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23 Feb 22 – Daily Trail Report

Wildlife Wednesday | Ask JHNordic

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Wildlife Wednesday with JH Ecotour Adventures Have you ever heard the blood curdling scream of a red Fox at night? If you have, you likely heard the courtship behavior of this small wild dog. During the cold month of February foxes are busy with the mating season. Many foxes begin traveling further distances searching for mates and many younger individuals are dispersing over large distances. Other interesting behaviors include nuzzling and shadowing as male foxes… Read More

22 Feb 22 – Daily Trail Report

JHSC Hall of Famers Speak Tonight | Last Masters Clinic of the Season

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Ask JHNordic: Spring Ski Conditions in Jackson Hole We are considering a last minute trip to visit our daughter in Jackson the first week of April (or possibly the last week of March).  I would most appreciate your advice on xc ski conditions to help us make a decision on when best to visit. Of course its weather dependent, but will most grooming come to an end before April 1 this year?  For example, how… Read More

21 Feb 22 – Daily Trail Report

Island Hopping | Night Ski | Clinic at Trail Creek

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Trip Report: Island Hopping From Colter Bay Trip Report: Island Hopping Jackson Lake, from Colter Bay. The sculpted shapes of the Tetons and its glacial canyons brought such beauty to this B.C. cross country outing. Snow had drifted in parts and was surprisingly deep. Be alert for occasional small pools of open water. Submitted by Nancy L. New Moon Night Ski March 3 “A new moon teaches gradualness and deliberation and how one gives birth… Read More

20 Feb 22 – Daily Trail Report

Winter Trails Day | Fighting for Solitude | Recreating Responsibly

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Trip Report: Fighting for Solitude C&C S. were fighting for solitude in Yellowstone, while others found good snow conditions albeit in a “congested” area of Teton Canyon. Thank you all for your photo contributions!  Recreate Responsibly While we all love to have our favorite wide open spaces to ourselves it is important to remember that we all deserve to enjoy the benefits of being outside in winter. We all have a responsibility to take care… Read More

19 Feb 22 – Daily Trail Report

Races Today | Locals in Birkie | More In Town Ideas

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Races Today in Alta and Pinedale Alta Vista Freestyle Race TVTAP is excited to host the Alta Vista Freestyle Race again this year. Whether you are in it for the hot chocolate or a PR, the Alta Vista Freestyle Race has something for everyone, on whichever type of skis suit you. This is a fun, family friendly event with stunning Teton views and a variety of distances. 10-20 (2 laps) km, 6 km 2.5 km, Kids 1/2 km. Day of… Read More

18 Feb 22 – Daily Trail Report

Hole Hiking Nature Update | Trail Creek Trip Report | Alta Vista Freestyle Race this Weekend

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February 16, 2022 Nature Update Provided by Cathy ShillFounder of The Hole Hiking Experiencehttps://www.holehike.com “With luck, it might even snow for us.” Haruki Murakami Doing the snow dance in Jackson Hole. Temperatures have been a bit warmer this past week and the inversion has started to break up with changes in the upper atmosphere. Looks like some snow on the way. Fingers crossed. A bonus of high pressure is the snow stabilizes. This extended period… Read More

17 Feb 22 – Daily Trail Report

James Mathieu - 100 Day Nordic Skier | Trail Etiquette & Dog Management

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Profiles in Nordic: In Their Own Words – James Mathieu, 100 day Nordic skier Local Jackson skier, James Mathieu, celebrated his 100th day skiing on Nordic skis in late April 2021, and is on his way to ski another 100 days this year! JH Nordic: What first inspired you to try Nordic skiing? James: I began as a backcountry skier in the old Norwegian Army/Bonna skis days (pine tar, leather boots, and kick waxes). In 1983 I… Read More

Winter Trails Day Jackson Hole-2022

Winter Trails Day is a free event to celebrate and highlight some of Jackson Hole’s most popular winter trails. Hosted by Friends of Pathways, JHNordic, Bridger-Teton US Forest Service, Skinny Skis, PAWS, The Hub, Teton Mountain Bike Tours, JD High Country Outfitter, Teton County Search & Rescue Open to everyone!! Free! Saturday, Feb. 26 from 10-2 pm at: Cache Creek: The Hub -fat bike demos; JD High Country Outfitters -Cross country classic skiing and snow… Read More

16 Feb 22 – Daily Trail Report

Wildlife Wednesday | Full Moon & Fondue Tonight | Classic Ski Clinic Tomorrow

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Wildlife Wednesday with JH Ecotour Adventures These grizzly tracks were an exciting and unexpected find for us! Typically, bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem hibernate for about five months, but this is not always the case. Not all bears hibernate, and this is becoming a more common occurrence as our planet warms. In fact, a 2017 study found that for every one degree Celsius that minimum temperatures increase in winter, bears hibernate for six fewer days. According… Read More

15 Feb 22 – Daily Trail Report

Snow on the Way | Ask JHNordic

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TOMORROW! What is there to do when the snow is hard? Build an igloo and bake a cake of course! While that almond cake has more powder on it than we’ve seen since the end of December, there is snow in the forecast starting Monday night. Ask JH Nordic We love hearing from you and helping get answers to all things Jackson Hole Nordic skiing, Fat biking, and Snowshoeing. We will point you to the… Read More