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.
Volunteer with NSCD
Just a friendly reminder that NSCD's Winter Volunteer application is now available for the 2025/2026 ski season. Click here: Winter Alpine and Nordic Application Please read this document and all emails from the volunteer supervisor so that you can stay...
Annual Nordic Ski Swap Oct. 25
Grand Nordic is holding the Annual Nordic Ski Swap on Saturday October 25 at Snow Mtn Ranch Campers Hub, Nordic parking lot, and SMR Nordic Center. Individual sales intake is from 8:30a to 9:30a at the entrance to the Campers Hub with a registration form available -...
Biathlon Range Upgrade
Exciting happenings out at the Biathlon range last week at Snow Mountain Ranch. Their vendor completed the installation of the new vault toilet at the Lowery/Swenson/Penalty Loop junction! We know that we all pass by similar ones on our hikes, bikes, and other...
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
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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Nordic Gathering & Nordic Ski Swap October 24th & 25th
Snow Mountain Ranch is hosting their second annual pre-Ski Swap gathering on Friday, October 24th, from 5-6pm to kick off the weekend with Grand Nordic’s Annual Nordic Ski Swap on Saturday, October 25th.
The Nordic Ski Swap is from 10am to 2pm, inside the Campers Hub building and at the Nordic Center Parking Lot at Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies. There will also be equipment for sale at the Nordic Center.
Find new & used equipment like Skis, Boots, Bindings, Poles, Wax, Clothing, and Accessories for both Adults and Kids. The Swap also features an Expo with Reps, Wax Clinics, Door Prizes, Food & more!
Have gear to sell? Register from 8:30-9:30am with items you want to sell. Free Admission! Proceeds benefit local youth Nordic ski programs.
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.
Call or text Grand Nordic at 970-887-0547 with questions or to volunteer.
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.
Events
Competitive Programs
School Programs
Adaptive Program
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