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OUR MISSION

The Durango Nordic Ski Club provides opportunities for Nordic skiing and other human-powered outdoor recreation to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in Southwest Colorado while serving as a steward of our home in the heart of the San Juan Mountains.

Durango Nordic Ski Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fosters a strong, welcoming community through cross-country skiing and outdoor recreation.

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Our Programs

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    Youth Programs

    Our Youth Programs serve recreational and competitive skiers ages 5 to 19. Each program is designed to spark a lifelong love of Nordic skiing while encouraging kids to stay active during the winter months. We believe that combining outdoor fun, skill-building, and a supportive community creates the ideal environment for personal growth and development.

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  • Adult Programs

    Our Adult Programs are open to Nordic skiers of all levels—from first-timers to seasoned racers. Each program is designed to build fitness, improve technique, and foster community among skiers with similar goals. Whether you're aiming to complete your first marathon ski race or simply enjoy skiing with others, there’s a place for you.

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    Lessons & Equipment

    We offer 90-minute skate or classic cross-country ski lessons daily. Skate and classic are two distinct techniques within cross-country skiing. If you’re new to the sport, we offer rentals of appropriate cross-country gear for both skate and classic skiing.

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Loved by All.

Seriously! But don’t take our word for it, here are some things people have to say about us.

We can’t say enough good things about this camp. Our daughter went from being nervous about spending a week away from home to begging us to sign her up for the longer session next summer! She came home so much more confident, more independent, and totally in love with every sport she tried.


— Jack (16), DNSC Youth Team Athlete & 2024-2025 Junior Nationals Participant

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Durango Nordic is a program that builds community and fuels a passion for a life long love of the sport.








— Emily M., Parent and DNSC Passholder

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“I love the Nordic Center because it’s beautiful, fun to ski at, and it’s my favorite place to be."






— Kyla (9), Former DNSC Snowburner; now Cruiser

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One Community. Every Skier. All Winter.

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