9 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

GTNP Snow Removal Begins Friday | Hole Hiking Experience Nature Update

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March 8, 2023 Nature Update Provided by Cathy Shill founder of The Hole Hiking Experiencehttps://www.holehike.com/ “It is one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” -Charles Dickens A sunny day…how wonderful. Winter started early this year with a cold November and the last couple of weeks have been quite stormy. Snowbanks are high and powder is deep… Read More

8 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Parks & Rec Open House | March JHSC Newsletter

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Winter Service Levels and Important Dates Do you enjoy any of the trails that Teton County or the town of Jackson maintains during the winter season? If so, you’ll be happy to know that grooming will continue through March based on the snowpack and forecast. Conditions will be evaluated the week of April 3rd to determine if grooming can continue past that date. Please continue to check the Parks and Recreation website for up-to-date information including… Read More

7 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Full Moon Ski Tonight | Special Olympics Volunteers Needed

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Special Olympics Wyoming Winter Games in Jackson Special Olympics Wyoming State Winter Games will be back in Jackson this year March 14-16!  We’re celebrating the 45th year of State Winter Games in 2023; these games began in Jackson in 1978.  Due to Covid restrictions and challenges, our athletes have not been able to come to Jackson in person since the 2020 State Winter Games; they are truly looking forward to their first year back! Did you… Read More

6 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Input Needed From Winter Trail Users | Trip Reports From JH & TV

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Teton Co/Jackson Parks & Rec Winter Grooming Survey Your input as a winter trails user is valued and needed: this is your chance to determine grooming days, more groomed trails and pathways & connectivity for Winter 23-24! Please complete this Community Input survey, to help Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation determine next Winter Grooming service levels: such as increasing to 7 days per week of favorite trails such as Cache Creek, Game Creek, Emily’s Pond,… Read More

5 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Trail Etiquette, Ski Kind & Make Good Decisions | Camina Conmigo | Parks & Rec PSA | A Good Workout West of the Tetons

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Trail Etiquette We learned of 2 unfortunate examples of careless Winter Trail etiquette and poor judgment of responsible recreation last weekend in 2 favorite Jackson groomed trails: Cache Creek and Game Creek. Several reports came in observing 2  horseback riders riding horses on freshly groomed corduroy up Game Creek, leaving deep divots, surface snowballs, and horse poop in the middle of the trail. As this was on a Saturday, the next grooming to remedy this… Read More

4 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Ski With Me | PSA | "End" of Winter Means Last Week of Grooming for Some Areas + End of Season Sales | Ski Kind

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New on the Blog: Vene esquí conmigo, “Ski with me” Local organization Camina Conmigo gets Latinx residents outside: just because someone lives in Jackson, it doesn’t guarantee that they have unlimited access to the outdoors. Camina Conmigo translates to ‘walk with me’ and their mission is just that. Established in 2021, Camina Conmigo is a true community effort with many groups and individuals coming together to support the mission. Immersing the Latinx community to the outside… Read More

3 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

A Snowy Start to March!

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End of Winter at Skinny Skis! Storewide markdowns of 20 to 60% on winter apparel, footwear, and XC & telemark ski equipment. March ski service specialsKeep yours gliding at their best while the great conditions last!Nordic Stonegrind and Wax $80 – save $35Nordic Wax $10  – save $10Metal Edge sharpen & wax $20 – save $10 Skinny Skis Nordic Season FinaleSaturday March 11thLocation: JHSC Trail Creek Training Facility 2.5, 5, & 10km Skate or Classic March… Read More

2 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

The Hole Hiking Experience Nature Update | Ski Kind

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March 1, 2023 Nature Update Provided by Cathy Shill founder of The Hole Hiking Experiencehttps://www.holehike.com  “There is no winter without snow, no spring without sunshine, and no happiness without companions.”-Korean Proverb We seem to be in an ongoing storm cycle with more to come later this week. Local meteorologist, Jim Woodmency, reports that 2022 was colder, wetter, and snowier than normal. Seems to be our trend for the last 7 years.  https://www.mountainweather.com/2023/01/jackson-trends-colder-wetter-snowier-than-normal/. The word around town… Read More

1 Mar 23 – Daily Trail Report

Groomers Work Hard After Heavy Snowfall | Explore GTNP on XC

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SheJumps Reschedules Women’s Nordic Series Due to the inclement weather the Women’s Nordic Series is rescheduled for Thursday, March 16th at 5:30 pm at the Alta Track. Exploring Grand Teton on Cross Country Skis Winter in Grand Teton National Park is a magical time. For the tenth consecutive year, the Foundation is grooming the Teton Park Road Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays (conditions permitting) allowing visitors unparalleled access to the 14-mile stretch of road between Taggart… Read More

28 Feb 23 – Daily Trail Report

Trip Report: Granite Canyon Loop | Breezy Conditions

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Trip Report: Granite Canyon Loop We love Jackson Hole!  What a better way to spend time with family than a Nordic Ski of the Granite Canyon Loop!  The snow was perfect, the bridge crossings extraordinarily beautiful, and a grand adventure was had by all. Here’s the Granite Canyon -Valley Trail Loop Trail Map for trail access and where to ski and snowshoe. No dogs as this trail is in southern GTNP. -K D GIVEAWAY: Share Your JH Outdoor… Read More