We have a track!!

Great news - the course is skiable, thanks to Doug and Randy putting in long, hard and cold hours of work. Here's what I've heard from them:

Yesterday they rolled the course for a skate track and then set it this morning. It's still soft but we're building a good base.
There wasn't enough snow yesterday to set a Classic track. Today it's set in just a few places, so you can kick your own trail otherwise.

As always, please keep the classic skiing off the skate track (or off to one side) and the skate skiing off the classic tracks.

The Golf Course Board has requested there be no dogs on the course. Since this is first and foremost a golf course, we are happy to oblige and grateful for use of the course during the winter.

Jeff checked out the rolled course yesterday. Because of some concerns with staying off the greens, the course is significantly different this year in many areas. Just don't get too worried when you find yourself in new territory - it's all part of the big plan. :)

Happy skiing!

Early Bird Registration OPEN for Teton Ridge Classic

Dear Nordic Skiers, The 17th annual Teton Ridge Classic presented by Madshus will be held on January 11th, 2020. This year’s race will again be up at Grand Targhee Resort.  The course will be the same as the last 2 years.  If you have not had a chance to ski the course it has been very well received by participants and overall it is a great classic skiing course.      The website has been updated with information for this year’s race and the registration is open.  Register by December 15th for the early registration discount.  www.tetonridgeclassic.com Looking forward to seeing all of you this winter. Dan Streubel Register Here Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Teton Ridge Classic 1479 Table Rock Dr. Driggs, ID 83422

March 18th Skiing

Believe it or not, skiing is still viable at the golf course. Doug is done grooming for the season, so the track isn't super but it's still quite remarkable for mid-March. The classic track is pretty much gone, but you can scoot around off the groomed area and explore the golf course that way. The skate track is hard packed with some ruts, but since Doug groomed on Saturday it's not crazy icy. Yet. Most of the track is still skate-able, and if you're out when the crust is hard enough, you may have the option for crust-cruising off the track.

Skiing is definitely an adventure in these conditions. You'll want to skirt around or step over grass, take it easy on ice patches (which will be soggy in the warmer part of the day), and maybe walk over the exposed-cement bridge that leads to the Cow Pasture. The track virtually disappears on the south-facing hills of the Clover Leaf, so just be careful where you go. Watch out if you find yourself breaking through the track so you don't catch a tip (speaking from experience...). 

Have fun!

Grooming Report

This is pretty unbelievable, but Doug just groomed this morning (March 16th!? WOW!). Here's his report:

I groomed for the last time this morning. The skate track is quite good except for a couple of grass patches and three or four ice patches. It will be good until around 1pm and then the warmth will take over. It's been a great season and a lot of fun. Have a great summer.

A ginormous great big thank you to Doug for grooming so much, and for all the work he and Randy both put into making the golf course a Nordic Ski dream each winter.

As always, if anyone would like to donate, there's a donation tab on the homepage here - but absolutely no obligation. We will use the donations for a gas card for the grooming equipment.

Track Report

The skate track is skiing really well. It has icy patches and some bare grass, and is a little bit rutted, but for March 13 it is almost unbelievably good. The classic track is struggling to hold up on parts and pretty good in other areas, but it’s mostly there. I expect our track will hold on for another couple of days, and will certainly ski better if you can get out during the coldest part of the day.

Tune-up Report

Doug just reported:
The skate track tuned up nicely this morning. The ice patches smoothed up and as a whole it should ski well. We're getting some places on the edge of hills where grass is poking through, so our days are numbered. Have a great time!

Thank you, Doug! It's unbelievable that we're still skiing this late in the year. Once our track melts off, there's still plenty of skiing at Kelly Canyon, Teton Canyon/ Teton Valley, Island Park, West Yellowstone, and Jackson Hole. What a great place to live.

Grooming Report

Doug just finished grooming (a HUGE thank you!). He notes that the track will be soft and the wind is blowing things over in a couple of areas. However, for March it is great and we are still open for business (of course, there's no trail fee...). :)
Have fun!