DUE TO THE LACK OF SNOW THE PONDO CLASSIC RACES IN FLAGSTAFF, AZ HAS BEEN CANCELED.
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.
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!
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!
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.
The Butch Cassidy Ski Chase, hosted by the Telluride Nordic Association, is the fifth race qualifying for the Southwest Nordic Series.
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!
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 or go for an evening ski. This is an event for the whole family.
The Chama Chili Ski Classic is the third race in the Southwest Series for 2024-2025.
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.
This long standing Durango event brings skiers together to celebrate winter from beginning to end!
This long standing Durango event brings skiers together to celebrate winter from beginning to end.
DUE TO A LACK OF SNOW AT VALLECITO, THE DEMO DAY HAS MOVED TO DURANGO NORDIC CENTER!
Come to the Durango Nordic Ski Club from 12:30PM to 3:00 PM for Vallecito Demo Day! Local shops and Fischer will have equipment available for you to try, and VNC will offer ski lessons and clinics in both skate and classic skiing for those interested. Don’t miss this chance to try out the latest gear and sharpen your skills! There are no trail fees.
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!
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!
Please check back for more information!
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 or go for an evening ski. This is an event for the whole family.
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!
The Pagosa Nordic Season Opener is the second of the six races in the Southwest Series for 2024-2025!
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!
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!
Check back here for more information and results!
New for 2024-2025 Season! Our first race in the SW Series will be the Grand Mesa Nordic Council Winterstart Race.
Community Nordic Night at Hillcrest Golf Club!
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 5- 7 PM
WHAT: We are excited to host an informal community night with Hillcrest to kick off the ski season and answer your questions about grooming, programs, gear, races and events, and whatever else you are pondering about Nordic skiing at the moment. All are welcome! Staff from Hillcrest and DNSC, as well as DNSC coaches, will be available to answer all the questions.
HOW MUCH: Free! Any donations collected will be shared between Hillcrest & DNSC for grooming needs.
WHAT ABOUT DINNER?: The Hillcrest kitchen and bar will be open with chili and beer/wine for purchase.
ONE MORE THING: GEAR SWAP!
**If you have gear you are interested in selling, bring it with you for a low-key gear swap! Here's the plan:
Bring your gear (classic or skate skis, boots, poles for adults and kids - no downhill gear, please!) to the Golf Club starting at 4 PM to check it in with Coach Nick. Please have a price in mind, but if you have no idea, we'll coach you through it. If your skis are vintage or exceptionally well-loved, we reserve the right to suggest some cool craft projects for them instead. To expedite the process, please email us a pic of your gear and a description prior to Thursday, December 5.
DNSC will retain 10% of the sale price.
We would prefer that all transactions go through Venmo, so download that app if you don't have it yet!
Please remember to take your unsold gear home after the swap.
A desire to recognize those that go above and beyond in supporting our youth in pursuit of excellence, as well as those that have been role models by having a postive impact on the growth of competitive winter sports in our community.
Durango Nordic and Durango Winter Sports Club seek to continue the legacy of the Hall of Fame. Read more about the Hall of Fame criteria and the previous Hall of Fame recipients on the Durango Winter Sports Club website.
In 2024, we are bringing back the Hall of Fame and Winter Celebration Party after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join us on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 5 PM at the VFW Post 4031 in Durango to celebrate this year’s Hall of Fame inductees and raise funds for scholarships for kids in our community to participate in winter sports.
This long standing Durango event brings skiers together to celebrate winter from beginning to end. If there isn’t enough snow, this race will be pushed to Sunday, Jan. 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 or go for an evening ski. This is an event for the whole family. Day pass required, rentals available.
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!
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!
The Butch Cassidy Ski Chase, hosted by the Telluride Nordic Association, is the third of four races in the San Juan Mountain region to crown the King and Queen of Nordic Skiing in the Southwest!
Join us for the McDonald’s Winter Triathlon. This event is for individuals to compete in a race in the winter discipline of their choosing: fat biking, snowshoeing, or freestyle Nordic skiing.
Join the Vallecito Nordic Club for clinics at the Vallecito Reservoir this winter!
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.
Registration opens October 1, 2023.
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!
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!
Please check back for more information!
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 or go for an evening ski. This is an event for the whole family. Day pass required, rentals available.
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!
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.
