Events Calendar

Opening day for retail sales and tentative opening day for Nordic skiing

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Jumpstart your nordic ski season with CB Nordic instructors and visiting coaches. We want to get you on your feet, test your balance, and help you glide with confidence. This year’s offerings include adult beginner sessions, adult technique clinics, U20 training camp, and para camp clinics.

The Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Races are a fun way to get outside, exercise, meet new people, and challenge yourself. Each week is a different format and location, with races ranging from 5 km to 20 km – and a 1 km and 3 km kids’ race. Receive points for each race and compete towards overall prizes at the end of the series.

Technique: Skate or Classic
Adult Race: 5 km
Kids' Race: 1 km / 3 km

Join us at Sanitas Brewery for a FREE two-hour cross-country ski wax clinic with Rex Wax. You’ll learn how to get the fastest glide possible on your skate skis and the strongest kick on your classics, all while hanging in the taproom with new friends who share your love for Nordic skiing. 

The first race of seven in the Ute Cup Nordic Series sponsored by The Ute Mountaineer. Starting at the top of Clubhouse hill, this 10 K freestyle/skate race is always a challenging season opener. 5, 3 and 1 K distances as well, mass start for all participants.

PSIA instructor clinics hosted by Breckenridge Nordic Center and PSIA Examiner’s, for required clinic credits (must register in advance through PSIA Office), but anyone interested, but not already a member of PSIA can still participate at a daily rate (pay BNC for one day or both days) and learn to teach Nordic, Classic and Skate techniques, w/videotography self-improvement sessions.

A great industry best teaching practices and social networking between instructors from a wide variety of Nordic ski areas and programs.

Bonus: Enjoy happy hour and appetizers Wednesday only

PSIA instructor clinics hosted by Breckenridge Nordic Center and PSIA Examiner’s, for required clinic credits (must register in advance through PSIA Office), but anyone interested, but not already a member of PSIA can still participate at a daily rate (pay BNC for one day or both days) and learn to teach Nordic, Classic and Skate techniques, w/videotography self-improvement sessions.

A great industry best teaching practices and social networking between instructors from a wide variety of Nordic ski areas and programs.

The Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Races are a fun way to get outside, exercise, meet new people, and challenge yourself. Each week is a different format and location, with races ranging from 5 km to 20 km – and a 1 km and 3 km kids’ race. Receive points for each race and compete towards overall prizes at the end of the series.

Technique: Skate
Adult Race: 10 km
Kids' Race: 1 km / 3 km

Colorado Biathlon Club hosts all events at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center! Biathlon is a sport that combines the endurance of free-technique cross-country skiing with precision small-bore rifle marksmanship.

Raise your glogg (old-fashioned Swedish spiced wine) for our annual Tommelfest celebration! Kick off the beginning of the winter season at our Viking-themed Nordic festival with free skate & classic cross country ski lessons from DTR Ski Instructors & CU Ski Team Coaches, keg toss, Swedish meatballs, and more–all in the spirit of the first cross-country skiers from Norway and Sweden where the sport originated.

5k Freestyle at 5:00pm, Kids 1k and 3k at 4:30pm

Soup bar after race for $10

Colorado Biathlon Club hosts all events at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center! Biathlon is a sport that combines the endurance of free-technique cross-country skiing with precision small-bore rifle marksmanship.

Race Type: Skate

Distances: Long Course 15k, Short Course 7.5k, Junior Course 3k

Course Description: A challenging 7.5 km loop to push your early-season endurance!

This 10k classic event tracks the hills of the Snowmass Nordic trails, race two of the seven race Ute Cup Nordic Series sponsored by The Ute Mountaineer.

Colorado Biathlon Club hosts all events at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center! Biathlon is a sport that combines the endurance of free-technique cross-country skiing with precision small-bore rifle marksmanship.

