Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies Address: P.O.Box 169
Winter Park,CO 80482
970-887-2152


Email: nordicymca@ymcarockies.org
Website:click here for our home website


Open: late-October(depends on snow) Close: April 12

Over 30,000 skiers per year visit our property covering 5,100 acres of mountain meadows at 8,500 ft of altitude. We have 100 kilometers of trail system including 3 kilometers of lighted trail system for night skiing. Snow Mountain Ranch is usually one of the first Nordic Centers in the state open (late October) and one of the last to close (late April).


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Must Do: Put on a pair of skis in the morning and just glide on our freshly groomed trails as you experience the sense of "ahhhssss…"


Terrain: Enjoy 100Km of groomed trail for classic and skate skiing. Our trail system accommodates everyone from first-time skier or snow-shoer to elite racer. Ski Blue ridge trail at 12 thousand feet of altitude or fun short loops around the Nordic Center. Even your canine companion can join you on some trails, making sure that you and your pup are getting a good workout.


Facilities & Amenities: The Nordic Center has full-service ski shop. This is the place where you will find great deals on lessons and ski and snowshoe rental packages. We also have the latest Nordic gear and apparel for sale. Tired of skiing? No problem, enjoy sleigh rides, Olympic size swimming pool with sauna, climbing wall or have fun in our Craft shop. To re-energize, visit the Skinny Ski Café. We have cozy cabins and lodge rooms for individuals, families and conference groups. Make memories at Snow Mountain Ranch!


Services: Enjoy sleigh rides, Ice Skating Rink, Olympic size swimming pool with sauna, climbing wall, roller skating ring in the Kiva recreational center or have fun in our Craft shop.


Food Service: To re-energize, visit the Skinny Ski Café or one of our many outdoor picnic places.


Classic and Skate lessons, snowshoe tours, kids, and locals: We offer guided snowshoe tours, and both classic and skate ski lessons for beginner, intermediate or advanced. We have a free Children’s ski program on Fridays and Sundays.  Locals from Grand County ski free on Wednesdays.



Check our WEBSITE for scheduled dates.




Special Events 2009:


26th Annual Alpina/Rossignol Stampede

Thank you to everyone who came and participated in the 26th annual Alpina Stampede.  It was a great success!  Please check the Grand Nordic website or Snow Mountain Ranch website for race results.


Blue Ridge Summit Tour

Saturday, April 11, 2009
Always wanted to ski to the summit of Blue Ridge?  Want to finish the winter season with a bang?  Ski up Blue Ridge summiting at 10,670ft with a round trip of 21.4km.  Join other Nordic ski enthusiasts for SMR Nordic Center's final event of the season.  The event includes a sack lunch and campfire at the summit.

When: Saturday, April 11th.  Meet at the SMR Nordic Cneter at 9am start skiing at 9:30am

Cost: $15 includes: trail pass and sack lunch
           $20 includes: trail pass, sack lunch and rentals
           Kids 12 and under are Free ($5 if you need to rent)

Registration: Call 970-887-2152 x4173 or stop by the Nordic Center


Colorado Biathlon Schedule:

1/24/09: (Saturday) Mass Start
1/25/09: (Sunday) TBD Format
2/7/09: State Championships Sprint
2/8/09: State Championships Pursuit
3/8/09: Supersprint
For more information, please check:
www.coloradobiathlon.org


If you have any questions about the Nordic Center, please call 970-887-2152 x4173.
For lodging information, please call 970-887-2152 x4110.

For more information about Biathlons in Colorado, please visit the
Colorado Biathlon Club Website.



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Directions: Follow US 40 through Winter Park, then 11 miles North to Snow Mountain Ranch.