Nordic Events in Grand County, Colorado
Winter Park, Fraser, Tabernash, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, & Kremmling, CO
Dryland Nordic Guide Clinic • October 14, 2023
An introduction to guiding visually impaired cross country skiers at YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center. Join Mark Birdseye, Paralympic Cross Country Ski coach and Michael Stone, visually impaired cross country skier and biathlete for an introduction to guiding visually impaired cross country skiers.
This 6 hour (9am – 3pm) Dryland Guide Clinic is for those that would like to learn to guide visually impaired in a training and racing environment. You will also get to experience and introduction to visually impaired biathlon.
The purpose of this event is to educate participants about Paralympic Nordic skiing with a focus on visually impaired athletes and growing the number of guides for the increasing number of visually impaired athletes coming to Grand County. Please come prepared for outdoor activity. Lunch is on your own. A donation to support Grand Nordic can be given at the door.
For more information and clinic registration, please email Mark Birdseye at [email protected].
Nordic Ski Swap & Expo • October 21, 2023
Vendors, activities, equipment reps & more! The Annual Nordic Ski Swap & Expo is Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies from 10am to 3pm. If you have some Nordic gear to get rid of, register your gear to sell from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Click here for the equipment check-in form.
New this year, the swap will be held inside the new Campers Hub building (across from the Nordic Center) as well as outside at the Nordic Center Parking Lot. Find new & used equipment from Nordic Centers, retail shops & Grand Nordic (club members & fellow skiers). Plus gear buying assistance, reps, Toko wax service, door prizes, food trucks & more! Free Admission! Proceeds benefit local youth Nordic ski programs.
FREE Nordic Ski Lessons • December 10, 2023
Learn to Classic & Skate Ski For Adults & Kids at YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center. Trail Passes & Rentals FREE to Grand Nordic Members (Non-members pay regular fees). Morning & afternoon lessons with instructors from Grand Nordic, Winter Park Competition Center, and Colorado Nordic Masters. For questions or to volunteer, call 970-887-0547. Online signup available as we get closer to the lesson date.
FREE Nordic Ski Lessons • January 28, 2024
Learn to Classic & Skate Ski For Adults & Kids at YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center. Trail Passes & Rentals FREE to Grand Nordic Members (Non-members pay regular fees). Morning & afternoon lessons with instructors from Grand Nordic, Winter Park Competition Center, and Colorado Nordic Masters. For questions or to volunteer, call 970-887-0547. Online signup available as we get closer to the lesson date.
Kids Nordic Program • January 12 – February 23
At Snow Mountain Ranch for kids ages 5-10. Every Friday from 1-2:30p. Registration is required. Click here for details and to register.
Ranch 2 Ranch XC Ski Trek • February 10 & 11, 2024
Cross Country Ski Snow Mountain Ranch to Granby Ranch at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center & Granby Ranch. Registration fee discounted for Grand Nordic Members (Non-members pay regular fees). Start times spaced out 9-11am. Fundraiser for youth XC skiing in Grand County For questions or to volunteer, call 970-887-0547. Online signup available as we get closer to the lesson date.
Snow Mountain Stampede • March 11 & 12
The annual Snow Mountain Stampede is part of the Grand County Nordic Race Series, held at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center, with a long and short course option. Two Days, Two Races. March 11th is the Freestyle Race (12.5K, 25K, 50K) and March 12th is the Classic Race (12.5K, 25K, 50K). 25K Tours for those who don’t wish to have a timed race, and would like to ski 25K. FREE 3K Kids Fun Race for kids 15 and under on Saturday & Sunday at 10:30am. Online registration prices go up at midnight on Thursday and closes at 6pm, Friday, March 10. THERE IS NO DAY OF REGISTRATION
Click here to register for the SMR Classic Race >>
Click here for details on the Race Series >>

Grand County Nordic Race Series • January – March
Great Races in Great Places! Grand County Nordic Ski Racing is putting on six Nordic races at three Nordic Centers, both skate and classic, with long and short course options. Races are between January 7th and March 10th. Sign up for the whole series with a great discounted price! Race in at least 4 out of the 6 races to compete for the series best in your category. If you can’t do the whole series, you can race in individual races.
Click here for details on the Race Series >>
Colorado Biathlon Events
Winter Park Resort Comp Center Nordic Program • late-November thru mid-April
Stay tuned for 2022-2023 season information for the Winter Park Competition Center Winter Nordic Programs.
Click here for details on the WP Comp Center Nordic Program
Get the Latest Nordic News
Follow us online to stay up-to-date on Nordic news:
- Signup your email at GrandNordic.org
- Visit the Facebook page for updates at facebook.com/grandnordic
- Join the Grand Nordic Community Bulletin Board group to buy and sell Nordic gear, get assistance with gear buying tips, connect with other Nordic skiers, and plan ski day meetups on the trail. To join the group, go to Grand Nordic’s Facebook page, click on “Visit Group” to go to the group page. Then click the Join Group button. An administrator of the group will approve your request, usually within one day.
Annual Events
Nordic Ski Swap:
Typically held at the end of October each year.
Free Nordic Ski Lessons
Grand Nordic puts on Free Lessons every season. Be sure to become a member to take advantage of this great opportunity.
Full Moon Ski
Saturdays, December-March
at Grand Lake Nordic Center &
at Pole Creek Golf Course
Find more details at grandlakerecreation.com
and at polecreekgolf.com

Grand Nordic Calendar
Events are color coded by category:
• Red = Grand Nordic Club Events • Blue = Grand Lake Nordic Events
• Green = Snow Mountain Ranch Events • Orange = Devil’s Thumb Ranch Events
• Purple = Colorado Biathlon Club Events • Brown = Events outside of Grand County