Nordic Resources

It’s not too late to get in on the Nordic race scene this season. Race season really kicks off this month. So what’s the best race choice for a relative beginner or eager intermediate? 

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Dan Batwinas currently runs the cross-country ski trails at the Mount Massive Golf course in Leadville and is the President and Founder of the Leadville Cross Country Ski Council. He’s also been teaching Nordic... Read More

The holidays are here! Check out the best gift and gear picks from our Colorado Nordic experts! FOR THE ROOKIE The perfect gloves: “Many beginners try to use downhill ski gloves for XC skiing and immediately... Read More

The flakes are flying this month, and it’s our first chance to get on the snow! There’s an interesting phenomenon at many Nordic events: when skiers line up and find groups according to ability, there’s a huge line of... Read More

The importance of the right ski sock is highly underrated. Nordic skiers may find themselves thinking, “It doesn’t matter, a sock is a sock, right?” WRONG. Socks are an essential piece of your... Read More

Let’s face it—no matter how active we stay all summer, there’s usually a steep re-entry curve when we first hit the trails for the season. Unless you’re in the midst of a serious race-centric... Read More

When ski season comes to a close, it’s easy to shove your Nordic skis in the back of your closet to be forgotten until the snow falls again. But how you treat your skis when the season ends makes all the difference... Read More

The Colorado Cross Country Ski Association’s Season Punch Pass is an economical way to explore the quiet serenity of the endless groomed nordic trails in Colorado when the weather cools down. The Punch Pass... Read More