Sandia Nordic Ski Club

Skate Clinic for Beginners
2025-01-25 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
The Durango Nordic Center offers lessons and clinics for all ages and levels, from never-evers to experienced skiers. Lessons and clinics run throughout the season!

Skyway Skuffle 10km Freestyle Race
2025-01-25 11:00 - 14:00
Come accept the challenge of this 10km freestyle cross-country ski race on some of the best ski trails in Colorado. The Skuffle has been going on for more than three decades and it’s always a good time. GMNC’s races are challenging for top athletes, but they’re also a lot of fun for the rest of us who just want to get out and test ourselves against a beautiful, well-groomed course. The Skyway Skuffle is a 10km freestyle race, so you can skate or classic ski (but prizes are awarded according to finish, not technique). The course map will be posted the week before.

Alley Loop
2025-02-01 08:00 - 15:00
The Alley Loop is not your typical Nordic Marathon. It is both a premier American Birkebeiner Qualifying event and Crested Butte’s most outrageous costume party of the year! The course winds through snowy streets, alleyways, and narrow bridges through the heart of downtown Crested Butte. Once you make it through town, you are rewarded with pristine tracks and exhilarating vistas throughout the Crested Butte Nordic trail network. If you like normal, you may want to look for another race. If you are up for anything… this is right up your alley!

BB Gun Biathalon
2025-02-01 08:30 - 12:00
A unique, super-fun freestyle ski event in which participants can either classic or skate ski while target shooting with Red Ryder BB guns provided by the Pagosa Nordic Club. 10 seconds added for each shot missed during the race but no gun or shooting experience is needed. Parents can help the young ones cock and shoot. Kids really love this race! Prizes for the top finishers and best costumes along with participant drawing giveaways. Great fun for all ages!

Boulder Mountain Tour Nordic Marathon
2025-02-01 10:00 - 20:00
The premier cross-country race in the Western United States, the Tour is staged on the historic Harriman Trail located in the pristine Sawtooth National Forest Area. Race distances are 34 kilometers, the Full Boulder, and 15 kilometers, the Charley Course Half Boulder.
The field features World Cup-caliber racers to cross-country enthusiasts who embrace the “Tour” aspect of the event. All ages are welcome. Racers are separated by waves, including Elite Men, and Elite Women, seeded by previous race times in the BMT or comparable marathon distance races. There are seven waves in the Full Boulder. This year, the in-person race field will be capped at 800 skiers for the Full Boulder, and 200 skiers in the Half.

Snow Mountain Ranch 2 Ranch Race
2025-02-08 09:00 - 12:00
Cross country ski from Snow Mountain Ranch to Granby Ranch via Snow Mountain Ranch Trails to the Fraser to Granby Trail to the Granby Ranch Trails. 11 km one way or 22 km both ways. This year ending at the top of the East Mountain Chair Lift, where you will be able to ski or take the chair down.
Enjoy refreshments and fellowship afterwards!
Lodging discounts available for registered event participants only. Instructions provided through Grand Nordic once registered.

Butch Cassidy Ski Chase & Nordic Fun Day
2025-02-08 09:15 - 13:00
Join Telluride Nordic Association at Priest Lake for our annual Butch Cassidy race! There are divisions and distances for the whole family.

Frisco Gold Rush
2025-02-08 10:00 - 13:00
Gold Rush is where the past and present come together to celebrate our historical mining heritage and embrace our snowy Nordic culture.
Gold Rush participants and their friends and family have a great reason to stick around Frisco after the races. The Frisco Gold Rush will be followed by Spontaneous Combustion, a community bonfire and fireworks display near the Frisco Bay Marina. The whole community is invited to the corner of Summit Boulevard/Main Street and Marina Road at 6:00pm on Saturday, February 8, 2025, to gather, swap stories and watch the bonfire and fireworks (that will start at approximately 8:00pm). This is a free event. Please be mindful of the noise should you opt to bring your furry companion. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase to benefit a local non-profit.

Art Cart Alpine Rally Sledding Festival
2025-02-08 17:30 - 20:00
Food trucks will include Slow Groovin’ BBQ and Rolling Fork food truck, hot chocolate will be served by The Dreamery. DJ May Selby will be spinning hot beats. Fire pits will be on site to keep attendees warm as wintery competition brings a chill to the air. Contestants are judged on speed and design and the winners will be announced at the end of the event.
NO MORE KIDS SPOTS AVAILABLE! We are full for the kids portion and super excited for the competition. Please register for the adult competition! We only have a few openings left!! Registration will open on January 1st and will close on February 1st, 2025 by 5:00pm.

Pagosa Moonrise Ski
2025-02-08 18:00 - 20:00
At least beginner Classic cross country skiing experience required. There will be a short hill or two, but skiers are welcome to walk on the side of the groomed trail. The group will stay together.

