Winter Park Cross Country Skiing

Winter Park, Colorado, is famous for having some of the very best cross-country skiing areas in North America. The local area boasts a combined total of 350 kilometers of groomed trails at its five public Nordic centers. Most of these centers also offer equipment rentals, instruction, retail sales and other amenities.

A 2003 Fischer Nordic Poll of avid cross-country enthusiasts rated some Winter Park venues #1 for scenery, #4 for grooming, and #7 overall out of all Nordic resorts in North America. You can access more than 125km of groomed trails nestled in pristine surroundings, and enjoyclassic Nordic skiing.

There's world class grooming here. Trails are groomed to perfection everyday with snowcats and snowmobiles. Terrain includes 100+k classic, 80+k skate, 20+k snowshoe Every adventurous skier should take the time to challenge themselves on the new ski trails, featuring "Lactic Grande" which takes you far above the valley with incredible vistas of the base area.

Novices can start the day with a private or group lesson from friendly instructors. More seasoned Nordic enthusiasts will find their advanced technique clinics helpful. And of course, a wide variety of quality equipment is available for purchase or rental, including infant sleds and skijoring rigs.