Greetings from Grand County! Here’s a few notes to help you prepare for the Snow Mt Ranch Classic Race. Registration closes on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 5:59 PM. Weather: It is likely going to be very cold, windy and snowing during the event. Plan accordingly. There...
It was cloudy with no wind but cold - perfect conditions for a Nordic race! The Snow Mtn Ranch groomers, Shawn and David, had transformed the little snow available into a magical course that was solid, smooth for skating, well-laid out and well-signed. The race...
Welcome to 2024! We hope there is more snow in our near future for this season. Do your snow dances like no one is watching… Due to lack of sufficient snow coverage at Granby Ranch, the first Skate race in the 2024 Grand County Nordic Race Series scheduled...
Greetings from Grand County! We are experiencing a low snow year (or maybe late start?). Due to this challenge we are going to move the venue of our first event, The Granby Ranch Skate Race, up the street to the Nordic trails at Snow Mountain Ranch. The snow...
The magical holidays are here at last – Hanukah, Christmas, New Year and people are feeling their love for the out-of-doors. In Grand County we have a fantastic outdoor playground for individuals and families alike with a multitude of activities for all...
NSCD needs to fill 150+ special event volunteer spots for the Wells Fargo Ski Cup Weekend (February 22-24, 2024)! This year marks the 48th Annual Wells Fargo Ski Cup hosted at the base of Winter Park Resort. The Wells Fargo Ski Cup boasts the longest-running...
Do you know where to find information on Nordic conditions at resorts? Events that are happening? Who has lessons on Ski Joring? Where can you take your dog? Who’s having a sale on skis? Where can I buy simple equipment to...
The Junior National Qualifier races are this weekend hosted by the Winter Park Competition Center at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center. They still need some volunteers for the races and are offering a great perk for your time! For every 6 hours of volunteering, you...
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....
Don’t forget to start your season right with free lessons even if the snow is still meager or soft. Devils Thumb opens their trails on Saturday Dec 9 offering Norwegian-style Tommelfest festivities which include free lessons from their staff and CU Ski Team...