JACKSON HOLE NORDIC SKI TRAILS

For incredible cross-country skiing adventures this winter, discover 160 miles (200km) of groomed trails, 400+ miles (500+km) of ungroomed trails, and 40+ fatbike trails in the Jackson Hole/Teton Valley/Grand Teton National Park/Greater Teton region of Wyoming and Idaho.

Fabulous Nordic skiing in Jackson Hole is one of the area’s best-kept secrets. Explore Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton and Caribou-Targhee National Forests on- and off-trail, along with daily groomed trails on the edge of the Tetons. The Nordic ski season runs from late November to late March, with spring crust cruising in Grand Teton stretching into April.

From rustic guest ranches to B&Bs, quaint ski village inns to elegant hotels, there are plenty of accommodation options in the Wyoming towns of Jackson, Wilson, Teton Village, Moran, Alta and Grand Targhee, and in the communities of Driggs and Victor in Idaho.

Jackson Hole is also known for its wide range of cuisine and dining options, from great coffee and local bakeries to sushi, Asian, American, street food, various cowboy bars, farm-to-table, home-made to upscale dining, breweries, cafés and bars. Teton Valley also offers extensive dining options in Victor, Driggs and Grand Targhee.

To enhance your visit, JH Nordic Alliance, a non-profit community collaboration of 40 regional winter trails organizations, local businesses, and public lands agencies, offers GPS trail maps with detailed directions, elevation profiles and reviews. Plus, get daily weather conditions, grooming schedules, the latest snow/trail conditions, retail gear info, rentals, lessons, “best trails” lists, tours and more.

There are also many events and clinics each winter, such as the JH Nordic Alliance FREE Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Event at Turpin Meadow Ranch on January 8, 2023.

A Nordic nirvana, you’ll be taking home a lifetime of memories and planning your next visit to Jackson Hole for the best in winter adventures. -JC