Tag: #XCski

31 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

On the Blog: Trails at Targhee | An Alternative Way to Transport Your Skis

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On the Blog: Nordic Trails at Grand Targhee What’s one of Grand Targhee’s best-kept secrets? They have one of the best Nordic trail networks in the area. Whether you want to classic ski, skate ski, snowshoe, or fat biking, Targhee has trails to delight for all. Plus, you can’t beat the excellent snow quality, regularly groomed trails, possibly wildlife sightings, diverse terrain, and scenic views across Teton Valley to the Big Hole Mountains and beyond.  Having… Read More

30 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

Sunny and Cold Weather Ahead, Groomers Catch Up After the Significant Snowfall

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Trip Report: BC Nordic to Phelps Lake with KHOL The KHOL team was out on bc Nordic skis exploring Grand Teton National Park Friday. Knee to thigh deep trail breaking. Zero visibility at Phelps Friday. But here’s the view of Phelps on Saturday. Trail Creek Grooming DailyLast Update: 1/29Slowly Walking Towards PerfectionWhenever a snowstorm hits Trail Creek, it’s always a new challenge to give the best trails possible, and sometimes conditions don’t cooperate. Fortunately, today… Read More

29 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

Trip Report: BC Nordic to Phelps | Trail Conditions are Deep and Soft

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Trip Report: BC Nordic to Phelps Lake with KHOL The KHOL team was out on bc Nordic skis exploring Grand Teton National Park Friday. Knee to thigh deep trail breaking. Zero visibility at Phelps Friday. But here’s the view of Phelps on Saturday. Trail Creek Grooming DailyLast Update: 1/28A Wall of White!Another wall of fluffy white flakes has descended upon Trail Creek, resetting everything to fresh, unmarked powder. Fortunately, the Husky was more than up… Read More

28 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

Indelible Imprint | Beers & Banter | Women's Ski Meet-Up

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When You Go Looking For Nothing, You Can See Everything By Susan Marsh. Courtesy Mountain Journal.In the woods behind Murie Ranch in Grand Teton National Park, Susan Marsh received a lesson from elk on how to become one with nature. A truly inspiring, eloquent, and mind-opening piece, we encourage you to click the link below to read her story on how “an hour of doing absolutely nothing can leave a more indelible imprint”. JHTTB Adopts… Read More

27 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

See Everything By Looking For Nothing | Trip Report: Southern GTNP

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Trip Report: Southern GTNP Snake River Dike An easy, highly convenient backcountry ski tour on flat terrain starting at Granite Canyon trailhead, and skiing along the Snake River dike in southern GTNP out to LSR preserve. Bring wider (65mm) classic cross county skis, water, light snack, sunscreen, and layers to take off or add. A small amount of route finding to reach the dike (skier tracks to follow). We experienced the beauty of winter solitude,… Read More

26 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

Kids in Nordic | Hole Hiking Experience Nature Update

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January 25, 2023 Nature Update Provided by Cathy ShillFounder of The Hole Hiking Experience | https://www.holehike.com/ “In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.” -William Blake                      At times, it is challenging to get up and get going when single digits. It’s been a chilly week. You know it’s winter when days only share a bit of warmth during the mid-afternoon. Fortunately, we wear layers that allow us to stay quite comfortable during the… Read More

25 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

Wildlife Wednesday | Trip Reports: Granite Canyon Loop and Phelps Lake

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Trip Report: Granite Canyon Loop Our sister was visiting from out of town – so where better to head than to Granite Canyon?  We snowshoed counter-clockwise in a grand loop that included the two snow bridges, lots of animal prints, and spectacular views.  -KD Wildlife Wednesday with EcoTour Adventures 6 Day Wolves & Wildlife Tour of Yellowstone National Park!⁠Winter offers particularly spectacular chances to watch wolves in the wild, especially in the Northern Range of Yellowstone… Read More

24 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

Teton Adaptive Goes Nordic | Nordic Masters Skate Ski Clinic

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Teton Adaptive goes Nordic! John Zendler takes a sit ski for a drive with Joe Stone at Teton Adaptive Sports!! Great workout!! Get Your Gal Pals Together for Upcoming Nordic Ski Meet-Ups Thursday, January 26 | Stilson 4:30-5:30pm Join us for some Nordic skiing at Stilson. This is a great chance to show off your skills or just try something new – we will have an awesome instructor to help you out, so don’t be… Read More

23 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

Nordic Ski Meet Ups | Grooming Reports

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Get Your Gal Pals Together for Upcoming Nordic Ski Meet-Ups Thursday, January 26 | Stilson 4:30-5:30pm Join us for some Nordic skiing at Stilson. This is a great chance to show off your skills or just try something new – we will have an awesome instructor to help you out, so don’t be shy! We will have classic and skate skiers and all levels are welcome. Saturday, February 25 | Cache Creek 4:30-5:30pm More Nordic… Read More

22 Jan 23 – Daily Trail Report

Reasons to Explore | Reasons to Celebrate

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Reasons to Explore Winter Trails The photo above was snapped on Friday, January 20 from the North end of Grand Teton park road. According to the folks who shared the trip report, “it was a wonderful ski from Signal to Spaulding Bay and back; very few people, and most of them were folks we knew.” This brings to mind some reasons to explore winter trails: fresh air, beautiful scenery, opportunity to move your body, spend… Read More