Nordic Village Experiencing One of the Best Winter Seasons on Record

With all 30 miles of cross-country skiing trails and 15 miles of snowshoeing trails open in February, Arizona Nordic Village managers are calling winter season 2022-23 one of the best on record, and the snowstorms keep coming.

“It’s been just phenomenal!” said General Manager Theo Callan. “Guests are having the best time!

While the National Weather Service in Bellemont reports January 2023 the third snowiest January on record for the Flagstaff area, recreation sales are mirroring the well-above-average precipitation. As a result, Village team members have been striving to keep up with the snow, which topped four feet in just one week.

Working through blizzard conditions, groomers are striving to carefully protect the base and prolong the life of the snowpack into spring by incorporating a gentler grooming plan than in the past. Callan says there is enough snow on the ground to ski through March as the ski resort marks a number of positive outcomes:

• Unprecedented amount of snow;
• Record number of season passholders;
• New Rossignol rental equipment.
• First year with masters’ and kids’ ski teams; and
• Heightened community engagement and volunteer support.

The Village also has attracted much news attention. A production crew from TV Azteca out of Mexico City visited before the Super Bowl to draw attention to Arizona in February. QCBN

Courtesy Photo: Sola introduced Arizona Nordic Village snow sports to her massive viewing audience.