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December 2019
Tommelfest & Holiday Market 2019
Make it a weekend getaway at the Ranch for our 15th Annual Tommelfest! Raise your glogg (old-fashioned Swedish spiced wine) for our annual Viking-themed Nordic festival celebration. Kick off the ski season with free lessons, keg toss, Swedish meatballs, and Holiday Market with more more than 30 local vendors–all in the spirit of the first cross-country skiers from Norway and Sweden where the sport originated. TOMMELFEST 8am-4pm, Day Lodge Complimentary Clinic with Ski Pass. $25 Day Pass. $25 Ski Rentals.…
Women’s Classic Skiing Clinic
Learn the classic cross-country skiing skills with our top instructor and enjoy the camaraderie of skiing with other women. All levels welcome. COST: $45 clinic only | $85 clinic, trail pass, and ski equipment REGISTRATION: 970-726-8231 or email activities@devilsthumbranch.com LOCATION: Zach's Mercantile
Skijoring Clinic 2019/2020
Learn to cross-country ski with your dog! Head out on the Ranch’s Nordic ski trails and learn to work as a team with your dog. Easy to learn and fun, skijoring is a great way for you and your dog to get exercise in the winter. Skijoring harness and ski rentals are available for rent. Time: 10AM–12PM Cost: $45/person for clinic only; $85 package includes clinic, harness, trail pass and ski rental For registration or questions, please call our Activities…
January 2020
Nordic Ski Demo
Try new demo skis or boots for classic or skate cross-country skiing with Rossignol and Fischer brands. Location: Zach's Mercantile Free for lodging guests or with a ski pass.
Junior Nordic Program 2020
Previously known as the Winter Park Nordic Team, Devil's Thumb Ranch Junior Nordic Team believes in growing the sport from the ground up by educating, training, and instilling a passion for the sport in our young skiers within a supportive and fun environment. By using age-appropriate, research-based instruction methods, we aim to teach your young athlete the proper technique to be a proficient cross-country skier. We work with skiers of all levels from beginners to advanced. Our experienced coaches, with…
Full Mooon Ski Tour
Join us for a guided cross-country ski tour under the light of the full moon. Ski to the Sawmill Yurt to enjoy hot cocoa, cider, and fellowship with the ski group. Cost: Complimentary for lodging guests, $25 trail fee for day guests, $25 ski rental Reserve at 970-726-8231 or email activities@devilsthumbranch.coom *Cross-country ski experience preferred. Distance: 5k-8k. Check-In: Zach's Mercantile
2020 Stagecoach Classic – Ski Race & Tour
Devil's Thumb Ranch and the Winter Park/Fraser Chamber are happy to present the 2020 Stagecoach Classic, our 7th Annual 30k/15k classic-only cross-country ski race and tour. The event will start at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa, traverse through the former Idlewild Ski Area and finish with a beer garden, DJ, and food vendors at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park. A portion of the proceeds will go to Grand County's local non-profit, Mountain Family Center. REGISTER HERE INTERESTED…
February 2020
Women’s Skate Skiing Clinic
Learn skate cross-country skiing skills with our top instructor and enjoy the camaraderie of skiing with other women. All levels welcome. COST: $45 clinic only | $85 clinic, trail pass, and ski equipment REGISTRATION: 970-726-8231 or email activities@devilsthumbranch.com LOCATION: Zach's Mercantile
Winter Park Nordic Skate Race
Calling skiers of all ages and levels for a Nordic skate race on our award-winning cross-country skiing trails! Register now for 5 km, 3 km, and 2 km races. REGISTER ONLINE Schedule: Bib pick-up - 7:30 am - 9:00 am - Day Lodge Start time - 9:00 am - First starter, 15 second interval start 5 km course Males - Senior/U20/U18 Males - Master/U16 Females - Senior/U20/U18/U16 Females - Master 10 minute break for course change 3 km course…
Ski, Sip, & Spa Women’s Day
Enjoy a women’s only day to have fun and fellowship with your ski sisters. Focus on healthy living, skiing award-winning cross-country trails, relaxation, and restoration. The full-day experience includes classic and skate ski instruction, waxing clinic, lunch, yoga, wine, and cheese. $150 per person 8:30am–5:00pm | Broad Axe Barn RESERVE NOW More Details: If you are driving from Denver or Boulder give yourself plenty of time to beat the traffic so you’re not stressed when you arrive! Registration starts at…