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Cross Country Ski in Grand County, Colorado

More Ks, More Days • Ski Early, Ski Late • Endless Trails • Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe • Close to Denver

Grand Nordic’s mission is to promote All Things Nordic in Grand County, Colorado. Bringing together resources in this website, Grand Nordic has compiled all the county has to offer, including World Class Nordic areas, ranches offering groomed Nordic skiing (also called Cross Country Skiing), recreation districts and town recreation departments offering kids lessons, NSCD offering both adaptive and adaptive competitive programs, Colorado Biathlon training and competition, School teams in Middle School and High School, Competition programs for all ages, free skiing in the Center of town and free trails connecting towns for miles across the county or on golf courses.

Biathlon Season Wrap Up

Mar 21, 2025

With the women's festival in the books, that concludes our events for this winter. It was another great year with big turnouts at the races, new awards, fun swag, unicorns, and lots of sequins. I'm always nervous about the weather come December, but thankfully that...

Stampede & End of Season Wrap Up

Mar 27, 2025

Another glorious weekend of Nordic skiing, competition, and friendships renewed. Saturday at Snow Mountain Ranch the 50K Skate Marathon skiers were out early and cruising with David Norris from Steamboat far out in front. The cloudy colder day made for fast and...

Cross Country Skier Gear Testers

Mar 3, 2025

The group of publications under Height of Land Publications - Alpinist, Backcountry, Cross Country Skier, Mountain Flyer – is again holding their annual gear test at Snow Mountain Ranch in late March. We have done the gear testing the last two years which resulted in...

Grand County Nordic Race Series

Grand County Nordic Ski Racing is putting on eight Nordic races, both skate and classic, with long and short course options. There are kid and family options with Junior races for ages 13 and under, and a Family/Kids Tour for all ages. By signing up for the race series, you save on the individual race cost. Compete with fellow racers for the best score of the series.

Four great partner venues will host the events:

Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby
Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash
Granby Ranch in Granby
Latigo Guest Ranch in Kremmling

If you would like to be involved but don’t want to race, we’ll have a volunteer sign up online for each race.

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Spring Offerings at Granby Ranch

Spring is an exciting time at Granby Ranch! In March, they are extending lift operation hours, allowing even more time on the slopes for you and your family. Starting March 10th, their lifts will run two hours later than usual, giving you more time to enjoy the mountain from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

After the Ladies Rail Jam in February, they have the finale in the series with the Bull Riders Jam on March 22nd with the top riders in the series battling it out for the biggest prizes.

The season wraps up with the highly anticipated Skim-Or-Swim event, where skiers and snowboarders attempt to glide across a pool of water outside the base lodge. Whether you’re competing or watching, this thrilling and hilarious event is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the ski season!

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