Nordic Events in Grand County, Colorado

Winter Park, Fraser, Tabernash, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, & Kremmling, CO

Grand County Nordic Race Series • January – March

The Grand County Nordic Ski Race Series consists of 8 Nordic races at different locations, both skate and classic, with long and short course options. Races are typically held between early January and mid-March. Sign up for the whole series for a discounted price! If you can’t do the whole series, you can race in individual races. Race schedules are usually announced in late October/November.

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See the 2025 Race Results & Series Standings

Closing Day at GLNC • March 31, 2025

Closing Day at Grand Lake Nordic Center. Get out and xc ski one last day before they close the trails to get ready for golf season.

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Closing Day at SMR • April 6, 2025

Estimated Closing Day at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center, weather permitting.

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Closing Day at DTR • April 13, 2025

Estimated Closing Day at Devil’s Thumb Ranch, weather permitting.

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Colorado Biathlon Events

• Click here for Rifle Safety Certification Clinics

• Click here for the Biathlon Event Schedule

Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa Nordic Events

Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is offering a variety of Nordic events during the 2024-2025 winter season.

For more information, check out their events calendar or call the Activity Center at Devil’s Thumb Ranch at 970-726-8231.

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Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Events

Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies is offering a variety of Nordic events during the 2024-2025 winter season.

For more information, check out their events calendar or call the Nordic Center at Snow Mountain Ranch at 970-887-2152 ext. 4173.

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Granby Ranch Events

Granby Ranch has some great events planned for the 2024-2025 winter season.

For more information, check out their events calendar or call Granby Ranch at 888.850.4615.

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Winter Park Resort Comp Center Nordic Program • late-November thru mid-April

Stay tuned for 2024-2025 season information for the Winter Park Competition Center Winter Nordic Programs.
Click here for details on the WP Comp Center Nordic Program 

Winter Park Resort Comp Center Nordic Program • Summer Training

Participate in the Sports Performance dryland strength and conditioning program as well as a dedicated Nordic training series throughout the summer and fall. Nordic training offerings may include the Adventure series, Rollerski series, and Agility series.
Click here for details on Summer Training with WP Comp Center Nordic Program 

Grand County Backcountry Clinics and Courses

  • Free Clinics: Learn about avalanche safety, tour planning, and terrain management.
  • Avalanche Safety Education: Attend AIARE 1 courses at Berthoud Pass, Broome Hut, or Winter Park Resort.
  • Avalanche Rescue Course: Gain essential skills for responding to avalanche emergencies.
  • Intro to Backcountry Skiing or Splitboarding: Get started with backcountry skiing or splitboarding.
  • Click here for 2025 schedule

Annual Events

Nordic Ski Swap:
Typically held at the end of October each year. 

Free Nordic Ski Lessons
Grand Nordic puts on Free Lessons every season. Be sure to become a member to take advantage of this great opportunity.

Full Moon Ski
Saturdays, December-March
at Grand Lake Nordic Center &
at Pole Creek Golf Course

Find more details at grandlakerecreation.com
and at polecreekgolf.com

Grand Nordic Calendar

Events are color coded by category:
• Red = Grand Nordic Club Events • Blue = Grand Lake Nordic Events
• Green = Snow Mountain Ranch Events • Orange = Devil’s Thumb Ranch Events
• Purple = Colorado Biathlon Club Events • Brown = Events outside of Grand County

This Nordic calendar is provided by GrandNordic.org