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Vail Resorts Nordic

PO Box 7

Vail, CO 81658

970-754-3210 or 970-754-4390

Joe Schmitt

Noridic Snowsports School Supervisor

Email: mailto:JSchmitt@vailresorts.com

Website:http://vail.com

Click: Ski & Snowboard School / Nordic

 

 

 

 

 

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Open: mid-December Close: mid-April

Cross-Country Skiing

Classic cross-country skiing is ideal for guests wanting an alternative mountain experience. Cross-country skiers will experience our beautufil backcountry areas utilizing Vail's special-use permit into the White River National Forest. We offer half-day beginner - intermediate tours/lessons on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays and intermediate - advanced all day tours on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Also check out our privates and the Reduced Pricing. Our privates accomadate up to six guests and advanced registration is recomanded.

Wanting a different XC experience try our Skin & Ski Tour on Fridays. This all day tour introduces people to the use of tele skis and skins and brings your touring to another level.

Beginners can be introduced to the sport on groomed terrain with a lesson at the Beaver Creek Nordic Sports Center (http://www.beavercreek.com/) or call 970-754-5313.

Telemark

Telemark skiing, also known as free-heel skiing, combines the best of cross-country with downhill. No matter what your level, our expert telemark instructors can teach you how to fine-tune your technique, from learning the basics of telemark skiing to making every turn effortless. Telemarl Workshops; Coed Jan.6,23,Feb.13,Mar.13 Kids 6-14 Jan.17, Mar. 7. Telemark Festival Feb. 27th. Small Group lessons 1-3 guests, and  privates are availible with advanced booking any day.

Snowshoeing

Designed for those wanting a wilderness adventure, no set tracks here, our snowshoe tours will take you through the White River National Forest. Hear about the history of Eagle County as you spot wildlife and enjoy senic views. Tours are led by well-versed guides who outfit you with the latest equipment from top manufacturers. Our group tours leave seven days a week from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Full-day and Half-day privates, with our Reduced pricing are also availible with advanced reservations. Our privates accomadate up to six guests.

Our Beacon & Shovel Tour introducing guests to basic avalanche information and tools while enjoys the backcountry around them and our Family Tracks Tour is all about getting a parents out in the backcountry with their younger children, ages 6-14. Are offered as half day private with our special privates pricing with and advanced notice.

In addition we also offer lunch tours with 48 hrs advanced notice.

For all our products we ask that you arrive 35 minutes prior so we can get you outfitted etc. Come join us today and for more information click our logo above for a link to our site.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity service provider and operates under special use permit from the White River National Forest.

 

Must Do: All day or half day  guided backcountry Ski or Snowshoe tour.  A must do for all nature enthusiast to complete your tour of the Vail Valley.

 

Terrain: Something for everyone.  Backcountry terrain in the White River National Forest with incredible views of the Gore Range and more.

Facilities & Amenities: All programs meet in the Golden Peak Lodge, the far eastern base area on Vail Mountain, at the Nordic Desk on the lobby level. We then head out in suburbans to our trailhead locations. 

 

Food Service: Golden Peak offers multiple dining options for our guests, three different restuarants to choose from.

Special Events: see Vail Resorts Web Site http://www.vail.com/ Also check out our Telemark Workshops and Festival for all

Check our WEBSITE by clicking the logo at the top of the page for information and dates.

 

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