Grand County organizations and nonprofits run on volunteers, and Grand Nordic is no exception.

We set up Nordic schedules and programs in August, and almost every weekend was full of events at Snow Mountain Ranch, Devils Thumb and Granby Ranch.

The volunteer Grand County Nordic Race committee, headed by Greg Finnoff, created a series of eight races, and each went off without a hitch. Greg, Odd Bersvendson, Cheryl Allen and Shawn Otterson worked out courses that flowed, were well-signed and were always well-received by racers.

Our entire board is volunteer, and many of us have served on the board since 1993, when Grand Nordic united the many Nordic organizations in the county for more impact for the sport.

Our love of this healthy, lifetime sport has touched so many lives in the past 30 years with the help of hundreds of volunteers. Some people work on our websites, some help at events, some teach free lessons, and some help by writing grants to support the organization. Some people donate used equipment that we pass on to others who can’t afford it, and others donate gift certificates or prizes to provide incentives to those learning or racing. The list goes on.

We need every person who hands out cookies or oranges at an aid station, who responds when we say we desperately need course marshals, or who cleans out their garage and takes their unwanted equipment to our donation boxes at the Granby or Fraser libraries.

Use and reuse. Share your knowledge. Promote and be promoted. Appreciate and be appreciated. Do a good job, and have pride in what you do.

Grand County is so lucky to have knowledgeable leadership in so many areas and a wealth of fantastic volunteers. 

Thank you one and all! It’s been a great season that will end all too soon.