Tag: xc ski

2 Mar 21 – Daily Trail Report

Trip Report: Hermitage Point | Sunny Days Ahead, Perfect for an XC Ski

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Trip Report: Hermitage Point We did a nice little tour at Hermitage Point in Grand Teton National Park on Sunday. With blue skies, sunny days ahead, this is a perfect time to ski to Hermitage Point or Island Hopping on Jackson Lake. -Chris W. XC Ski – Granite Canyon Protected: Garmin InReach -Gear Review Safety net for you and reassurance for family and friends -Review by Scott Sanchez No one plans on accidents, but they… Read More

1 Mar 21 – Daily Trail Report

Safety net for you and reassurance for family and friends -Review by Scott Sanchez | JHSC March Newsletter

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Protected: Garmin InReach -Gear Review Safety net for you and reassurance for family and friends -Review by Scott Sanchez No one plans on accidents, but they do happen.  In the modern world, we have been so habituated to our cell phones that we think they can get us out of emergencies, anywhere and anytime.  Well, welcome to Wyoming.  The best places don’t have service.  99% of the time, I think not having cell service is a blessing, but for… Read More

28 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Trip Report: Snow Stormy day at Trail Creek Nordic | Renee Seidler: Wildlife advocate | JHSC March Newsletter

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Trip Report: Snow Stormy day at Trail Creek Nordic Trail Creek Nordic , home of our JH Ski Club Nordic youth program, is a unique treasure in Jackson Hole. Nestled in at the base of Teton Pass, this daily groomed Nordic ski trail network runs on Trail Creek Ranch Land Trust meadows and forests, and Bridger-Teton National Forest lands. It’s a favorite place to skate and classic ski in a snowstorm, thanks to its daily… Read More

27 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Trip Report: Snow Stormy day at Trail Creek Nordic | GTNP Ski Ambassadors Volunteers | Nature Update

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Trip Report: Snow Stormy day at Trail Creek Nordic Trip Report: Snow Stormy day at Trail Creek Nordic Trail Creek Nordic , home of our JH Ski Club Nordic youth program, is a unique treasure in Jackson Hole. Nestled in at the base of Teton Pass, this daily groomed Nordic ski trail network runs on Trail Creek Ranch Land Trust meadows and forests, and Bridger-Teton National Forest lands. It’s a favorite place to skate and… Read More

26 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Ravens with GPS | Taggart Lake Trip Report

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Why Does That Raven have a Solar Panel? February 2021 Wildlife Log with Ecotour AdventuresDespite what @Birdsarentreal might tell you, this is not a government surveillance drone.  It’s Raven 7485, a GPS backpack carrying member of research on ravens and wolves in Yellowstone!   We recently encountered 7485 in the Old Faithful area during a multi-day adventure and were able to look it up on the Animal Tracker App using the colored bands around its legs.  Click the… Read More

25 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Hole Hiking Nature Update | Excellent Conditions at Trail Creek

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February 24, 2021 Nature Update Provided by Cathy Shill, founder of The Hole Hiking Experience https://www.holehike.com If the doors of perception were cleansedEverything will appear…as it is, infinite.-William Blake It’s been a stormy week with fresh snow and wind.  On Tuesday, a storm blew in fast and strong making visibility a challenge closing most valley roads. Current snow level is above average so good for water content and summer flowers. If you happen to be… Read More

24 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Aggressive Moose in Upper Cache | Stilson Loop Trip Report

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Alert: Aggressive Moose Reported in Upper Cache Creek Monday evening Courtesy of Linda M.Recreation, Wilderness Program Manager – Forest ServiceWe just received a report of a scary incident Monday evening about 5:30 pm with an aggressive cow moose in upper Cache Creek. No one was injured but one person had to dive off the trail into the brush to escape. This is the second report we have received (the other incident occurred in Granite Creek).… Read More

23 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

White Grass Ranch | Masters Rec Clinics at Trail Creek

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Trip Report: White Grass Ranch Nordic White Grass Ranch makes for a beautiful ski for all ages and abilities.  The Ranch is the third-oldest in the valley and the buildings have been painstakingly restored to be used by the National Park for summer staff housing. The porch of Cabin 1160A makes for a lovely lunch spot!  Although the parking area was full, we saw only three other parties on a Sunday afternoon.  – From K… Read More

22 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Best Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trips in Grand Teton National Park| Trip Report: Game Creek | Trail Creek Snowy Cabin Edition

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Best Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trips in Grand Teton National Park Winter in Jackson Hole.  The breathtaking peaks of the Teton Range are covered with a deepening snowpack, to the delight of downhill skiers and snowboarders at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.  Grizzly and black bears and smaller mammals are hibernating beneath the snow, and herds of elk and bison are retreating to the southern end of the Jackson Hole valley, seeking out winter habitat.… Read More

21 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

GTNP Winter Wildlife Closure | JHNordic Giveaway | Trail Creek Pisten Bully Fundraising Campaign

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Best Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trips in Grand Teton National Park Winter in Jackson Hole.  The breathtaking peaks of the Teton Range are covered with a deepening snowpack, to the delight of downhill skiers and snowboarders at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.  Grizzly and black bears and smaller mammals are hibernating beneath the snow, and herds of elk and bison are retreating to the southern end of the Jackson Hole valley, seeking out winter habitat.… Read More