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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.

Upcoming Biathlon Course Closures

Jan 7, 2025

Before the upcoming two days of racing, the range will be CLOSED between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, and again at the same time on Saturday, Jan. 11, for painting. Please plan accordingly. Additionally, if you are planning to shoot after those closures on...

Busy Event-Filled Weekend Ahead

Jan 9, 2025

The Snow keeps coming, conditions are great in most areas, grooming is at full tilt, and the weekend ahead is full of events for young and older alike. Now is a great time to be outside – remember you can always add layers to keep you warmer or ski a little...

EVENT PHOTOS TO SHARE

Mar 21, 2024

In an effort to share photos with those who attend our events, like the Grand County Nordic Race Series and the Ranch2Ranch Trek, we have compiled photo albums for everyone to enjoy. We have photos from many of our events, but not all events had a photographer...

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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Races & Free Lessons This Weekend @ SMR

Snow Mountain Ranch is hosting 2 races and free lesson days this weekend!

Friday, January 10th: FREE Friday Kids Lesson – This Friday is the first of several free Fridays through February. For ages 5-10. Pre-register online.
Saturday, January 11th: Snow Mountain Classic – The 2nd race in the Grand County Nordic Race Series, the Snow Mountain Classic features a 15k Long Course, 7.5k Short Course, and 3k Junior course. Register online before January 10th. No race day registration. There is also a Biathlon Sprint Race.
Sunday, January 12th: Free Nordic Ski Clinic – Learn to Classic & Skate Ski for Adults & Kids. Trail Passes & Rentals are 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. Register online to guarantee your spot! There is also a Biathlon Pursuit Race.

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FREE Kids Friday Lessons • January – February 2025

The Kids Nordic Ski Program is held on Fridays in January and February at YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center. It offers ski instruction for beginners and more accomplished skiers ages 5-10, skiing games, winter nature activities, and ends with a Nordic Ski Festival and prizes for all. Lesson starts at 1pm. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Please arrive 30-45 minutes prior to lessons to get equipment and trail pass which are provided for the duration of the lesson. Classic, skate and never-ever lessons are available with a maximum of 30 students total. Parents are encouraged to help and will receive trail pass and equipment for the duration of the lesson if helping. The 2025 dates are scheduled for January 10 thru February 28th.

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