community ski events

[Siobhan Niklasson]

Hi Everyone,

Here's a list of nordic ski events happening in our area in the next couple months. So many fun things to do if you like community ski races or events! All the races are for everyone from absolute beginners to pros and have a fun, supportive atmosphere. And you get to try out some spectacular courses around the southern Rockies.

Enchanted Forest Luminaria Ski & Snowshoe Tour, Dec 25

The only full-service nordic ski area in NM with rentals, lessons, and some fun events throughout the year, including this cozy night ski.

Pagosa Season Opener, Jan 6

20k, 5k and kid k freestyle. Pagosa events are super friendly, and this one is a relatively flat course. Pagosa = hot springs!

Chama Chile Ski Classic, Jan 13

New Mexico's own xc ski race! 51st annual this year!! 6 & 12 k classic and snowshoe events, wood ski division. Gorgeous course with big rolling hills.

Pagosa BB Gun Biathlon, Jan 20

16k, 4k and kid k freestyle. If you've never tried a biathlon, this is a super fun one to try! They provide the BB guns, you just come and have fun. Close to downtown Pagosa and hot springs.

Crested Butte Alley Loop, Feb 3

Biggest xc ski event in our region. 42, 21, 10, 5k and 3 & 1k kid events. Classic or skate options. Festive atmosphere, lots of spectators, costumes, ski pub crawl. Nordic Club Clash: This event has a team competition! Our club has entered multiple 6-person teams and done really well! We won the inaugural event and placed 2 teams last year! We're going to enter teams again this year. Think about whether you would be interested in joining a SWNSC team, and what distance you would like to race. Look for a separate email about this one!

Durango Pine Needle Langlauf, Feb 17

30, 20, 10, 4 & kinder 2k freestyle. Breathtaking views, music on the deck afterward, and right across the street from Purgatory for those who like to mix their ski flavors.

Enchanted Forest Just Desserts Eat & Ski (& Snowshoe), Feb 24

Like sweets? This is for you. So many sweets, and trundling around the trails until you are so stuffed with dessert you can't move anymore.

Leadville Loppet, late Feb

I don't see an updated event page for this one but will send it out when I find it. High altitude skiing and awesome soup lunch afterward.

Feel free to speak up about any events I missed! We've been to all of these so reach out if you have questions.

Siobhan

[Clay Moseley]

Thanks Siobhan! 

I'll add that Durango Nordic also hosts several fun and competitive events (two separate types of events 🤪).

See their Events page:

https://www.durangonordic.org/event-calendar/2023/1/6/alpine-bank-full-moon-howler-5wd5h

First "Coke Race" of the year is December 30, however I was hoping to have our annual "Chuck Calef Classic" club race/tour that day. Maybe we could swing a double day weekend...? Oof.

Lots of events to choose from!

Happy Skiing!

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