Trails: There are 100 km (62 miles) of trails groomed for cross-country skiing (skate and classic) at Snow Mountain Ranch, a YMCA owned and operated family resort. Approximately half the trails are rated Most Difficult, the remainder are Easier and More Difficult. One trail is for skiing with your dog and a 2 km trail lit for night skiing. Sheduled events include a Thanksgiving Nordic Camp, monthly full-moon tours, and the Nordic Stampede Marathon and Carnival in early March. Trail fees: Adults & teens $15, children (6-12) & seniors $8, snowshoeing $8 (winter 2009-10) Tel: Nordic center 970-887-2152 ext 4173
Snow report: Conditions are posted on the resort's website Nearest town: Winter Park, CO Web site:Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center Trail map: Available at the resort and on their website Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment, snowshoes Ski lessons: Group and private lessons Other winter activities: Biathlon, dog sledding, skating, horseback riding, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, snow tubing, telemarking Facilities: Day lodge, waxing room, cafeteria, restaurant, child care, ski shop Lodging on site: Snow Mountain Ranch has 60 family cabins and three lodges with a total of 230 rooms. Lodging nearby: Winter Park has many inns, hotels and other accommodations. See the listings on the chamber's website. Tourism info:Winter Park Chamber Weather forecast:Winter Park Location of trails: Snow Mountain Nordic Center is about 80 miles west of Denver and 12 miles north of Winter Park. Take Highway 40 north of Winter Park for 12 miles then turn left on the ranch access road and go about a mile to the administration building. Amtrak serves Denver, Winter Park and Granby. Map of local region:Snow Mountain Ranch
Name of area: Snow Mountain Nordic Center Times that I have skied there: A few times I last skied there in: Apr, 2002 Trails that I skied: My favorite trails: Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: The scenery and the grooming of the trails was superb! What I disliked: Comments: THe lodge is a bit small and rustic. Submitted by: RK from: Fort Collins, CO Date submitted: Jan 22, 2003
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