Nordic Resources

This annual, week-long event teaches visually- and mobility-impaired adults the sport of classic cross country skiing and allows those who have already mastered the basics the chance to improve their skills and endurance.

The Alley Loop is not your typical American Birkebeiner Qualifier. The course winds its way through snow-laden streets, alleyways and narrow bridges in the hart of downtown Crested Butte. At any given time you may be cheered-on by town revelers, find yourself surrounded by Oompa Loompas, or navigating a crazy costume train assemblage… Racers are sometimes forced into making daring passes and depending on their luck, may even get waylaid on a bridge for a brief moment. Once you make it through town, you are rewarded by pristine tracks and epic views on the surrounding Crested Butte Nordic trail network. If you like normal, you may want to look for another race. If you are up for anything, this is right up your alley!

Bring your skis and your wax and learn from the pros! We will be teaching waxing techniques, wax selections, and more. Don't have wax? Stop by any time during opening hours and our sales team will be happy to help out. Not sure where to start? Not a problem! We are well equipped to help you find your feet in the Nordic Ski world!

If you are interested, please RSVP so we know how many are coming! 

A fundraiser to support youth XC skiing in Grand County, the Ranch 2 Ranch XC Ski Trek is a journey from Snow Mountain Ranch to Granby Ranch via "Snow Mountain Ranch Trails" to the "Fraser to Granby Trail" to the "Granby Ranch Trails." The trek is 12 km each way or 24 km round-trip.

The CB Nordic & Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Races are a fun way to get outside, get some exercise, meet new people, and challenge yourself. Each week is a different format with distances ranging from 5K to 15K in both skate and classic. Every week a kids’ race is offered as well, with 1K and 3K options. Every race you do you acquire points, and at the end of the series we’ll award the winner of the most points.

Back for 2023, join us for the 52nd Annual Frisco Gold Rush. Gold Rush is the longest-running Nordic event in Colorado and consists of classic and skate races open to skiers 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.