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  • GMNC's snow groomer in action.
    Day Trail Use Donation
    Your donation of $10 per person per day will make it possible to groom and maintain your cross country ski trails.
    Pay For Your Trail Use
  • Grooming of cross country ski trails of Grand Mesa Nordic Council with PistenBully 400.
    World Class Grooming
    We take pride in our grooming on Grand Mesa.
    Grooming Report
  • Cross country skiing near Grand Junction on Grand Mesa in western Colorado.
    Get Your Boots On
    Get ready for skiing at one of the most spectacular Nordic areas.
    Find Your Trail
  • Ski trail on Grand Mesa
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    We rely on member donations to fund our grooming operations.
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  • County Line cross country ski trailhead.
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  • Snowshoer and cross country skier enjoying GMNC trails on Grand Mesa.
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  • Dog enjoying snow on Grand Mesa
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    Dogs rule but please observe dog rules on ski trails.
    Dog Rules and Etiquette

Grooming

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Grand Mesa Nordic Council cross country ski trails map for Grand Mesa in western Colorado.

Skiing at 10,000 Feet

The high elevation of GMNC's Nordic areas provide for one of the longest ski seasons in the U.S. The groomed ski trails run through the wilderness of Grand Mesa National Forest at three locations: Skyway, County Line and Ward.

Trails and Maps

Adult students in a cross country ski lesson.

Dedicated to Cross Country Skiing

Grand Mesa Nordic Council is a community-supported, nonprofit organization of people who love to cross-country ski on the Grand Mesa in western Colorado. We are dedicated to promoting fun, safe, cross-country skiing experiences for skiers of all ages and abilities.

About GMNC

Ski Clinics

Fundamental Movements for Classic Skiing
Sat, Dec 19, 20 -Sat, Dec 19, 20
Cross country ski clinic instructor.
The clinic is designed to help you improve ski skills by looking at those building blocks in your classic technique that offer most…
2020-12-19 -2020-12-19
Classic Skiing Fundamentals: Double pole kick and diagonal stride
Sun, Jan 31, 21 -Sun, Jan 31, 21
Cross country ski clinic instructor.
This clinic is designed to help you improve double pole kick and diagonal stride skills by looking at the building blocks in your classic…
2021-01-31 -2021-01-31
Become (Better) Cross Country Ski Instructor
Sun, Dec 20, 20
Classic skiing
Welcome to the instructor’s workshop! If you are interested in becoming a cross country ski instructor, of you;d like to improve you…
2020-12-20
Beginner Classic Cross Country Skiing
Sat, Jan 09, 21
Classic skiing
This ski clinic is for new skiers that would like to learn how to glide on classic skis. Your instructor will provide you with fundamental…
2021-01-09
Children's Classic Cross Country Skiing
Sat, Jan 09, 21
Children skiing
This ski clinic is for children 6-12 that would like to learn how to glide on classic skis. The instructor will provide young skiers with…
2021-01-09
Intermediate Classic Cross Country Skiing
Sun, Jan 31, 21 -Sun, Jan 31, 21
Classic skiing
This ski clinic is for intermediate skiers that would like to learn how to improve their classic techniques. Your instructor will provide…
2021-01-31 -2021-01-31
Beginner Skate Cross Country Skiing
Sat, Jan 09, 21
Skate skiing clinic
This ski clinic is new skiers that would like to learn how to glide on skate skis. Your instructor will provide you with fundamental…
2021-01-09
Intermediate Skate Cross Country Skiing
Sun, Jan 31, 21 -Sun, Jan 31, 21
Skate skiing clinic
This ski clinic is for intermediate skiers that would like to improve their glide on skate skis. Your instructor will work with you on…
2021-01-31 -2021-01-31
Masters Clinic: Progressive Classic Ski Clinic #1
Sat, Jan 30, 21 -Sat, Jan 30, 21
GMNC Event
Three classic cross country ski clinics in a series, each the foundation for the next class forward: Advanced Beginner Beginning…
2021-01-30 -2021-01-30
Masters Clinic: Progressive Classic Ski Clinic #2
Sat, Feb 13, 21 -Sat, Feb 13, 21
GMNC Event
Three classic cross country ski clinics in a series, each the foundation for the next class forward: Advanced Beginner Beginning…
2021-02-13 -2021-02-13
Masters Clinic: Progressive Classic Ski Clinic #3
Sat, Feb 27, 21 -Sat, Feb 27, 21
GMNC Event
Three classic cross country ski clinics in a series, each on foundation for the next class forward: Advanced Beginner Beginning…
2021-02-27 -2021-02-27
PSIA Cross Country Level 1 Certification Assessment
Tue, Mar 23, 21
PSIA Event on Grand Mesa
Participants will be assessed in a friendly manner in areas of cross country teaching, skiing skills, people skills and technical knowledge…
2021-03-23
Women's Winter Wednesday Classic Ski Clinic Series
Women's ski clinic on Grand Mesa
Women's Winter Wednesdays classic ski clinic meet each Wednesday at 10.30 am at County Line on Grand Mesa for a 90-minute ski session in…
Clinics

