Nordic Center - YMCA of the Rockies

Nordic Center
& Winter Fun Park
Caring
Honesty
Respect
Responsibility
Faith
World-class Trails
Kid’s Programs
Ski Packages
Lessons
Lodging and more!
Family Reservations: (800) 777-9622
7 days a week: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Group Reservations: (800) 777-9622
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Have questions about your upcoming vacation?
Call the Front Desk: (970) 877-2152
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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Snow Mountain Ranch
Located in Colorado near Winter Park, Rocky Mountain
National Park and Grand Lake, Snow Mountain Ranch
offers a wholesome environment
where friends, families and
groups enjoy a tranquil setting,
more activities than anywhere
else and quality time together.
Situated on more than 5,000
acres, the ranch’s on-site winter
activities include cross-country
skiing on one of the finest, most
expansive trail systems in the
U.S., sledding, snowshoeing,
winter family programs, and easy
access to the Winter Park, Mary
Jane and Sol Vista downhill
ski areas. On-site summer
activities include horseback riding, hiking, biking,
canoeing, a zip line and a variety of family programs, plus
easy access to nearby fishing, boating and rafting.
Contents
4 The Nordic Center
5 Hours
Contact Information
6 Passes, Services and Rates
8 Free Clinics
Races and Events
9 Children’s Programs
10 Lodging
11 Membership
Our Mission
YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian Principles into
practice through programs, staff and facilities in an
environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and
body for all.
Our Core Values
One of YMCA of the Rockies’ two
facilities, Snow Mountain Ranch
also offers a variety of affordable
accommodations, including
lodge rooms, family cabins and
reunion cabins with fireplaces,
campgrounds and yurts.
For friends, families and groups,
Snow Mountain Ranch offers so
much for so little.
Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith.
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Your canine
The Nordic Center
at Snow Mountain Ranch
companion can join
you on some of our
trails, making sure
that both you and
your pup are getting
More than 20,000 skiers per year
visit our property, which covers
5,200 acres of mountain meadows
and forests at an altitude of 9,000
feet. Our Nordic Center has more
than 100 kilometers of trails
accommodating everyone from the
first-time Nordic skier or snowshoer
to the elite racer, as well as skiers
with special needs. Beginners can
ski on short loops around the Nordic
Center while the experienced racer
can train on longer trails with
steeper climbs.
a good workout.
Pet-friendly lodging is
available; see page 10
for details.
Beyond cross country skiing, families
and groups can enjoy ice skating,
sledding and tubing, snowshoeing
and sleigh rides.
The Nordic Center’s full-service ski shop is where you will find
great deals on lessons, rental packages,
and the latest Nordic gear and apparel for sale.
When it’s time for a break, re-energize at the
Skinny Ski Cafe, located above the Nordic
Center. Enjoy a light snack, a hot bowl of soup
or a delicious sandwich.
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Ski Season Hours
Contact Information:
Open daily:
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
1101 County Road 53
Granby, CO 80446
Phone: (888) 573-9622
E-mail: nordicymca@
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Passes, Services and Rates
Single-day Cross-Country Skiing
or Snowshoe Trail Pass
Day Pass
$ 15
Complimentary for YMCA of the Rockies members
and overnight guests.
Season Pass — Free with Membership
See page 11 for membership details.
Includes usage of ski and snowshoe trails, ice
rink, tubing hill, swimming pool and Kiva Rec Center.
Equipment Rental
Adult Full-day
Child Full-day (ages 12 and under)
Rental package include skis, poles and
boots or snowshoes.
$ 15
$ 8
Nordic Lessons
Private: 11:30 am and 2:30 pm
Group: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
$ 35
$ 20
Rates are per person, duration one hour.
Please arrive half an hour before your
lesson begins.
Individual
Group (15 or less)
$ 15
$ 180
Reservations required. Please call the
Program Department at (970) 887-2152,
ext. 4135 to schedule.
Dress in layers. Hiking/waterproof boots
recommended. Bring snacks and water.
