Tag: #XCski

27 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

GTNP Grooming | Weekend Highlight

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GTNP: Grooming from Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal Mountain The 14-mile section of the Teton Park Road between the Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain in Grand Teton National Park will be groomed approximately three times a week dependent on snow and weather conditions. All four lanes will be groomed on Tuesdays and Sundays from Taggart Lake Trailhead to South Jenny Lake Junction. On Fridays, two lanes will be groomed from Taggart Lake Trailhead to… Read More

26 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Betty Woolsey Race | Will Ski For Lunch

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Will Ski For Lunch Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the trailsSkiers, hikers, and bikers let out leisurely exhalesOff they went, in search of good viewsWith a small group of friends, to enjoy a quick cruise The Will Ski For Lunch band of friends is all about searching out hidden snowy trails in and around Jackson Hole. Even though many of them love to backcountry ski — which requires avalanche know-how and special… Read More

25 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Merry Christmas!

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Trip Report – Gros Ventre Road/Ditch Creek Firm conditions, great for fat bikes! A little wind blown in patches on the Gros Ventre Road for skis for now. -Nancy L. Betty Woolsey Tomorrow! Come out this Saturday for a community favorite event. The race is a mellow tour of the trails at Trail Creek in a fun, supportive environment – a perfect addition to your holiday weekend. This event offers distances for every age and… Read More

24 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

The Hole Hiking Experience Nature Update | Grooming Updates

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December 24, 2020 – Nature Update by Cathy Shill founder of The Hole Hiking Experiencewww.holehike.comThere is more to life than increasing its speed -Gandhi Winter begins with the Solstice on December 21, 2020. The shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Sun rises at 7:53 AM and sets at 4:50 PM in Jackson Hole. The week begins warm and ends cold with snow in the forecast. Happy Holidays to all! The pace of… Read More

23 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

CommUnity at a Distance | Wildlife Wednesday | Betty Woolsey This Weekend

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CommUnity at a Distance Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance wants to encourage the community to engage in winter recreation amid this pandemic. Enjoying the great outdoors is a joy to so many of us, winter being no exception. We are responsible for the safety of one another as we are to the land we recreate upon. Be respectful of wildlife and give them space, be considerate of others on the trails. Pickup after your dog if… Read More

22 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

BTFS Steward, Linda Merigliano | Betty Woolsey this Weekend

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New on the Blog:The Bridger-Teton US Forest Service and one of its greatest stewards and advocates, Linda Merigliano Linda Merigliano is the Recreation Program Manager for the Jackson and Black Rock areas of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and one of local leaders in Recreate Responsibly. Spanning from Kemmerer to the Yellowstone border, the Bridger-Teton National Forest is one of the largest national forests in the United States, covering an area of nearly 3.4 million acres… Read More

21 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Game Creek Report | Weds Masters Rec Clinic

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Trip Report: Game Creek Game Creek was the perfect trail to escape Sunday’s wind, tucked away in a peaceful valley just south of Jackson on the southside of Snow King. Thanks to Teton County Park & Recreation’s twice weekly grooming (Wed & Fri), the 6 mile round trip groomed trail was still in excellent shape 2 days later. Firm enough for both skate skiing and fat biking, and soft enough for a silky classic XC… Read More

20 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Best Ski and Snowshoe Trips | Weekend Highlight

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Best Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trips in Grand Teton National Park It is winter in Jackson Hole! As snow covers the valley of Grand Teton National Park, a winter wonderland has emerged, providing ample opportunities for exploration on cross country skis or snowshoes.   The guides at Jackson Hole Ecotour Adventures , Hole Hiking Experience and Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools have been out exploring Grand Teton National Park on ski and snowshoe tours. Check out some of our favorite spots! You… Read More

19 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Turpin Meadow Opens | Weekend Highlight | Banff Film Festival

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Everything You Need To Know About Fat Biking This Winter Fat biking is expected to be much more popular this winter due to the COVID-19 pandemic that not only increased outdoor recreation activity in the summer and fall, but also has caused the ski areas in Jackson to limit their lift capacity. People are likely to spread out throughout Jackson Hole and Teton Valley to participate in a greater variety of activities, including fat biking.… Read More

18 Dec 20 – Daily Trail Report

Scott Horn | Parks and Rec Update | Banff Film Festival

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Scott Horn – Nordic Masters Racer, Coach, Cyclist loves the balance of lifelong Nordic skiing Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, Scott started Nordic skiing at a little Nordic center in the rural mountains–first working as a lift operator and then delving into the sport with his brothers. He continued skiing in college in Erie, Pennsylvania, then went on to help organize the Pennsylvania Cross Country Skier’s Association after college and ended up becoming the Pennsylvania… Read More