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Granby / Grand Lake Lodging
Grand County Vacation Rentals
800-926-4386
Hotel rooms, condominiums, homes and the newly remodeled, upscale Grand Premier Properties! 4 Championship Golf Courses.

 
Grand Adventures
79303 US Highway 40
Winter Park, CO
800.726.9247
Snowmobile the Continental Divide on Colorado high alpine trails as you never have before. Tours top outat nearly 12,000 feet with views of the entire Winter Park Ski area and the Fraser Valley.
 
YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch
800.777.9622
Snow Mountain Ranch is Colorado's Outdoor Playground!
 
Granby Chamber
Granby, Colorado is truly the heart of something grand. 800-325-1661
View their brochure!
 
Littletree Inn
970.887.2551
Located in the heart of Grand County.
 
Silver Creek Lodging
888.557.5007
We offer a variety of lodging options including Private Homes and Condominiums in Granby.
 
 
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Visit Grand Lake & Granby this winter… Experience Colorado the way it was meant to be experienced. Wake up to a 360-degree view of snow-covered Rocky Mountains against a crystal blue sky. Take off snowmobiling through a trail system extending over 300 miles, take in a majestic drive along a nationally acclaimed scenic byway, or share a snowshoe trek through a national park or pristine wilderness area with moose, elk, and deer. At the end of the day, relax with a dip in natural hot springs and then dinner, ranging from the most casual local nightspots to elegant, four-start restaurants.

Enjoy a good night’s rest in some of the Rockies’ most comfy cabins, lodges, hotels, and resorts. Start the next day with downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, or ice fishing. Take a sleigh ride through the snowy forest, covered in blankets, and then soothe tired muscles with a massage, relaxation treatment, or sauna.

Come and see the best of Colorado.

 

EVENT SCHEDULE

 

23rd Annual Three Lakes Icefishing Contest, January 27th, 28th, & 29th, Join the 1000+ participants on Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Reservoir, or Grand Lake for 1 day, 2 days, or even all 3. Raffle at the end of every day for great prizes. Have kids? Enter them in one of the 3 age categories to win prizes everyday. For more information please call 970-887-2311

XMRA Snowmobile Races at Winding River Campground, January 28th, starting at 9:00 a.m. Vintage Snowmobile Races, Snowcross Races, & Drag Races will be held. For more information please call 970-629-1215.

Grand Lake Winter Carnival, February 4, Saturday: 10am-2pm, THE "OZ" SNOWMAN CONTEST - for kids / Judge at 2 / All kid entrants get an ice cream cone for effort / Ribbons / free entry
9:30am, TEA POT CURLING on town rink / 8 teams / bonfire/ hot chocolate/ -$5.00 entry per team-Top three finishers split prize money. Contact Scott 627-9697

10:30am, Flag Football in the Park - teams compete for traveling trophy. Contact Bill Sauter - 627-3309

11:00am, KID'S STEEPLECHASE - in the park, free, prizes

12:30pm, "WIZARD of OZ" PARADE Bed Sled Racers, TeaPot Curlers, King/Queen candidates riding in sleigh, etc., all are welcome

ALL DAY, EMERALD CITY SNOW SCULPTURES

1:00pm, PARENT/CHILD SLED PULL free entry, bring you own sled

1:15pm,BOB SLED RACES 3-4 people push with one rider /on Grand Ave in front of park/ age group is 18+/ $25 entry fee Contact Anne 627-3580

2:00pm, HUMAN BOWLING Adult & Kid divisions - 2 lanes/1 rider in saucer, 2 "bowlers aim the sled at 10 empty water jugs/ $10 entry (kid's free)/ cash prizes to adults. Just show up.

3pm, Judging of the SNOW SCULPTURES Winners announced at the dance / the theme of the sculptures is "THE EMERALD CITY"

3-6pm, Movie "The Wizard of Oz" at the Community House free popcorn

8PM, The "OZ" Fireworks on the Lake This will signify the end of Winter Carnival and the start of Adult Time (time for the kids to go to bed)

8:00pm to midnight, "OZ" the DANCE at Pancho and Lefty's / Band - "ACME" / King and Queen Finals / $100 prize for best costume / announcement of winners of all events of day / appetizers served at 10pm /drink specials/ $10 in advance - $15 at the door.
Friday evening there will be a pre-party at Grumpy's with appetizers, drink specials, and last minute signup sheets for events. Winner of the MERCHANT light display will be announced!


Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club Steak Ride, February 4th, 11:00 a.m. Ride in to a mountain meadow for a steak dinner in the snow. Club provides steaks; members bring potluck sides and desserts. For more information call Bill @970-627-8315.

Open House at the Kauffman House Museum,
February 4th, Pitkin Street at the beach in Grand Lake. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission, tasty treats. Wonderful scrapbooks and albums on special display,

Dog Days in Fraser at Grand Park, February 5th, For more information call 970-726-4118

Winter Birds @ Juniper Library, February 8th, Leasr about the habits abd habitats of our local feathered friends. FREE, starting @ 5:30 p.m. For more information please contact 970-627-8353.

Grand Lake Nordic Center 2 for 1 passes! February 12th, 13th & 14th call 970-627-8008

Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club Poker Run, Feburary 18th, 9:00 a.m. Grand Lake Community Building start and finish.

Grand Lake Icefishing Tournament! March 2-4, On Friday 2nd join the welcoming party located at Pancho & Lefty's at the end of the boardwalk, the The Grumpy's Calendar Girls will be there to let everyone know that they will be on the Lake on Saturday to take photos with the fishermen. Tournament begins on Saturday 3rd with prime rib dinner at the Sagebrush for all contestants @ 6:00 pm that evening. Tournament wraps up Sunday 4th followed by the Awards Ceremony which also takes place at Pancho & Lefty's. Entry fee is $35 for both days.

Pink Ribbon Riders Snow Run (Snowmobile), March 9-10, This 2 day event is a benefit for breast cancer awareness. "Riding in honor and in memory of those we love." www.pinkribbonriders.com

Full Moon ski at the Grand Lake Golf Course, April 6th, 5:00 -9:00pm! Call 970-627-8008

Historical Kauffman House opens, May 26th, Remains open weekends until September 30th. Go take a step back in time!

Grand Lake Memorial Day Parade, May 28th, Call 970-627-3402

State Chilli Cook Off, June 23rd, Grand Lake Town Park! Test your taste bud for the day at the Cook off! For more information call 970-627-8428

Grand Lake Fireworks Extravaganza, July 4th, Located at on the Lake-front @ Dark

Boat Show, July 14th, The Rocky Mountain Classics Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will have it's annual boat show at Grand Lake on July 14, 2012. Boats will start arriving on Friday afternoon/evening and be on display at the Town dock from 9:00 AM to Noon. We will parade around the lake at Noon provided the weather permits. Boats will be in and out of the docks for the rest of the day. Many will stay until Sunday.

Buffalo BBQ weekend, July 14-15, located in the town park & lakefront! Parade and festivities on Saturday 15th!

Winter Park Art Affair & Jazz Festival, July 21st & 22nd, Winter Park

Crews in Brews Fest, August 25th

Grand Lake's Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, September 8-9 Located in the town park.

 

View summer events here http://coloradoinfo.com/summervacationplanner/granby-grandlake

 

CLOSEST SKI RESORTS

 

  • Winter Park

 

FAST FACTS

 

1) Pole Creek Golf Course is one of the highest 27-hole golf courses in North America.

2) Nearly 70% of Grand County is public land.

3) Grand County is home to Colorado's largest natural lake - Grand Lake.

 

SNOWMOBILE TRAIL MAP
Snowmobile with
Grand Adventures

79303 US Highway 40
Winter Park, CO
800.726.9247
Snowmobile the Continental Divide on Colorado high alpine trails as you never have before. Tours top outat nearly 12,000 feet with views of the entire Winter Park Ski area and the Fraser Valley.
On the Trail Rentals
970-627-3215
303-623-1121
Grand Lake
www.windingriverresort.com/snowmobiles.html
Enjoy over 130 miles of groomed trails and beautiful scenery. Start your engines at the head of the trail at Winding River Resort and get ready to experience the exhilaration of snowmobiling through alpine meadows and lodge pole pines in the Arapahoe National Forest. Don't be surprised if you see elk, deer, moose or other forest animals - just have your camera ready! 

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ATTRACTIONS

 

• Rocky Mountain National Park

• Colorado River

• Hot Sulphur Springs Resort

• Grand Lake

• SolVista Golf & Ski Ranch

• 500 miles of backcountry trails


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