Pre-Season Nordic Ski Gathering • Friday, October 23
As the colors change and the temperatures drop, we’re getting excited for the 2026–2027 Nordic season at Snow Mountain Ranch! Join us from 5-6 PM at the Schlessman Family Camper Hub at Snow Mountain Ranch for a Pre-Season Nordic Ski Gathering.
With new additions to our trail system, fresh programs, and exciting events ahead, we invite you to kick off the season with us at the Pre-Season Nordic Ski Gathering.
Meet Nordic Director Jeff Paulson, enjoy a dryland training session, and learn about future plans for our Nordic Center.
Enjoy refreshments, connect with fellow skiers, and enter to win a YMCA membership! It’s a great way to meet other cross-country enthusiasts and get the skinny on the skinny-ski season.
Nordic Ski Swap & Expo • Saturday, October 24
Grand Nordic’s annual Ski Swap & Expo is Saturday, October 24th, from 1pm-5pm at the Campers Hub and Nordic Center at Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies.
- Buy/sell new or used equipment
- Get gear buying assistance
- Vendors, activities, equipment reps & more
- Event information, annual meeting & presentations
Tentative Schedule:
- 12-1pm: Register your gear to sell (or donate)
- 1-4pm: Nordic Ski Swap
- 3-4pm: Wax Clinic
- 4-4:15pm: Annual Meeting – Want to join the Grand Nordic Board? Nominate yourself or a friend by email or text or call us at 970-887-0547
- 4:15pm: Presentations & Slideshows
Presentations & Slideshows:
- James Howe on the 2026 Birkie
- Ed Kim on racing the 2026 Masters World Cup in Italy
- Maggie Michalowski on the 2026 Holmenkollen in Norway
- Ben Kaune on his experience at the 2026 Junior Nationals
- Liz Hampton behind the scenes as a press reporter covering cross country skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics
- Meet your local coaches lightning round with Chris Michalowski & Grand Nordic Gliders, Jon Kuhns & EGMS, Dan Jamison & MPHS, and Ross Williams & the Winter Park Comp Center
All proceeds benefit Grand Nordic’s Youth Programs.
Want to get involved? Sign up to Volunteer at the Nordic Ski Swap >>
Fall Fest @ SMR • Saturday, October 24
On the same day of Grand Nordic’s annual Ski Swap & Expo, enjoy Fall Fest 1-4pm at the Nordic Center parking lot at Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies.
Great food, fall kids crafts, games, wagon rides and more! Wagon rides generously provided by Rocky Mountain Stables.
