Tag: xc ski

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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Posted by Elee Deschu Posted on

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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Posted by Amy Partrick Posted on

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

27 Feb 23 – Daily Trail Report

JH Nordic Giveaway | More Snow and Winter Conditions

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GIVEAWAY: Share Your JH Outdoor Adventure One thing we can all agree on is that having a chance to be outside and enjoy fresh air is vital to wellbeing. Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance strives to encourage the whole family to get outside, have fun, be safe, and recreate responsibly. Your storytelling enriches our community, share your adventure in exchange for the chance to win prizes from the JH Nordic Alliance. Hurry, the first deadline for… Read More

26 Feb 23 – Daily Trail Report

Giveaway | More Snow In The Forecast | The Four Seasons of Winter | ICYMI February Recap

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Posted by Elee Deschu Posted on

GIVEAWAY: Share Your JH Outdoor Adventure One thing we can all agree on is that having a chance to be outside and enjoy fresh air is vital to wellbeing. Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance strives to encourage the whole family to get outside, have fun, be safe, and recreate responsibly. Your storytelling enriches our community, share your adventure in exchange for the chance to win prizes from the JH Nordic Alliance. Hurry, the first deadline for… Read More

25 Feb 23 – Daily Trail Report

Winter Trails Day & Other Events | The Four Seasons of Winter | Avy Awareness | Nature Walk Next Week | ICYMI February Recap

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Today is a Great Day to Get Outside and Enjoy Winter! There are a lot of fabulous human powered activities happening today in Jackson. Moose Day is going on at Cache Creek from 8 am-11am. Today is also Winter Trails Day featuring fat bike and ski demos around Jackson Hole – JH Nordic Alliance will have partners in all 3 locations! High school Nordic state championships are happening today at Trail Creek. If you want… Read More

24 Feb 23 – Daily Trail Report

Avalanche Awareness | Moose Day This Weekend

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Avalanche Awareness, Even on Valley Trails With over 3 feet of new snow in the past week, nordic and winter trail users need to use caution when recreating on trails and terrain below steep slopes. See todays BT Avalanche Center Report for the Tetons below.  Where to go nordic ski, fat bike ride, snowshoe with all this snow?-Groomed trails offer soft packed surfaces, ideal for nordic classic skiing.Consider using your wider classic skis to stay… Read More