Grand Nordic Corner

Grand Nordic Corner

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...

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Grand Nordic Corner

Grand Nordic Corner

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...

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Grand Nordic Corner

Grand Nordic Corner

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...

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Grand Nordic Corner

Grand Nordic Corner

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...

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Grand Nordic Corner

Grand Nordic Corner

Snow Mountain Ranch sits on 5200 acres just off Hwy 40 between Tabernash and Granby.  It is a year-round playground offering over 120 km of groomed trails for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, tubing, sleigh rides and other winter outdoor activities...

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Grand Nordic Corner

Grand Nordic Corner

Nature keeps teasing us!  Two inches one day, three the next, then a sunny or windy day!  But it is all starting to pile up.  Some areas around Winter Park and Fraser already have skiable trails, just don’t break out your good skis yet!  The higher...

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Grand Nordic Corner, Oct 6, 2022

Grand Nordic Corner, Oct 6, 2022

It’s that time of year again and, right on schedule, the snow has started landing on the high peaks! Sadly it as been melting quickly but the hardcore might soon find enough of the white stuff in high country to do a little sliding on their older rock skis. ...

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Grand Nordic Corner – April 15, 2022

Grand Nordic Corner – April 15, 2022

At the end of a slow-starting season, followed by a quick pounding two weeks of snowpack catchup, the usual up and down on temperatures, and reasonable snow totals, I am tired and ready for a break.  I have skied a lot this season trying to catch up after my back...

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