It’s Peak Nordic Season—Here’s the Events List You Need From under-the-radar fun to gourmet tours and insider favorites, these Nordic Center-hosted shindigs are worth planning a trip around. Our calendars are brimming this time of year in the Colorado mountains. Take a break from your routines and explore some of these must-do events for a little something new… Here are some of 2025’s standout... Read More Tips & Ideas // January 21, 2025
Are You Backcountry Smart? From Colorado Tourism Office Follow these guidelines for safer recreation on our snowy, unmanaged terrain. Your responsible preparation and behavior now will not only protect others — it just might save your life. Read More Stewardship // January 14, 2025
2025 Nordic Ski Gear Essentials Insights from a Colorado Expert Looking for something new and exciting? Here’s what Josh Dayton of Breckenridge Nordic would put in your basket. Read More Tips & Ideas // December 30, 2024
Tips from a Vail Nordic Center Expert Mike Kesner We sat down with Mike Kesner, a passionate 69-year-old Nordic skier now calling Vail, Colorado, home. As a Chicago native, Mike’s love for Nordic skiing started in the late 1970s during a big Illinois snowstorm.... Read More Nordic Scoop // December 30, 2024
2024/2025 Season Opening Dates Snow is here and the anticipation for cross-country ski season is building. Join us in counting down to the season opening dates for cross-country ski resorts. Discover the perfect destination to kick off your winter... Read More News // November 20, 2024
Dusting Off Our Snowy Welcome Mat How to get connected to the Colorado Nordic community Nordic skiing is more than just a sport—it’s a gateway to adventure, community, and personal growth. Yet, the excitement of gliding through snowy trails isn’t always easy to access. For many, cost,... Read More Tips & Ideas // November 14, 2024
Tribal and Indigenous Fire Tradition From US Forest Service Centuries ago, indigenous people inhabited the land from coast to coast. They knew what scientists confirm today: Frequent, low intensity fires on the landscape are not just important to reducing the risk of... Read More Stewardship // November 14, 2024
9 Native American Sites to Explore From Colorado Tourism Office We can’t very well discuss Colorado’s true roots without remembering our earliest inhabitants. The following sites and museums will have your imagination floating back in time to the first and most fascinating... Read More Stewardship // November 14, 2024