Best Nordic Ski Great Escapes

Best Nordic Ski Great Escapes is an exciting quality travel adventure guide for cross-country ski lovers the world over. Featuring fabulous and exciting xc ski getaways across the USA and Canada, we’ve included resorts and venues for all budgets, from 5-star to rustic. Get the inside scoop on unique great escapes from recreational to backcountry ski adventures and start dreaming about amazing trails, spas, hot tubs, luxurious chalets and cabins this winter. Find your perfect vacation spot from California to Colorado and New Hampshire in the USA, and from B.C. to Québec in Canada and have a fabulous winter!

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ASPEN-SNOWMASS NORDIC TRAIL SYSTEM • As one of North America’s most celebrated ski towns, Aspen, Colorado offers an unforgettable experience at the confluence of nature, culture and recreation. That renown has been reinforced by a vast, enormously popular, and free crosscountry ski trail network. The Aspen-Snowmass Nordic Trail System offers over 105km of groomed routes, connecting the communities of Aspen, Snowmass Village, Basalt and tiny Woody Creek.

BEAR VALLEY ADVENTURE CO. • Renowned as an XC ski resort that opens early each winter, Bear Valley Adventure Co. boasts 65km of carefully groomed trails, inviting skate and classic skiers to enjoy 3,000 acres of national forest land.

CRESTED BUTTE NORDIC • Located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Crested Butte Nordic maintains 55km of groomed trails around the historic Town of Crested Butte, where skiing is king.

LAKE TAHOE REGION • Stunning mountain vistas, majestic pines, substantial snowfall, over 300 days of sunshine each year, and the emerald-blue waters of Lake Tahoe are all signature features of the Lake Tahoe Region. Known for its world-class cross-country and downhill ski resorts, abundant snowfall and spectacular scenery, Lake Tahoe has a fascinating history and a wide range of lodging options. Three of the region’s best resorts deliver a unique, family-friendly, Northern California Nordic skiing experience, with over 305 kilometres of top-notch, groomed cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails and fabulous amenities to guarantee a memorable vacation.

DOG CREEK LODGE • For a delightful full-service Nordic ski destination, Dog Creek Lodge is tucked away in a spectacular and remote northwest corner of Montana.

NORDIC SKI TRAILS IN THE TETONS • Fueled by passionate Nordic skiers and epic mountain views, Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Teton Valley, Idaho are home to 450km of groomed trails for skate and classic skiing, along with 640km of ungroomed trails for all levels of cross-country ski adventures.

GOLDEN EAGLE LODGE • Golden Eagle Lodge’s motto is “Unspoiled and unforgettable” for good reason. Set right on pristine, serene Flour Lake in the Superior National Forest of Northeastern Minnesota, it’s a low-key year-round resort owned and operated by the third generation of the Baumann family, who offer you Midwestern hospitality at its best.

HAYWARD, WISCONSIN • Boasting a vibrant Nordic ski scene, Hayward, Wisconsin entices cross-country skiers to its Northwoods region to enjoy more than 200km of expertly groomed trails along with the world-famous 50km American Birkebeiner.

FORBUSH CORNER NORDIC CENTER • Northern Michigan’s famous snowbelt is home to the Forbush Corner Nordic Center, which receives 140 inches of snow each year.

CROSS COUNTRY SKI HEADQUARTERS • Tucked into the heart of Northern Michigan’s winter wonderland, Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake prides itself on being a truly excellent, full-service cross-country ski destination.

THE CATAMOUNT TRAIL • The Catamount Trail, the longest backcountry ski trail in North America, recently celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024. Managed by a Vermont non-profit organization, the Catamount Trail...