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Youth Skiers Page 2011

The Friday Fun Kid's Cross-Country Ski Program at Devil's Thumb Ranch

The Friday Fun Kid's Cross-Country Ski Program at Devil's Thumb Ranch is on Friday's 10:00-11:30 AM. The program starts January 13th, and runs through March 9th. Ski, play on skis, have fun with skis! Hot cocoa to follow in the Broken Axe Barn.
Age: 2-12; most of the kids are 2-6 years old.
Fee: $20 for the entire 10 weeks ($2 per week) to cover hot chocolate. Equipment rental, instruction and trail pass are provided by Devil's Thumb Ranch.
Meet outside the Broken Axe Barn on the entry to the trail system. Those who need to check out equipment will want to be at the rental counter before 10:00 AM. Questions: contact Devils Thumb Activities Center 970-726-8231.


The YMCA/Snow Mtn Ranch Kids Nordic Ski Program

The YMCA Kids program offers ski instruction for beginners and more accomplished skiers ages 5-15, skiing games, winter nature activities, and ends with a Nordic Ski Festival the last Friday. The program operates Jan 6th through Feb 26th on both Friday and Sunday from 1:00-2:30 pm.
The Friday program gives more progressive lessons. Equipment and trail pass are provided.
Call Christine Lee at YMCA Nordic Center 887-2152 ext 4173 for further information and to register. Equipment is provided but please arrive 30 minutes early. Parents are encouraged to help. Additional contact - Diana Lynn Rau 887-3095


The Grand Lake Nordic Center Kids Ski Program

All Grand County kids can ski free on Fridays with rentals.
Grand Lake school is now open on Fridays so ski lessons are coordinated through the School and the Recreation Department.
Call 970-627-8008 for more information


We will add additional information on youth ski programs in the County as they become available. Anyone running one of these programs may submit information to the Webmaster