Monday update

The big storm they predicted hit the mountains but not the valley.  We may have gotten 3" here over the weekend.  Saturday was really warm and we even had some rain mix with the snow so we've added to our water content in the snow pack on the course.  All the more important now to stick to the track and not create "boot pack" or ski tracks of your own.  We are grooming the course this morning so the track should be in good shape for the week. 

I encountered a resident from the Bar B Bar over the weekend walking four dogs on the course, none of them leashed.  The owners were very understanding, although disappointed, when I informed them of our policy with respect to dogs on the course and being leashed at all times.  I appreciate everyone's efforts this winter, it truly is making a difference.  If you encounter guests using the trail and are concerned about them adhereing to our signage, don't hesitate to let us know. 

Last year we participated with the Teton Science School in their study with regards to mule deer traffic, habitat use, migration and road collisions.  They are presenting their findings on Wednesday January 16th at 6:00 PM at the Teton County Library.

Read it online

Mule deer being collared adjacent to #10 and Gros Ventre River



Looks like a little wind and snow toady, then a beautiful week ahead. 

Have a great week.

Cross Country Track

We received 3-5 inches of snow yesterday and last night here at the course.  We were able to get out during the mid-afternoon lull in snowfall and pack the track.  That being said, with the additional snowfall in the afternoon and the amount of snow the track is in "fair" condition this morning.  We will be going back out around 9 AM to groom it again and this should help with the condition for today.

We are under a Winter Storm Watch for the weekend starting late tonight and lasting through Sunday.  The National Weather Service is calling for warming temperatures, strong winds and anywhere from 6-12" of snow during the period here in the valley.  If the storm turns out to be as expected the conditions will be extremely variable and the track most likely won't be in suitable condition until Monday due to our limited grooming capabilities.  If you do venture out over the weekend and visibility is poor please be careful to stay on the track.  That being said, bring on the snow..we need the moisture!

Have a great weekend!

Andy Erskine

Brrrrr.......

Woke up to -14 degrees this morning..should get up into the teens today with abundant sunshine.  Bundle up!!  Coldest reading I found in Wyoming this morning was just outside Riverton at -31..ouch! 

January 4th

Got a couple of inches yesterday afternoon/evening so we have a fresh groom on the track..enjoy.

Andy

Happy New Year

Hope everyone had safe New Year.  We groomed the track yesterday after 3-4" fell on New Year's Eve.  The track is holding up pretty well and we are approaching a foot of snow on the course.

We are having some issues with residents around the course setting their own ski tracks and creating boot pack trails from their homes across the golf course.  It is difficult to know where our "short grass" is..fairways, tee complexes, approaches, etc.  These areas can be more easily damaged by creating ski tracks and boot pack trails as we start seeing freeze/thaw cycles and they get hard and icey.  Our ski track follows the edge of the rough and native so as to minimize the impact on the underlying turf.  We have been putting up signage on the course reminding folks that travel is restricted the track and access to the track is limited to our road crossings and the clubhouse.  Please be responsible while utilizing the track.  The quality of the golf course is our main priority and the cross country track/winter access is secondary.  I would like to thank everyone for leashing their pets, it has made a huge difference this year.  We have seen much less negative wildlife interaction during this stressful time of the year..Thank You!

Have a great day!

Andy 

Track update

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!  Track was groomed this morning.  Without a fresh coating of snow it is in decent shape considering.  Have a great day.

Andy

Christmas Eve update

Santa left 5-6" of snow overnight for an early present!  Track will be freshly groomed this morning..have a great holiday!

Andy