Nordic Events in Grand County, Colorado

Winter Park, Fraser, Tabernash, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, & Kremmling, CO

Grand Lake Customer Appreciation Ski Free Day

• Saturday, December, 21, 2025

Enjoy early season skiing with a free ski trail pass for the day at the Grand Lake Nordic Center!

Grand County Nordic Race Series • January – March

The Grand County Nordic Ski Race Series consists of 8 Nordic races at different locations, both skate and classic, with long and short course options. Races are typically held between early January and mid-March. Sign up for the whole series for a discounted price! If you can’t do the whole series, you can race in individual races. Race schedules are usually announced in late October/November.

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Grand Nordic 15k Skate Race • Sunday, January 5, 2025

This is the 1st race in the Grand County Nordic Race Series, at the Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic trails. This Skate race’s distances are 15k for the Long Course, 7.5k Short Course, and 3k Junior course. Register online before January 4th. No race day registration. Prices increase after December 29th. Want to challenge yourself? Save money when you sign up for the whole race series! Points from the races you compete in count towards your overall score for the series. For details & to register, visit the GC Nordic Race Series page.

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FREE Kids Friday Lessons • Fridays, January 10, 2025
thru February 28, 2025

Every Friday in January and February, this program offers ski instruction for beginners and more accomplished skiers. Skiing, games, winter nature activities, and ends with a Nordic Ski Festival. Equipment and trail pass are provided. Please arrive 30 minutes early to be fitted for equipment when needed. Ages: 5-10. Call Grand Nordic at 970-887-0547 for questions. Parents are encouraged to help. Online registration available closer to the event dates.

Snow Mountain Classic • Saturday, January 11, 2025

This is the 2nd race in the Grand County Nordic Race Series, at the Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic trails. This Classic race’s distances are 15k for the Long Course, 7.5k Short Course, and 3k Junior course. Register online before January 10th. No race day registration. Prices increase after January 5th. Want to challenge yourself? Save money when you sign up for the whole race series! Points from the races you compete in count towards your overall score for the series. For details & to register, visit the GC Nordic Race Series page.

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FREE Nordic Ski Clinic • Sunday, January 12, 2025

Learn to Classic & Skate Ski for Adults & Kids at YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center in Granby.

Trail Passes & Rentals are FREE to Grand Nordic Members (Non-members pay regular fees). Morning & afternoon lessons with instructors from Grand Nordic, Winter Park Competition Center, and Colorado Nordic Masters. For questions, call or text Grand Nordic at 970-887-0547.

Ski, Sip & Yoga • Sunday, January 12, 2025

A Devil’s Thumb Ranch favorite—Women’s Ski, Sip, & Yoga is a day full of female camaraderie, skiing award-winning cross-country trails, healthy eating, and restoring your body.

Start the day with a ski clinic for skate and classic skiers of all ability levels lead by experienced instructors. Lunch will be served in the beautiful Broad Axe Barn. The afternoon will be open for you to take another ski lesson or take a yoga class. End the day with wine, cheese, ski wax clinic, and a raffle.

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Grand Nordic Skate Race • Sunday, January 18, 2025

This is the 3rd race in the Grand County Nordic Race Series, at the Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic trails. This Skate race’s distances are 30k for the Long Course, 15k Short Course, and 3k Junior course. Register online before January 17th. No race day registration. Prices increase after January 12th. Want to challenge yourself? Save money when you sign up for the whole race series! Points from the races you compete in count towards your overall score for the series. For details & to register, visit the GC Nordic Race Series page.

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Stagecoach Classic • Saturday, January 25, 2025

This is the 4th race in the Grand County Nordic Race Series, at Devil’s Thumb Ranch. This Classic race’s distances are 30k for the Long Course, 15k Short Course, and 3k Junior course. Register online before (TBD). No race day registration. Prices increase after (TBD). Want to challenge yourself? Save money when you sign up for the whole race series! Points from the races you compete in count towards your overall score for the series. For details & to register, visit the GC Nordic Race Series page.

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Ranch 2 Ranch XC Ski Trek • Saturday, February 8, 2025 & Sunday, February 9, 2025

Cross Country Ski Snow Mountain Ranch to Granby Ranch. Start at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center & finish at Granby Ranch or turn around at an aid station to head back to Snow Mountain Ranch. Registration fee discounted for Grand Nordic Members (Non-members pay regular fees). Start times spaced out 9-11am • Fundraiser for youth XC skiing in Grand County. Online registration available closer to the event date.

