JACKSON, Wyo. — JH Nordic Alliance’s 6th annual free ski, fat bike and snowshoe day at Turpin Meadow Ranch returns on Sunday, Jan. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This community event gives access to free winter trail recreation in the Greater Teton region of Wyoming. Family members of all ages and all abilities are welcome. Dogs can join the festivities on a leash.
The event includes a free trail pass and free demos of cross-country skis, skate ski gear, fat bikes and snowshoes. There will be free ski lessons for classic and skate skiing with certified instructors from Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation, Teton Pines Nordic and Teton Nordic Ski School. Additionally, there will be winter nature talks, snowshoe tours and Nordic ski tours.
Educational topics covering responsible recreation in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, on-trail dog good behavior, winter trail recreation in Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) and Yellowstone National Park, winter wildlife respect, Nordic and fat bike trails in Teton Valley, and more will be available to participants.
There will be coffee, snacks, lunch, hot and cold beverages for sale, and the Kid’s Corral is hosting first-time skiing and sledding for two to six year olds.
Camina Conmigo is the featured Nordic Alliance non-profit sponsoring this year’s raffle, which supports Jackson’s Latino workforce getting outside and connecting with the beauty of the place where they live and work.
A free “Town-to-Turpin” Shuttle van will leave the Home Ranch parking area at 9 a.m. and will return leaving Turpin at 2:30 p.m. Sign-ups for the shuttle are at info@jhnordic.com.
Attendees are encouraged to pre-register to reserve their spot on the trails. Sign the electronic waiver in advance. The past two events each attracted over 600 attendees, and this year the event is capped at 500 attendees. Carpooling is encouraged.
