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December 2024
Tommelfest 2024
Help us celebrate 50 magnificent years of Nordic skiing tradition at the Ranch! Raise your glogg (old-fashioned Swedish spiced wine) for our annual Tommelfest celebration! Kick off the beginning of the winter season at our Viking-themed Nordic festival with free skate & classic cross country ski lessons from DTR Ski Instructors & CU Ski Team Coaches, keg toss, Swedish meatballs, and more–all in the spirit of the first cross-country skiers from Norway and Sweden where the sport originated. In addition…
Skijoring Clinic
Life is more fun with a dog, and hitting the ski trails is no different! Head out on the award-winning Nordic ski trails and learn to work as a team with your four-legged friend! Easy and fun to learn, skijoring is a great way for you and your pup to get outside and enjoy the trails all winter. You must bring your own pet. We recommend you only bring dogs in good shape and at least 35 pounds for their…
January 2025
Full Moon Ski Tour
Join our guided cross-country ski tours under the light of the full moon. Ski through our Rocky Mountain winter wonderland. Reservations & Check-In: Zach's Mercantile (970) 726-8231, Group limited to 8 people. Ages 8+ Cost: $30 per person. Equipment and Trail Pass not included (equipment and trail pass to be purchased at Zach's Mercantile Shop). Experience: Must know how to Classic/Skate Cross-country ski. Full Wolf Moon, January 11th, 6-7:30 PM Full Snow Moon, February 15th, 6-7:30 PM Full Worm Moon, March 15th, 6:00-7:30 PM
Ski, Sip & Yoga 2025
Join us for a Devil's Thumb Ranch favorite—Women's Ski, Sip & Yoga! A day full of female comradery, skiing award winning cross-country trails, healthy eating and restoring your body. Ski, Sip & Yoga is an opportunity to try Nordic skiing for the first time or hone in your skills with other experienced skiers. Of course, there is plenty of time for relaxation and a glass of wine, as well! Start the day with a ski clinic for skate and classic…
2025 Stagecoach Classic 30k & 15k race – 15k Ski Tour
Devil's Thumb Ranch and the Winter Park/Fraser Chamber are happy to present the 9th annual 30km, 15km, and 3k kids classic-only cross country ski race and tour! The event will start and finish at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa. An end of race celebration will be located at Broad Axe Barn with food and beer. Details & Registration coming soon!
February 2025
Skate Ski 25K Race
New this year, save the date for this fun day on the trails! Whether you’re new to cross-country skiing or a seasoned regular, we’re coming together to stride out and sightsee on our skate skis! More information coming soon! Details & Registration Coming Soon!
Skiathlon Race 2025
Get your skis waxed, find a buddy, and get ready to have some fun! Join us for for the 2nd annual 12K skiathlon in honor of Bill Chambers—a long time Grand County resident who loved Nordic skiing and our mountain community. The skiathlon will consist of both classic and skate skiing. The event can be completed by one person, or a two-person team relay (all male, all female or co-ed). The first leg of the course is to be completed…