Ski, Sip & Yoga • Sunday, February 9, 2025

A Devil’s Thumb Ranch favorite—Women’s Ski, Sip, & Yoga is a day full of female camaraderie, skiing award-winning cross-country trails, healthy eating, and restoring your body.

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Valentine’s Day Ski Free • February 14

Bring along a special someone for a day at Grand Lake Nordic Center and enjoy Free Skiing! (Clubhouse Services Not Open Tuesday & Wednesday)

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Grand Nordic Skate Race• Saturday, February 15, 2025

This is the 5th race in the Grand County Nordic Race Series, at the Granby Ranch Golf Course. This Skate race’s distances are 15k for the Long Course, 7.5k Short Course, and 3k Junior course. Register online before February 14th. No race day registration. Prices increase after February 9th. Want to challenge yourself? Save money when you sign up for the whole race series! Points from the races you compete in count towards your overall score for the series. For details & to register, visit the GC Nordic Race Series page.

Free Kid’s Cross Country Ski Event Barneløpet• Saturday, February 22, 2025

Join us for the Barnløpet Cross Country Ski Event!

Get ready for a fun-filled day of winter adventure for the whole family. This free event is perfect for kids ages 0-16, with distances ranging from 1.0 km to 5.0 km. Enjoy a morning of cross-country skiing, followed by a delicious after-event reception. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or just starting out, Barnløpet offers a welcoming and exciting experience for everyone. Register online or in person and come join the fun! Register at barnelopet.com or at 9:30 a.m. on the day!

Free ski rentals at YMCA Nordic Center. Check in at 9:30 AM, Introduction XC Class 10:00-11:00 AM. Event begins at 11:15 AM. After event reception with refreshments. For further information contact co-coordinators: Lois Hodne at (303) 324-1880 or [email protected] or Jon Eirik Holm-Johansen, (970) 412-0433 or [email protected]

Skiathlon Race in Memory of Bill Chambers• Sunday, February 23, 2025

Get your skis waxed, find a buddy, and get ready to have some fun! Devil’s Thumb Ranch is hosting the 2nd annual 12K skiathlon in honor of Bill Chambers—a long time Grand County resident who loved Nordic skiing and our mountain community. The skiathlon will consist of both classic and skate skiing. The event can be completed by one person, or a two-person team relay (all male, all female or co-ed). The first leg of the course is to be completed on classic skis, and the second leg on skate skis. There will be a transition area in between. The total distance is approximately 12K.

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Bonfire Ski • March TBD • 5 pm-10 pm

Join us for a Bonfire Ski event featuring adult beverages at the bonfire, in addition to the usual complimentary hot chocolate! Plus $7 Red Chili & Green Chili will be served in the lodge from 5 pm to 9 pm. Trail passes will be only $20 and rentals will be $20 – or – if you skied that day your trail pass is good for the evening!

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Grand Nordic Skate Race• Saturday, March 1, 2025

This is the 6th race in the Grand County Nordic Race Series, at Latigo Ranch, CO. This Skate race’s distances are 20k for the Long Course, 10k Short Course, and 3k Junior course. Register online before February 28th. No race day registration. Prices increase after February 23rd. Want to challenge yourself? Save money when you sign up for the whole race series! Points from the races you compete in count towards your overall score for the series. For details & to register, visit the GC Nordic Race Series page.

Snow Mountain Stampede• Saturday, March 8, 2025

This two-day race marks the 7th and 8th races in the Grand County Nordic Race Series, at the Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic trails. This Skate race’s distances are 50k for the Long Course, 25k Short Course, and 3k Junior course. Register online before March 7th. No race day registration. Prices increase after March 2nd. Want to challenge yourself? Save money when you sign up for the whole race series! Points from the races you compete in count towards your overall score for the series. For details & to register, visit the GC Nordic Race Series page.

Snow Mountain Stampede• Sunday, March 9, 2025

This two-day race marks the 7th and 8th races in the Grand County Nordic Race Series, at the Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic trails. This Classic race’s distances are 50k for the Long Course, 25k Short Course, and 3k Junior course. Register online before March 8th. No race day registration. Prices increase after March 2nd. Want to challenge yourself? Save money when you sign up for the whole race series! Points from the races you compete in count towards your overall score for the series. For details & to register, visit the GC Nordic Race Series page.

Tseflemmot• Sunday, April 12, 2025

End of Nordic Season Games and Barbecue at Devil’s Thumb Ranch. More details coming soon!