Our ice rink is an outdoor rink. It is open to the public from
early December to late February, weather dependent. The ice rink closes
in March. The use of our rink is FREE, if you bring your skates.
Skate Rentals: are available for $9/Adults and $7/Kids or Seniors. Hockey and Figure skates available.
The Town of Crested Butte schedules open skate times, so please call
their ICE LINE at 349-0974 for open skate times. Information on Hockey
Programs is available at CB Town Hall at 349-5338.
27th Annual Alley Loop Nordic Marathon February 2, 2013
Part of the American Ski Marathon Series and an American Birkebeiner
qualifying race, the Alley Loop is also Crested Butte’s largest costume
party and biggest Nordic event of the year. The Alley Loop’s unique
course starts and finishes in the heart of downtown Crested Butte, and
in between it meanders through snow-lined alleys, behind false-fronted
stores and restaurants, over footbridges and alongside residences. The
adult races head out to the expertly groomed Nordic trails on the
pristine outskirts of Crested Butte. In addition to the fun races for
all ages and abilities, the event also features a Friday night ski-pub
crawl, “Taste of the Alley,” and an awards ceremony with great prizes
and a raffle.
The Citizens Race Series is
competitive and fun for all ages and abilities. Races are held at scenic
locations within our groomed trail network. Beginning with 10km and
20km lengths in early December, race distances increase up to 30km
leading up to the Alley Loop in early February. Point totals are
recorded, based on participation, in order to crown champions and
receive great schwag at the end of the season. Please join us for these
great training and social races!
Cost: $12.00 Adults / $10.00 Members / $2 Children under 12
Register at Nordic Center before 9:30am. Races start at 10am sharp. Location TBA.
Race venues are subject to weather and conditions. Venues will be posted at the Nordic Center the week of each race.
Race Dates 2012-13
December 15, 10k or 20k Classic/Skate Race December 22, 10k or 20k Classic/Skate Race January 5, 15K Skiathalon January 12, 15k or 30k Classic/Skate Race January 19, 15k or 30k Classic/Skate Race & Awards Party
Elk Mountain Grand Traverse by Outdoor Research and Dynafit
The 16th Annual GORE-TEX® Elk Mountains Grand Traverse will be held on Friday March 29, 2013!
The Grand Traverse is an extraordinary 40-mile backcountry ski race
between the towns of Crested Butte and Aspen, CO. Depending on weather,
the start is usually at midnight from Crested Butte, often in sub-zero
temperatures; the racers traverse Colorado’s spectacular Elk Mountains.
NOTE: for 2012 the start will be 11:00PM at Crested Butte Mountain
Resort.
The course is based on the mail routes of the 1880's, connecting the two
towns. In this extreme endurance event, racers will climb more than
7,800 vertical feet and navigate in a self-supported backcountry race
that tests them physically and mentally. To maintain safety in the
backcountry, racers compete in teams of two and are required to carry
mandatory gear. Held annually since 1998, it’s earned a reputation as a
true test of toughness for elite local, national and international
athletes.
The Nordic Center rents snowshoes for $20 a day for adults, $15
a day for children and seniors, and they have top of the line demo
snowshoes available for $25 a day for adults.
Snowshoers are welcome to attend the Moonlight Dinners at the Magic Meadows Yurt. Additionally, they offer guided Backcountry Snowshoe Tours.
Please call 349-1707 xt. 3 at least 24 hours in advance to reserve a tour by appointment. Join us for one of ourCome-One-Come-All Snowshoe Tours.
Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m – 1 p.m.
Meet at the Nordic Center at 9:45 a.m. dressed to be active outside in all weather.
$65 per person, includes snowshoes, poles, transportation, and light refreshments.
Or make a snowshoe tour by appointment:
1/2 Day, $65 per person- morning or afternoon, 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Full Day, $95 per person – start at 9 AM (includes lunch)
Ski or Snowshoe
Includes equipment, transportation, and light refreshments
Alpenglow gallery opening the new exhibit "Fire and Ice" in Mountaineer Square.
The Alpenglow
Gallery exhibits local artists from the Gunnison County. The art ranges
from ceramics to photography, paintings to metal sculpture and more.
Shows run for three months. Located in the Lodge in Mountaineer Square
between the Trackers Bar and the Ballroom, the gallery is open all day,
every day and the art is available for purchase at any time. Please
visit the Alpenglow Gallery dring your next visit up the mountain. The Lodge in Mountaineer Square
Crested Butte, CO 81224 (970) 349-4000
Email alpenglowgallery@gmail.com for more details!
