
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.

Fundraising Campaign for CO Biathlon
Last year Colorado Biathlon Club (CBC) set out to fund and build several new buildings at the biathlon range, including a competition/timing office, warming hut, and storage shed. With your donations, time, and energy, they completed those beautiful structures, and...

Crust Skiing, Season Overview & Special Thanks
The warming sun is starting to cut our Nordic season short. When we get a good cold night into the teens or single digits, we have wonderful conditions for Crust skiing which is a treasure for Nordic skiers forced to follow the tracks all season. Suddenly they...

Cross Country Skier Gear Testers
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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Full Moon Ski This Weekend, March 14th & 15th
Get out there for a fun-filled, full moon cross country ski this weekend!
Grand Lake Nordic Center is hosting a Bonfire Ski on March 14, 5-10pm, with adult beverages & hot chocolate at the bonfire. Discounted trail passes & rentals!
Devil’s Thumb Ranch Nordic Center has a guided Full Moon Ski Tour on March 15, 6-7:30pm. Cost is $30 per person.
Nordic Centers
Grand County is a cross country skiing mecca with 3 Nordic Centers with pristine groomed trails, rentals, lessons, & gear.
Free Trails
Enjoy free access to groomed or packed trails, maintained by towns, recreation districts, local trail organizations and clubs.
Ranches
Relax when you book your lodging at the same place that you can enjoy cross country skiing on beautifully groomed trails.
Backcountry Trails
For those who enjoy breaking trail in the peaceful quiet of the snowy forest, Grand County has miles and miles of trails to offer.