IMD Junior National Qualifier
Saturday, February 7 & Sunday, February 8, 2026
Schedule of Events/Important Dates
Week of February 2nd – Race entry here.
February 2nd 5 p.m. – Registration due - afterwards late fees apply
February 5th 12 p.m. - Late registration due with late fee - no registration afterwards
February 6th 9 a.m. – Courses open for Inspection (Teams please check-in prior to course inspection)
February 6th 5 p.m. Course Closed for grooming
February 6th 5 p.m. – Virtual Team Leader’s Meeting.
February 7th 9 a.m. Classic Individual Start Race
February 7th 5 p.m. Course Closed for grooming
February 8th 9 a.m. Skate Mass Start Race
- Event History
About Johnny Curtis
Born in Jackson in 1938, John Curtis started skiing Snow King at age six under the watchful eye of Neil Rafferty. He spent nearly every winter day on the town hill. In high school he became an alpine racer and ski jumper and had no fear when it came to soaring. His coach, Bill Ashley, would say of Johnny, “no one can jump better or longer and Johnny was one of the finest skiers that Jackson Hole produced. Coach Ashley gave him a lifelong love for the sport and the mountain.After racing throughout high school and college, John returned home to coach to some of the valley’s finest athletes. Jeff Crabtree, Martin Hagen, Lesley Clark, Trudy Owen, Rusty Scott, Gordon Lange, Peter Ashley and so many others made Johnny proud throughout his life. In 1970 John became the coach of the first US Women’s Olympic Ski Team and traveled the world with them.Skiing dominated most of Johnny’s life and in addition to supporting the Jackson Hole Ski Club, serving as its president and on the Board, he helped shaped the valley’s cross-country culture. In the late 1960’s he and Jon Elliot approached Betty Woolsey about building a world class ski course on her ranch at Trail Creek. Legions of skiers have since benefited from their effort. In 1967 he and Jon started the first annual Snow King Marathon—another tradition that continues to this day.
- Registration
Please register your team by on the Zone4 Website HERE by 5 PM MST on Monday 2/2 to avoid late fees.
- Results
Timing and results by Summit Timing
- Volunteer
- Course & Venue
Competition Venue:
All races will be conducted at the Trail Creek Nordic Center, located 1 mile west of Wilson up HWY 22 at the base of Teton Pass. The official race office will be located at the JHSC Training Cabin at Trail Creek. All team leaders are asked to check in at the race office before going skiing on Thursday February 10 to confirm entries. Participants should be aware that parking at the venue is limited to race officials and designated team vehicles. Team Vehicle Parking Passes will be distributed at Team check-in on Thursday, February 10. For Parent, spectator, and extra team vehicles there will be shuttle service available from the Stilson parking area. This is located about a mile east of Wilson at the junction of Hwy 22 and Hwy 390. More details on the shuttle will be available at the team leaders meeting.There is limited water available at Trail Creek, so please instruct your athletes to bring an ample supply of water for each race day. There will be portable toilets adjacent to the race stadium. There is no power available in the stadium. There will be indoor access to the JHSC Training Cabin available on an emergency basis only. The green bully barn tent behind the cabin will be open to athletes that are suffering from potential cold weather.Courses will be open for inspection and training Friday, February 6 at 9 am.Courses will be closed for grooming both Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7 at 5 pm.2.5k Course
2k Course
1.5k Course
Saturday Freestyle Mass Start:U18/U20s will race 10 km (4 x 2.5k)U16s will race 5 km (2 x 2.5k)U14s will race 2.5 kmU12s will race 2kU10s will race 1.5 kmClassic Stadium MapFreestyle Mass Start Stadium Map
- Awards
- Rules & Regulations
Scoring
NRL (National Ranking List) – Racers must hold a current USSA competition license prior to competing and note the USSA number on the entry form. Contact the United States Ski Association Membership services at 435.647.2666 or membership@ussa.org for information on how to join USSA.
- Event Deals
Lodging Discount
Mountain Modern Jackson Hole is the preferred lodging partner of the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club. Receive 20% off your lodging when you book by using this LINK. If booking directly with MM, mention "JHSC" for best pricing.
For photos, location, and more information, visit their website; https://mountainmodernmotel.
com/ To set up your group block, please contact the MMM Sales Manager, Spencer Long at 307-733-4342 spencer.long@
mountainmodernmotel.com Dining Discount
Exclusive 20% discount on meals for visiting teams and their families during any competition or race in Jackson Hole. The discount is valid at Orsetto Italian Bar & Eatery when seated before 6pm and with Genevieve Catering. Visit orsettojh.com for their menu.
Genevieve Catering will drop your meals directly to you. Meals can be delivered hot or ready to be reheated. Meals must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance. View their menu and order meals from THIS LINK. Use code JHSKI22 to receive the 20% discount. For any special catering needs, contact Erin Guertin-Polo at erin@genvievecateringjh.com.