Stagecoach Classic
The 2nd Annual Stagecoach Classic was a success! Special thank you to Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa.
Here are your Race Results!Click here to view and purchase Event Photos!
This "off the map" 30km/15km classic only cross-country ski race and tour will start at Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa, traverse through the former Idlewild Ski Area and finish in classic Winter Park style with a post-race party.
Whether you are a serious nordic skier and racer, an old-school tourist, or anywhere in between, the Stagecoach Classic is a unique chance to experience a trek from Devil's Thumb Ranch, through the old Idlewild Ski Area, to Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park. In the past, the Idlewild trail system connected to Devil's Thumb Ranch, connecting Tabernash, Fraser, and Winter Park and is still remembered by skiers as one of the best nordic areas in Colorado. This is a rare chance to ski such a beautiful, "off the map" course. Plus, it's an exclusive opportunity as this will be the only time this winter that this trail system will be connected and groomed for skier access! A portion of the race and tour proceeds will go towards the Colorado Headwaters Chapter of Trout Unlimited to protect and preserve the endangered Fraser River. Post-race events will include lunch, a beer garden and live music in Hideaway Park.
The Stagecoach classic is operating under a special use permit from the iAraphao-Roosevelt National Forest.
THIS IS A CLASSIC-ONLY SKI EVENT
Online registration is now closed.
Registration includes: race fee, event hat, pint glass, trail pass, stations along course, post-race meal, beverages, and live entertainment in Hideaway Park. Happy hour to follow at Volario's from 1-5pm with $2 draft beer specials! Additional Hideaway Park food tickets will be available for purchase for spectators, friends and family.
View Course Descriptions and Trail Maps HERE
Prize and Division Information HERE
- 30km classic race $70 until 1/22 at midnight; $85 on 1/23 via phone and in person; $85 on 1/24 in person
- 15km classic race and tour $60 until 1/22 at midnight; $80 on 1/23 via phone and in person; $80 on 1/24 in person
- 15km snowshoe tour $60 until 1/22 at midnight; $80 on 1/23 via phone and in person; $80 on 1/24 in person
- 1km kids race - free
Packet Pick-up Times:
- January 23 from 9am-8pm at the Winter Park Visitor Center
- January 24 from 7am-8:30am for the 30k race
- January 24 from 7am-10am for the 15k race and tour
Bag Check: Bag check will be stationed at the start of the race and tour for participants. Bags will be provided at registration. Bags can be picked up at Hideaway Park.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, January 23
- 9am-8pm: Pre-registration and packet pick-up at the Winter Park Visitor Center
Saturday, January 24
- 7am: First bus from Hideaway Park to DTR
- 7am-8:30am: 30k race registration
- 7am-10am: 15k race and tour registration
- 9am: 30k race mass start
- 10:30am: 15k race mass start
- 10:35am: 15k ski tour start
- 10:45am: 15k snowshoe tour start
- 11am-3:30pm: Headwaters after party at Hideaway Park with lunch from Rudi's Deli, beer from Odell Brewing Co and live music with the Acme Band
- 1-5pm: Happy hour after party at Volario's
- 1:30pm Award ceremony and raffle
- 3:30pm: Last bus from Hideaway Park to DTR
- 4pm: Last bus from DTR to Hideaway Park
- 6pm: Winter Park Parade
- 6:30pm: Downtown Winter Park fireworks
Stagecoach Classic Bus Schedule HERE
