Grand Mesa Nordic Council (GMNC) started in 1990. It is a volunteer-based nonprofit that manages the groomed trails on the Grand Mesa. According to GMNC’s website, there are three different trail ...

Cross-country skiing is one of the most accessible ways to slide around on snow. It’s significantly cheaper than alpine skiing—both the gear itself and the day passes to nordic ski areas, which ...

“Alpine skiing, you ride the lift and fly downhill, and it’s still fun and exciting,” he says from his home in Vail. “But yeah, I started to enjoy the exercise part of it more.” In cross-country ...

All you need to cross country ski are boots, skis, and poles. But before you snag the first skinny skis you see, ask yourself what you want out of the experience. Do you want to meander through the ...

Trying something new can always be a bit scary, especially when that something new involves strapping boards to your feet and propelling yourself across the ice and snow. On this week’s episode of ...

Winter's snow and frigid temperatures may bring an end to some sports that define the summer, but they open the door to many other outdoor sports and activities. One of these is arguably among the ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Learning the basics is the first place to start on skinny skis. More than 40 people interested in ...

Every year, the sport of downhill skiing draws thousands of tourists from all over the world to Summit County’s famous ski resorts: Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper and Arapahoe Basin. But another form ...

There are several ways to experience alpine skiing in Colorado, from luxurious resorts to backcountry trails. Cross-country skiing, too, can be undertaken with amenities nearby or in remote wilderness ...

For snow lovers who enjoy traversing longer trails outdoors rather than flying down steep mountains or trying to navigate glades, cross-country skiing is a favorite pastime. While alpine or downhill ...

Aspen’s first snowfall is here, which means skiing is on everyone’s mind — including Nordic. Luckily, the Aspen Snowmass Nordic Trail System offers over 60 miles of cross-country ski and snowshoe ...