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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.

BOA Performance Fit Lab Testing Opportunity

Mar 21, 2026

This winter BOA released Nordic products with Fisher and Madshus and had several podium finishes at this year’s Olympic Games in Italy. BOA is wanting to dig deeper into the science behind these Nordic skiing products and is looking to conduct our first ever nordic,...

That’s a Wrap! We made it through the Nordic Season

Apr 3, 2026

Ross Williams from Winter Park Competition Center said it well - The Winter Park Competition Center (WPCC) Nordic Team, [plus Snow Mountain Ranch, Devils Thumb Ranch, Grand County Nordic Race Series, and Grand Nordic Gliders] “have concluded a remarkable season...

Biathlon Range is Closed After a Memorable Season

Mar 16, 2026

The biathlon range is now closed for the season. The one positive is we should be able to get it opened for summer use earlier than in the past few years. Well, saying it's been an interesting winter would be an understatement. While the weather was at times...

Grand County Nordic Race Series

Grand County Nordic Ski Racing is putting on 8 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.

We have 3 great partner venues that host the events:

Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby
Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash
Granby Ranch in Granby

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

Learn more about the Nordic Race Series

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FREE Kids Friday Lessons • January 9 – February 27, 2026

The Free Fridays 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. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Classic, skate and never-ever lessons are available with a maximum of 30 students total.

NEW! Grand County Gliders • January 4 – March 8, 2026

This new program for 2026 is designed for 3rd-5th graders. Classic & skate skiing, trail games, snacks! Practices focus on classic and skate skiing techniques, games on skis, and adventures exploring groomed trails. No racing experience required—our emphasis is on skill-building, teamwork, and a love of winter sports.

Learn More about Kids Programs & Register