Cross Country Ski in Grand County, Colorado
Current COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 is affecting Grand County, but Nordic skiing remains one of the safest outlets available for both individuals and families. With the COVID-19 pandemic, things are constantly changing and adapting to meet current conditions and best safety practices like the state-wide mask mandate. Please be sure to check individual Nordic Centers and businesses as well as our local local and state government websites for current information, restrictions and resources:
Local Information from Grand County: www.co.grand.co.us/COVID19
State-wide Information for Colorado: covid19.colorado.gov
More Ks, More Days • Ski Early, Ski Late • Endless Trails • 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, 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. To learn more about Grand Nordic, visit grandnordic.org

Barneløpet – Free Children’s Cross County Ski Event
This Sons Of Norway District 6 are sponsoring an event that will allow kids of all ages and their families to enjoy the wonders of Cross Country Skiing for free. 1Km, 2.5Km and 5Km "race" loops are available for the kids ages 0-16. Registration starts at 9:15 am at...
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Grand Nordic Corner – February 11, 2021
We did it! Grand Nordic’s 8th Annual was definitely as safe as it could be. Participants were limited to 25 spread out over a half hour with a max of 75 each day. Sending those people out into the wind and driving snow on Saturday seemed almost cruel but those people...
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Backcountry XC Report – December 30, 2020
2020 may not have been the greatest of years in so many ways, but at least from one nordic skier’s perspective, it wasn’t all bad. The year started fairly well enough, with decent winter snow making for a fine winter. Just as things were beginning to transition to...
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Grand County is a cross country skiing mecca with 3 Nordic Centers with pristine groomed trails, rentals, lessons, & gear.
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Free Trails
Enjoy free access to groomed or packed trails, maintained by towns, recreation districts, local trail organizations and clubs.
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Ranches
Relax when you book your lodging at the same place that you can enjoy cross country skiing on beautifully groomed trails.
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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.
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