Wildflower Rush Race- June 22-24

WILDFLOWER RUSH RACE SCHEDULE

Friday, June 22
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Registration
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. XC and SD courses open all day
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pro and CAT 1 DH practice
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. CAT 2, 3, JR DH practice
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Open DH course for all categories

Saturday, June 23 - DH
6:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Pro and CAT 1 DH practice
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. CAT 2, 3, JR DH practice
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pro and CAT 1 DH practice
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. CAT 2, 3, JR DH practice

Saturday, June 23 - XC
6:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration
8 a.m. Pro, CAT 1, Single speed, Fat Tire 40 Race
9:30 a.m. CAT 2 and CAT 1 15-18 Race
12 p.m. Shimano Youth Series
12:30 p.m. CAT 3 and JR 14 & Under XC Race
1 p.m. CAT 2 and CAT 1 15-18 Awards on 9380 deck
2 p.m. Pro and CAT 1 Awards on 9380 deck
3 p.m. CAT 3 and JR 14 & Under Awards on 9380 deck

Saturday, June 23 - SD
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Super D practice
5 p.m. Super D Race course #1

Sunday, June 24 - SD/DH
7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Registration
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Open DH practice
9 a.m. SD Race #2
10:15 a.m. Cat. 1 15 – 18 & Pro DH Qualifying
10:45 a.m. SD Awards on deck of 9380
11:30 a.m. CAT 1, 2, 3, JR DH Race
1:30 p.m. CAT. 1 15 - 18 Pro DH Finals

Awards for all DH Awards follows Pro Finals. On deck of 9380 in Mt. Crested Butte (Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area)

Bike Week- June 21

Welcome to the longest running bike festival in the country, Crested Butte Bike Week. This family friendly celebration attracts riders of all levels with every type of bike looking to explore the best of what Crested Butte. Wildflower Rush is a part of the Mountain States Cup (MSC)--the largest full-discipline (endurance and gravity) race series in the United States. Full event schedules are below. 

Thursday, June 21• Kick-Off Party - Crested Butte Heritage Museum (5:30 pm – 7:30 pm)
• Chainless Race Sign-Up (5:30 pm – 7:30 pm)
• Guided Rides:
• Beginner - Free Lower Loop (8 am – 11am)
• Intermediate – Free Strand Hill (Noon – 4 pm)
• Adventure - $ for shuttle 403 to 401 (Noon – 4 pm)
Sign up by emailing, faxing, or by dropping off the registration form to: events@cbchamber.com, 970-349-1023 , 601 Elk Ave. at the 4-Way
• Keen Rippin’ Chix Downhill Clinic (Noon – 3 pm)

http://www.cbchamber.com/cb-bike-week-schedule-of-events.html

Crested Butte Farmers' Market- June 17, 2012

The Crested Butte Farmers Market is dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and farm-to-consumer sales within Crested Butte.  The Crested Butte Farmers Market offers organic and certified naturally grown vegetables, fruits and herbs, pasture-raised and grass-finished meats, wild-caught fish, artisanal cheese, breads, jams, jellies and pickles as well as an assortment of locally produced arts and crafts.

If you are interested in selling at the farmers market, click here.

Waterfall Creek Trail- June 17, 2012

JUNE 17, SUN. 9.00am WATERFALL CREEK 

A loop run on the Fenceline trail parallel to Cement Creek Road and then climbing and returning on the Waterfall Creek cutoff trail. Views of Italian Mountain and a run through aspen and evergreen woods. Distance is about 7 miles all on single track trail. Meet at the Fenceline trailhead about 6 miles up Cement Creek road.

Director: Martin Catmur 349-5326

Gunnison Valley Observatory- June 16

• The observatory will be open every Friday & Saturday night from June 15^th through September 15^th for public viewing.

• Gates to the facility will typically open by 7:30 p.m. and programs will begin close to sunset.

• The evening will consist of brief astronomy related lectures and multiple scope viewing opportunities, including viewing the night sky through the observatory’s 30” telescope.

• Admission is by donation and no reservations are required

• The suggested donation for adults is $5.00

• The suggested donation for children is $3.00

Gunnison Valley Observatory offers access to professional quality star gazing and knowledge of astronomy. Our 30-inch reflector telescope maximizes our thin and unpolluted Rocky Mountain atmosphere to bring distant astronomical vistas to the eyes of residents and visitors of the Gunnison Valley.

The 2011 Gunnison Valley Observatory’s regular season schedule is an exceptional program all summer long with science educators enlightening us at every event. The observatory will open soon for the summer season. We thank the entire community for making our educational outreach programs so much fun.

       Gunnison Valley Observatory offers many exciting ways to support its mission and goals.  You can attend the summer Friday lecture series and telescope viewings, volunteer, book a private showing or become a financial sponsor.  For more information about the observatory, please contact Gunnison Valley Observatory.

Gunnison Valley Observatory- June 15

• The observatory will be open every Friday & Saturday night from June 15^th through September 15^th for public viewing.

• Gates to the facility will typically open by 7:30 p.m. and programs will begin close to sunset.

• The evening will consist of brief astronomy related lectures and multiple scope viewing opportunities, including viewing the night sky through the observatory’s 30” telescope.

• Admission is by donation and no reservations are required

• The suggested donation for adults is $5.00

• The suggested donation for children is $3.00

Gunnison Valley Observatory offers access to professional quality star gazing and knowledge of astronomy. Our 30-inch reflector telescope maximizes our thin and unpolluted Rocky Mountain atmosphere to bring distant astronomical vistas to the eyes of residents and visitors of the Gunnison Valley.

The 2011 Gunnison Valley Observatory’s regular season schedule is an exceptional program all summer long with science educators enlightening us at every event. The observatory will open soon for the summer season. We thank the entire community for making our educational outreach programs so much fun.

       Gunnison Valley Observatory offers many exciting ways to support its mission and goals.  You can attend the summer Friday lecture series and telescope viewings, volunteer, book a private showing or become a financial sponsor.  For more information about the observatory, please contact Gunnison Valley Observatory.

5th Annual golf Classic Presented by Gunnison Valley Health Fdn., Club at Crested Butte-- June 15, 2012

Save the date for the Gunnison Valley Health Foundation's Annual Golf Classic!

When: Friday, June 15th, 2012
Where: The Club in Crested Butte
What: 4-Person Scramble


 

Click here to learn more about the upcoming Golf Tournament!