VAIL NORDIC SCHOOL
We look forward to welcoming you back for lessons and tours where we will provide a safe and fun experience that will help take your skills to the next level.
This season Due to our COVID protocols we will only be offering private lessons and tours with a max group size of 3. If your group is bigger than 3 you will need to book a second private.
We are still be offering all our products of Snowshoe, Cross-Country, and Backcountry ski tours for all levels. Come explore the wilderness around Vail on one of our private tours. We also offer Telemark on Vail Mountain. Explore a side of Vail you’ve never seen before. We can take children as young as 5 but note you will need appropriate car seats to put in our vehicles.
To book your private tour call 970-754-4390 48hrs in advance. Note tours are based on availability.
Professionally Guided Tours: Sign up for one of our many private tours and have a guide show you some of the wilderness trails surrounding Vail while giving you a different perspective on techniques and your surroundings.
Flora and Fauna: Whether you go with a guide or with family and friends, Nordic activities help you slow down and observe so much more of the beautiful trees and winter wildlife that’s all around you in the Rocky Mountains.
Unparalleled Vistas: Venturing into the wilderness and backcountry around Vail is the greatest reward when you’re participating in any Nordic sport.
Vail Nordic School operates under special use permit with the White River National Forest.
HISTORY OF NORDIC SPORTS
Long before it was a sport, cross-country skiing was a necessity of daily life as a form of transportation from Scandinavia to Siberia.
It evolved into a sport sometime in the late 18th century, once more reliable forms of transportation were developed.
Cross-country skiing hit the big times when it was featured in the 1988 Olympics, though many people have been practicing the recreational form (also known as touring) for a couple of centuries.
Over the past few decades the genre evolved, and now, Nordic sports also include Telemark skiing, snowshoeing, AT touring and splitboarding.
best workout in the world
If you thought downhill skiing or snowboarding kept you in great shape, try a day on a pair of cross-country skis and you’ll understand why these athletes are so unbelievably fit.
This is because Nordic skiing uses virtually every muscle in your body to propel you forward.
In fact, many experts recommend that you spend time strength conditioning before you begin cross-country skiing as a serious hobby.
Because Nordic skiing uses both the “push” and “pull” muscles on both your upper and lower body and uses your core to keep you stabilized, there is virtually no other sport on earth quite as effective at keeping you in peak physical health and helping you burn calories.
In fact, cross-country skiing burns more calories per hour than any other sport or exercise, maxing out at nearly 1,100 calories per hour.
Cross-Country Lesson & Tours
Our tours for the beginner on up utilize the spectacular wilderness areas that surround Vail. Cross-Country skiing is where it all started. We meet at the Golden Peak Nordic Desk 25 minutes prior to your tour time. Private Reservations are not required 48 hours in advance and based on availability with a max group size of 3. All guests are provided equipment & water. If you book a 3rd Nordic Private in a 7-day period you save $20 on your 3rd day.
Half Day:
- 9:00AM - 12:15PM, 10:00AM – 1:15PM, or 1:00PM - 4:15PM
- Cost: $300 for 1 guest, $500 for 2-3 guests
Full Day:
- 9:00AM - 3:30PM
- Cost: $450 for 1 guest, $650 for 2-3 guests
For more information call the Vail Nordic Desk at Golden Peak between 8:30 & 9:45 AM at 970-754-3210 or to book your Nordic Private call our office at 970-754-4390.
Snowshoe Wilderness Tour
Our group leaders will take you into the surrounding wilderness as you learn about the area history, wildlife, and natural surroundings. All abilities welcome. We meet at the Golden Peak Nordic Desk 25 minutes prior to your tour time. Private Reservations are required 48 hrs. in advance and based on availability with a max group size of 3. All guests are provided equipment & water. If you book a 3rd Nordic Private in a 7-day period, you save $20 on your 3rd day.
Half Day:
- 9:00AM - 12:15PM, 10:00AM – 1:15PM, or 1:00PM - 4:15PM
- Cost: $300 for 1 guest, $500 for 2-3 guests
Full Day:
- 9:00AM - 3:30PM
- Cost: $450 for 1 guest, $650 for 2-3 guests
For more information call the Vail Nordic Desk at Golden Peak between 8:30 & 9:45 AM at 970-754-3210 or to book your Nordic Private call our office at 970-754-4390.
Private Nordic Adventures
All Nordic Products are offered as Private Tours, either as half-day or full-day programs. Includes: Snowshoe, Cross-Country Ski Tours, Backcountry Ski Tours. NOTE: all tours have a max of 3 people. Let us help you meet your Nordic and backcountry desires and fitness needs.
Telemark lessons are not included in below pricing, see Telemark & Backcountry tab.
Half Day:
- 9:00AM - 12:15PM, 10:00AM – 1:15PM, or 1:00PM - 4:15PM
- Cost: $300 for 1 guest, $500 for 2-3 guests
- All equipment provided with exception of Backcountry Ski Tours, for these you must provide your Tele (rentals available), AT, or split board gear. Please note, split boarders need to bring their own skins.
Full Day:
- 9:00AM - 3:30PM
- Cost: $450 for 1 guest, $650 for 2-3 Guests
- All equipment provided with exception of Backcountry Ski Tours, for these you must provide your Tele (rentals available), AT, or split board gear. Please note, split boarders need to bring their own skins
For more information call the Vail Nordic Desk at Golden Peak between 8:30 & 9:45 AM at 970-754-3210 or to book your Nordic Private call our office at 970-754-4390.
Telemark & Backcountry Workshops
Private Telemark Lessons (based upon availability)
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. Also check out our great backcountry ski experiences.
Please arrive at Golden Peak Nordic Desk 25 minutes prior to start time with all equipment for all activities.
- Half Day: 9AM - 12:00PM / 12:45PM - 3:45PM
- Full Day: 9AM - 3:30PM
- Good for up to 6 people
- Reservations required
- For pricing please see Alpine Privates ricing
Backcountry Ski Tours
Backcountry touring - what is it all about? Skins, beacons, probes, shovels? Join us for a day and put it all together by learning the basics of backcountry travel. Bring your Tele, AT, or Split Board and find out.
- Intermediate Skiers and above
- If you have your own Avey Gear bring it and learn to use it
Half Day:
- 9:00AM - 12:15PM, 10:00AM -1:15PM or 1:00PM - 4:15PM
- Cost: $300 for 1 guest, $500 for 2-3 guests
- All equipment provided except skis. Please note, split boarders need to bring their own skins.
Full Day:
- 9:00AM - 3:30PM
- Cost: $450 for 1 guest, $650 for 2 Guests
- All equipment provided except skis. Please note, split boarders need to bring their own skins.
For more information call the Vail Nordic Desk at Golden Peak between 8:30 & 9:45 AM at 970-754-3210 or to book your Nordic Private call our office at 970-754-4390.