Events

Events

January
January 18th, 2026

Owl Creek Chase Point-to-Point Race

Where

Starts/Finishes at Aspen Cross Country Center, 39551 W. Hwy 82 Aspen, Co

When

9:00am - 10:00am

One of Colorado's longest running Nordic ski events along the beautiful Owl Creek corridor from Snowmass to Aspen, race three in the Ute Cup Nordic Series. Mass start Freestyle / classic race. 25.1K Freestyle race from Snowmass Golf Course to AVSC Clubhouse ans 15K untimed tour from Snowmass Golf Course to AVSC Clubhouse. Spopnsored and organized by Aspen Valley Ski Club.

For more information please visit event website. 

January 21st, 2026

XC-Games Night Time Team Sprints

Where

Aspen Cross Country Center, 39551 W. Hwy 82 Aspen, Colorado 81611 (970) 925-2145

When

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Arguably our most popular race, this night time two-person skate sprint relay takes place under the glow from the X-Games lights at Buttermilk. Race number four in the seven race  Ute Nordic Series, sponsored by The Ute Mountaineer. 2 person x 3 laps x .25K loop for U12 and under skiers. 2 person x 3 laps x 1K Loop for all ages. Each member of team will alternate laps. Times, distances and details to be determined. 

For more information please visit event website.

February
February 1st, 2026

Spring Gulch Rat Race

Where

Spring Gulch Nordic Trails, County Road 108, Carbondale, CO

When

10:00am - 11:00am

Race number five in the Ute Cup Nordic Series. Mass start freestyle race at Spring Gulch, our Pitkin County sister Nordic area. Times, distances and details to be determined.

February 8th, 2026

Ski For SISU

Where

Spring Gulch Nordic Trails, County Road 108, Carbondale, CO

When

9:00am - 2:00pm

Spring Gulch Nordic Trails largest fundraiser of the year, and a true highlight of the season. Ski as many laps as you like, find a few sponsors, join the fun, and help support Spring Gulch! For details visit https://www.springgulch.org/ski-for-sisu .

February 15th, 2026

Ski For The Pass 2026

Where

Winter closure gate on CO HWY 82 east of Aspen, MM 47

When

10:00am - 12:00pm

This family favorite 7K classic event takes place on the iconic Independence Pass Road and is a fund raiser for The Independence Pass Foundation. Race number six in the seven race Ute Cup Nordic Series, sponsored by The Ute Mountaineer.

For more information please visit event website.

February 21st, 2026

Raoul Wille Memorial Ski Race JNQ/RMISA

Where

AVSC Clubhouse and High School Loop, 300 AVSC Drive, Aspen, CO 81611

When

8:30am - 2:30pm

The western US sends their finest to compete in this two day event featuring a skate sprint on Friday. Parking is limited, please use public transportation.

February 22nd, 2026

Raoul Wille Memorial Ski Race Day 2

Where

AVSC Clubhouse and High School Loop, 300 AVSC Drive, Aspen, CO 81611

When

8:30am - 2:30pm

Day two of the Raoul Wille Race Weekend features a Classic Distance format race spotlighting some of the best athletes in the western US. Parking is limited, please use public transportation.

March
March 8th, 2026

Silverboom 2026

Where

Aspen Cross Country Center, 39551 W. Hwy 82 Aspen, Colorado 81611 (970) 925-2145

When

10:00am - 11:00am

Mass Start Freestyle race at the Aspen Cross Country Center Race #7 in the seven race Ute Cup Nordic Series sponsored by The Ute Mountaineer. Times, distances and details still to be determined. Season awards and lunch for all series participants after the races.

For more information please visit event website.

March 22nd, 2026

Aspen Nordic Center Closing Day 2026

When

All Day

Closing day is snow dependent. Please make arrangements to return season rentals before the Center closes.





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