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Nordic Center

See a whole different side of Keystone in the winter with the activities at the Keystone Nordic Center. Snowshoeing, ski skating, cross-country skiing, lessons, rentals, and guided tours are available. Take part in special programs like Ladies Days, Mountain Top Snowshoe Treks, Eco Hikes and Full Moon Tours. And don't miss the fun on our family tubing hill. Warm up with our all-you-can-eat soup buffet lunch at The Nordic Soup Bistro and relax on our outdoor patio.

Keystone's Nordic Center offers more than 9 miles (16 kilometers) of groomed trails and provides access to more than 35 miles (57 kilometers) of nearby trails through the White River National Forest (requiring a 3-5 mile drive to the trailheads). Please call the Keystone Nordic Center at 970-496-4275 for more information.

The Nordic Center offers a variety of ski and snowshoe trails as well as old-fashioned family tubing.

Click here to see the online Nordic Map.

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Keystone Nordic Center Programs

Group Nordic Skiing Lesson
An introduction to cross-country skiing techniques. Learn how to move efficiently, turn and stop. Daily at 10 a.m. $40 includes trail fee, equipment rental, and 1-hour lesson. Check in by 9:45am.

Personal Trainer
A private lesson in classic cross-country or ski-skating techniques. Afternoons, by reservation only. $66 includes trail fee, equipment rental, and 1-hour lesson. Discounted prices for 2-3 participants.

Private Telemark Lessons
Learn the basics of this classic old-fashioned turn on downhill runs. Private lessons available with advanced reservation ($120 single, $25 each additional participant). Equipment rental $21 with lesson.

Snowshoe Ecology Hike
An easy family-oriented hike through the Snake River Valley. Learn about local wildlife, plants & mining history. Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Fridays 1 - 3 p.m. $35 includes trail fee, equipment rental and tour. Minimum age is 7 years.

Mountain Top Snowshoe Trek
Snowshoe from the top of the gondola on Dercum Mountain to Bergman's Bowl and back (avalanche conditions permitting). Enjoy the amazing views and get a great workout! Thursdays, leaving at 10:15 a.m. and returning around 2:30 p.m. Or any day with a minimum of 3 people and 24-hour advanced reservations. $70 includes equipment rental, tour and gondola/lift ride. Reservations required.

Friday Ladies Days
Lessons taught by women for women. This unique program combines social activities with classic cross-country skiing in the morning and snowshoeing or ski-skating in the afternoon. $60 includes lessons, equipment rental, and lunch. Minimum age is 12 years. Reservations are required.

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour
Enjoy a moonlit snowshoe hike and supper. The mostly level terrain is perfectly suited for groups and families. $40 includes equipment rental, tour, and soup buffet dinner. Tours begin between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., depending on time of year. Minimum age is 12 years. Reservation required.

Tour Dates: January 29, February 26 & March 27, 2010

For Kids

Polar Bears
A cross-country ski lesson specially designed for kids ages 6-12 years. Your child will learn the basics of cross-country skiing on level terrain and will become familiar with sliding on the snow. Available daily by advance reservation. $38 includes 45-minute lesson and equipment rental.

Family Nordic Lesson
A 1-hour Nordic skiing lesson for adult & child. Available daily with advanced reservation. $60 for two family members and $15 for each additional family member. Includes lesson and equipment rental.

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