The Nordic Center
Welcome to the 2019-2020 Winter Season!
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Snow Mountain Ranch’s Nordic Center has more than 120 kilometers of world-class terrain for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking in the Colorado Rockies for everyone from first-time recreational participants to elite racers.
Beginners can ski on short easy loops around the Nordic Center while the experienced racer can train on longer expert trails with steeper climbs. Beyond cross country skiing, individuals, families and groups can enjoy snowshoeing and fat biking from the Nordic Center.
*Please respect our trail and others by using the designated trails for your sport to ensure the safety of others and prevent damage to groomed trails. A footprint or snow shoe and bike track will melt through the snow and spread, creating significantly uneven surfaces.
Looking to participate in the new Colorado Nordic Race Series? Visit the CCCSA website for more information and to register.
Season Pass Options:
YMCA of the Rockies Family Membership –$250-1 year, $600-3 year (Includes usage of ski and snowshoe trails, ice rink, tubing hill, swimming pool and Kiva Rec Center, as well as access to our Estes Park Center.)
Single-Day Cross-Country Skiing Trail Pass,
Snowshoe Trail Pass or Fat Bike Trail Pass:
Complimentary to YMCA of the Rockies members and overnight guests
Adult (13+): $25 (day pass)
Children (6-12): $10 (day pass)
Children (5 and younger): free
Multiple Day Cross-Country Skiing Trail Pass
Five time punch card: $110 (can be shared between family members)
Free skiing for those ages 70+ has been discontinued. The YMCA of the Rockies strives to be an inclusive organization and we have changed our Nordic pricing to be in line with our membership fee structure. Membership is open to all, and no one is denied based on financial need. Financial assistance is available, if needed. Your membership fees support the quality of grooming and skiing at Snow Mountain Ranch.
The Nordic Center’s full-service ski shop is where you will find great deals on lessons and rental packages. We also have the latest cross-country ski gear and apparel for sale. To re-energize, visit the Skinny Ski Cafe and enjoy a light snack or warm up with a bowl of soup and a sandwich.
More than 25,000 skiers per year visit our property covering 5,100 acres of mountain meadows at an altitude of 9,000 feet. Your canine companion can even join you on some of the trails, making sure that both you and your pup are getting a good workout – but remember, leashes are required!
Snow Mountain Ranch also offers ice skating, tubing, dog sledding and sleigh rides. For information and booking of these activities please contact the Snow Mountain Ranch Programs Main Office (extension 4135).
Hours of operation during ski season:
Daily: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 970-887-2152 x 4173
2019-2020 Winter Rates
Equipment Rental Rates (Half Day begins at 1:00 pm)
Nordic Skis:
Adult Classic Skis or Snowshoes Full Day — $20 Half Day — $15
Child Classic Skis or Snowshoes Full Day — $10 Half Day — $8
Adult Skate Skis Full Day — $22 Half Day — $17
Demo Ski Rental Full Day — $35
Child Carrier Rentals:
Osprey Child Carrier Pack — Full Day — $15
Chariot Full Day — $22 Half Day —- $15
Nordic Ski Lessons:
One-hour Group Lessons (available at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm – maximum of 6 people per group)
Adult — $40 (Lesson Only)
Child (12 and under) — $40 (Includes equipment rental, trail pass, and lesson)
One-hour Private Lessons (available at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm)
Individual Private — $50 (Lesson Only)
Learn to Ski Package (includes classic equipment rental, trail pass, one hour group lesson)
Adult — $70 (SMR overnight guest — $55)
Child — $40
Registration for Nordic Ski Lessons will be available online starting November 16, 2019.
Please call the SMR Nordic Center at 888-573-9622 for more information.
Children’s Learn to Ski Program
by the Grand Nordic Ski Club
Fridays 1-2:30 pm
The Kids Nordic Ski Program offers ski instruction for beginners and more accomplished skiers ages 5-9, skiing games, winter nature activities, and ends with a Nordic Ski Festival. The program will be offered in January and February. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to lessons. Equipment and trail pass are provided for the duration of the lesson. For further information contact Diana Lynn Rau (970-655-8036).
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