Nordic Night at Hillcrest

Join us for a fun evening celebrating our Nordic community! Nordic Night features a ski swap, kids’ crafts, a photo booth, chili, and a bar. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season, connect with friends, and find great gear. Whether you’re new to Nordic skiing or a long-time member, everyone’s welcome.

Want to sell your gear with us? Fill out the form below to reserve your spot in the swap and help your old gear find a new home.

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Pre-Season Adult Fitness Class

Get ready for ski season with our pre-season fitness series led by Gretchen Harteis and Donald Poindexter. This five-week program is designed to build strength, endurance, and technique so you can hit the trails feeling strong and prepared.

The Durango Nordic Center offers lessons and clinics for all ages and levels, from never-evers to experienced skiers. Lessons and clinics run throughout the season!

The Durango Nordic Center offers lessons and clinics for all ages and levels, from never-evers to experienced skiers. Lessons and clinics run throughout the season!

This long-standing Durango tradition brings skiers together to celebrate winter from start to finish!

The Durango Nordic Center offers lessons and clinics for all ages and levels, from never-evers to experienced skiers. Lessons and clinics run throughout the season!

One way to beat the darkness of this time of year is to get outside and enjoy it! Experience the alpine glow of the Twilight Peaks and the rise of the full moon as you sip a warm beverage by the bonfire or go for an evening ski or snowshoe. This is an event for the whole family.

Hosted in collaboration with San Juan Mountains Association

The Southwest’s premier ski competition is back! Sponsored by Salomon, this six-race series brings together skiers from across the region to compete for the title of King and Queen of Nordic Skiing in the Southwest.

The Southwest’s premier ski competition is back! Sponsored by Salomon, this six-race series brings together skiers from across the region to compete for the title of King and Queen of Nordic Skiing in the Southwest.

Youth Program Fundraiser! Anything goes! Find three people, form a team, and let’s have some fun. We strongly encourage people who don’t typically race to join a team.

The Durango Nordic Center offers lessons and clinics for all ages and levels, from never-evers to experienced skiers. Lessons and clinics run throughout the season!

One of the biggest ski races in the state! The Alley Loop is not your typical Nordic Marathon. It stands both as a premier American Birkebeiner Qualifying event, in addition to being Crested Butte’s most outrageous costume party of the year!  The course winds its way through snowy streets, alleyways and narrow bridges through the heart of downtown Crested Butte.

The Durango Nordic Center offers lessons and clinics for all ages and levels, from never-evers to experienced skiers. Lessons and clinics run throughout the season!

The Durango Nordic Center offers lessons and clinics for all ages and levels, from never-evers to experienced skiers. Lessons and clinics run throughout the season!

One way to beat the darkness of this time of year is to get outside and enjoy it! Experience the alpine glow of the Twilight Peaks and the rise of the full moon as you sip a warm beverage by the bonfire or go for an evening ski or snowshoe. This is an event for the whole family.

Hosted in collaboration with San Juan Mountains Association

The Southwest’s premier ski competition is back! Sponsored by Salomon, this six-race series brings together skiers from across the region to compete for the title of King and Queen of Nordic Skiing in the Southwest.

The Durango Nordic Center offers lessons and clinics for all ages and levels, from never-evers to experienced skiers. Lessons and clinics run throughout the season!

The Nordic Center’s toughest endeavor, the Pine Needle Langlauf freestyle event offers big climbs, scenic views, thrilling descents, and excellent snow conditions. There will be live music, prizes for winners, and schwag for all! This is the final race in the 2024-2025 Southwest Nordic Series.

One way to beat the darkness of this time of year is to get outside and enjoy it! Experience the alpine glow of the Twilight Peaks and the rise of the full moon as you sip a warm beverage by the bonfire or go for an evening ski or snowshoe. This is an event for the whole family.

Hosted in collaboration with San Juan Mountains Association

This long-standing Durango tradition brings skiers together to celebrate winter from start to finish!