SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH

Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA of the Rockies truly has it all. With more than 120km of groomed trails and one of the longest ski seasons, there is something for everyone. What sets this destination apart are its amazing trails, the diversity of lodging options, the variety of activities, and the welcoming down-to-earth friendliness offered to cross-country skiers of all stripes, including families and groups.

With a world-class ski trail system and top-shelf grooming on 5,100 acres of spectacular mountain terrain, the routes wander through wide-open meadows, cut through patches of forest, and capitalize on the rolling nature of the landscape for a great cross-country ski experience.

The family-friendly trails are also popular with elite athletes, and you can even enjoy 40km of pet-friendly trails with your four-legged companions.

With comfortable cabins boasting 2–5 bedrooms, ski-in and ski-out lodge rooms, and large-group cabins with expansive kitchens that sleep as many as 40 people, you’ll rest well after a long day on the trails at Snow Mountain Ranch.

For breakfast, lunch and dinner, on-site dining options cater to every taste and budget. Check out the Buckboard Grill and Skinny Ski Café, or dine at the Schlessman Commons to experience an all-you-can-eat buffet-style dining hall.

Catering services are also available. Snow Mountain Ranch is perfect for reunions, retreats and weddings, with meeting and conference space included.

Minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park, a renowned gem, it connects nearby Grand Lake to Colorado’s front range town of Estes Park on a scenic drive of 48 miles, topping out at 12,183 feet.

Other attractions in the area include the famous (liftserved) Winter Park Resort, voted the #1 Ski Resort in North America by USA Today. The resort encourages guests who are interested in cross-country skiing to experience Snow Mountain Ranch.

As the name implies, Snow Mountain Ranch does get a lot of snow — 142 inches annually. With nearly 100 days of snowfall every winter and a spring snowpack of five feet or more, you can extend your winter enjoyment on superbly groomed terrain for miles of smiles, along with bragging rights.

Where else can you find so many different amenities such as an indoor heated swimming pool, indoor archery, roller skating and climbing, ice skating and tubing, horseback riding and sleigh rides, and arts & crafts? Don’t forget the rentals and lessons.

In short, Snow Mountain Ranch is an all-inclusive affordable destination, offering incredible recreational options, mountain vistas and opportunities to get away and commune with nature. It also serves as a great base camp for explorations in a few different directions.

Snow Mountain Ranch is just 1.5 hours from Denver but feels worlds away. For a perfect intimate getaway for two, your next family reunion, or the upcoming corporate retreat, look no further than Snow Mountain Ranch for a quality experience. -JSM

COLORADO, U.S.A

ACCOMMODATION

Ski-in and ski-out lodge rooms, comfortable cabins with 2-5 bedrooms, large group cabins with expansive room that sleep up to 40 people

AMENITIES

Indoor heated swimming pool, catering services, meeting and conference space available

DINING

On-site dining options cater to every taste and budget for breakfast, lunch and dinner

XC SKIING

• Late November-April

Over 120km groomed trails

• World-class ski trail system

• 40km of pet-friendly trails

• Night skiing

• Backcountry skiing Rentals

• Lessons

• Guides

• Dogs allowed on specific trails

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Ice skating and tubing, sleigh rides, indoor archery, roller skating, climbing, horseback riding, arts & crafts

ATTRACTIONS

Famous (lift-served) Winter Park Resort, Rocky Mountain National Park

GETTING THERE

Nearest airport: Denver International Airport (DIA) 1.5 hours away

Snow Mountain Ranch

YMCA of the Rockies

2515 Tunnel Rd Estes Park, CO 80511

970-586-3341 info@ymcarockies.org

Room Rates $$-$$$$

WYOMING, U.S.A.

Accommodation

Many great options, in the Wyoming towns of Jackson, Wilson, Teton Village, Moran, Alta and Grand Targhee; or Driggs and Victor in Idaho

AMENITIES

Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance offers accurate & trusted info for all things Nordic

DINING

A wide range of home-made to upscale dining options in Jackson Hole Teton Valley, Victor, Driggs and Alta at Grand Targhee Resort

XC SKIING

• Late Nov. to April

• 160 miles of groomed trails

• 400+ miles of untracked trails

• 40+ fatbike trails

• Spring crust cruising

• Daily groomed trails near the Tetons.

• Lessons Rentals

• Tours

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Downhill and backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking

ATTRACTIONS

Many events, including the JH Nordic Alliance FREE Ski, Fat Bike, & Snowshoe Event on Jan. 8, 2023

GETTING THERE

Nearest airport: Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is 35 min away. Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA/KIDA) is 100 miles from JAC

Jackson Hole Nordic Ski Trails Wilson, WY

307-739-6399 info@jhnordic.com www.JHNordic.com

Trail Fees

From free to $35/day; see JHNordic.com/trails

Room Rates

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