In a town called Winter Park, winter naturally helps set the theme and backdrop throughout the season for a variety of activities. Below is a list of post-holiday events to help you plan accordingly.

Saturday, January 6

  • 18th annual Snow Mountain Ranch Classic Race at Snow Mountain Ranch in Tabernash features both a 7.5 km and 15 km race. snowmountainranch.com
  • Full Moon Snowshoe/Ski at Pole Creek Golf Club in Tabernash from 4:30 – 8:30 pm. polecreekgolf.com

Sunday, January 7

  • Boulder Nordic Sport’s first annual Season Kickoff Party at Snow Mountain Ranch from 9 am – 4 pm. Featuring free equipment demos and a complementary biergarten with burgers, beers, and brats.  www.bouldernordic.com/news/1012

Saturday, January 13

  • Break the Ice at Snow Mountain Ranch in Tabernash. Free guided snowshoe and nordic ski tours, s’mores and hot cocoa starting at 9 am. snowmountainranch.com

Saturday, January 13 & Sunday, January 14

  • Granby Ranch Winter Games. To coincide with the 2018 Winter Olympics, Granby Ranch will have family-friendly competitions going on each day. granbyranch.com

Sunday, January 14

  • Smokin’ Moe’s Ribhouse & Saloon in Cooper Creek Square presents Brett Dennen, The Lift Series at 8 pm. Tickets: (970) 726-4118

Saturday, January 20

  • 5th annual Stagecoach Classic Race & Tour at Devil’s Thumb Ranch is an “off the map” 30km or 15km classic only cross-country ski race. It is a unique chance to experience a trek from Devil’s Thumb Ranch through the old Idlewild Ski Area to Hideaway Park in Winter Park. devilsthumbranch.com
  • Grand Lake Pond Hockey Classic, a 3-on-3 tournament on 3 rinks. Prizes for first and second place teams in each division. grandlakechamber.com

Friday, January 26 –  Sunday, January 28

  • 29th annual Three Lakes Ice Fishing Contest.  Enter to win prizes and participate in one of the best ice fishing contests in the Rockies! granbychamber.com

Saturday, January 27

Saturday, February 3

  • Break the Ice at Snow Mountain Ranch in Tabernash. Free guided snowshoe and nordic ski tours, s’mores and hot cocoa starting at 9 am. snowmountainranch.com
  • Full Moon Snowshoe/Ski at Pole Creek Golf Club in Tabernash from 4:30 – 8:30 pm. polecreekgolf.com

Saturday, February 10

  • Grand Nordic hosts the Ranch to Ranch Trek in a 13 km trek from Granby Ranch to Snow Mountain Ranch via the Fraser to Granby Trail. grandnordic.org
  • Sons of Norway host the 2018 Barneloepet at the Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center. The event features free skiing lessons, the Barneloepet Race, an Orienteering Event and reception. snowmountainranch.com
  • Grand Lake’s Winter Carnival. Join Grand Lake for all of the wonderful, fun events of Winter Carnival 2018! The day is packed with fun-filled events like teapot curling in the ice rink, snowmobile races and the “Grandy Awards & Ball.” A fireworks display at dusk tops off the day! grandlakechamber.com
  • Uphill Battle at Winter Park Resort. Grab your AT Gear and skins, or, your snowshoes and poles and head to the starting point at the resort base. Climb to multiple checkpoints with uphill and downhill sections that test the speed of your transitions, finishing at The Lodge at Sunspot. winterparkresort.com
  • Celebrate Mardi Gras with traditional Louisiana fare, live music and family friendly activities at Granby Ranch. granbyranch.com
  • At Winter Park Resort, visit the stage at the center of the Village where a 7-piece brass band will be playing New Orleans style Jazz and Blues, or, catch them as they dance, march, and play throughout the Village street, making this feel like a true Louisiana party. winterparkresort.com

Sunday, February 11

  • Romp & Stomp Pet Pals Fundraiser at Grand Lake Nordic. Join us at the Nordic Center with your furry friends for a great fundraising event in support of the Grand County Pet Pals and their mission toward promoting responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter campaign. There will be a silent auction, hot cocoa and desserts to enjoy, too! gcpetpals.org

Saturday, February 17

  • The inaugural Great Cardboard Sled Race at Granby Trails. Awards for Most Creative Sled, Best Looking Sled, Most Team Spirit and fastest Time. The fun starts at 10 am. granbychamber.com

Friday – Sunday, February 23 – 25

  • 43rd annual Wells Fargo Ski Cup! The Wells Fargo Ski Cup boasts the longest running professional ski race in the country and serves as a signature fundraiser for the National Sports Center for the Disabled. nscd.org

Saturday, February 24

Saturday, March 3

  • Break the Ice at Snow Mountain Ranch in Tabernash. Free guided snowshoe and nordic ski tours, s’mores and hot cocoa starting at 9 am. snowmountainranch.com
  • Full Moon Snowshoe/Ski at Pole Creek Golf Club in Tabernash from 4:30 – 8:30 pm. polecreekgolf.com

Saturday, March 3 & Sunday, March 4

  • 7th annual Grand Lake Catch & Release Ice Fishing Contest on Colorado’s largest natural lake. Fish for brown trout, rainbow trout, and lake trout during this event. grandlakechamber.com

Saturday, March 10 & Sunday, March 11

  • Snow Mountain Ranch Stampede at Snow Mountain Ranch in Tabernash features Freestyle races on Saturday, and, Classic races on Sunday plus a free 2K Kids Fun Race on both days.  8 am – 5 pm. snowmountainranch.com

Saturday, March 17

  • St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are held just about anywhere you go. Wear your best green and enjoy the festivities.

Friday, March 23 – Sunday, March 25

  • Spring Festival at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center. Events featuring snowshoeing, fat biking and nordic skiing will fill the weekend. It’s also Break the Ice with free guided snowshoe and nordic ski tours, s’mores and hot cocoa starting at 9 am. snowmountainranch.com

Saturday, March 24

  • Beach Bash at Granby Ranch features live music, sunny days and chairs on the patio. granbyranch.com

Saturday, March 31

Sunday, April 1

  • Granby Ranch Meltdown. Close out the Ski Granby Ranch season with Colorado’s craziest downhill bike race on the west mountain. granbyranch.com
  • At Winter Park Resort, kids participate in an Easter Egg Hunt for skiers (meet at Porcupine and Bobcat Trails in Discovery Park at 11:45 am) and non-skiers (meet at 11 am at the Village Gazebo). The Golden Bunny Race is an untimed, FUN race on Lower Village Way Trail. winterparkresort.com

Saturday, April 21

  • Winter Park Resort presents the FREE Springtopia Concert at the base. Watch for announcements regarding this year’s end of season headliner! winterparkresort.com

Sunday, April 22

  • Monster Energy Spring Splash at Winter Park Resort. The oldest tradition of its kind, its the 50th year of this annual favorite. Watch skiers and riders work their way through obstacles on the Larry Sale trail race course and attempt to skim across an icy pond to reach the finish line and post a time. Prizes and swag go to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the skiing and snowboarding categories. 12 – 3 pm. winterparkresort.com

Some events are weather dependent, so be sure to find out more about an event before you head out. Whatever you end up doing this winter, we wish you great adventures!