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...
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...
