15 Jan 21 – Daily Trail Report

New Snow Cat at Teton Pines | Jessie Diggins wins Tour de Ski

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Jessie Diggins Wins the Tour de France of Skiing Article from the New York TimesAfter Jessie Diggins crossed the finish line of the Tour de Ski cross-country race in Val di Fiemme, Italy, she collapsed onto her belly with arms and legs splayed on the snow, body heaving. A grueling eight-stage race held over 10 days, the Tour de Ski is the World Cup cross-country ski circuit’s marquee event and, by most accounts, its toughest.… Read More

14 Jan 21 – Daily Trail Report

Hole Hiking Nature Update | Where to Ski Today

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Thursday Ski Recommendations Temps yesterday reached 39 f, with mixed rain, snow, and string winds with cold overnight temperatures, thus everything- trails and off trail will be frozen.Recommendations for today is to pick one of the groomed trails, with Thursday grooming. The grooming device (snow cat or snowmobile with grooming attachment) should break up the new icy surface and leave much better skiing terrain. January 13, 2021 Nature Update Provided by Cathy Shill founder of… Read More

13 Jan 21 – Daily Trail Report

Wildlife Wednesdays New Schedule | Shadow Mountain Trip Report

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Save the Date: New Wildlife Wednesday Schedule Jackson Hole Ecotour Adventures are moving their Wildlife Wednesday live stream to a monthly schedule. Their next live Facebook event will be the first Wednesday of February, and continue on the first Wednesday of each month. Photos from Beatrice S. and Kathy N. Trip Report: Shadow Mountain Shadow Mountain is a local’s favorite in Bridger-Teton US National Forest, just east of the GTNP boundary. It can be climbed on… Read More

12 Jan 21 – Daily Trail Report

Skinny Skis Cross Country Guide Available Now | Trip Reports

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Skinny Skis Cross Country Ski Guide New this year, replacing their annual Trailhead Magazine is the Skinny Skis Cross Country Guide with trail locator map, tour descriptions and local info. Free at Skinny Skis and other retail locations around Jackson Hole! Trip Report: Trail Creek Great Sunday at Trail Creek. Freshly groomed tracks at 1:30p. Beautiful views of the Sleeping Indian, and only a few skate and classic skiers. Moose tracks with their characteristic heart shape down the… Read More

11 Jan 21 – Daily Trail Report

Teton Ridge Classic | Weekend Highlight

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Wildlife Advocacy and Winter Recreation with Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures is a wildlife cross country ski and snowshoe tour operator in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks that has been operating for 12 years. For 365 days of the year, they run a variety of snowshoe and cross country ski tours and road-based wildlife tours for all ability levels that seek to connect visitors and give them a deeper experience with the… Read More

10 Jan 21 – Daily Trail Report

Teton Ridge Classic | Weekend Highlight

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Wildlife Advocacy and Winter Recreation with Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures is a wildlife cross country ski and snowshoe tour operator in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks that has been operating for 12 years. For 365 days of the year, they run a variety of snowshoe and cross country ski tours and road-based wildlife tours for all ability levels that seek to connect visitors and give them a deeper experience with the… Read More

9 Jan 21 – Daily Trail Report

Teton Ridge Classic | Weekend Highlight

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Teton Ridge Classic: TODAY Today is the day! The 18th annual Ridge Classic race will start at 10 am, with the 24km, 14km, and 7km races starting at intervals separated by 20 seconds. The Grand Targhee based event benefits both Teton Valley Trails and Pathways and the Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation. The Individual start times should have been emailed to registered participants yesterday, Friday Jan 8th. Race packet pickup is available from 8:00 –… Read More

8 Jan 21 – Daily Trail Report

Thank You From Skinny Skis | Bear 399 and Cubs Heading to the Den for Winter

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Watch: 399 and Cubs Den for the Winter by Jackson Hole Ecotour AdventuresWhat a way to end 2020! Grizzly 399 and her 4 cubs traveled nearly the entire length of Grand Teton National Park last week, returning to a denning area in the northern part of Jackson Hole.  The family of bruins has put on some serious weight in the past few months and we’re hopeful they will emerge healthy in the spring.  It’s unusual but not… Read More

7 Jan 21 – Daily Trail Report

Hole Hiking Nature Update | Last Day for Teton Ridge Classic Registration

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January 6, 2021 – Nature Update provided by Cathy Shill founder of The Hole Hiking Experience https://www.holehike.com/ “Let my mind become silent,And my thoughts come to rest.I want to beAll this is before me.In self-forgetfulnessI become everything.”-Joseph Cornell Happy New Year!  What a wonderful time to reconnect to ourselves and nature. The season of winter supports reflection and a slower pace with short days and long nights. The New Year shares the perfect time to… Read More

6 Jan 21 – Daily Trail Report

Wildlife Wednesdays | Grooming Updates

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Wildlife Wednesdays with Jackson Hole Ecotour Adventures Join Jackson Hole Ecotour Adventures every Wednesday at 5:30PM MT on facebook live for the latest sightings from Jackson Hole! Masters Clinics Return This Week Join Scott Horn this Thursday Jan 7th, for the the third of eight in the clinic series featuring classic XC ski. Sessions run bi-weekly from 11:00am – 12:30pm at Teton Pines through March 18th, alternating between skate skiing and classic cross-country. Teton Ridge… Read More