Presented by Grand Nordic, join us for the Snow Mountain Ranch Classic, a Nordic ski race offering long, short and junior courses. This event is included as a part of the 2025 Grand County Nordic Race Series

Event: Classic, Long Course 15km, Short Course 7.5km, Junior 3km
Course: Some long hills that will require pacing, fast descents and maybe a moose or two! The event will be based out of the new Camper Hub building, adjacent to the Nordic center.
Registration: Registration is through Grand Nordic. Closes 1/10/25 6pm. Sorry, no race day registration

Race number three in the Ute Cup Nordic Series, this 10, 5, 3 and 1K freestyle event takes place at Spring Gulch, our Pitkin County sister Nordic area.

Colorado Biathlon Club hosts all events at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center! Biathlon is a sport that combines the endurance of free-technique cross-country skiing with precision small-bore rifle marksmanship.

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

Ski, Sip & Yoga is an opportunity to try Nordic skiing for the first time or hone in your skills with other experienced skiers. Of course, there is plenty of time for relaxation and a glass of wine, as well!

5k Freestyle at 5:00pm, Kids 1k and 3k at 4:30pm

The Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Races are a fun way to get outside, exercise, meet new people, and challenge yourself. Each week is a different format and location, with races ranging from 5 km to 20 km – and a 1 km and 3 km kids’ race. Receive points for each race and compete towards overall prizes at the end of the series.

Technique: Skate or Classic
Adult Race: 20 km
Kids' Race: 1 km or 3 km

Colorado Biathlon Club hosts all events at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center! Biathlon is a sport that combines the endurance of free-technique cross-country skiing with precision small-bore rifle marksmanship.

Type: Skate
Distances: Long Course 30k, Short Course 15k, Junior Course 3k
Course Description: A challenging, technical route with each 15k lap featuring around 1,000 feet of climbing. The 30k racers will complete two laps. Last year’s winning times set an impressive benchmark: males at 1:26:40, and females at 1:50:52.

Colorado Biathlon Club hosts all events at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center! Biathlon is a sport that combines the endurance of free-technique cross-country skiing with precision small-bore rifle marksmanship.

The Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Races are a fun way to get outside, exercise, meet new people, and challenge yourself. Each week is a different format and location, with races ranging from 5 km to 20 km – and a 1 km and 3 km kids’ race. Receive points for each race and compete towards overall prizes at the end of the series.

Technique: Skate or Classic
Mixed Adult/Youth Relay: 2.5 km

Arguably our most popular race, this night time (5:15PM junior and 6:15PM senior start times) two-person skate sprint relay takes place under the glow from the X-Games lights at Buttermilk. Race number four in the seven race  Ute Nordic Series, sponsored by The Ute Mountaineer.

Devil’s Thumb Ranch and the Winter Park/Fraser Chamber are happy to present the 9th annual 30km, 15km, and 3k kids classic-only cross country ski race and tour! The event will start and finish at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa. An end of race celebration will be located at Broad Axe Barn with food and beer.

One of Colorado's longest running Nordic ski events along the beautiful Owl Creek corridor from Snowmass to Aspen, race five in the Ute Cup Nordic Series 

More info to come - please contact Aspen Valley Ski Club

The Alley Loop is not your typical Nordic Marathon… It stands both as a premier American Birkebeiner Qualifying event, in addition to being Crested Butte’s most outrageous costume party of the year!

Colorado Biathlon Club hosts all events at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center! Biathlon is a sport that combines the endurance of free-technique cross-country skiing with precision small-bore rifle marksmanship.

The western US sends their finest to compete in this two day event featuring a mass classic start on Friday. Parking is limited, please use public transportation.

Day two of the Raoul Wille Race Weekend is a Mass start freestyle/skate race featuring some of the best athletes in the western US. Parking is limited, please use public transportation.

New this year, save the date for this fun day on the trails! Whether you’re new to cross-country skiing or a seasoned regular, we’re coming together to stride out and sightsee on our classic skis! More information coming soon!

Cross country ski from Snow Mountain Ranch to Granby Ranch via Snow Mountain Ranch Trails to the Fraser to Granby Trail to the Granby Ranch Trails. 12 km one way or 24 km both ways.

Enjoy refreshments and fellowship afterwards!

