Events Calendar

The Nordic Center’s toughest endeavor, the Pine Needle Langlauf freestyle event offers big climbs, scenic views, thrilling descents, and excellent snow conditions. There will be live music, prizes for winners, and schwag for all! This is the final race in the 2025-2026 Southwest Nordic Race Series sponsored by Salomon.

To be held snow conditions permitting. One way to beat the darkness of this time of year is to get outside and enjoy it! Experience the alpine glow of the Twilight Peaks and the rise of the full moon as you sip a warm beverage by the bonfire or go for an evening ski or snowshoe. This is an event for the whole family.

Event: Skate, Long Course 50km, Short Course 25km, 12.5km (not series eligible), Junior 3km.

Course: Fun, challenging courses that showcase the world class skiing and beauty of Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic! The 50km course will be 2 laps of a 25km loop. The 12.5km and 3km course will be mostly independent of the long course and will offer a great alternative for those who want a slightly less challenging day.

Start Time: 9am Long Course, 10am Short course

Frisco BrewSkis is a beer festival on skis at the Frisco Nordic Center. Costumes, teamwork, and whacky photos are all encouraged! This happy hour ski tour which will feature beer tasting tents along the trail with beer from local breweries and prizes for the best costumes.

Event: Classic, Long Course 50km, Short Course 25km, 12.5km (not series eligible), Junior 3km.

Course: Fun, challenging courses that showcase the world class skiing and beauty of Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic! The 50km course will be 2 laps of a 25km loop. The 12.5km and 3km course will be mostly independent of the long course and will offer a great alternative for those who want a slightly less challenging day. 

Start Time: 9am Long Course, 10am Short course

This long-standing Durango tradition brings skiers together to celebrate winter from start to finish!

The final race of the Ute Cup Nordic Series. The technique for this race will be freestyle (skate or classic).

The tradition continues! Join us for the 55th Annual Frisco Gold Rush. Gold Rush is the longest running Nordic event in Colorado and consists of classic and skate ski races open to Nordic enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Gold Rush is where the past and present come together to celebrate our historical mining heritage and embrace our snowy Nordic culture.

The Vail Nordic Town Series Races are put on by the Ski & Snowboard Club Vail. Skiers of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend! 

Day-of, on-site registration | $5 for 1K & 3K races, $10 for 5K and up.

Brats and chips will be provided. Bring a dish to share!

An extraordinary Colorado ski route! 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.