Grand County’s wonderful Nordic Centers are preparing for the upcoming winter season and have announced their opening dates, weather permitting. Tune up your skis and get ready for the 2025-26 season!

Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center: November 24th

Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center will open for the season on November 24, 2025. The Nordic shop will be open, and weather permitting, some of the trails will open as well.

Learn more at www.ymcarockies.org

Devil’s Thumb Ranch Nordic Center: November 26th

Weather permitting, a selection of our award-winning cross-country and multi-use trails will open on November 26, 2025! Trails will be available for classic or skate skiing, snowshoeing, and fat tire biking.

Visit Zach’s Mercantile for day passes, season passes, and gear rentals! Open daily from 8:30am – 6pm.

Learn more at www.devilsthumbranch.com

Grand Lake Nordic Center: December 27th

Season Pass holders can ski at their own risk starting December 14th. Grand Lake Clubhouse operations opening December 27th.

Learn more at www.grandlakerecreation.com