Entries by FOPMaster

TODAY: Integrated Transportation Plan at JIM

Town and County officials, working with transportation planner, Jim Charlier, have spent the last 18 months reviewing the draft Integrated Transportation Plan, collecting public comment, and deliberating on the future of traffic growth and management in Jackson Hole. Today they will be considering this document for adoption. In brief, FOP supports adoption of the ITP, but with the […]

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Youth Trail Crew to Complete Putt-Putt Reroute

On Thursday July 2, Friends of Pathways’ Youth Trail Crew will complete work on the bike/hike portion of the Putt-Putt Trail from Nelson Drive. Immediately following completion, rehab will begin on the old section of trail.  In the next few weeks, a separate horse/hiking trail will be completed. Construction on the Putt-Putt separate access began […]

Meet Casey and Conor with out Youth Trail Crew!

On Thursday July 2, Friends of Pathways’ Youth Trail Crew will complete work on the bike/hike portion of the Putt-Putt Trail from Nelson Avenue.  Immediately following completion, rehab will begin on the old section of trail.  In the next few weeks, a separate horse/hiking trail will be completed.Construction on the Putt-Putt separate access began during National […]

GREATER SNOW KING AREA TRAILS DECISION REACHED

Jackson District Ranger Dale Deiter authorized a trails document that would lead to a balanced approach to managing increasing recreation pressures and necessary wildlife protections. Projects approved include: 1. A 5.5 mile multi-use trail that will skirt the Skyline Ridge on Snow King Mountain. This trail will provide the visual and scenic recreational opportunity afforded […]

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Hiring for Youth Trail Crew

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 8 motivated teens to be a part of our first Youth Trail Crew program. Crew members will work on a variety of projects on the Bridger-Teton National Forest for nine weeks, June 19th […]

TRAILS UPDATE: MAY 4

Cache CreekPutt-Putt – OPENSidewalk – OPENCache Creek Road – wet/muddy in shady areasHagen – OPEN (even up to the base of Ferrin’s)Josie’s – OPENFerrin’s – OPEN at the base, snowy on topGame – OPEN up to the Beaver Ponds – wet up to the divideWilson/West Game – CAUTION very muddy in placesSnow King – almost […]

Best Job in the Valley: Pass and River Ambassador Jay Pistono

This year, Jay Pistono, Friends of Pathways Pass Ambassador, was voted to have the ‘coolest and most important jobs in the valley’ by The Planet.  Here’s what they’re saying: Pistono’s job began on a volunteer basis as he tried to help clean up after dogs and control the calamitous parking situation atop Teton Pass. These two […]

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2014- 2015 Grooming Schedule

Teton County Grooming Schedule (starts December 15th) Cache Creek T/Th/Sa – Early AM May Park T/Th/Sa – Early AM School Fields Complex T/Th/Sa – Late AM Game Creek T/Th – Early PM Emily’s Pond Levee W/F – Early AM Wilson Centennial W/F/Sa – Early AM South Park Loop W/F – Late AM Von Gontard W/F – Late AM […]

Katherine Dowson Assumes Executive Director Postion

Jackson, WY, September 25th, 2014 – With great excitement, Friends of Pathways announces that Katherine Dowson will assume the responsibility of Executive Director, transitioning from her role as interim Executive Director. “We are pleased to announce that Katherine accepted the role of Executive Director for Friends of Pathways,” said David Landes, Friends of Pathways Board […]

Seasonal Closure of the N89 Pathway

REMINDER: The Elk Refuge Pathway will being its seasonal closure on November 1 to reduce conflicts with migrating or wintering animals and to maintain the National Elk Refuge’s mission. The pathway will reopen on April 1, 2015. A seasonal closure was a key condition of the agreement between Teton County and the National Elk Refuge […]