Arizona Nordic Village

Arizona Nordic Village hosted our wedding. Their staff was attentive and responsive through the tour, registration, final walkthrough, and the event itself. All of their staff were enthusiastic and supportive of our event, lending helping hands and working smoothly with our vendors. The site itself was beautiful and green during our end of July event. The day of accommodations in the Ponderosa Suite and the Nature Discovery Center yurt (bridal and groom suite respectively) were clean and welcoming. Notes: We did bring in additional sound equipment and we did not stay the night. Our friends that did stay overnight enjoyed their cabins.

We provided reception DJ, planning assistance, and uplighting. You will definitely need ceremony sound, as the venues system is inadequate, but it will need to be a high-powered battery operated system. They also charge extra for the bathroom trailer if you're planning a wedding, but the aesthetic is great and the getting ready space is pretty cool.

Not a great place for a wedding. Dry and dusty. The tent for the reception has an 18” gap on one side allowing the wind to sail thru. The cost is high for this venue for what they have to offer.

Was there for a wedding ...it was perfect. Fodd was delicious.. there was a coffee truck... gorgeous drive to get there...saw a gorgeous coyote.

Beautiful location and great spot for hosting a large event. Great staff and very accommodating!

We couldn’t have asked for a more magical place to get married at! Starting with the location, it is absolutely wonderful! If you’re looking for a rustic/whimsical vibe, this is the place for you! We basically have free range to set up the venue as we wanted it which included a variety of different tables like a pan, Dulce table, Taco bar, s’mores area and more! Pricewise, it was such a steal, and we were able to comfortably fit our over 200 guest. We also want to get a big shout out to the Nordic Village workers (especially Darcy) who are absolutely amazing and jumped into help whenever we needed it. The venue made a perfect location for pictures, especially the ones that were taken at night under the stars. We Are super excited to be able to go up and visit every year on our anniversary and reminisce on the beauty and wonder of our special day.

Loved our stay in the yurt! It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The 3hr trek to morning glory was so worth it. We made sure to bring the supplies we needed (snowshoes/sled) but forgot ropes to tie our stuff down and the staff were super helpful. Was an awesome trip!

We had amazing time skiing and staying at a back country yurt! The wood fire stove was so cozy, and the staff made sure we had everything we needed and offered info on which trails to ski with our dog. Overall, an amazing experience. The views are beautiful. We can't wait to go back!

We had a wonderful time at Arizona Nordic Village. Visited on a Friday, arrived around 1pm. Was welcome by a friendly smile at the lodge. There was one other party ahead of us, so we were able to pay for our trail passes and snowshoes without much of a wait. You do have to sign a quick waiver. For two people, we paid ~$60 for the trail pass and snow shoe rentals. Next time, we'll bring our own snow shoes. Wish there was option to just walk! There was a decent amount of snow, but some parts were soggy and muddy as it was warmer that day. My partner's snow shoe malfunctioned and the spikes were accumulating snow, making it harder to use. Towards the end of our trek, she took them off because it was causing her too much discomfort. The trail was beautiful and we love that our dogs were welcome without issue. While we did see a couple parties in the beginning, we didnt see another person till we got back to the lodge. Would love to stay at the yurts or cabins next time! We had a great time at ANV and will be visiting again!

It's only a 2 1/2 hour drive from Phoenix and a great change of scenery. Be sure to plan ahead and allow plenty of extra time for any unexpected delays to ensure you get there when you're supposed to arrive so you have time to get to your yurt. We stayed in the Sunflower yurt, which is a mile from the lodge. It was a lot bigger than we expected, and had of room for my family of four plus our doggie. There was so much snow! Be prepared to rough it, and spend a lot of time tending the fire to heat the yurt. It's a 45 min walk - with snow shoes - from the lodge to the yurt and aside from cell service to make phone calls you're completely on your own. We were very happy with the service we received. Everyone was helpful and friendly. The trails were busy with skiers and it looked like lots of fun.

