Nordic Events in Grand County, Colorado

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.

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
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