Found 9 blog entries tagged as Snow Mountain Ranch.

Take Advantage of Summer Day Camps, Specialty Programs, and Overnight Adventures for Kids in Grand County

While we’re still thinking about Spring Splash, the Jane Beach, and those slushy spring bumps, it might be time to do a little summer dreaming, too! Those of us with younger kids also know this season as the time to pull out the calendar and start signing up for summer camps! Whether you’ll be in town for part of the summer or here full time, Grand County summers are about as good as it gets. Hiking, biking, fishing, boating, camping, s’mores by the fire, and all the outdoor fun and adventure you can imagine can easily fill your days. But you also might be looking for activities to enrich your kids' summer while you work or head out on a…

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Embrace the Adventure with a Wealth of Midwinter Events this Snowy Season

Our winter wonderland is at its peak in the midwinter months! The snow and lower temps have settled in for the season, making it easy to take advantage of all the winter adventure available here in Grand County. Whether you're snowmobiling, exploring on cross-country skis, ice fishing, earning your turns, backcountry skiing, or taking advantage of downhill adventures at Winter Park Resort and Granby Ranch, opportunities to enjoy our majestic Rocky Mountains are abundant. Add in a calendar full of local events, and you have even more options for embracing winter in the mountains! 

THREE LAKES ICE FISHING CONTEST: JANUARY 24 - 26

The longest running ice-fishing contest in…

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The Grand Nordic Club Promotes Nordic Skiing with Resources, Education, Programs + More

Outdoor enthusiasts are the heartbeat of Grand County, and the Grand Nordic Club is the epitome of a grassroots, share-what-you-love organization that promotes outdoor recreation here in the Winter Park area. Nordic skiing in the Rocky Mountains for recreation dates back over a century - early settlers in the Fraser Valley began cross-country skiing for sport in the early 1900s, taking advantage of the copious amounts of snow that fall on our beautiful valley all winter long. 

The glue that binds the Grand County Nordic skiing community together had its inception in 1993. The Grand Nordic Club was founded to serve our community and promote Nordic skiing by…

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Planning a Camping Trip in Grand County? Get to Know All the Best Campgrounds and Dispersed Camping in the Area!

Unobstructed stars filling the night sky, the dull glow of a campfire, and that connection to nature that only comes with a night spent camping in Grand County's Rocky Mountains - those are summer (and fall!) goals for mountain living. Pair that with access to lakes, rivers, forests, and trails steps from your campground, and life really doesn't get much better. 

Access to the best  "car camping" here in the Winter Park area is abundant. Whether you're looking to secure a coveted established campsite well in advance; roll in to take your chances on a first come, first served site at one of the many campgrounds; or set up camp in an…

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Pole Creek Meadows Single-Family Home Subdivision Boasts Multi-Acre Lots, Open Space, Paved Roads and Sweeping Views

A mountain home on a spacious lot covered in pine, aspen, and spruce trees is a little slice of paradise. Couple that with expansive views of the Continental Divide and Indian Peaks, and the Pole Creek Meadows neighborhood just south of Highway 40 in Tabernash offers the epitome of mountain living. The quiet community of single-family homes is centrally-located with opportunities for adventure both out-the-door and minutes away.

The master-planned community's 103 lots sit on approximately 450 acres, with almost one-third of the neighborhood designated as open space. Paved, well-maintained roads wind through the cozy, secluded…

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Winter Adventures: Tubing + Sledding from Winter Park to Grand Lake

There's no question we live in a year-round playground, but this time of year makes it clear why the Winter Park area gets its name from all the snowy-season outdoor fun to be had here in Grand County. Big winter storms followed by crisp, bluebird days highlight the sheer beauty of the Rocky Mountains, and we're all ready to get outside and play in the snow! Opportunities for winter adventure abound: whether you're skiing or riding one of our world class resorts, hitting the trails on cross-country skis, snowmobiling through the backcountry, ice fishing on the three lakes, or tubing down a mountainside, it's hard not to enjoy a day well spent in the mountains of Grand County. 

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Val Moritz Village: Centrally Located Quiet Neighborhood of Single-Family Homes on Acre+ Lots

Val Moritz Village is a hidden gem tucked between Highway 40 and Granby Ranch near Snow Mountain Ranch. A turn off Highway 40 onto County Road 88 between Tabernash and Granby will lead you a few miles down a dirt road into what feels like a world away. Its charm lies in the quiet acre+ lots surrounded by pine, aspen, and sagebrush, surrounded by readily-accessible trails and a friendly community of year-round and part-time homeowners.

LOCATION

Located in the heart of Grand County, it really is central to all our Rocky Mountains have to offer. It's just far enough away to feel remote but close enough to be convenient. Lake Granby? 20 minutes. Winter…

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A Holiday Adventure: Harvest Your Own Christmas Tree!

We’re constantly in awe of the sheer beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the winter wonderland we call home. Getting out to harvest your own Christmas tree is one of the perks of living (or visiting) here! Kind of like “earn your turns,” we like to put in the work for our trees. We've lived through all the tree cutting experiences you can imagine. The fairy-tale jaunt through the woods with hot chocolate on a bluebird day? The best. Post-holing through the woods to find the perfect tree only to find it's 5-feet too tall when you get it home? Been there. Looking for the cute pic to share with family and friends of your baby on their first tree-cutting adventure only to find their too cold to expose…

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Take Advantage of Snow Mountain Ranch this Summer!

While covered in snow for almost 10 months of the year, the name Snow Mountain Ranch might be a misnomer--summer season is prime at the ranch, offering opportunities for all ages to enjoy the splendor of the outdoors in our neck of the Rocky Mountains. Nestled between downtown Granby and Tabernash just off Highway 40, Grand County's branch of the YMCA of the Rockies is definitely worth exploring this summer!

Snow Mountain Ranch is what some refer to as "one of the best kept secrets" in the county.  With rustic charm and over 5,000 acres to explore, it's easy to get outside and take advantage of our short but sweet summer in Grand County at their expansive property. 

HIKING & BIKING

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