After a bit of a slow start, the 2020-21 ski season has established itself through most of December with some consistently seasonable temperatures, and enough moisture to assure us of having a white Christmas. The drought of this past summer and fall is not completely...
“What a tough time this is for all of us. Seems COVID is hitting closer and closer to home. As a club, Grand Nordic was planning to hold our free lesson program [this year offered to members only] on December 13. We had approval from Snow Mountain Ranch, we had a...
The snow has started but is definitely off to a slow start this year. The temperatures have also been so mild that many of the forest bugs that get killed off each winter will survive for another season. All of Nature weaves together and when one part is lacking,...
Trying times test the mettle of our character. For those of us living in a mountain town, where we don’t have the distractions and entertainment available to those living in larger metropolitan environs, getting outdoors to rejuvenate ourselves is a key cornerstone to...
Nature finally comes to the rescue for Thanksgiving! Or at least somewhat… Snow varied in East Grand from 4-7 inches and more in some places. It is enough to slide on, I just hope you have your rock skies ready to go. Rock skis are specifically for conditions when...
Despite these current spring temperatures, more snow will be hitting us sooner than later. All Nordic areas will be operating a bit differently in response to both State and County levels of Covid19. Since our Annual Nordic Ski Swap was cancelled, please check out...
Despite 60 degrees and sunny weather outside, winter will soon be upon us. With the current surges in Covid19, even in Grand County, the Grand Nordic Ski Club has decided NOT to hold it’s Annual Ski Swap. Instead we are asking people looking used or even last year’s...
The 1-Day Nordic Team is an entry-level program designed to get kids interested in cross-country skiing, all while immersed in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. Our goal is to develop the proper technique at a young age, to have fun, and to learn a great winter sport....
The last two weeks of warm sunshine has made it official. Nordic skiing is over in the lower valleys in Grand County. If you can get to it, there is still a lot of snow in high country. Rivers are just starting to come up, that means there is still a lot of melting...
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… February was snowmagedon setting new accumulation...