Grooming Report
Trail Creek Grooming Report
Final Edition!
Let’s Pause a Little Longer…
Well, it looks like we’ll have to pause a little longer—perhaps only until November 15th, if we’re lucky. It has certainly been a season for the record books, marked by excessive rain and unseasonably warm temperatures. On the bright side, we fared much better than many other Nordic areas in the West. We enjoyed several months of fantastic midwinter skiing, where consistent, cool temperatures provided the perfect recipe for lovely skiing. We even managed to host a couple of races that couldn’t be held elsewhere.
Despite the challenging conditions, our JHSC programs were a roaring success. We saw record participation this year, with thousands of smiles logged by youth and adults alike in our little piece of Nordic paradise. It is something of a miracle what can happen when you strap a pair of skinny skis on your feet in a place like ours, surrounded by lots of other amazing people.
Thanks so much to all the people who come together to keep this fantastic place we call Trail Creek providing so much joy to so many people! We’ll pause for a few months, and then do it all again.
Steve Swan
The Groomer
PS A special thanks to Gannett Swan for his support to the grooming department.
February 26th Grooming Report
Snowy Cabin Edition!
While the season is far from over, the 2025–2026 Nordic season has been nothing if not bizarre. Although precipitation has remained moderate, we’ve seen an unusual number of warm days for this corner of Wyoming. Despite the late start, we have been blessed with many fantastic days on the snow—and we’re hopeful that streak continues deep into spring.
We’ve posted comparison photos from early and late February; while early February mirrored the record lows of 2018, we have made measurable progress since then. It’s always fascinating to see the year-to-year variance, and we’re still holding out hope for a late-season "about-face" that could rival the legendary snow totals of 2019.
Today’s Husky grooming covered most trails except for Cle’s Climb, Faceplant, and Mug’s Meadow. Most of the woods received a single skate/classic pass while the fields received multiple passes. Initial grooming in the woods came up a bit chunky after recent days of snow and rain, but should ski nicely. By the time grooming moved to the fields, the snow was warm enough to lay down into some lovely corduroy.
Groomer’s choice for today is to enjoy the fantastic sunshine and warm temps in the East Fields.