Ice Rink, Tubing & Sledding Hill
Learn to Ski Package
Adult
Snowshoe Guided Hikes (all levels)
$ 40
Includes equipment rental, trail pass, and
one hour group lesson
Day Pass*
Rink admission, skate rental, sled rental or
tube rental included in Day Pass. For more
information, please call (970) 887-2152, ext. 1201.
$ 15
Complimentary for YMCA of the Rockies members
and overnight guests.
* Day Pass fee of $15 includes access to a variety of facilities
and activities at Snow Mountain Ranch.
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Free Clinics
Children’s Programs
Waxing Clinic
For more information
on these programs or to register,
please call the Nordic Center
at (888) 573-9622, or e-mail:
nordicymca@ymcarockies.org.
Saturdays: 9:30 – 10:30 am
December 11, 2010 –
April 9, 2011
Learn basic waxing techniques
and ski maintenance to
increase your enjoyment of
cross-country skiing.
Our clinic topics change weekly
so check in with the Nordic
Center.
For a schedule please call
the Nordic Center at
(888) 573-9622.
Trail Grooming
Snow Mountain Ranch
uses state of-the-art
snow cats, as well as
specially-equipped
snowmobiles to create
the absolute best
conditions for Nordic
skiing. With abundant
Races & Events
snowfall, committed
staff and the best
machinery available,
The Nordic Center hosts a
the trails at Snow
variety of races and biathlon
Mountain Ranch are
events throughout the season.
truly world-class.
Our annual races include the
Snow Mountain Ranch Classic,
which takes place the first
weekend of January, and the
Snow Mountain Ranch Stampede, which happens during
the first weekend of March.
For information and registration, please visit
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Kids Nordic Ski Program
Fridays and Sundays:
1:00 –2:30 pm
January 8 – February 28, 2011
The Snow Mountain Ranch–YMCA Kids Nordic Ski Program
offers ski instruction for beginners and more accomplished
skiers ages 5-15, skiing games, winter nature activities, and
ends with a Nordic Ski Festival.
Equipment included for lesson.
Trade-up Program
Easily change out gear as your child grows!
This program allows children to be involved in Nordic skiing
in a way that’s affordable for the family. Children will receive
new skis and boots every year.
Please call the Nordic Center at (888) 573-9622
for more information.
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Membership
Join today! When you become a member
of the YMCA of the Rockies, you become
a part of our family.
Bond with your family and strengthen
relationships while creating adventure-filled memories
at either Snow Mountain Ranch, Estes Park Center or
Camp Chief Ouray.
Membership is NOT required to stay or ski at Snow
Mountain Ranch, but when you do become a YMCA of
the Rockies member, you receive these great benefits*:
Lodging
• $15 per night off lodging
Snow Mountain Ranch offers an
abundance of affordable lodging
options for every taste and budget.
Choose from a great selection of
cabins, vacation homes, and hotelstyle lodge rooms.
• A Nordic Center season pass
• Advance reservation priority at both locations
• Access to all recreational and program facilities
at both locations
• Discounts on registration fees for your child or teen to
attend Camp Chief Ouray.
Feeling adventurous? Try a unique
winter lodging experience and stay
in a yurt! Our yurt village opened in
July 2010 and features four brandnew yurts.
• Discounts at both general stores
• Discounts on family weekend packages
• Limited access to other YMCA facilities through the
AWAY program. Please check with your local YMCA for
their policies pertaining to the AWAY program.
For more information on lodging
at Snow Mountain Ranch please
call (800) 777-9622, or visit ymcarockies.org.
Membership Fees
Family membership includes you, your spouse and all
dependent children.
One-year membership
Three-year membership
$ 200
$ 500
For more information, please call Jennifer Leivestad,
Membership Coordinator, at (888) 574-9622,
or join online at ymcarockies.org.
Yurts have electricity, and include a microwave and a mini-fridge.
Heat not available.
* Membership fees are not tax-deductible.
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