FAQs

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Are kids invited?

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Yep. The ski area at Granby ranch is a great place to teach them to ski, or let them go explore since all the runs come down to the base.

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Where are you registered?

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Currently, we are registered at REI (go to the link at below) ... We are also registered through zola.com. You can purchase directly through Zola and they will ship it to us when we are back home and available. FYI- If you contribute cash through Zola there is a credit card safety transaction fee of 2.5% Here is the direct link to REI registry -and yes, I tried to be sneaky, by adding it as an item on the zola registry... =D https://www.myregistry.com/rei/wedding-registry/michael-mcdonald-and-kimberly-white-norman-ok/2252679)

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What's the morning of the wedding ski thing??

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If you would like to go downhill skiing at Granby Ranch before the wedding, but you don't know anything about skiing, you can meet Michael at the base of GR at 8:30a Sat. to get enough instruction to feel comfortable getting on the snow and lift. The milestone lift is a cheaper pass FYI and plenty of space to learn the basics. Lifts open at 9am (I was told to pass on "no friends on a powder day"). If you would like instruction for Nordic Skiing at Grand Lake Nordic Center and you have never been on nordic skis (it's like walking) Kim will give a quick intro beginner lesson at 9:00 in Grand Lake. Once the lessons have been given, Kim and Michael will be free skiing until about 10:30am, so if you already know how to ski and just want to meet up for a lap, please join us! Make sure to have your equipment rented and ready to ski for the lesson start time :)

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How much is it to ski at Granby Ranch Ski area? or the Grand Lake Nordic Center?

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Granby Ranch Ski: Check out the pricing here: https://www.granbyranch.com/things-to-do/snow-sports/ Here is the discounted site people use: https://preview.tinyurl.com/tgesaab Or if you just want to ride to the top and back down, it is $20 for a single round trip ticket you can buy at the resort. Grand Lake Nordic Center: https://grandlakerecreation.com/nordiccenter/trail-fee-info/ Keep in mind that Grand Lake has a limited number of skis and boots. The YMCA of the Rockies has tons of rental skis and boots as well. Winter Park Ski: here's a link for Winter park passes: https://tinyurl.com/romb2tr Check around, you might find discounted lift tickets (google), or ask if someone has a season pass or is willing to share a buddy pass... who knows what you'll find! Ski rental: Rates vary based on convenience, return timeframe, etc: Granby Ranch base, YMCA of the Rockies, Ski depot in the Inn at Silvercreek, Christies, etc. Here is a link to the YMCA: https://tinyurl.com/yxx3qyjs

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What if it snows?! what's the weather?!?

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Then skiing will be more fun! Bring warm clothes and snowshoes if you don't ski... or rent some. Here is the average weather for March 1... which is Feb 29th any other year. :) https://weatherspark.com/m/3566/3/Average-Weather-in-March-in-Granby-Colorado-United-States

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Will there be a full dinner served on Saturday?

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We will be serving up a round of drinks and appetizers after the Ceremony. There will be a few hours for you to explore the town and eat dinner before we meet up for fun at Silver Creek club and/or hot tub.

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What is the best day for skiing?

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If you are going to be in town on Friday and you wanted to go downhill, I would go then to get the most bang for your buck and then meet up for the apres ski on the west side of winter park. Nordic skiing is not something that most people to all day... usually this activity is like a hike, so anywhere from 30min. to 3 hours max.