Vail Nordic Center
OFFERING NORDIC SKIING, SNOWSHOEING AND FAT BIKING WITH AN ON-SITE RESTAURANT
1775 Sunburst Drive, Vail, Colorado | 970-476-8366
We are looking forward to the 2025/26 winter season! The Vail Nordic Center pro shop will open for the season on Monday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. Come in, say hi, buy your pass and shop for gear to get your season started right!
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.
The Vail Nordic Center trails are not yet open for the season. Stay tuned for 2025/26 trail condition updates!
| Trail Name | Open/Closed | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Loop | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Sunburst Loop | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Soccer Field Connector | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| The Plunge | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Ptarmigan | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Ben Here | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Soccer Field Loop | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Frickers Freeway | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Stable Flats | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Brick Hill | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Training Loop | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Thirteen | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| 5K Bridge | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Chicken Ridge | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Gore Creek Flats | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Designator Loop | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Designator Hill | CLOSED | CLOSED |
2025/26 Nordic Pricing
| Day Pass | $29 |
|---|---|
| Day Pass (Ages 13-17) | $24 |
| Day Pass (Ages 6-12) | $15 |
| Day Pass (Ages 5 & Under) | Free |
2025/26 season passes will be available online starting Fri, Nov. 7, and in-person at the Vail Nordic Center pro shop starting Mon, Nov. 10.
| Adult VRD Resident* | $145 |
|---|---|
| Adult Non-Resident | $199 |
| Student Season Pass (Ages 13-17) | $99 |
| Youth Season Pass (Ages 6-12) | $74 |
| Junior Season Pass (Ages 5 & Under) | Free |
*To purchase a VRD Resident Pass, the purchaser must provide proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, etc)
| Classic Package | $39 |
|---|---|
| Skate Ski Package | $44 |
| Alpine Touring Package | $95 |
| Snowshoe Package | $37 |
| Fat Bike and Helmet Package (Half Day Rental) | $42 |
| Junior Ski Package (Ages 12 & Under) | $30 |
| Pull Sled Package - To Pull Children | $30 |
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!
| Service Type | Price |
|---|---|
| PS Wax | $23 |
| HS Wax | $28 |
| PS Wax Punch Card (10 Punches) | $199 |
| HS Wax Punch Card (10 Punches) | $249 |
| Hot Box | $49 |
| Alpine Ski Wax | $38 |
| New Ski Prep | $44 |
| Pole Cut (Included with the purchase of new pole) | $20 |
| Base Clean | $13 |
| Nordic Bindings Mount | $35 |
| Alpine Touring Binding Mount | $72 |
| Storage Wax | $30 |
| Race Wax | Price Dependent on Specs |
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.
The Vail Nordic Center also offers demo days, waxing clinics and more!
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.
| Adults (Aged 18 & Up) | $79 |
|---|---|
| Youth (Aged 13-17) | $69 |
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.
| Adult Private Lesson (Aged 13 & Up) | $129 |
|---|---|
| Child Private Lesson (Aged 12 and Under) | $99 |
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!
2025/26 dates coming soon!
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
Call 970-476-8366 to register as space is limited
Intro to Alpine Touring - 2025/26 dates coming soon!
$109 Adults (13 and older)
$89 Youth (12 and under)
- Focus on alpine touring technique, AT bindings and climbing skins usage
Rentals and Trail Passes are included with lesson.
Call 970-476-8366 to register as space is limited
Nordic Events
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 visit the Ski & Snowboard Club of Vail Website
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
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