Just got back from out recent stay at ANV (Dec 31st-Jan 2 2021) and well, our stay this time was meh. Don't get me wrong we LOVE ANV. It gives us our own space to unwind, relax, and forget about the outside world even for a few days. We even upgraded to a cabin (Pinyon) for this trip to make us even more comfortable but we just found some things lacking. Since it was a holiday weekend, we didn't expect much. Although we at least expected the business hours to be posted up or for things to be replenished. We got there at 3:30 on Thursday, Dec 31st. According to their lodge business hours they were supposed to be open until 4 but it was closed. Our cabin was great, very cozy. It only had the full bed set up though so the bunk beds didn't have linen. We wanted to get at least the bottom bunk bed to be set up so we can have 2 separate beds since the other one is just a full sized bed. But since the lodge was closed, we weren't able to ask for a set. We squeezed in the full which worked for all intents and purposes but not very comfortable. It was also the squeakiest bed ever. The slightest movement will create noise. We left to get dinner (6:30pm) but the entrance and exit were chained for some reason! Reason we were not told about. Not locked but looked like it. Such an inconvenience! Jan 1st, we thought that the lodge is probably closed so we went to town to get linen from Walmart so we can use the other bed. When we got back, the lodge was open and they were able to give us some sheets. The port-o-potties are nice cause we're super close to them but they didn't look like they were being maintained. It wasn't clean, the trash bins were overflowing, and the tp and hand soap were not being replenished. They have a new food stand there now called Panini Xpress. It wasn't there last year but we were excited to try it. According to ANV guide book, it only opens on Saturdays and Sundays starting as early as 7:30 am and will serve hot food. We got up on Jan 2 Saturday at 8 am to get breakfast before we go back home but the food stand was closed. It didn't seem like anyone was setting up as well. Very disappointing but we still had good times. Hopefully next time, it will be better!

poor customer service. Poor communication. we sincerely wanted to come up but by 12:30 we were still in Phoenix and we're told by the staff not to come up anymore because we wouldn't make it in time. Then we get a call from the manager at 3 asking if we were still coming because the staff member told her boss we were still trying ?? the manager implied i was lying by saying "she trust her staff and they didn't cancel our reservation". Unfortunately left a bad taste in our mouth- wouldnt try and reschedule and they came out on top.

I had so much fun here over the past two days!We come to Flagstaff for New Year's every year and last year I wanted to try snowshoeing and it didn't happen. My husband said it sounded like the most boring thing ever. So this year I took the car and decided to go on my own and it was SO. MUCH. FUN.* I live in the mountains in California and have wanted to try snowshoeing there but haven't figured out where, don't have my own snowshoes or anything like that. I rented snowshoes from Peace Surplus and the young lady at the counter suggested I try Nordic Village and I'm so glad I did! As of right now, they're open for snowshoeing (etc.) Thursdays through Mondays. Check the weather conditions on their website before you go. Also just know that you will be contending with Snow Bowl/snowplay traffic, which can be ridiculous. The Nordic Village is very easy to find, 15 miles north of Flagstaff on US 180. I left Flagstaff at 2 pm and hit no Snow Bowl traffic but it was horribly backed up on the way back after 5 pm. Today I left Flag at noon and left Nordic Village before 4 pm and didn't hit any traffic. On off days, a trail pass is $5. It is $20 for any type of snowplay, and any snowplay visitors must check in at the lodge. On today, Friday, the trail pass was $7. I dealt with three different employees on my visit and all were extremely friendly and helpful. I have now been on every single snowshoeing trail. Some of them are multi-use. Some trails are for cross country skiing only, and snowshoers should only cross them at proper trail crossings (look both ways). There are two trail maps-one for cross country skiing and one for snowshoeing. Distances are in kilometers and weren't really helpful to me. The trail maps can get kind of confusing, even though the trails (that I went on) were well marked. It got confusing when multiple trails combined and sometimes I wasn't sure what trail I was on. The Basalt, Magma and Cinder trails (as well as the dog trails) are the easiest and are relatively flat. They take you through beautiful ponderosa pine forests and stands of aspen trees. The Volcano trail was fun and scenic and had some elevation gain. Today I hiked the Lava trail, which is marked as the most difficult. For most of the trail, I was completely secluded and didn't see anyone except for two employees who were stocking the yurts. It's a little unnerving to hear nothing and no one and realize you're in the middle of nowhere in a dense forest (but it's also really cool!). Definitely dress in layers because no matter how cold it is, you will work up a sweat. Take time to rest as needed, bring food and water and always let someone know where you'll be. Also definitely bring a camera! You'll want to capture all the beauty you are seeing. I plan to rent a yurt or cabin in the future and I will update my review then, but for now, I highly recommend this place and plan to make it a regular stop on my trips to Flagstaff. *and so much more of a workout than I realized, but still fun.

