EVENTS
Find all the Nordic fun, races, clinics, and community events happening with the Durango Nordic Center!
Alpine Bank Full Moon Howler #3
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.
Hosted in collaboration with San Juan Mountains Association
TBD: 4Corners River Sports Red Hot Relay
Youth Program Fundraiser! Anything goes! Find three people, form a team, and let’s have some fun. We strongly encourage people who don’t typically race to join a team.
RELOCATED to Granby: Mike Elliott Youth Festival (U14) at the Stampeded Nordic Race
Following Rocky Mountain Nordic policy, we had to make the decision to relocate this event in advance of the scheduled date when we still did not have enough snow at Durango Nordic Center to groom and open our trails. In true Colorado Nordic spirit, multiple Nordic Clubs stepped up with proposals to host the Mike Elliott Youth Festival in honor of our very own Olympian, Mike Elliott.
YMCA of the Rockies -Snow Mountain Ranch is now hosting the Mike Elliott Youth Festival in combination with their Stampeded Nordic Race.
Distances & Start Times
1 km Family Tour
3 km Junior Course — 10:20 AM
12.5 km — 10:15 AM
Short Course 25 km — 10:00 AM
Long Course 50 km — 9:00 AM
The 3 km race entry fee is $10 and includes lunch. Parents and coaches are encouraged to jump in and race as well!
Registration links and additional details can be found through the Snow Mountain Ranch Stampede Nordic Race event page.
CANCELLED: Coke Race #2
This long-standing Durango tradition brings skiers together to celebrate winter from start to finish!
Pine Needle Langlauf - Salomon Southwest Nordic Race Series
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! This is the final race in the 2024-2025 Southwest Nordic Series.
JNQ #4 - Aspen Valley Ski Club
DNSC youth race team athletes compete in Rocky Mountain Nordic (RMN) Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) races across the region, with opportunities to earn points toward Junior Nationals. Races include both skate and classic techniques and vary in format from sprints to distance events.
JNQ #4 takes place at Aspen Valley Ski Club in Aspen, CO.
CANCELLED: Salomon Southwest Race Series - BUTCH CASSIDY SKI CHASE IN TELLURIDE
The Southwest’s premier ski competition is back! Sponsored by Salomon, this six-race series brings together skiers from across the region to compete for the title of King and Queen of Nordic Skiing in the Southwest.
JNQ #3 - Frisco Nordic Center
DNSC youth race team athletes compete in Rocky Mountain Nordic (RMN) Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) races across the region, with opportunities to earn points toward Junior Nationals. Races include both skate and classic techniques and vary in format from sprints to distance events.
JNQ #3 takes place at the Frisco Nordic Center.
Alpine Bank Full Moon Howler #2
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.
Hosted in collaboration with San Juan Mountains Association
Skate Clinic for Beginners
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!
Classic Clinic for Beginners
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!
CANCELLED: Salomon Southwest Race Series - Pondo Classic in Flagstaff
The Southwest’s premier ski competition is back! Sponsored by Salomon, this five-race series brings together skiers from across the region to compete for the title of King and Queen of Nordic Skiing in the Southwest.
Racers must complete at least three of the five events to qualify for the series. Scoring is simple: your finishing place equals your points (1st = 1 point, 2nd = 2 points, etc.). At the end, the lowest total score takes the crown.
Join the series, test your speed, and see how you stack up across the Southwest!
INFORMATION ON FLAGSTAFF 20KM FREESTYLE PONDO CLASSIC 2026 COMING SOON
CRESTED BUTTE ALLEY LOOP
One of the biggest ski races in the state! The Alley Loop is not your typical Nordic Marathon. It stands both as a premier American Birkebeiner Qualifying event, in addition to being Crested Butte’s most outrageous costume party of the year! The course winds its way through snowy streets, alleyways and narrow bridges through the heart of downtown Crested Butte.
JNQ #2 - Super Q at Soldier Hollow
DNSC youth race team athletes compete in Rocky Mountain Nordic (RMN) Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) races across the region, with opportunities to earn points toward Junior Nationals. Races include both skate and classic techniques and vary in format from sprints to distance events.
JNQ #2 takes place at Soldier Hollow in Midway, UT.
Womens Skate Clinic
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!
Salomon Southwest Race Series - Chama Chili Ski Classic
Recent snow has allowed race event coordinators to put the Chama Chili event back on this season’s calendar!
Sponsored by Salomon, this six-race series brings together skiers from across the region to compete for the title of King and Queen of Nordic Skiing in the Southwest.
Racers must complete at least three of the six events to qualify for the series. Scoring is simple: your finishing place equals your points (1st = 1 point, 2nd = 2 points, etc.). At the end, the lowest total score takes the crown.
Join the series, test your speed, and see how you stack up across the Southwest! The 5 events include:
1. Grand Mesa on Dec 6
2. Pagosa Cabin Fever on Jan 10
3. Chama Chili Ski Classic on Jan 17
4. Flagstaff Pondo Classic on Jan 31
5. Telluride Butch Cassidy on Feb 14
6. Durango Langlauf on Feb 28
This event features:
18k Freestyle XC Ski Race
6k Freestyle XC Ski Race
12k, 6k and 1k&3k Rookie Classic XC Ski Races
Classic Wood Ski 12k and 6k *Will be run with Classic XC Ski races*
6k and 1k&3k Rookie 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.
Salomon Southwest Race Series - Pagosa Cabin Fever
The Southwest’s premier ski competition is back! Sponsored by Salomon, this six-race series brings together skiers from across the region to compete for the title of King and Queen of Nordic Skiing in the Southwest.
Alpine Bank Full Moon Howler #1
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.
Hosted in collaboration with San Juan Mountains Association
Coke Race #1
This long-standing Durango tradition brings skiers together to celebrate winter from start to finish!
JNQ #1 - Snow Mountain Ranch
DNSC youth race team athletes compete in Rocky Mountain Nordic (RMN) Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) races across the region, with opportunities to earn points toward Junior Nationals. Races include both skate and classic techniques and vary in format from sprints to distance events.
JNQ #1 kicks off the race season and takes place at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, CO.
Pre-Season Fitness Class
Pre-Season Adult Fitness Class
Get ready for ski season with our pre-season fitness series led by Gretchen Harteis and Donald Poindexter. This five-week program is designed to build strength, endurance, and technique so you can hit the trails feeling strong and prepared.
Season Pass Prices Increase
Season Pass Prices Increase November 15!
Lock in the best deal of the season and get unlimited access to our trails all winter long. 
Nordic Night
Nordic Night at Hillcrest
Join us for a fun evening celebrating our Nordic community! Nordic Night features a ski swap, kids’ crafts, a photo booth, chili, and a bar. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season, connect with friends, and find great gear. Whether you’re new to Nordic skiing or a long-time member, everyone’s welcome.
Want to sell your gear with us? Fill out the form below to reserve your spot in the swap and help your old gear find a new home.