Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers - 2026
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-02-19 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-03-05 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-03-12 16:00 - 17:15 (America/Denver) | Collegiate Peaks Campground, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers
Coed – Ages: 6-14 (as of 2/5/26 – first day of program)
$90 for registration – $30 for rental gear
Thursdays, 4:00-5:15pm – February 5-March 12 (6 Sessions)
Collegiate Peaks Campground

Scholarships are available! The BV Recreation Scholarship Fund helps support community members, regardless of financial situation, by giving them the ability to participate in BV Recreation programs at no cost. Please apply for a scholarship today by following this link and submitting the online form!
https://www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/

Join experienced instructors from Buena Vista Mountain Adventures for the Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers program! Whether you’re new to the idea, or an experienced skier, come and join the fun of Cross Country Skiing!

Gear Rental is available for an additional $30, in a limited supply. After registering, we will reach out to parents that have requested to rent gear to set up a time to fit your children for their gear. The gear pickup day will take place on Friday, January 30th. The Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers Banquet will be held at the Community Center after the last day of skiing on Thursday, March 12th.

*Please note that we are limited to a max of 40 participants in the program due to a limited number of coaches. Participants are encouraged to sign up for the Waiting List if the program is full. Participants will be added to the program if more coaches for the program are found. Please contact Tucker Wildeson at 719-581-1051 or twildeson@buenavistaco.gov if you are interested in coaching.

A volunteer coaches meeting will take place on Thursday, January 29th at 6:00pm at the BV Community Center (715 E Main St). We highly encourage all volunteer coaches to attend this meeting, if possible. We will cover important information regarding the program to set you up for success as a cross-country ski coach. There will also be an optional field training for volunteer coaches to learn how to properly teach the basics to the participants. Date and time TBD.

Program Dates
Friday, January 23 – Registration Deadline
Thursday, January 29 – Coaches Meeting at the BV Community Center at 6:00pm
Friday, January 30 – Ski Gear Checkout Day at the BV Community Center
Date & Time TBD – Optional Coaches Field training w/ BVMA at the Collegiate Peaks Campground
Thursday, February 5 – Session 1
Thursday, February 12 – Session 2
Thursday, February 19 – Session 3
Thursday, February 26 – Session 4
Thursday, March 5 – Session 5
Thursday, March 12 – Final Session
Thursday, March 12 – End of Season Banquet at the BV Community Center at 5:45pm

Registration Deadline: Friday, January 23rd

Register for Youth Cross Country Ski League Here!

Headwater x Guidestone Farm Camp
2026-06-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Headwater Farms, 15264 Co Rd 350, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Headwater Farms in Buena Vista and Guidestone Colorado from Salida are joining forces! Come join us for 3 packed days of fun at Headwater Farms. Experience the magic of Guidestone that you know and love in an exciting new space. Learn about different farming practices, enjoy the mountain views, and connect with the BV community!

Guidestone first started in BV, and we are excited to start having programming here once again. Please join us!
