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Volunteers Needed for the USCSA Championships
Word is that a few more good volunteers would be a great thing at the USCSA championships this week. If you’re interested in seeing some fast skiing and enjoying the sun, you can volunteer at https://jhskiclub.org/
Ski Every Day!
Pam Z. and her friend nordic ski every day, all winter, no matter what the weather! Today was a spectacular day in the Park. Thanks for the photo Pam!
Grand View Point Tour
Great photos from Jeff C. What a time to be out and about in the valley on XC skis!
Last Updated: 3/11
Course Inspection!
The teams are on the course this morning, seeing how Wyoming snow and high elevation skis in preparation for tomorrow’s first race of the week. Tomorrow’s venue is a 10 AM start, 7.5 K, three lap classic race in the close field (course map). The portable office in the background is the headquarters for the live video feed.
You will be able to follow along online watching the live racing by going to the USCSA Live Broadcast Page. The schedule is as follows although races are reported to be starting at 10 AM each day:
2019 Championship Broadcast Schedule
All times in Mountain Time
Schedule subject to change
Check official USCSA Facebook Page for updates
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019
NORDIC:
8:45AM Men’s 7.5km Classic (Interval Start)
10:45AM Women’s 7.5km Classic (Interval Start)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019
NORDIC:
8:45AM Women’s and Men’s Freestyle Sprint (Qualifications)
10:45AM Women’s and Men’s Freestyle Sprint (Heats/Finals)
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019
NORDIC: Off
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019
NORDIC:
8:45AM Women’s 15km Freestyle Mass Start
10:45AM Men’s 15km Freestyle Mass Start
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019
NORDIC:
8:45AM Men’s Freestyle TEAM Sprint
9:45AM Women’s Freestyle TEAM Sprint
10:45AM Mixed Freestyle TEAM Sprint
In other Nordic news, Coach Ben (currently in Alaska for Junior Nationals) sent the following report about the Western Club Championships where many of our junior skiers raced this weekend,
“First off congratulations to all of the Western Club Championships Athletes for fantastic races and for following through with training and racing during the championships/end of season period. Your efforts will undoubtedly carry over into next year and going through the motions, in terms of mental preparation and execution, is an excellent way to finish of the season. Congrats to our podium finishers.
- Aurora Stiles (racing up as a U16) -1st classic 5km. 1st team sprint with Sydney Wilmot. 2nd in the 5km skate pursuit.
- Sydney Wilmot (U16) – 1st team sprint with Aurora Stiles. 1st i in the 5km skate pursuit.
- Josh Roubin (U16) 2nd in the 5km skate pursuit
Thanks to the coaching staff, Calvin, Bria and Sevi for supporting all of the athletes for one more race weekend. The team couldn’t do it without you guys.”
Full results are available here.
As to skiing at Trail Creek, everything is open to the public today although all the USCSA course will be closed tomorrow. Last night the USCSA course was groomed and will be groomed again this evening. Anticipate late afternoon grooming on the 5 K Sandbag Final course today which will be open to the public all week via the end of the Old Pass Road.
Groomer’s choice for today is to find your way to experience some of the excitement of our big race.
Last Updated: 3/10
*Thanks for a wonderful winter Jackson and JH Nordic Alliance!
Last call: this was the closing weekend for Turpin’s winter season. Monday March 11 is the last day that trails will be groomed and lunch will be served this winter.
Big thanks to Turpin for hosting the Annual JH Nordic Alliance Free Nordic Ski, Fat Bike, Snowshoe day in January. Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Free event next year on Sunday, January 5th 2020!!
Teton Co./Jackson Parks & Rec Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/11
Looks like it going to be clear and warming up by the end of the day to make for good skiing at Cache Creek Trailhead to Noker Mine.
Our Winter Service Levels survey is available for feedback. Check it out an dd let us know how we did this winter: https://conta.cc/2XFS9dW
Grand Teton National Park Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/10
Grand Teton National Park – last week of grooming – Enjoy the fresh tracks!
The last day of grooming will be Friday March 15, as the road will be plowed starting Monday the 18th.
Nordic skiing is still open in GTNP, but not on the Teton park road. Try many of the superb skier track trails such as Taggart-Bradley Lake, 2 Oceans Lake, Phelps Lake or any or the trail options from the Granite Canyon trailhead, Island hopping in Jackson lake, antelope flats, and more. See the Trails page for detail, search under GTNP Region.
Teton Pines Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/2
Come out and ski!! The sun is out and the skate skiing is awesome!! The classic track is groomed but the skate conditions are better. The next few mornings will start with cold temps so we recommend waiting until mid-morning once things soften up. March is here, so expect the freeze thaw cycle to continue for the remainder of the season. We are open 9am-4pm daily. Please give us a call at: (307)733-1733 with questions.
