Still other people prefer skiing cross-country skiing on groomed trails, and there are no less than four groomed tracks open to the public. The Jackson Hole Ski Area and Grand Targhee Ski Resort both offer groomed nordic tracks at the base of the alpine ski area. And both Spring Creek Resort near the town of Jackson and Teton Pines on the Teton Village Road also groom tracks for public use. All of these nordic centers have experienced instructors and offer guided tours in a variety of locations. If you're not sure where you want to go, a guide can both take you to some of the valley's best touring and give you some tips along the trail.
Skate skiing is a more vigorous workout.
If cross-country skiing is more comparable to hiking, skate skiing is the winter equivalent of running. Nordic centers are the best place to skate ski because you need a firm base to do this type of skiing. But in the late winter and early spring, when the powder snow consolidates into a firm base that supports your weight, going up to Teton Park offers fantastic skate skiing. Like cross-country skiing, you can skate anywhere during these conditions. Both the nordic centers and local nordic ski shops can offer tips on the most appropriate gear and where to go to find the type of skiing you want.