1778 Vail Valley Drive • Vail, CO 81657      |      Directions
970-476-8366      |      www.vailnordiccenter.com     |     E-mail

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 trail. The staff offers rentals, lessons and clinics on technique and tuning for adults and children. The Nordic Center also serves as one-stop shopping for backcountry needs including clothing, backpacks and snowshoes. An evening race series as well as larger weekend events offer opportunities for competition.  Happy Valley Grill will feature a light lunch menu from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, plus hot soups, drinks and snacks will be served Monday through Thursday.

THE VAIL NORDIC CENTER IS CLOSED FOR THE 2009-10 SEASON. SEE YOU NEXT WINTER.

The Nordic Center , which is owned and operated by Mia Stockdale and Shane Sluder, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily November through April, weather permitting. Nordic users enjoy:

• On-site rentals for skate and classic skiing, plus backcountry skis and snowshoes
• Daily lessons for classic and skate 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 skis. .

Day use and season pass prices are as follows:

• $8 day fee
• $90 Adult Season Pass
• $80 Vail Resident Pass
• $50 Student Season Pass (scholarships available)
• Children under 12 are free

The Nordic Center track is maintained and groomed daily by the Vail Recreation District.