Wow, the storms have not disappointed! We got two months of snow in less than two weeks and it’s still coming. The words of the day are PATIENCE and KINDNESS. Grand County is short of workers anyway and whoever is out there is trying their best to get a job done. ...
Grand Nordic Corner December 24, 2021
Earlier this month, I hoped the weather forecasters would be correct and Friday would bring the expected 6-8 inches - we were not disappointed. Now after another long series of sunny bluebird days, I am praying again for the holiday forecast to not...
Grand Nordic Corner December 9, 2021
“Being a successful skier and staying healthy go hand in hand. Our sport is so physically demanding that a skier at any age can have a weakened immune system from intense training, racing, or travel and easily succumb to illness. The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us a...
Grand Nordic Corner November 25th
Last year at Thanksgiving, we were rescued by a last-minute storm of 4-7 inches depending on where you were in Grand County. Doesn’t appear we have that in the stars for 2021. A trace on top of other traces doesn’t make much to slide on. Continue your dryland...
Pre-Season Snow & Nordic Ski Swap
It’s that time of year again and, right on schedule, the snow has started flying! The hardcore might find enough of the white stuff in high country to do a little sliding on their older rock skis but most of us are still dreaming … To really get your mouth watering...
Grand Nordic Corner – April 15, 2021
As Winter gives way to Spring, we need to thank Mother Nature for what moisture she has given us. We need even more moisture to fill our rivers and reservoirs so please pray for those small occasional storms that, at our altitude, will probably come as snow that...
Grand Nordic Corner – April 2, 2021
The Gods have blessed us with good spring snow conditions this year. In March, they opened the skies to bestow a beautiful white blessing. All that white stuff becomes the water in our wells and rivers later this year. That blessing also means our trails are...
Grand Nordic Corner – April 1, 2021
Whee! I was gliding almost effortlessly across the top of the snow down a gentle hill in the meadow below our house with the dog chasing at my heels! Who needs trails? I love this time of year – Crust skiing is here… March was one of the snowiest on record, leading...
Grand Nordic Corner – March 18, 2021
The last year has been crazy with Covid19 fears, restrictions, and losses. People have been couped up at home, unable to go to work even if their work stayed open. Schools learned to cope with kids and teachers forced to work from home and sometimes in-person classes....
Grand Nordic Corner – March 5, 2021
Races, particularly HS State Championships or marathons are always a challenge. You work and train and compete all winter and it comes down to the final show. What’s the temperature? Are my skis waxed right? Do I have a plan – go out slower and come in with a...