Entries by FOPMaster

Trail Conditions for 5-20-16

Snow King and Munger are melted out and clear of trees and Teton Pass trails are in good shape below about 7800 feet in elevation.  The Ridge trail and Phillip’s Canyon are clear up to rock world and just below the Arrow trail junction respectively.  The crews cleared 68 trees and cleaned 197 drainage features […]

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13 Reasons

13 Simple Reasons That Biking Is Better — Non-motorized transportation is surely one of the best alternatives to improve the health of our community, our air and to create a great mindset. Here are some of the many benefits of riding a bicycle: Most of the benefits that can be achieved by riding bicycle can be seen […]

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Trail Conditions for 5-13-16

Snow King and Munger Mountain trails are dried out and cleared of trees!  The crew removed 61 trees this week and gives Munger and Snow King the official open for the season with only a few small snow patches left on Ferrin’s and Game Creek that should melt out over the weekend.  They also cleared […]

Trail Conditions for 5-6-16

Trails are still melting out with most of Snow King open except for high on the ridge tops.  Munger is your next best bet with just a few lingering snow patches.  Teton Pass still needs some more time although the Parallel Trail is dry and riding nice.  With rain in the forecast for the weekend […]

One step closer to a permanent Bike Share system in Jackson!

Last Night, the Jackson Town Council approved a grant from Energy Conservation Works of $70,000 toward the capital expenses to develop a permanent Bike Share program for Jackson. Bike Share is a healthy, sustainable, and affordable form of public transportation, which would complement Jackson’s current START system by making it easier for people to get to […]

Trail Conditions for 4-30

With the Winter Wildlife Closure areas opening tomorrow there are a lot of dry trails to explore!  Snow King is your best bet with most of the lower trails melted out with some lingering drifts in shaded gullies.  Teton Pass still has a lot of snow but Old Pass Road is dry up to Crater […]

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2016 News | Pathways & Trials: On a Mission for Sustainable Transportation and Heathy Recreation

 Hot off the Pathways Press – Exciting News for the entire community.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 19, 2016 Contacts: Katherine Dowson, katherine@friendsofpathways.org Kathryn Brackenridge, communications@friendsofpathways.org   Friends of Pathways Announces Evolved Mission Statement Based in Founding Principals and Broadened to Support New Efforts   Jackson, WY – Friends of Pathways announces an evolution of its […]

Trail Conditions for April 15

With a week of sunny spring weather on the way I wanted to get out the first trail report for the season.  I will include a map each time with dry open trails in green, partially dry but still with patchy snow and mud in yellow, and closed trails in red (may be closed for wildlife or […]

Davy Jackson Students participate in Safe Cycling Skills Course

Last week, Friends of Pathways staff teamed up with Koreen Sheridan at Davey Jackson Elementary to teach 600 Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students cycling skills in PE classes.  The first day we practiced fitting helmets and basic bike safety checks.  The kids loved moving the seats up and down to fit them perfectly!  On the second […]

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2016 Youth Trail Crew Applications Online!

Do you know a 15-18 year old who wants to spend the summer outside, working in the Bridger-Teton National Forest?  FOP is looking for motivated teens to be a part of our Youth Trail Crew program. Crew members will work on a variety of projects on the Bridger-Teton National Forest for nine weeks starting June 13th. This […]