The second annual Art Cart Alpine Rally is a community modified sledding race where kids and adults create an artfully designed craft and race it down a sledding hill for prizes.Food trucks, hot chocolate and fire pits are on site and contestants are judged on speed and design.

Colorado Biathlon Club hosts all events at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center! Biathlon is a sport that combines the endurance of free-technique cross-country skiing with precision small-bore rifle marksmanship.

5k Freestyle at 5:00pm, Kids 1k and 3k at 4:30pm

Soup bar after race for $10

Get your skis waxed, find a buddy, and get ready to have some fun! Join us for for 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.

Registration includes the entry fee, as well as a meal following the race at the Broad Axe Barn. Lunch will include a vegetarian chili and Devil’s Thumb Ranch’s Signature Wagyu chili with a beer.

This fundraiser for the Aspen Valley Ski Club is an annual crowd favorite. Ski and snow shoe your way around the candlelit tracks at the Aspen Nordic Center and enjoy fantastic cuisine from some Aspen's finest establishments. Live music, desserts and libations await you as you arrive at your final stop. Tickets are available through AVSC (970) 205-5100. Ski rentals available at the Aspen Nordic Center - due to high participation at this event, please be prepared to wait in line for rentals and dress warm.

Colorado Biathlon Club hosts all events at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center! Biathlon is a sport that combines the endurance of free-technique cross-country skiing with precision small-bore rifle marksmanship.

Part of the Grand County Nordic Race Series

Type: Skate, Long Course 20km, Short Course 10km, Junior 3k.
Course: This will be a challenging and technical course designed by Shawn Scholl- The Big Shooter himself!
Registration: Closes Friday, February 28, 6pm. NO DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION.

Colorado Biathlon Club hosts all events at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center! Biathlon is a sport that combines the endurance of free-technique cross-country skiing with precision small-bore rifle marksmanship.

The Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Races are a fun way to get outside, exercise, meet new people, and challenge yourself. Each week is a different format and location, with races ranging from 5 km to 20 km – and a 1 km and 3 km kids’ race. Receive points for each race and compete towards overall prizes at the end of the series.

Technique: Skate
Adult Race: Sprint
Kids' Race: Sprint

Sign up for the Snow Mountain Stampede to join us for two days of fun on the trails in this beloved annual race series!

Registration for each day is separate. Please double check you are registering for the races you want to participate in.

Sign up for the Snow Mountain Stampede to join us for two days of fun on the trails in this beloved annual race series!

Registration for each day is separate. Please double check you are registering for the races you want to participate in.

The seventh and final race in The Ute Cup Nordic Series, sponsored by The Ute Mountaineer. Season awards and lunch for all series participants. 

The Joanne Reid Women's Biathlon Festival is a series of biathlon (and biathlon-adjacent) events exclusively for women, held at Snow Mountain Ranch/YMCA of the Rockies. More information will be posted on the Colorado Biathlon Club website as it becomes available.

Our Telemark workshops are for all levels, Never-ever to Advanced. Please call ahead to reserve your spot at 970-754-4390 and save $20. We ask that everyone arrive 30 minutes prior to start time to check in, earlier if you need to rent Tele Gear.

For more information call the Vail Nordic Desk at Golden Peak between 8:30 & 9:45 AM at 970-754-3210 or to book your Nordic Private call our office at 970-754-4390.

5k Freestyle at 5:00pm, Kids 1k and 3k at 4:30pm

Please make arrangements to return season rentals before the Center closes.

The Grand Traverse is a point-to-point ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen.  Racers travel 40 miles across the Elk Mountain range, climbing over 6,800 vertical feet. To ensure competitor safety, racers must have a partner, carry mandatory gear, and begin the race at midnight when avalanche hazard is decreased.

The Grand Traverse is operated as a fundraising event for Crested Butte Nordic, a 501(c)(3) recreational non-profit organization.

Test your end-of-season endurance, Crested Butte Style! Four laps, four beers. Register for the 4-person relay or take on the ultimate challenge and go it solo, or register for the 4-person relay.