FestEVOL, Crested Butte

FestEVOL 2012- March 17

Big Air on Elk, Crested Butte

Big Air On Elk - March 10

Mardi Gras in Crested Butte

Mardi Gras! - February 21

New Year's, Crested Butte

New Year's - December 31

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Flauschink Parade- April 4-8, 2012

The last weekend of ski and snowboard season locals and visitors will be flushing out winter and welcoming spring at the 44th annual Flauschink, April 4 - 8, 2012.
       Pre-Flauschink festivities begin at Talk of the Town on Wednesday, April 4 with a 7 p.m. slide show at the Talk of the Town by Dr. Duane Vandenbusche and a Flauschink tale also will be told by George Sibley, founder of Flauschink and a retired WSC professor. The cost typically is $4 with a Flauschink button and $7 without a button.

Flauschink officially kicks off with a coronation ball held on Friday, April 6 at 9 p.m. to crown the new king and queen and enjoy an evening of polka dancing (a Crested Butte tradition) with the Pete Dunda Polka Band at The Eldo. The cost usually is $5 with a button and $8 without a button.

On Sunday, April 8, the festival and ski season will draw to a fitting close with the Flauschink king and queen holding court on the slopes at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Skiers and snowboarders pass by Flauschink Hill, above the Uley's Cabin deck, to toast royalty.

Elk Mountains Grand Traverse- March 30-31

The 15th annual Elk Moutains Grand Traverse is a 40-mile backcountry ski-race between Crested Butte and Aspen. It starts at midnight in Crested Butte and challenges competitors to more than a 7800 foot vertical climb, testing them physically and mentally. Presented by the Crested Butte Nordic Center.

For more information, visit http://www.elkmountainstraverse.com/

ArtWalk Evening- March 29th

2011-12 Winter Art Walk Schedule
Leisurely stroll through the galleries of Crested Butte, experience the diverse artistic expressions of local artisans and be inspired by these special ArtWalk evenings.

Dates & Times:
March 29

5:00 – 8:00 pm
Participating Galleries:
1. Cleavage Candy Gallery | 429 Elk Avenue | 970-349-7164
2. Oh-Be-Joyful Gallery | 409 3rd Street | 970-349-5936
3. Rijks Family Gallery | 310 2nd Street | 970-349-5289
4. Paragon Gallery | 132 Elk Avenue | 970-349-6484
5. Icehouse Art & Atelier | 2010 1/2 2nd St | 970-349-1212
6. Susan Anderton Fine Art | Third and Elk | 970-349-1202
7. J.C. Leacock Photo Gallery | 327 Elk Ave | 970-901-0087
8. Art Studio of the Arts Center | 111 Elk Ave | 970-209-8085
9. John Ingham Gallery | 403 3rd Street | 970-349-5174

Moonlight Dinner at the Yurt- March 17th

Moonlight Dinners at the Yurt

The snow sparkles, the trees cast their shadows, and the trail lies glistening before you. Only the swishing of your skis breaks the silence. To complete the feeling that you’ve gone through the back of the wardrobe, in the distance there’s a glowing light amongst the pines. Open the door to the yurt and suddenly the crisp, black and white world disappears and in its place you are surrounded by glowing wood and warmth. Glasses tinkle, friends laugh, and enticing aromas waft from the kitchen as you sit down to a gourmet meal. There’s no way to truly grasp the unique beauty of a moonlight dinner at the Magic Meadows yurt than to experience it for yourself. Grab your friends and family, your skis or your snowshoes, and join us for one of these truly memorable dinners.
Guests ski or snowshoe out to the yurt at your own pace. The trail to the yurt is about a mile and is mostly level with a few rolling hills, taking about 30 – 45 minutes for most skiers. If you’re new to skiing, snowshoeing is a great option.
Space is limited for our Moonlight Dinners and spots tend to go fast! Call 970-349-1707, ext. 2 for reservations.

• DATES:
• March 17, Last Dinner of the Season
• LOCATION: Magic Meadows Yurt
• TIME: Doors open at 6, dinner at 6:30
• COST: $65/person includes trail pass & ski/snowshoe rental
  • $55/person includes trail pass
  • $45 per person for those with their own trail pass and equipment
  • $30 for children (under 12)
  • Wine and Beer available for purchase
  • Gratuity not included
• RESERVATIONS: Call 970-349-1707, ext. 2
• MENU: Check out the Moonlight Dinner Menus 2011-12; Vegetarian options are always available, just let us know when you make your reservation.

Extreme Telemark Free-skiing Championships- March 15-17

Over 100 top competitors will take to the slops to compete in this event which includes a welcome reception and awards party. The two-day event is unique to Crested Butte and attracts the biggest names in the telemark industry.

