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!

$25 Adult Day Pass
$20 Junior Day Pass (Aged 13-17)
Children Aged 6-12 (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: $135
  • To buy a VRD resident pass, you must have proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, etc.)
• Adult Non-Resident: $189 
• Youth (ages 13-17; scholarships available): $95 
• Youth (ages 6-12 ; scholarships available): $70 
• Children under age 6 are free

Purchase your season pass online here! 

Classic Package: $37 
Skate Ski Package: 
AT Ski Package: $85 
Snowshoe Package: $35
Fat Bike & Helmet Package (Half Day): $40 
Youth Classic/Skate Package (12 & Under): $29 
Sled (to pull children - no off-site rentals): $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! 

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.

Adults (13 and older): $69
• Group lessons offered daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• Group lessons focus on classic skiing
• Trail pass and rentals are not included in the lesson cost

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.

Adults (13 and older): $114 
Youth (12 and under): $84
• Additional charges for multiple skiers
• Trail pass and rentals are not included in the lesson cost
• 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

• Wednesday, December 18th - Next Level Skate
• Wednesday, January 8th - Next Level Classic
• Wednesday, January 22nd - Next Level Skate
• Wednesday, February 19th - Next Level Skate
• Wednesday, March 5th - Next Level Classic
• Wednesday, March 19th - Next Level Skate
• Wednesday, April 2nd - Next Level Classic

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 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