When snow blankets the Vail Golf Club, it becomes the full-service Vail Nordic Center. Glide along 17 kilometers of daily-groomed skate and classic track, or snowshoe on 10 kilometers of scenic trails. For a new experience, check out our 13K of fat bike trails and fat bike rentals! The exceptional staff offers daily lessons on classic and skate skiing and specialty clinics on technique and tuning for adults and children, plus a wide variety of rental equipment is available.

The Nordic Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the winter season. The Nordic Center track is maintained and groomed daily at 8 a.m. for skate and classic skiing. If six inches of snow falls by midday after grooming, the snowmobile with the sled will be pulled over the 5K loop for additional grooming.

The Grill on the Gore restaurant in the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse offers a signature soup and chili lunch, as well as snacks and hot drinks to warm up and recharge.

An evening race series as well as larger weekend events offer opportunities for competition, while daily lessons in classic and skate skiing and specialty clinics will offer the chance to learn and practice new skills.

Nordic Center Highlights:

• On-site rentals for skate and classic skiing, alpine touring, fat tire bikes and helmets, plus backcountry skis and snowshoes
• Daily lessons for classic and skate skiing; regular clinics for Nordic and alpine touring skiing
• A full-service retail shop featuring a variety of merchandise for outdoor endurance sports, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, running, hiking, as well as Nordic ski equipment
• A Nordic lodge area for changing shoes and warming up before or after your Nordic adventure
• Full-service shop for ski waxing, repair and binding mounting
• On-site restaurant serving hand-crafted soup buffet lunch and hot drinks daily

The Nordic Center serves as a one-stop shop for all your Nordic and backcountry needs including clothing, accessories, backpacks and snowshoes. The pro shop carries a full line of Fischer, Salomon and Rossignol skis and boots; Swix, Salomon, Bjørn Dæhlie, Kari Traa and Dynafit clothing, Crescent Moon snowshoes, and the valley’s most comprehensive waxes from Swix and Toko. 

Rentals are available for classic, skate and backcountry skis, snowshoes, fat bikes and sleds to pull kids. The Vail Nordic Center is also an official Rossignol demo center.

• Christmas Eve (Wednesday, December 24th)
  • 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25th)
  • 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• New Years Eve (Wednesday, December 31st)
  • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• New Years Day (Thursday, January 1st)
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Vail Nordic Center trails are open for the season. Please use caution as there are some thin areas throughout the nordic track.

WE WILL BEGIN CHARGING FOR TRAIL PASSES ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH.  PLEASE ENSURE ALL DAY PASSES AND SEASON PASSES ARE VISABLE WHEN USING THE VAIL NORDIC CENTER TRAIL SYSTEM. 

2025/26 season passes are now available online and in-person at the Vail Nordic Center Pro Shop!

*To purchase a VRD Resident Pass, the purchaser must provide proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, etc)

Purchase your season pass online here! 

Interested in trying multiple activities? Rent equipment for one activity and get 50% off your second rental for the same person on the same day! 

Discover the joy of Nordic classic skiing with our group lessons at the Vail Nordic Center! Whether you’re a first-timer or looking to refine your technique, our experienced instructors make learning fun and social in a beautiful mountain setting.

Group Lessons are estimated to begin in Early December as snow conditions allow. 

Group Lessons will be offered daily at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. 

Group lessons focus on Classic Skiing. 

Trail Passes and Ski Rentals are not included in the cost of the lesson. 

Call 970-476-8366 to register as space is limited!

Take your Nordic skiing to the next level with a private lesson at the Vail Nordic Center! Enjoy personalized instruction tailored to your goals, pace and experience level - perfect for beginners seeking confidence or seasoned skiers fine-tuning their technique.

Group Lessons are estimated to begin in Early December as snow conditions allow. 

Private lessons are available daily at 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM. 

Additional charges are incurred for multiple skiers participating within a Private Ski Lesson.  Additional skier charges are 50% of the private lesson rate. 

Trail passes and ski rentals are not included in the lesson cost. 

Participants may select either Classic or Skate Skiing. 

Call 970-476-8366 to register as space is limited!

 Next Level Clinic Schedule

Call 970-476-8366 to register as space is limited. 

Skate and Classic Clinics are designed for Nordic skiers with experience. If you are a beginner, we recommend a group or private lesson.

Adult (Aged 13 and up) - $59*

Youth (Aged 12 and under) - $49*

*Trail pass and rentals are not included in the clinic cost. 

*All Next Level Clinics begin promptly at noon. Please arrive by no later than 11:45 a.m.

NEW Women's Only Clinic Schedule

Call 970-476-8366 to register as space is limited.

We reserve this one for you, ladies! This clinic is designed for the beginner and intermediate Nordic skier to make new friends, improve their skills and have more fun at the Vail Nordic Center and beyond.  Coffee and hot chocolate will be served following the clinic.  

Adult (Aged 13 and up) - $109*

Youth (Aged 12 and under) - $89*

*Rentals are included in the cost of the clinics, trail passes are not included.

All Women's Only Clinics begin promptly at noon. Please arrive by no later than 11:45 a.m. 

Intro to Alpine Touring Schedule

Focus on alpine touring technique, AT bindings and climbing skins usage. Call 970-476-8366 to register as space is limited!

• Adults (13 and older): $109* 
• Youth (12 and under): $89* 

*Rentals and trail passes are included with lesson.  

Clinic starts promptly at noon.  Please arrive by no later than 11:45 a.m. if you have your own equipment or by no later than 11:30 a.m. if you need to rent equipment. 

These races are put on by the Ski & Snowboard Club Vail. Skiers of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend! 

Day-of, on-site registration | $5 for 1K & 3K races, $10 for 5K and up
Early-season racers should have headlamps!

• Tue, December 23, 2025 | Vail Nordic Center
  • 1K & 3K at 4:30 p.m. | 5K at 5 p.m.
• Wed, January 14, 2026 | Vail Nordic Center
  • 1K & 3K at 4:30 p.m. | 5K at 5 p.m.
• Mon, February 16, 2026 | Maloit Park in Minturn
  • 1K & 3K at 4:30 p.m. | 5K at 5 p.m.
• Sat, March 21, 2026 | Maloit Park in Minturn: Wilson Cup & BBQ
  • 1K/5K/10K/20K at 10 a.m.
  • Brats and chips will be provided. Bring a dish to share!

REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE DAY-OF AT THE VENUE

For more info, call 970-476-8366 or visit the Ski & Snowboard Club of Vail Website

SSCV Nordic Swap
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Vail Nordic Center for the annual SSCV Vail Nordic Swap! Buy or sell skate, classic, backcountry, Alpine Touring and telemark skis, snowshoes and other related gear and clothing. Entry is $5 per person.

Gear Check-In
Takes place in the Gore Range Room at the Vail Nordic Center banquet room on Fri, Nov. 14 from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8-9:30 a.m.

Gear Pickup
Takes place on Sat, Nov. 15 from noon-1 p.m.

This event is organized by and benefits the Ski & Snowboard Club of Vail! 

For more info, call 970-476-8366 or email nordic@vailrec.com

Vail Nordic Center Pre-Season Sale 

Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• 20% off clothing, accessories, skis, boots and poles
• 25% off all Nordic packages (skis, boots and poles together)
• Up to 50% off selected used rental and demos
• Great opportunity to upgrade your gear or do some Christmas shopping! 

For more info, call 970-476-8366 or email nordic@vailrec.com