The Vail Nordic Center will close for the season on Sunday, April 9.
Current Trail Conditions
TRAIL NAME |
OPEN/CLOSED |
CONDITION |
| Teaching Loop | Open | Groomed |
| Sunburst Loop | Open | Groomed |
| Soccer Field Connector | Open | Groomed |
| The Plunge | Open | Groomed |
| Ptarmigan | Open | Groomed |
| Ben Here | Open | Groomed |
| Soccer Field Loop | Open | Groomed |
| Frickers Freeway | Open | Groomed |
| Stable Flats | Open | Groomed |
| Brick Hill | Open | Groomed |
| Training Loop | Open | Groomed |
| Thirteen | Open | Groomed |
| 5K Bridge | Open | Groomed |
| Chicken Ridge | Open | Groomed |
| Gore Creek Flats | Open | Groomed |
| Designator Loop | Open | Groomed |
| Designator Hill | Open | Groomed |
The Vail Nordic Center is now open for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking. Come in to our pro shop where you can also get geared up and buy your season pass (or purchase online)! To buy a VRD resident pass, you must have proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, etc.)
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.
2022/23 Nordic Pricing
Day Passes
$22 Adult day pass (13 and older)
$17 Youth day pass (ages 6-12)
Children under 6 are free
Season Passes (Buy your season pass online, or come into the shop!)
$125 VRD resident adult
To buy a VRD resident pass, you must have proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, etc.)
$160 Non-resident adult
$85 Youth (ages 13-17 - scholarships available)
$60 Youth (ages 6-12 - scholarships available)
Children under 6 are free
Rental equipment rates (on-site usage)
$32 Classic package
$37 Skate ski package
$74 AT ski package
$32 Snowshoe package
$37 Snow bike & helmet package - 1/2 day
$25 Youth classic/skate package (12 and under)
$29 Sled (to pull children - no off-site rentals)
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!
Lessons and Clinics
The Vail Nordic Center's PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America)-certified instructors have one goal - to make cross country skiing easy and fun. A short lesson will provide technique tips to develop new skills, build confidence, and open up new aspects of the sport. A variety of lessons are offered to meet your needs and specialized clinics take place throughout the season.
Beginner Group Lessons (75 min.):
$65 Adults (13 and older)
$55 Youth (12 and under)
• Group lessons offered daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• Group lessons focus on classic skiing
• Trail pass and rentals are not included in the lesson cost
Private Lessons (60 min.):
$99 Adults (13 and older)
$69 Youth (12 and under)
• Additional charges for multiple skiers
• Trail pass and rentals are not included in the lesson cost
• Classic or skate skiing
Group Snowshoe Tours (75 min.):
$59 Adults (13 and older)
$49 Youth (12 and under)
Please call the pro shop at 970-476-8366 to schedule your tour!
Skate & Classic Ski Clinics:
$59 Adults (13 and older)
$49 Youth (12 and under)
Alpine Touring Ski Clinics (90 min., includes rentals):
$99 Adults (13 and older)
$79 Youth (12 and under)
• Focus on alpine touring technique, AT bindings and climbing skins usage
2023 Clinic Schedule (Wednesdays at noon, 75 min):
Jan. 4 - Next Level Skate Clinic
Jan. 18 - Next Level Classic Clinic
Feb. 1 - Next Level Skate Clinic
Feb. 15 - Next Level Classic Clinic
March 1 - Alpine Touring Ski Clinic (90 min.)
March 15 - Next Level Skate Clinic
March 29 - Next Level Classic Clinic
• Trail pass is not included in the clinic cost
• Call 970-476-8366 to register as space is limited.
The Vail Nordic Center also offers demo days, waxing clinics and more.
