JHSC Club and Community Nordic Update Happenings of the JHSC Nordic Program, Trail Creek Nordic Center, and Local Nordic Community In the wild and crazy Nordic world of the Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Club, and the wonderful supporting community, sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what is actually going on. In an effort to make information flow, about every two weeks this season an update will be posted. Welcome to the first edition!… Read More
Turpin Meadow Ranch Opens Today! Head out to Turpin today for their opening day of the winter season! Forest Service Winter Updates Lesley Williams-Gomez and Mike Piker talk updates on winter recreation in the Forest – fat bikes, skiing, dog etiquette and more in this sound clip from KHOL. http://www.891khol.org/forest-service-winter-updates/ New! Recreation Nordic Master’s Program Starts Dec 20th, 11am-12:30pm at Teton Pines Nordic Center. Tips, technique, fun- Meets every 2 weeks from Dec 20-Feb 28. Masters… Read More
SKI REPORTS With yesterday’s new snow, look forward to great, soft, groomed trails throughout the area. Just around the corner are the Santa Relays December 22 at Teton Pines and the Betty Woolsey Classic December 29 at Trail Creek. You can see the entire Sandbag Schedule here. GROOMING REPORTS Trail Creek Grooming Report Last updated: 12/12 Fill’er Up! Early this morning because of a fuel delivery snafu the grooming department was faced with the dilemma… Read More
SKI REPORTS Softer ski and bike trails will probably be the rule today with the fresh snow although few will complain as the new snow will result in a good season just getting better. A quiet weekend race wise is coming up so hopefully you can take advantage and have your own Nordic or biking adventure. Just around the corner are the Santa Relays December 22 at Teton Pines and the Betty Woolsey Classic December… Read More
SKI REPORTS Snow returns to the valley today with several chances over the next few days. Most area Nordic centers will benefit from additional snowfall although it is not certain that this next storm cycle will bring enough to put trails into full winter mode. Results are in from last weekends Targhee Tune Up, check it out here. Wide Open Possibilities around Blacktail Butte A report was received Monday about the possibilities for skiing around Blacktail… Read More
A warmer and mostly sunny day will greet the area today which should all in all make for another great day to ski. While the lack of snow for the past week has lead to a bit of the base showing through on some area trails, in general the deficient areas can be avoided easily giving you a chance for a nice Nordic outing. Fat bikers will really appreciate the firm bases that have developed… Read More
SKI REPORTS Shadow Mountain Serenity Skiing was nice up Shadow Mountain late today. Parallel snowshoe width tracks were a little rough but nice snow made for an easy ski up and nice glide down. It is still possible to drive all the way to the gate with a car. -Steve S. Enter to win the ULTIMATE WINTER GETAWAY Giveaway Pack your bags + get ready to head to Jackson, WY for a 5 day/4 night winter adventure… Read More
SKI REPORTS Peaceful Skiing up Bull Creek Had a nice ski tonight up Bull Creek Canyon. The link is from a past ski, didn’t get that far tonight. It is on the north side of the Hoback Canyon about a mile before you get to the road to Granite Hot Springs. With a high clearance 4 wheel drive you could drive in about 100 yards although with an SUV or Subaru you would want to park… Read More
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