Ask JHNordic – “February March Visit” Hi, I’m scheduled to attend a conference at the Snow King Lodge the last week of February and I plan to bring my XC skis with me. What trails (3-8 miles) would be accessible to me by foot or Smart bus? I’ve checked out your website, which is great. I’m wondering if I could get to Emily’s Pond or Snake River Dike would be an option? Would Hagen trail… Read More
TRIP REPORT: Phelps Lake We all so enjoyed Christy M.’s handstand in GTNP 2 years ago, she repeated it for us yesterday on Phelps lake — it was a highlight of another wonderful ski with Sami & Steve R; could the sky BE any more blue?!? Christy is a surfer/snowboarder with only a few seasons xcountry experience BUT is a fabulous yoga instructor, hence her amazing balance, strength, and flexibility. -Submitted by Mary B New Moon Night Ski, Happening… Read More
TRIP REPORTS: GTNP and R Park to Wilson There are many opportunities for family and friends to join in the camaraderie of Nordic skiing on these beautiful days! If you can wait until noon or later, these sunny days Nordic skiing are heavenly. The afternoon sun is just enough to warm the face without warming the snow, making for good gliding, and comfortable activity. Take advantage of this beautiful weather and enjoy a winter trail… Read More
NEW ON THE BLOG: Stay The Ranch. Ski The Ranch – Harriman State Park Let’s be honest, we Nordic skiers are kind of spoiled here in Jackson Hole, with so many great groomed trails within twenty minutes of the town square. But just imagine the luxury of a skate and classic track, beckoning on crisp winter mornings say, fifty feet from your kitchen coffee pot. Add to that, twenty-four miles of connected trails that first… Read More
Share Your Jackson Hole Outdoor Adventure: Emily’s Pond Heading out for a ski, bike or snowshoe? We invite you to hit the Nordic trails, take photos of your adventures and share them with us. When you submit your photo(s) and describe your outing we may share your adventure on social media, our trail reports, and we will also enter you to win our Photo Buff Competition! We’ll be seeing you on the trails. January 27, 2022 Nature Update Provided by Cathy ShillFounder of The Hole Hiking Experiencehttps://www.holehike.com/ “We… Read More
Share Your Jackson Hole Outdoor Adventure: Emily’s Pond Heading out for a ski, bike or snowshoe? We invite you to hit the Nordic trails, take photos of your adventures and share them with us. When you submit your photo(s) and describe your outing we may share your adventure on social media, our trail reports, and we will also enter you to win our Photo Buff Competition! We’ll be seeing you on the trails. Book Review: Trail to Gold, the Journey of 53 Women Skiers How far women’s skiing… Read More
US Nordic Ski Team at the Beijing Winter Olympics The Winter Olympics begin in only 9 days ! And the Nordic racers should be amazing, inspiring, exciting to watch! The US Ski and Snowboard Association just announced their team roster for Nordic teams (and all ski disciplines)…Check it out here:https://usskiandsnowboard.org/news/us-ski-snowboard-nominates-cross-country-team-roster-olympic-winter-games-beijing-2022 Masters Nordic Rec Skate Skiing Clinic This Thursday Trail Creek Nordic CenterThursday, January 2711am – 12:30pm Join the JH Ski Club Nordic Masters Recreational Clinic… Read More
Trip Report: Cache Creek to Noker Mine Draw If you have never skied all the way up to the end of the groomed trail in Cache Creek, Monday is the one day per week that the groomer makes the full 9.2 mile round trip (840 ft vertical rise) to Noker Mine Draw. Monday’s have a locally based grooming service, Bushong Services , who work with TC/J Parks & Recreation Dept to cover this longer groom. Bushong… Read More
Trip Report: Taggart to Jenny Lake Another perfectly groomed day in GTNP.A brisk 2 F at 11 am, and a few hardy skate skiers out early for first tracks.Sharing Atelier Ortega chocolate with friends at south Jenny Lake made the excursion worthwhile! Leave Us a Review The internet has afforded us many luxuries, one of them is peer reviews. Loving the resource that is JH Nordic? Let your voice be heard by leaving us a… Read More
TVTAP Winter Trails Challenge FAQs answered by Dan at TVTAP since the event rolled out: Q-Can any miles on trails count or only TVTAP groomed trails? A-Any trail.Being out on trails is good for your heart and your head. Q-From my mom-Can I form a team in my area and walk, ski, ride on trails in our area. A-Yes. We think being outside, anywhere at this time of year is healthy and good for you.… Read More