Customer service - terrible. My first time cross country skiing. I had a hard time on the very last part and sprained my ankle. To welcome me back about 30 feet from the lodge, an employee came out of the main office to tell me that I cannot take off my skis - I was going to ruin the trail. She was unnecessarily aggressive, hostile and rude. I apologized then proceeded to return my rentals. The employee could have handled this in a friendly way. Perhaps asking me if I was alright and then explaining how to handle it in the future along with the reasons why and a "thanks for coming out" or "glad you are trying the sport." Further, maps are completely outdated -and should be color-coded like the trail signs - for safety purposes. Maybe the employees should also be trained to simply explain the etiquette in one sentence before a customer even heads out to the track. To needlessly yell at someone at the end of the day to make them feel like hell is not a way to treat customers. I know ANV barely gets enough snow every year -and sometimes cannot even open. This is certainly not a way to bring back customers. Also, this "pristine" track was riddled with dog feces, so I don't know how I could have ruined it any further by walking in the sludge that is left for the season. This is not a Park City olympic training track.

Super disappointed in my ANV experience. Before heading up from the valley I tried to call and inquire about rentals. Called a few times, finally left a message. No call back.. we decided to make the trek up anyway. When we arrived with our two young children not a single worker greeted us. It was as if we were completely invisible. Mind you the rental yurt had just collapsed from too much snow but still someone could have greeted us. Instead the workers were all gathered around assessing the drama and blatantly ignoring us. Finally my husband decides to greet them. The girl we spoke to was nice although not sure she knew what day of the week it was. It was Thursday and she kept saying it was Monday. Overall pretty lame customer service. Such a shame because this place looks really cool. I for sure know I will not be able to convince my husband to return.

Friendly staff! They work really hard to help people have a good time. We visited in the fall - it was beautiful!

First time experiencing the yurt life and we would be back again BUT we'll never stay in any of the back country yurts, small or large. We stayed in the Honeysuckle small back country yurt. And the trek to this yurt is no joke. Up hill on a dusty dusty road dragging our supplies in a wagon for 1.3 miles was strenuous. The front office does offer a supply transport but it's $30 ONE WAY which is over priced. The whole experience is overpriced. Bedding in the back country yurts are 2 twin size bed pads. For the cost, you'd expect a little more. 2 people and 2 dogs was definitely "cozy" with basically no floor space to navigate. Perhaps the only pro, we saw only 2 people the whole time we stayed in the yurt so it really is private. On a random note, we never saw a single wildlife..no squirrels, birds, deer etc.. *signage sucks too by the way so make sure you know where your going beforehand!* Tips: 1. Rent a yurt or cabin near the parking lot. Seriously, you'll be so tired from hiking to a back country yurt you won't even want to explore. So just stay close to the lot. 2. Bring wet wipes or something similar to wipe all the dust you'll be caked in from the trail to the back country yurt! 3. Bring your own lighting, the lamp they provided provided less light than my cell phone! Headlamp recommended. 4. If you have T-Mobile, there's no service in the back country yurts not the lodge. So be careful out there...if you get hurt it'll be a while before help comes.

I received a lot of great information in preparation of my stay during the Flagstaff Marathon races. The staff at AZ Nordic Village are really helpful and friendly. I trails were easy to navigate. I had a cozy visit at the yurt. I definitely would recommend checking it out!

