jackson Hole Ski Club Nordic team coaches, the clinics are back for Season 3! There will be 8 clinics every other week from 11am-12:30pm starting this Thursday, December 10th.
Thanks to the presence of another sunny, warm day, all sale items will be set up outside. Teton Pines Nordic Center is also equipped with 100% touchless payments. They are also open for the season with about 90% of their tracks groomed for both skate and classic. Early season conditions do exist, so beware of some thin areas around the track.
Global Fat Bike Day means that you should check out the freshly groomed Southern Valley Single Track! Please drop your tire pressure when you’re creating a rut deeper than 1″ and educate your friends and peers if you notice someone else leaving a rut. Not everyone knows this trick or treat. Enjoy the fast tracks!