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.
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 – April 15, 2021
As Winter gives way to Spring, we need to thank Mother Nature for what moisture she has given us. We need even more moisture to fill our rivers and reservoirs so please pray for those small occasional storms that, at our altitude, will probably come as snow that...
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XC BC Ski Report Summary 2020-2021
Many people would like to forget about the year 2020 altogether, or at least put it well behind us. From a skier’s perspective, here in the Fraser Valley, it wasn’t the greatest of years, nor was it the worst. Snows in the fall were not unusually early, late, large or...
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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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Current COVID-19 Information
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. 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