All Levels Skate Clinic
2025-02-09 13:00 - 15:00
The 2-hour clinics cost $30 with a season pass to the Durango Nordic Center and $35 without. Please note that because the Durango Nordic Center is not affiliated with Purgatory Resort, only season pass holders to the Durango Nordic Center are eligible for the pass discount.

Durango Nordic Full Moon Howler
2025-02-12 18:00 - 21:00
One way to beat the darkness of this time of year is to get outside and enjoy it! Experience the alpine glow of the Twilight Peaks and the rise of the full moon as you sip a warm beverage by the bonfire or go for an evening ski or snowshoe. This is an event for the whole family.
The San Juan Mountains Association will be leading 60-90 minute guided snowshoe hikes at each of our Howlers. Hikes leave just after 6 pm from the Nordic Center.

Chama Chile Classic
2025-02-15 09:00 - 15:00
The Chama Chile Classic features a Freestyle Cross Country Ski Race which is a qualifying race for the Nordic Series, Classic Cross country Ski Races, and Snowshoe races! Enjoy a variety of events for all ages and abilities.
The race course includes part of the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and is located in the southern San Juan Mountains, north of Chama, New Mexico and southwest of Antonito, Colorado. The course includes rolling hills, aspen groves, open meadows, and forests of spruce and fir.
Registration and Bib Pickup will be available on Friday night (February 14th) at Fosters Restaurant in Chama from 5:00-7:00pm. Race bibs will also be available for pickup at the race site from 8:00-9:00am. Races start at 9am.

Ski for the Pass
2025-02-16 10:00
Please Note: This is essentially a backcountry race so please prepare for it accordingly with the proper clothing, food and hydrationevent requires you to be self-supported. There will be a porta potty at the start but not on the course. If you do not feel comfortable with this type of race, you should consider not participating.

American Birkebeiner/Korteloppet Nordic Marathon
2025-02-21 08:00 - 2025-02-23 11:00
Be a part of a legend! The Slumberland American Birkebeiner is North America’s largest and most prestigious cross-country ski race. Skiers make their way from Cable to Hayward, WI, on the legendary Birkie Trail, finishing on the snow-covered Main Street of Hayward, WI. Enjoy a week full of racing, live music, food, and ski events in the Northwoods. An estimated 40,000 skiers & spectators will attend Birkie week festivities. Don’t miss it!

Gothic Mountain Tour
2025-02-21 10:00 - 2025-02-23 16:00
The competitive course begins in Crested Butte behind the Crested Butte Community School. The recreational course begins in Mt. Crested Butte at the Snodgrass Trailhead. Both races circumnavigate Gothic Mountain and end on the CB Nordic trail system at the Magic Meadows Yurt.

Pine Needle Langlauf Nordic Race
2025-02-22 08:00 - 13:00
The Nordic Center’s toughest endeavor, the Pine Needle Langlauf freestyle event offers big climbs, scenic views, thrilling descents, and excellent snow conditions. There will be live music, prizes for winners, and schwag for all!

Grand Mesa Feb 15K Frestyle Race
2025-02-22 11:00 - 13:30
GMNC’s races are challenging for top athletes, but they’re also a lot of fun for the rest of us who just want to get out and test ourselves against a beautiful, well-groomed course. The Feb 15 is a 15km freestyle race, so you can skate or classic ski (but prizes are awarded according to finish, not technique). The course route will depend on snow conditions.

2025 Annual Meeting is Set!
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Marble Brewery NE Heights, 9904 Montgomery Blvd NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87111, United States
Save the date for our 2025 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 3rd from 7–9 PM at Marble Brewery NE Heights Taproom (9904 Montgomery Blvd NE). Doors open at 6:30 PM.
If you’ve paid your 2025-2026 membership or made a donation to the Club, your first beer’s on us! It’s a great chance to catch up with fellow members, hear about this summer’s trail improvements, upcoming events, and plans for next season’s trail modifications.
Haven’t renewed yet? Head to sandianordic.org to join in!
Hope to see you there!

Cancelled - Kids and Adults Beginner Classic Clinic
2026-01-02 10:00 - 12:00
Unfortunately we need to cancel this clinic due to lack of snow. We will try to reschedule later in the season, conditions permitting. Focus: Kids, beginner adults, and anyone interested in agility and fun. We can all benefit from balance and laughter!Style: ClassicWhen: Friday, January 2nd, 2026 10am – NoonWhere: Gravel Pit along Ellis Service RoadFree to Sandia Nordic Ski Club Members

Adult Skate and Classic Clinic for Beginner - Intermediates
2026-01-11 10:00 - 12:00
Focus: Adult Beginner – Intermediate Skiers
Style: Both classic and skate available
When: Sunday, January 11th, 2026 10am – Noon
Where: Gravel Pit along Ellis Service Road
Free to Sandia Nordic Ski Club Members
