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 Park Foundation – Teton County Parks & Rec will supplement the grooming efforts of Grand Teton NP through this formal partnership.

Each weekend beginning this Sunday February 2nd, the Teton Park Rd will be groomed (generally on Saturdays, weather and conditions dependent) from the Taggart Lake trailhead parking lot to Signal Mountain. You can read the press release from GTNP here, and find more detailed information about the agreement and program. From the press release:

“We look forward to working with Teton County on this new partnership initiative, and we hope that the pilot program will provide a measure of certainty for Nordic and skate skiers who regularly use the Teton Park Road for recreation and inspiration,” said Acting Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Kevin Schneider. “Through our cooperative efforts, we are providing an opportunity for park visitors to enjoy healthy activities, such as skiing and snowshoeing, while surrounded by the unparalleled beauty and serenity of a Teton winter.”

Head up to GTNP this Sunday, and remember to congratulate and thank the folks from GTNP, Teton County electeds and staff,GTNP Foundation, and the JH Nordic Alliance for coming together to create this great benefit for residents and visitors of Grand Teton and Jackson Hole!