I visited Phillips TH yesterday, half way up Teton Pass and I can report snow on the Ski Lake, Phillips, Arrow, Ridge and Snotel Trails. At this point those trails are not in use, unless you have X-C skiis. Could be the end of the season for these trails, unless we get some sustained warm weather. If you want to use the BPA road to get your firewood, better do it now since the road is becoming snow covered to the HG/PG launch. This may all change, but it is looking a lot like winter up there as of yesterday.

From the Trail Creek TH, I took a walk on History Trail and back down Crater Trail. It is bit muddy but open and provide a nice walk, Crater being somewhat muddy for bikes. Big Rocks is a choice, good drainage in there makes this trail passable late into the season. As always the Old Pass Road remains a choice for walking and riding. Maybe we should asphalt all the trails, no mud problems then.

Machinery working for the reminder of the week on the Crater Jumps and Parallel Trail.

You might find the Phillips Ridge Trail from the Fish Creek TH usable, same with lower Phillips Canyon Trail, start from the bottom and sooner or later you will run into mud and snow, at that point turn around and come home. I have not visited that area. EJ and I will be in there soon pulling kit out for the winter and I will get back to you with information.

It’s been a pretty incredible winter up on the pass.  We’ve enjoyed Endless Powder and a parking lot full of friends.  Jay Pistono, Friends of Pathways Pass Ambassador, has been impressed with the incredible cooperation on Teton Pass this year.  People are carpooling, ride sharing, parking close together, and choosing their lines wisely.

As the season comes to an end, we ask you to remember one more important thing: keep those dogs under control.  We suggest you bring a leash for controlling your dog when unloading.  When you’re ready to depart, you can let your dog off the leash.  Then, you’ll be sure to scoop that inevitable poop.  Also, bring your leash in case you encounter wildlife.  Please don’t let your dogs chase moose or any other animals.  It’s very stressful for them and winter is challenging enough.

The Pass Ambassador is a community-driven program with partner support from Friends of Pathways, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Teton County Search and Rescue Foundation, and Wyoming Department of Transportation. The AmPassador program is also sponsored with generous direct support from Outdoor Research. Please remember to thank these great community-minded organizations!