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.
Stagecoach Classic & Ranch2Ranch This Weekend
The Ranch2Ranch is this Saturday, February 7th and the Stagecoach Classic is this Sunday, February 8th! Both annual events are a fun untimed adventure and are sure to be a blast! Even with the challenging snow conditions this year, the grooming teams have been working...
Grand Nordic Corner
Are you doing your snow dances? I’m dancing like crazy but so far the snowstorms have amounted to only an inch or two… What a crazy year! Eighty-nine skiers braved cold and windy conditions on poor snow January 25 to finish either the long 30k or...
Short Individual Biathlon Race
We're into the heart of our biathlon racing season now and registration for the February 21st *short* individual opened last night. If you're not familiar with the format, the Individual is the original format and the most different from the other disciplines. It's...
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.
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Ranch2Ranch • February 7th
Registration for Ranch2Ranch Trek is open! It’s the event many of you wait all year for. Registration fee is discounted for Grand Nordic Members (Non-members pay regular fees). Registration fee increases on February 6th. Start times are spaced out 9-11am. Get out there for fun enjoyable ski trek at Snow Mountain Ranch. This is our annual fundraiser for youth cross country skiing programs in Grand County.
* Traditionally the Ranch2Ranch XC Ski Trek goes from Snow Mountain Ranch to Granby Ranch, but due to low snow conditions this year, the route will stay within Snow Mountain Ranch. This year, the course will be a loop of about 6k+ so distances can be 6k, 12k, 18k or as many as you want. Course is open until 3p!
Stagecoach Classic • February 8th
A Devil’s Thumb Ranch tradition, the Stagecoach Classic is Sunday, February 8th. The 30km skiers will do two 15km laps. The course consists of beautiful rolling terrain. Elite skiers have been known to double pole the whole race. It’s always a “top shelf” experience at DTR.
Event Prizes:
- $1,500 for the 30k and $1,000 for the 15k, 1st overall winner, men’s & women’s
- $1,000 for the 30k and $800 for the 15k, for 2nd overall winner, men’s & women’s
- $800 for the 30k and $500 for the 15k, for 3rd overall winner, men’s & women’s
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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