Entries by FOPMaster

Hundreds Comment on Moose – Wilson Road Scoping

More than 500 people, from across all 50 states and several countries, submitted comments about the Moose-Wilson Scoping process on FOP’s SafeAccessGTNP website. Check out FOP office manager Nancy Weeks delivering all of those printed comments to GTNP last Thursday! We would like to thank EVERYONE who took the time to comment on this study. Whatever your individual view, […]

Snake River Bridge beginning to look like a bridge

If you have been wondering about the timeline for completion of the pathway bridge over the Snake River, you are not alone! FOP has been fielding many calls about this project and here is the latest: As of Tuesday, the contractor for the Snake River pathway bridge had successfully positioned the first two steel girders into […]

Teton Park Road Grooming: GTNP and Teton County Sign Agreement

Congratulations to Grand Teton National Park and Teton County on their agreement to develop a program which will provide regular grooming of the Teton Park Rd each week for the rest of this winter!  Through the efforts of a community-based group of nordic skiing advocates – the Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance, along with the crucial support of the Grand Teton National […]

Your Opinion Counts on Moose-Wilson Scoping

Join Friends of Pathways at the Snake River Brewery, Thursday, January 30th from 4:00-7:00 pm . Learn more about the Moose-Wilson Road scoping process and why it is important to comment to Grand Teton National Park in support of a safe and complete pathway, with the utmost regard for our valley’s conservation and stewardship ethic. Laptops will be available to submit your […]

PassWords: Ride Sharing

Ride sharing is a popular way to begin or end a day skiing on Teton Pass. Pass Ambassador, Jay Pistono, offers some tips for safe and efficient ride sharing.  In the spirit of community driven solutions, it is up to all of us to travel and recreate with respect, responsibility, and thoughtfulness toward each other […]

Commuting By Bike in the Winter

Winter cycle commuting, while a bit intimidating to some, can be the most enjoyable, beautiful, and exciting riding of the year.  Of course, the change in weather requires a change in your routine, but we’ve got a few tips about gear and techniques to get you ready for anything this winter. Make sure your hands, neck, […]

JHNordic.com Launches

JHNordic.com is a web based online tool designed to expand Nordic skiers horizons to discover the world-class cross-country and skate skiing in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley. There are over 500 miles of Nordic skiing, ranging from groomed state and classic tracked trails to untacked ski trails. The website provides an opportunity to discover the […]

PassWords: Getting Ready for a Day on Teton Pass

There is no next best place to Teton Pass, but it can get busy on a powder day.  This week, we caught up with Jay Pistono to give you tips for success from the moment you leave your door, until you park your car. 1. Before leaving your house, check the Avalanche Report and the Teton Pass Web […]

Ride Dirt, Not Mud

This weekend, the trails were looking quite muddy. Below is a friendly reminder from the FOP/USFS trail crew: Riding in mud can wreck the tread on the trail by leaving ruts that dry into hard bumps. This in turn contributes to erosion and further damage, while creating unridable and hard to fix trail surfaces. If […]