Grand Lake kicks off the excitement this March with the 1st Annual “Holes for Heroes” Ice Fishing Contest, as well as one more chance to “Snowshoe the Wilderness” with a Park Ranger on the weekend of the 3rd and 4th. Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater tickets go on sale on the 7th with four great shows to choose from. The Peggy Mann Band will play a live music tribute to Bonnie Raitt on March 24th, and the Full Moon Ski will be to a very special Blue Moon on March 31st at the Grand Lake Nordic Center!
On March 3rd & 4th, the 1st Annual Catch & Release Tournament, “Holes for Heroes,” will make its debut on Grand Lake. This event is hosted by Granby Bait & Tackle and is put on by NHL Stanley Cup Champion #27 Scott Parker’s 501c3 Parker’s Platoon. This year’s proceeds will benefit the 501c3 non-profit “Fight Oar Die,” the first-ever all-American, Military Veteran, ocean-rowing team to race across the Atlantic Ocean. The weekend will be filled with parties every night, beginning with the VIP Party from 6-10pm on Friday night, March 2nd, at the O-A Bistro. Tickets are required for the VIP party, and include a meet and greet with Scott Parker, food and drinks. A cash bar will be available as well. On Saturday night, the party will be at the Lariat Saloon where contestants and guests are encouraged to eat, drink and socialize! The after party will be on Sunday at Pancho and Lefty’s. Tournament prizes will be awarded at 2:30pm, and you must be present to win. More information and registration available online.
The last weekend to “Snowshoe the Wilderness” with a Park Ranger will be on March 3rd and 4th. This FREE two-hour snowshoe tour takes you through beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park. Personal snowshoes and ski poles with large baskets are required to participate, and all participants must be 8 years of age or older. Reservations are required and may be made no sooner than 7 days in advance by calling 970-627-3471.
2018 Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater summer and fall season tickets go on sale on March 7th at 9am. This year, RMRT will be wowing crowds with Annie, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, The Full Monty, and Pump Boys and Dinettes.
A Bonnie Raitt Tribute Concert, by our very own Peggy Mann of the Peggy Mann Band, will be held at the Grand Lake Community House on March 24th. This event is sponsored by the Grand Arts Council and tickets are $25. Doors open at 7pm and the event starts at 8pm. Please email Sara Moran at lucycally@yahoo.com for more information.
The Grand Lake Nordic Center hosts another Full Moon Ski event on Saturday, March 31st from 5pm to 9pm. This event is extra special because you will be able to ski by the light of a Blue Moon (second full moon appearing in a calendar month) followed by hot drinks near the bonfire, and dinner and drinks at the Sly Fox Restaurant. The FREE tubing hill will be lit for the event as well! Pre-registration is not required for the Full Moon Ski. Hour-long Ski Lessons are available at the Grand Lake Nordic Center for all skill levels and all ages. These lessons are perfect for those that are just learning to ski, or are interested in learning new styles or techniques. Please call 970-627-8008 to reserve your spot in advance.
The Grand Lake Center is proud to offer FREE ice skating and ice skate rentals! They are open daily, with the Complete Cardio & Weight Room facilities available for just $8 a day and Open Gym for $2 a day. Total Body Fitness and Senior Fit Classes are offered Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Pickleball games are available for just $3 a game. Intermediate teams play Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 1-4pm, and Advanced teams play Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-6pm. There is a Toddler Play Room available for our Moms as well as a Teen Game Room with foosball, ping pong, air hockey and pool tables. More information is available at Grand Lake Center or by calling 970-627-2415.
We are excited for the upcoming events this March and we hope you’ll get the chance to join the fun! Whether you enjoy cross-country skiing, ice fishing, ice skating, snowshoeing or snowmobiling, Grand Lake has your favorite winter sport. The Western Riviera proudly offers discounts for extended stays, and we are ready to tailor your adventure to be the perfect fit for your family or group!
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