Had a great time. Forgot that it was a holiday weekend and half of Phoenix was up in Flagstaff this weekend. Tried to go to Snow Bowl, Saw the masses and turned around and went up the road a bit to try some cross country skiing. Beautiful, and we were early enough that only the hard core cross country skiers were there, maybe 10 people. Trails were groomed and went back into the national forest where the views were gorgeous. Started around 9 am and got back to the lodge around 11:30, where half of Phoenix was in the snow play area, hiking and sledding on the trails, which is not allowed. I feel bad for the staff having to wrangle all the inconsiderate Phoenicians all day. Go early!!!

Super cool yurt, nestled deep in the backwoods. Remote, simple, slightly inaccessible, clean, quiet, serene, peaceful. Exactly the way it should be. This is not the Hilton. Not do you want it to be. Staff was awesome, signs were sketchy. Highly highly recommend and can't wait to return. Disregard the bad reviews. Those folks just don't get it.

My absolute favorite spot in Northern AZ. Prefer skiing, snow shoeing fun too. Very nice groomed trails, the dog trail ! Lots of sleds with dogs too cute. Yurts, cabins, such a lovely experience.

My friend and I are in the midst of a road trip through Arizona and Utah, and we booked Morning Glory backcountry yurt for our first night. Exceeded our expectations!! Gorgeous trail on the hike to the yurt, and snowy, mountainous views when we arrived. The staff had everything set up perfectly in the yurt, providing us a comfortable night. A unique, "glamping" experience that we'll never forget!

Rude staff. We stopped in to ask about sledding options. I was told they don't have it for day use, but I read another review on here that says they did allow him to sled. I guess their rules vary on who's asking the question?

I am very happy I had my wedding here. Very beautiful and lovely place. Loved the fact that we could have both the ceremony and reception here, as well as overnight stay accommodations: cabins, yurts, and campsites. Yet, It is a bit pricey. I wish I was able to have access to start decorating and preparations earlier than the 11AM time. I planned my whole entire wedding and I felt rushed trying to make sure things were in order for 200+ guests. Overall, I loved the venue, everything about it, except for the price.

My first day snowshoeing was a 10! I had a great day here. Make sure you ask lots of questions about trails,etc. Make sure you get poles. Make sure you get both the snowshoe and ski maps to get all of the trail info. Beautiful setting. Fun day.

I made a reservation for a snowshoe and a night in a backcountry yurt for my husband's 30th birthday. We snowshoed with the pups several miles to stay at our yurt. What a great treat from the tucson desert. We loved the fire place, fun trails, great service, pet friendly, and a cute yurt. We hope to visit again soon!

This looked so nice on website for camping spot. Was wide open for May, should have been a clue!! The camper/tent spots were marked with rope, on volcanic rock!! No where to place a tent. Complained to the "kid" in the store, he had to ask property manager if we could move to a "forested" spot. Said the open area by the lodge was booked for a wedding. The porta potties were full. No water easily available, inside bathrooms of the store were "out of water". This is not a good camping spot!! The kid left at 4pm and no one was on the property for emergencies. Not a good experience

It was amazing, the whole trip was great! We were under the impression that the ATV would take us to the yort as I picked the furthest yort possible of course! I called the office multiple times and everyone was busy so I didn't get clarification until the day of when they called me to confirm. We did pay extra for the ATV to bring our items, which I am SO glad, however we still had a wagon full (we over packed being our first time) and it was rough going 3 miles up hill (mainly the last mile) to the yort with all of our stuff! Once we finally got there oh my gosh it was worth it, it was beautiful and secluded from everyone and everything. The yort was amazing, and beautiful, I can't describe the views and the trails, trees, and some snow still on the ground. There was a BBQ grill provided, and foam mattresses, a table & 2 chairs, picnic table, and a bench to sit on while you have a pit fire. The place is absolutely hands down amazing. You can hike all over I mean miles and lots of trails, it is gorgeous no matter where you go! Its quiet, peaceful, you can hear the wind blowing, birds chirping and just be at peace. We will definitely come back and this time remember to not over pack! When our visit was over we were able to condense a lot and have the ATV bring the most back and we were able to enjoy the views and hike back. We made it back within an hour and 15 mins. It was an amazing hike! Thank you all for everything you were all so nice and inviting.

