Registration for the 2010 Mineral Belt Historical Nordic Tour is underway! Click here and join the fun on February 27. Also, join us for the Leadville Loppet, one of Colorado's premier Nordic events, on February 28.
Lake County is Colorado’s premier Nordic destination. Early season conditions draw skiers from throughout North America (check current grooming conditions at the blog, or via Twitter). The County’s groomed trail network includes the highly acclaimed Mineral Belt Trail, as well as a secluded new trail network at the Mount Massive Golf Course. Additional non-County trail networks include Tennessee Pass Nordic Center (adjacent to Ski Cooper); the Colorado Mountain College trail network; and the Turquoise Lake road loop. Taken together, these five areas put Leadville and Lake County front and center on North America’s Nordic map.
The Recreation Department does not operate any Nordic programs or stage any Nordic races; we leave that to a number of superb independent and privatge organizations in the community. For information about Nordic lessons, races and special events, please visit the Leadville Nordic website. You may also visit this site for directions to non-County owned Nordic trails, as well as current grooming information.
County-owned Nordic facilities:
Mineral Belt Trail
For a heart-pounding Nordic workout, or a leisurely ski through one of Colorado’s most famous mining districts, look no further. For information about this 12-mile groomed trail, including maps and suggested parking locations, visit the Mineral Belt Trail website. Do not miss this year’s Leadville Loppet on February 28!
Mount Massive Golf Course
When the links close and the snow flies, enjoy miles of pristine terrain for Nordic skiing and snowshoing. MMGC also hosts various dog-sledding and dog-joring events throughout the winter. Visit the Mount Massive Golf Course website for directions and other information.