Big Air on Elk- March 10th

Big Air on Elk will take place in mid-March this year. Gabe Martin of the Colorado FreeSkier is organizing the spectacle that has been on hiatus for a few years. Big Air will take place at Third Street and Elk Avenue on March 13 and Martin hopes it will be a huge attraction for the Spring Break crowd.

Ski For Hope Nordic Challenge- 3/10

On the East Side of the Nordic trails, the inaugural Ski for Hope challenge will benefit Living Journeys, a cancer support network. The Nordic Challenge will include a 25k competitive race and prizes for the top finishers and best costumes will be awarded. There will be a Ski-A-Thon and Town Ranch Dog Loop, and prizes for most funds raised, team efforts, most laps by a dog, dog sled teams, and more!

Moonlight Dinner at the Yurt- March 8th

Moonlight Dinners at the Yurt

The snow sparkles, the trees cast their shadows, and the trail lies glistening before you. Only the swishing of your skis breaks the silence. To complete the feeling that you’ve gone through the back of the wardrobe, in the distance there’s a glowing light amongst the pines. Open the door to the yurt and suddenly the crisp, black and white world disappears and in its place you are surrounded by glowing wood and warmth. Glasses tinkle, friends laugh, and enticing aromas waft from the kitchen as you sit down to a gourmet meal. There’s no way to truly grasp the unique beauty of a moonlight dinner at the Magic Meadows yurt than to experience it for yourself. Grab your friends and family, your skis or your snowshoes, and join us for one of these truly memorable dinners.
Guests ski or snowshoe out to the yurt at your own pace. The trail to the yurt is about a mile and is mostly level with a few rolling hills, taking about 30 – 45 minutes for most skiers. If you’re new to skiing, snowshoeing is a great option.
Space is limited for our Moonlight Dinners and spots tend to go fast! Call 970-349-1707, ext. 2 for reservations.

• DATES:
• March 8, Full Moon Dinner
• March 17, Last Dinner of the Season
• LOCATION: Magic Meadows Yurt
• TIME: Doors open at 6, dinner at 6:30
• COST: $65/person includes trail pass & ski/snowshoe rental
  • $55/person includes trail pass
  • $45 per person for those with their own trail pass and equipment
  • $30 for children (under 12)
  • Wine and Beer available for purchase
  • Gratuity not included
• RESERVATIONS: Call 970-349-1707, ext. 2
• MENU: Check out the Moonlight Dinner Menus 2011-12; Vegetarian options are always available, just let us know when you make your reservation.

John Oates March 6th in Crested Butte

John Oates was destined to be a musician. Singing from the time he could talk and playing the guitar since the age of five, his calling in life was never in question. Born in New York City, his family moved to a small town outside of Philadelphia Pennsylvania in the early 50's.... a move that would change the course of his life. Like most kids at that time, the impact of the early days of rock left an lasting impression on John. At the age of four he witnessed his first live concert: Bill Haley and the Comets playing their classic rockabilly hits at a local amusement park. Then there were the records...

Puckasso Hockey Tournament- March 3rd

This annual FUNdraiser, in the form of a hockey tournament, is fun for all ages, players and spectators. Throughout the weekend, a variety of games will be played; there will be public skate opportunities, as well as auctions.

Super Tour- March 3, 2012

The Super Tour, slated for March 3, 2012, is a race for those who like to go fast, or it can be skied as a loosely guided tour for those looking for a more relaxing pace. This 22.5k event starts at 8am at the Gothic Road trailhead in Mt. CB. The course winds out the East River to the town site of Gothic some 4.5 miles to the first checkpoint at the Maroon Hut.

From there the course heads up valley to trail 403 and then winds its way up and over to the “top of the world” above Elkton and the second checkpoint/aid station. From the “top of the world” it’s all downhill to Elkton, before cruising the last 5 miles to the finish and hot soup at the Washington Gulch trailhead.

This is a beautiful route that circumnavigates Gothic Mountain, but is a challenging ski with a steep 2000′ climb and a sometimes fast downhill. Grand Traverse racers, depending on conditions, would enjoy light gear, but most of those doing it as a tour would prefer a medium to wide touring/backcountry set-up. Competative racers complete this course in as little as two hours; our most casual skiers ski it in about 6 hours.

• This is a backcountry course. Shovels, probes, beacons and full skins required.
• Water available at checkpoints.
• Bring your own food, water and appropriate clothing.
• COSAR cards required. Sold at CBNC.
• Mandatory turn around for those who miss Gothic checkpoint within 60 minutes.
• Event subject to cancellation due to high avalanche conditions. Fees refunded.

USASA Boardercriss, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, March 3-4

The USASA Boardercross will be held March 3-4 at Crested Butte Mountain Resort!