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Spring Cross Country Skiing

Dirty Snow: Tips for caring for your skis

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Nordic Trail Report 3.21.26 Tulips and iris are coming up, a few blades of grass appear to have grown six inches overnight, and the birds are throatily welcoming spring. Meanwhile, Elee, our long-time trail report writer and a groomer at Turpin Meadow Ranch, is back at the World Cup races in Lake Placid. The first official day of spring appears more wintery there. Elee D. (on right) taking a break from cheering her heart out… Read More

The State of the Snowpack

It's not what you think

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Nordic Trail Report 3.14.26 When it was so windy on Thursday I stopped at the library and picked up the book “Cross Country Skiing: Building Skills for Fun and Fitness” by Steve Hindman. It is full of nuggets of wisdom and a good reminder that while grooming is winding down in many places it does not equate the end of the season: “Cross country skiing offers freedom and fun wherever you find snow. You’re not restricted… Read More

It’s Not Goodbye

It's Ski Ya Later

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Nordic Trail Report 3.15.26 Brian G. having a good time in spring conditions When it comes to groomed trails with fresh corduroy and deep set classic tracks options are dwindling. After this weekend there aren’t any formally planned winter trails events (but you could plan something for yourself and/or your friends). Things are winding down but there are still adventures to be had on snow, particularly if you go up in elevation and time things… Read More

Nordic Trail Report 3.13.26

The mystery and joy of exploring on cross-country skis

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Exploration and Discovery on Cross-Country Skis A sweet old cabin, a sparkling stream and a beautiful day to explore on xc skis. Community Trip Report A silver lining of this low snow winter was a fun discovery for three of us out on Nordic touring gear in the Tetons. Near the end of an oft travelled loop, we spied a sign exposed by the low snow pack. Following this summer trail through the trees, we… Read More

Nordic Trail Report 3.12.26

Tech Tip: Pickups for Power!

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Winter Reboot! Furry friends and a little fresh snow are a great combination. We hope you all were able to get out Wednesday, and again today! Winter has been capricious, which maybe can teach us a thing or two about our own spontaneity. JHNA archives photo. At a Glance General Weather – rain, snow, wind After a strong cold snap, nighttime temps in the valleys are predicted to be at or above freezing as we move… Read More

Nordic Trail Report 3.11.26

On snow events winding down - sign up for one last hurrah!

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A small snippet of joy on skis. The final Tuesday Night Nordic race was a snowy one! GTSSF wrapped up the Tuesday Night Nordic community race series with a surprise storm dropping about 6 inches of light powder just before the start. Let’s just say the 2nd lap was easier than the first. One participant said “I had no idea what I was singing up for!” and she finished her laps with a great big… Read More

The Spring Issue

Practical Tips for a Transitional Time

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Nordic Trail Report 3.10.26 The forecast is warm, the snow is getting low, and something keeps coming up in conversation: spring. This does not necessarily mean that winter trail adventures are officially over… but the end may be near so take advantage of every opportunity to get out on your cross country skis and snowshoes while you can. Special considerations may need to be made when you head out to winter trails. This photo shows… Read More

READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Nature News and Words About the Weather

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Nordic Trail Report 3.9.26 It may be   that some little root of the sacred tree still livesNourish it then   that it may leaf and bloom and fill with singing birds. —Black Elk At a Glance • A few words about the weather from a cross country ski perspective • Whispers of winter, voices of spring • Notes from the groomers General Weather – a blend Mountain Weather is forecasting topsy-turvy weather this week that is a blend… Read More

Nordic Trail Report 3.7.26

Plus Teton Pines Sale, Today Only!

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Crust and Courtesy Warm smiles on winter trails goes a long way, JH Nordic archive photo At a Glance • Crust and courtesy • End of season sales at Teton Pines and Skinny Skis General Weather – a little bit of everything Looks like the weather will bounce around a bit as it tends to do in the spring. Get out and experience it all. See Mountain Weather for more details. What’s Groomed Today? Planned Saturday Grooming Teton… Read More

It’s About Time

Tech Tips and More Daylight

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Nordic Trail Report 3.8.26 Today, with the return of daylight savings, we are given a little extra light to play with. For winter trail lovers like us, this means more opportunities to squeeze in an after-work ski without a headlamp, a twilight lap, or a spontaneous spin on the trails before dinner. As the sun lingers a bit longer each evening it’s a perfect time to take advantage of the snow while it’s still here.… Read More