Vail Nordic Center Golf Course & Nordic Center

Stunning Gore Range views, excellent Nordic ski instruction, and unparalleled customer service

The Vail Nordic Center offers 17 kilometers of groomed ski trails and 10 kilometers of separate snowshoe and fat tire bike trails. We are located 2 miles east of the heart of Vail Village at the Vail Golf Course. Grill on the Gore Restaurant is open daily 11am-3pm with a soup buffet. All of our trails from the beginning to the advanced have stunning views of the beautiful Gore Range. A free town bus runs regularly from Vail Village and we offer free parking to customers using our trails.

Trails Open for Season

Lessons

The Vail Nordic Center's PSIA-certified instructors have one goal - to make cross country skiing easy and fun. A short lesson will provide technique tips to develop new skills, build confidence, and open up new aspects of the sport. 

Beginner Group Lessons (75 min.)

Adult: $69 // Youth: $59

Group lessons offered daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Group lessons focus on classic skiing. Trail pass and rentals are not included in the lesson cost

Private Lessons (60 min.)

Adults: $109 // Youth: $79

Choose classic or skate skiing. Additional charges for multiple skiers. Trail pass and rentals are not included in the lesson cost

Skate & Classic Ski Clinics (75 min.)

Adults: $59 // Youth: $49

Alpine Touring Ski Clinics (90 min.)

Adults: $99 // Youth: $79

Focus on alpine touring technique, AT bindings and climbing skins usage. Includes rentals.

Rentals

Classic Ski Package

Adult: $35 // Child: $27

Skate Ski Package

Adult: $40 // Child: $27

AT Ski Package

$79

Snowshoe Package

$35

Fat Bike & Helmet Package - 1/2 day

$40

Child Pull Sled

$29

No off-site rentals

Activities + Amenities

  • Nordic Skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Fat Biking
  • Lessons
  • Rentals
  • Food Service

Upcoming Events

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Kids Corner

Trail Passes

Free Under 6
$19 Child (6-12)
Nordic Scroop Overview

Local Advice from Nordic Experts

Short Loop

Near the Clubhouse

Long Loop

Brick Hill & Designator Hill

Must-Bring Item

Good Gloves

Nature Tips

Stick to the Trails
Be Mindful of Wildlife

More Tips

Map + Directions

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