Ski & Snowshoe Races

Grand Mesa Virtual Classic and Skate Race
Sun, Jan 17, 21
Virtual Race start Finish

Race number 2 in the GMNC Race series. 10k Classic virtual race and 10K Skate virtual race starting at the Skyway trail head.

Skyway Skuffle
Sat, Feb 20, 21
Racers lined up for GMNC cross country ski race at Skyway on Grand Mesa.

Race number 3 in the GMNC Race series. 14.3k Freestyle race starting at the Skyway trailhead.

Mesa Meltdown
Sun, Mar 21, 21
Race Day banner

Mesa Meltdown 5k and 20k race.

Races

Other Events

November Monthly Board Meeting
Wed, Nov 11, 20
Board meetings are held via Zoom.
Members of the GMNC are invited to join us for our monthly board meeting.  
December Monthly Board Meeting
Wed, Dec 09, 20
Board meetings are held via Zoom.
Members of the GMNC are invited to join us for our monthly board meeting.  
January Board meeting
Wed, Jan 13, 21
Zoom Meeting Picture
Members of the GMNC are invited to join us for our monthly board meeting.
May Board meeting
GMNC Event
GMNC May Board Meeting
Events

Upcoming Events

  • Women's ski clinic on Grand Mesa
    Women's Winter Wednesday Classic…
    Feb 17, 21
  • Cross country ski clinic instructor.
    Fundamental Movements for Classic Skiing
    Dec 19, 20
  • Board meetings are held via Zoom.
    November Monthly Board Meeting
    Nov 11, 20
  • Board meetings are held via Zoom.
    December Monthly Board Meeting
    Dec 09, 20
  • Classic skiing
    Become (Better) Cross Country Ski Instructor…
    Dec 20, 20
  • Cross country ski clinic instructor.
    Classic Skiing…
    Dec 31, 20
  • Zoom Meeting Picture
    January Board meeting
    Jan 13, 21
  • Classic skiing
    Beginner Classic Cross Country Skiing
    Jan 09, 21
  • Skate skiing clinic
    Beginner Skate Cross Country Skiing
    Jan 09, 21
  • Children skiing
    Children's Classic Cross Country Skiing
    Jan 09, 21
  • GMNC Event
    Masters Clinic: Progressive Classic Ski…
    Jan 30, 21
  • GMNC Event
    Masters Clinic: Progressive Classic Ski…
    Feb 13, 21
  • GMNC Event
    Masters Clinic: Progressive Classic Ski…
    Feb 27, 21
  • Skate skiing clinic
    Intermediate Skate Cross Country Skiing
    Jan 31, 21
  • Classic skiing
    Intermediate Classic Cross Country Skiing
    Jan 31, 21
  • An event of Professional Ski Instructors of America
    PSIA Cross Country Level 1 Prep Clinic
    Mar 21, 21
  • PSIA Event on Grand Mesa
    PSIA Cross Country Level 1…
    Mar 23, 21
  • GMNC Event
    May Board meeting
    May 12, 21
  • Virtual Race start Finish
    Grand Mesa Virtual Classic and Skate Race
    Jan 17, 21
  • Racers lined up for GMNC cross country ski race at Skyway on Grand Mesa.
    Skyway Skuffle
    Feb 20, 21
  • Race Day banner
    Mesa Meltdown
    Mar 21, 21
All Events

News

  • Kristina Kittleson at GMNC's 25th bday party
    The…
    Mar 30, 21
  • Series winner Lori Anderson
    2020-2021 Race Series FINAL Standings
    Mar 21, 21
  • Brad Burrit in the Skyway Skuffle
    SPRING SKIING
    Mar 15, 21
All News

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Grand Mesa Nordic Council is an equal opportunity provider and employer operating under a special permit by the USDA Forest Service, Grand Mesa National Forest. For more information visit Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests website.