I don't know about the winter but DON'T go camping there in the summer. They roped off "sites" and threw down HUGE chunks of red lava rock to walk on (more like constantly roll your ankles on) and a picnic table all in full sun, on a stretch of flat land. No trees, plants, nothing. Showers are pay at .50cents per minute but don't put extra quarters in while still showering as it will just eat them and still turn off. No "free" drinks as posted on the morning as no one was there at 8am but no signs saying they weren't open in summer. We asked for our $6 in wasted quarters back and the woman at the window was beyond grouchy and argumentative. It's like they thought they would make a few extra bucks and do less than nothing for dry camping. We left a day early and just Te the extra $20 as we were gonna stay two nights. Don't waste your time or your money.

Our stay was ok. We stayed in one of the front country cabins but couldn't help but notice that they permit campers to set up their camps right outside the front cabins, which apparently they now allow. One of the reasons I've made reservations in the past at the Arizona Nordic Village was the quiet atmosphere and the peaceful forest environment, but I did NOT experience this on my latest trip. See in the pictures taken from the cabin- you can see the campers with their tents and trailers...and even one camper making a little clothesline for drying items!! Not really what I expected, but if I come back it will be for one of the back country yurts- and hope there aren't campers up there too.

This was such a welcome escape from being indoors for the last few months. We spent one night in the Back country Lupine yurt. It was an easy hike from the lodge, less than 2 miles. The yurt was clean and had supplies; lantern, lighter, 2 twin sleeping pads, wood burning stove. There was also a gas grill outside. Lots of nice hiking and animal sightings; horny roads, deer, squirrels. Sam was great with confirming reservation and additional requests. Definitely recommend adding the gear shuttle to reservation. Makes the hike in and out more relaxing. We will absolutely return.

We recently got married here, and I can't begin to explain how amazing of a time it was. This place is simply beautiful. We worked with Tuesday coordinating our wedding and overall she's pretty laid back and easy to work with. We were able to decorate a little earlier than we planned, and they even let us use their lodge for a "hide-away" before the wedding. I would strongly recommend these guys if you are going for that woodsy feel!

Went on a busy Sunday up to the snow, Snowbowl was full, Wing Mountain was full.... They let us in here even though it says no sledding. Staff was super helpful, friendly.... Just a feel good place to go. Super Super clean and organized at equipment rental and at the lodge. Loved the wood burning stove and deck to hang out. Will definitely be back to try out the cross country skiing.... Rental rates are super reasonable and nice equipment.

I had a FUNtastic time today snowshoe training at the Arizona Nordic Village. The staff were superb, especially Tanner and Tuesde' ensuring that I was comfortable about the trail system and patiently responded to numerous questions. I noticed that staff are young, very articulate people that get along really well with each other; very refreshing to see this in a customer-centric business. I will be back. Sincerely, Art "Karts" Huseonica, Sun City, AZ, USA.

On a whim we decided to try cross country skiing for the first time (51, 48, 21, and 14 year olds) The staff was helpful and friendly. The equipment was of good quality and the trails were well maintained. We would like to try staying in a yurt next time. I would recommend first timers or people not used to long distance aerobic exercise to limit it to 2 hours. I had to quit 1/2 mile from the end of the trail and walk. It is definitely a work out! Also, bring a snack and water in a backpack. You will need it!

My husband and I had our wedding at the Nordic Village in early June of 2016. They were so helpful between setting up the tables for the reception and the chairs for the ceremony to saving us by providing forks (since we totally forgot them). The staff is so friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this venue if you want a quiet outdoor wedding. My only critique is that there wasn't enough lighting once it got dark. The lights in the reception tent and large yurt were great but weren't bright enough to give sufficient lighting for the dance floor.