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Nordic Activities

Explore the mountains in new and fun ways! Visit the Nordic Activities desk in Golden Peak.

It's time for the other mountain experience. Need a day off the slopes? Maybe looking for something different? Try one of our Nordic experiences. Take a backcountry Snowshoe or backcountry skiing tour in the beautiful White River National Forest, or learn new skills like Telemark and Cross Country skiing.

All group tours & lessons for ages 14 and up unless otherwise noted.

Vail Nordic Activities are operated under special use permit with the White River National Forest.

Snowshoeing
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Specialty and Privates

For all abilities. Our group leaders will take you into the surrounding wilderness as you learn about the area history, wildlife and natural surroundings.

Daily Group Tours

10:00am-12:30pm
$89: Includes all equipment (snowshoes, boots and poles)

Please arrive 35 minutes prior to all tour start times to get outfitted, etc.

For more information, visit the Vail Nordic School at Golden Peak, call 970-754-3200 or 3210.

Nordic Track at Eagles Nest

Our 5K track is located at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19) and just west of the Pride Express Lift (#26), overlooking Mount of the Holy Cross and the Gore Range.

The new track offers various cross country routes that include flats suited for beginners as well as rolling terrain for the more experienced skier. It is open to the public free of charge during gondola operating hours and a valid season pass or foot passenger ticket is required to ride the gondola.

Beginner XC Classic Track Lessons

Enjoy the spectacular vistas of Eagles Nest while learning to XC Ski on our new set track. This is a great precursor to our Backcountry Tours. Guests can register at the Golden Peak Nordic Desk at 9:30am to get outfitted for the lesson. Reservations are not required.

• Sunday-Thursday
• 10:00am-12:30pm
• Cost: $89 (includes all equipment)

Beginner AM Tour
Our tours for the beginner on up utilize the spectacular wilderness areas that surround Vail. Cross-Country skiing is where it all started. Come join us! We will meet at the Golden Peak Nordic Desk at 9:30am. Reservations are not required. All day tours available see privates.

• Sunday-Thursday
• 10:00am-12:30pm
• Cost: $89 (includes all equipment)

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to all tour start times to get outfitted, etc.

For more information visit the Vail Nordic Activies Desk at Golden Peak, or call 970-754-3200 or 3210.

Telemark is the art of skiing downhill with your heel and body free to move in a more natural way. Come and free both your heel and your mind. Join us to learn new on-mountain skills or just improve your current abilities.

Vail Telemark Workshops

• 9:00am-3:00pm
• All levels welcome
• Coed workshops: Dec. 8, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2
• Kids (ages 6-14): Jan. 6
• Cost: $99 (pre-register and save $10, call Joe at 970-754-4390)

Private Lessons

• Half Day: 9:00am-12:30pm / Full Day: 9:00am-3:30pm (based upon availability)
• Good for up to 6 people
• Reservations required
• Cost: Half Day-$575, Full Day-$775

Please arrive 35 minutes prior to all tour start times to get outfitted, etc.

For more information visit the Vail Nordic School at Golden Peak, call 970-754-3200 or 3210.

All Nordic Privates are offered as half-day and full day privates as well as our specialty programs below. This includes; Snowshoe, Cross-Country Ski Tours, Avalanche Awareness Tours, Skin and Ski Tours, Family Tracks, Full moon Tours, and Historical Tours. Note: Telemark lessons on mountain not includes in below pricing see Telemark Privates. For more info on any of these offerings, call Joe at 970-754-4390.

• Half Day: 9:00am-12:30pm or 1:00pm-4:30pm. Cost: $200 for 1 guest, $300 for 2 guests, $40 for each additional guest (up to 8).
• Full Day: 9:00am-3:30pm. Cost: $300 for 1 guest, $420 for 2 Guests, $50 for each additional guest (up to 8).
• All equipment provided with exception of Skin and Ski Tours, for these you must provide your Tele, AT, or split board gear.
• All Levels welcome for most tours. Call for more info.
• Reservations highly recommended 48 hours in advance or more during holidays.

Backcountry Workshops: Join us for a day on your Tele, AT, or Split Board gear for a day of learning backcountry travel techniques, Avalanche awareness, and more.
• 9:00am-4:00pm
• All levels welcome, Ages 16+.
• Coed workshops: Dec. 19, Jan. 23, Mar. 9, Mar. 27
• All gear provided, with the exception of skis or snowboard.
• Cost: $99 (pre-register and save $10, call Joe at 970-754-4390).

Skin and Ski Tours: Our private version of the above Backcountry Workshop.

Family Tracks: Geared towards parents and kids 5 and older. We will use snowshoes or XC skis based on families desires and availability

Avalanche Awareness: Spend a day out learning more about backcountry travel and potential avalanche hazards.

Nordic Sampler: Join us for 3 days out of 7 for a regularly scheduled group tour or lesson and receive your 3rd day for $21.

Rentals:

Kids Telemark
•Available daily before 9:45am at the Golden Peak Nordic desk
•Cost: $30/day or a five-day punch card for $115 (based on availability)

Cross country Gear
•Available daily before 9:45am at the Golden Peak Nordic desk OR after 10:30am at Lionshead Children Center
•Cost: $30/day