Colorado Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Weekend Scheduled for Dec. 19-20
With the recent snowfall in Colorado, the truly passionate ones have already broken out the snowshoes or cross country skis. But if you’re looking for a reason to dust off your Nordic gear, or if you’re a nube to winter endurance training on equipment designed to be used in the snow, circle the weekend of Dec 19th and 20th. It’s the official ski and snowshoe weekend in Colorado, and with Nordic centers throughout the state offering promotions, it’s a great way to begin the season. The Colorado Cross Country Ski Association is offering “Nordic Bucks” that you can use to make your foray into the winter season an affordable one. The following is from their site:
Nordic Bucks Certificates offer deals for skiers and snowshoers, beginners to experts!
The members of the Colorado Cross Country Ski Association want to help YOU kick off the 2009/2010 season with our second annual Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Weekend. Come for a refresher lesson or start a new, exciting and fun sport this winter!WHEN: December 19-20, 2009
THE DEAL: $10 Nordic Bucks Gift Certificates, available on this website or at www.snowshoemag.com can be redeemed at participating Colorado-Based Nordic Centers and Guest Ranches and applied toward trail passes, equipment rentals, lessons and/or lodging at guest ranches. Available services for Nordic Bucks redemption vary from center to center and people are advised to call ahead and verify options.
REDEEM YOUR NORDIC BUCKS AT THE FOLLOWING NORDIC CENTERS FOR:
Beaver Creek Nordic Sports Center : $10 off any rentals.
Breckenridge Nordic Center: $10 discount on rentals with purchase of trail pass.
Devil’s Thumb Ranch: $10 off of ski lessons or service.
Eldora Nordic Center: $10 discount on nordic rentals or lessons. Redeem at nordic center only.
Frisco Nordic Center: $10 discount on rentals with purchase of trail pass.
Gold Run Nordic Center: $10 off anything at the nordic center!!
Grand Lake Nordic Center: call for details.Home Ranch: $10 discount on lodging.
Keystone Nordic Center: $10 off of anything; trail pass, rentals or lessons!Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center: $10 off any purchase of $50 or more.
Vail Nordic Center: Call for details.
Vail Resorts Nordic Ski School: $10 discount on regular scheduled tours.
Vista Verde Ranch: $10 disount on stay at the ranch or on any purchases.HOW TO REDEEM: Redeemable services vary by Nordic Center and Guest Ranch and are only good over the Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Weekend, Dec. 19-20, 2009. Only one gift certificate per person, per day, may be redeemed. Certificate must be presented at time of purchase to receiver the offer. The list of participating Nordic Centers and Guest Ranches is updated regularly.
Colorado Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoe Calendar Continues To Grow
Heading into the season that makes it provides unique opportunities for endurance athletes, Racing Colorado’s Winter Nordic sports event calendar lists a ton of races. And more are being added all the time! Whether you’re a racer that lives for the challenge of competitive cross country skiing, or you just like to slap on the snowshoes to stay in shape for the dryer sports, there’s plenty to keep you fit. This video highlights America’s Uphill in Aspen. While that event is still several months out, it’s a classic race that invites you to don your cross country skis, snowshoes, or traction running shoes and see how you fare going up, up, and up (did I mention it’s uphill?). Just take a look to whet your appetite for the winter season!