Shooting Star Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/10
*Snow removal of the greens will begin today (3/10). Process is to go as follows:
- Groom/Compact snow on Greens Surface w/Snowcat during the day and let set up Overnight.
- Apply w/push spreader Black Colored sand over of the area of the greens During early AM hours. The black color absorbs light/heat and assists w/melting snow naturally over upcoming weeks.
Beginning tonight we’ll be grooming the Nordic Track in the evenings starting at 5pm to allow for above mentioned time sensitive process. Due to the evening grooming, conditions may be very firm and possibly icier in the mornings. Skiers sensitive to firm conditions should wait until mid-afternoon as the profile will soften. Also, DON’T walk on the GREENS after we have compacted them! Very important to stay off of them to prevent Post Holing!
***Next Nordic Update We’ll be after this procedure is over. Best Estimation is after Thursday permitting snow conditions.
Grand Targhee Grooming Report
Last Updated: 3/11
A “wow, déjà vu” may be in order today! Clear skies, magnificent views of the Grand, warmer temperatures, soft off-piste snow and corduroy await you. This is what dreams are made of – especially for those of us whose bodies are oh so excited for some good ol’ Vitamin D.
Cross Country/Fat Bike 15k: XC OPEN (Last groomed AM 3/10/2019), Fat Bike OPEN.
Pinedale Nordic Trail Report
Last Updated: 3/9 @ 9am
Most trails above groomed this morning. Heavy dusting of new snow. 14F degrees. A little breezy. Looks like the sun might poke through.
Alta Track
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Last Updated: 3/10 @ 12am
Skate: Fair | Classic: Fair
On a quest for a firmer track, I groomed late Saturday night to let it set up overnight. The snow is still quite soft, but hopefully the sunshine in the next few days will help it solidify. The classic track should be quite good in the morning if we don’t get too much drifting overnight.
Driggs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/11 @ 5pm
Skate: Fair | Classic: Fair
Groomed evening of 11th
Sherman Park
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/11 @ 6am
Skate: Good | Classic: N/A
Made a few passes with the roller around sunset last night. Should set up nicely with the cold temps and hold well with the high pressure. Get out and enjoy the firm fast conditions and the sunny weather!!
Teton Canyon
Grooming Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Last Updated: 3/11 @ 7am
Skate: Not Set Classic: Not Set
3 deg F at the trailhead this morning and the grooming machine won’t start. Will get the Canyon groomed as soon as I can get the sled to wake up. Stay tuned…
Teton Springs
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Last Updated: 3/10
Skate: Excellent | Classic: Good
Used the ginzu on the skate lane tonight, should be firm and relatively fast by the a.m. I left the classic tracks as is: in good shape. Come on down and enjoy!
Yeti’s Loop
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 3/2 @ 7am
Skate: Good | Classic: Good
Did a few more laps on Yeti’s Loop Friday afternoon with the old ginzu. Got it cleaned up and buffed out. Also set a classic track that will work well for classic skiing counter-clockwise.
Mike Harris should be plowed this morning…thank you Skyliners! Please park efficiently as the lot can only accommodate about nine vehicles. Are you enjoying this new trail?
5th Street Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/1 @ 8am
Singletrack: Not set
Trails closed for wildlife. Please respect closure till snow recedes.
Thanks
Teton Springs Singletrack
Grooming Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Last Updated: 3/8 @ 7pm
Singletrack: Poor
Did two passes earlier today and got it established again, then it started snowing…
Southern Valley Single Track
Grooming Schedule: As Needed
Last Updated: 3/11 @ 3pm
Singletrack: Excellent
US College Ski Association (USCSA) Championships – Nordic Races
When: March 12-16
Where: Trail Creek Nordic Center, Trail Creek Road – off Hwy 22, Wilson WY
Shuttled Skate Ski from Signal Mountain to Bradley-Taggart
When: Tuesday, March 12
Where: Meet at the Bradley-Taggart parking area
Professional Nordic skier Scott McGee and park ranger Elizabeth Maki will lead the group on a shuttled skate ski adventure from Signal Mountain to Bradley-Taggart on 14-miles of freshly groomed corduroy. GTNPF.org
Rendezvous River Sports Karen Oatey Pole-Pedal-Paddle (PPP) – part of the Triple Crown series
When: Saturday, March 23
Where: Nordic leg: Shooting Star Nordic Trail – Access via Shooting Star maintenance access road -1 mile south of Teton Village
jhskiclub.org/triplecrown
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