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November 2025
Winter Trails Opening Day
Tune up your skis and get ready for the 2025-26 season! Weather permitting, a selection of our award-winning cross-country and multi-use trails will open on November 26, 2025! Trails will be available for classic or skate skiing, snowshoeing, and fat tire biking. Visit Zach's Mercantile for day passes, season passes, and gear rentals! Open daily from 8:30am - 6pm.
December 2025
Tommelfest
Help us kick-off the 25/26 ski season at the Ranch! Raise your glogg (old-fashioned Swedish spiced wine) for our annual Tommelfest celebration! Kick off the beginning of the winter season at our Viking-themed Nordic festival with free skate & classic cross country ski lessons from DTR Ski Instructors & CU Ski Team Coaches, keg toss, Swedish meatballs, and more–all in the spirit of the first cross-country skiers from Norway and Sweden where the sport originated. In addition to the outdoor…
Skijoring Clinic
Life is more fun with a dog, and hitting the ski trails is no different! Head out on the award-winning Nordic ski trails and learn to work as a team with your four-legged friend! Easy and fun to learn, skijoring is a great way for you and your pup to get outside and enjoy the trails all winter. You must bring your own pet. We recommend you only bring dogs in good shape and at least 35 pounds for their…
January 2026
Full Moon Ski Tour
Join our guided cross-country ski tours under the light of the full moon. Ski through our Rocky Mountain winter wonderland. Reservations & Check-In: Zach's Mercantile (970) 726-8231, Group limited to 8 people. Ages 8+ Cost: $50 per person. Equipment and Trail Pass not included (equipment and trail pass to be purchased at Zach's Mercantile Shop). Experience: Must know how to Classic/Skate Cross-country ski. -Full Wolf Moon, January 10th, 6:00pm-7:30pm -Full Snow Moon, February 13th, 6:00pm-7:30pm -Full Worm Moon, March 14th,…
2026 Stagecoach Classic 30k & 15k race – 15k Ski Tour
Devil's Thumb Ranch and the Winter Park/Fraser Chamber are happy to present the 11th annual 30km, 15km, and 3k kids classic-only cross country ski race and tour! The event will start and finish at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa. An end of race celebration will be located at Broad Axe Barn with food and beer. Check out this year's new cash prizes below! Event details and schedule Registration closes at 12:00pm on January 23rd, 2026. After 12:00pm on…
Governor’s Cup 25K Skate Race
Devil's Thumb Ranch is thrilled to bring back the Governor's Cup 25K Skate-only cross-country ski race. The event will start and finish at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa. An end-of-race celebration will be held at Broad Axe Barn, which will include food and beer. Check out this year's new cash prizes below! Registration Coming Soon! 25k Skate Ski Race $1,500 for 1st overall winner, men’s & women’s $1,000 for 2nd overall winner, men’s & women’s $800 for 3rd overall…