It was cloudy with no wind but cold - perfect conditions for a Nordic race! The Snow Mtn Ranch groomers, Shawn and David, had transformed the little snow available into a magical course that was solid, smooth for skating, well-laid out and well-signed. The race...
Welcome to 2024! We hope there is more snow in our near future for this season. Do your snow dances like no one is watching… Due to lack of sufficient snow coverage at Granby Ranch, the first Skate race in the 2024 Grand County Nordic Race Series scheduled...
The magical holidays are here at last – Hanukah, Christmas, New Year and people are feeling their love for the out-of-doors. In Grand County we have a fantastic outdoor playground for individuals and families alike with a multitude of activities for all...
Do you know where to find information on Nordic conditions at resorts? Events that are happening? Who has lessons on Ski Joring? Where can you take your dog? Who’s having a sale on skis? Where can I buy simple equipment to...
The storm last week really packed a good wallop for our part of the high country. The snow was pushed around by high winds but it was pretty wet and packed well. We used to call that Snowman snow because the balls we rolled for the snowman stuck together so well....
The weatherman says mountain snow this weekend… are you ready? If you know where to go, there are patches of snow to ski on using your rock skis. The Nordic Centers at both Snow Mountain Ranch and Devils Thumb Ranch are currently open to help you...
In-between seasons, the waiting is so hard… We know the snow is coming but when will it be enough to actually start skiing? If you were ready, last weekend’s snowstorm was enough if you have “rock” skis and knew where all your gear is. But if you weren’t...
Did you know that a person trained in Leave No Trace is five times more likely to protect nature and go on to educate around 256 others in their lifetime? Leave No Trace has launched an all-new, FREE 45-minute online training course that covers all your Leave No Trace...
The 50-yard range will be open for biathlon practice from 4:30-6:30 pm on Mondays, starting June 19th. This is separate from the Biathlon Program that meets on Wednesdays and is intended for experienced biathletes looking for range time. Participants must...
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...
