In contrast to last year, the crust skiing this spring has been amazing! We keep talking about it because, after the Resorts close, the snow crust can take you anywhere and this is one of the longest crust seasons I’ve ever seen. The Crust is still...
Where has the Nordic season gone? There’s still a lot of snow in many places but well-used trails are melting out due to warm daytime temperature. If you get several sunny days and a few cold nights, you can experience the Nordic skier delight – Crust...
The 39th Snow Mountain Ranch Stampede lived up to its name! It was a real test of endurance to complete both the Skate Race one day and the Classic Race the next day! The incoming snowstorm was heavy Friday evening, at times almost a whiteout. But Shawn the Groomer...
Nordic ski racing returned to Grand County this winter with great success, smiling reunions of past fierce competitors, lots of story-telling, often exciting finishes, people laughing and crying all at the same time! After each race, new friends promised another...
The Ranch2Ranch Trek Saturday Feb 11 and Sunday Feb 12 was about as spectacular as you can get! Bluebird skies with temperatures in the high 20’s and virtually no wind…. How close to perfect can we spoil you with? Groomers Shawn and crew from Snow Mountain Ranch had...
Grand Lake Skate Races January 29: The light fluff of new snow was piled everywhere at Grand Lake last Sunday since it was almost a white-out the day before. The flat light made the rolling trails somewhat hard to see but you could tell all the work the...
Once again, the sun was bright and chilly day was perfect for the Snow Mountain Ranch Annual Classic race last Saturday. The same course was used for the Classic race that was used the week before for the Skate race with loops in the Pole Creek meadow below the Legett...
The snows have not disappointed and Shawn, the Snow Mtn Ranch groomer, has taken full advantage. The grooming for the Snow Mountain Ranch Skate Race on Saturday was excellent for over 100 racers in the 15k and 7.5 k and another 50 in the 3k and family tour who...
photos by E Brumm Nestled in the shadow of the Continental Divide near Tabernash, Devil’s Thumb Ranch has over 6000 acres of sweeping meadows and meandering creeks. Devil’s Thumb Ranch is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Since 1938, cowboys and...
Nordic Racing has returned to Grand County for 2023! Now is your chance to participate regardless of age, gender, or ability! Grand Nordic in conjunction with Colorado Nordic Master and Winter Park Competition Center are partnering for a new six-race...
