The Nordic News

That’s right, friends. We have 11 more days of nordic skiing! We’ll keep grooming through Sunday, April 10, as long as conditions allow. Trail passes are still required and the rules of the trail still apply. Please remember to pick up after your dog, to walk only on designated walking trails, and to stay on trail. We’ll be closing up shop pretty quickly after the 10th, so please make sure ALL rentals are returned by 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 (even if it’s been hiding in your garage for a week . . . we won’t judge!).

Until we’re actually closed, feel free to swing by the Nordic Center for 30% off all merchandise–that’s 10% more off than last week! We will not be selling our rental equipment this spring because it may not be replaced for us in the fall. We ARE selling all wax, ski wear, tools, t-shirts and more at a deep discount. Our staff would also just like to have someone to talk to next week. Please come by to keep our spirits up during these gray days of mud season!

Thank you to everyone for making this season one to remember. From lessons to Masters, Alley Loop to the GT, mini-striders to the Junior Nationals, and everything in between–we are so grateful for what you contribute to our community. We literally don’t exist without you and all your awesome spirit!

The big shebang is back! After a couple years of COVID-hurdles, the Grand Traverse Ski race is back in full force. We’ll kick things off on Friday night with Athlete Clearance at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square and a live filming of the Totally Deep Podcast presented by Cripple Creek Backcountry and Dynafit at 5 p.m., featuring GT Champions Cam Smith and John Gaston as guests. Public are welcome! Saturday night, join us for the start of the race at midnight (Sunday morning, technically). It’s always quite the show, but this year will be extra special with an art installation by local artist Heather Bischoff. Then you can follow racers via live tracking online, or join us at the finish line at Gondola Plaza in Aspen.

• Montane Ground Control Jacket (M) 
• Montane Women’s Ground Control Jacket (M)
• Tour Vario Pole 
• Expedition 30 Pack 

Let us say thank you! Join us at Bonez on Saturday, April 9 from 12 – 2 for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party. Whether you helped with the 2021 Summer GT, the 2021 Grin & Bear It, the Junior Programs, Trail Hosting, or even this week’s GT–you’re invited! RSVP (whether or not you can make it) so we can get an accurate count of how many hours you volunteered. Thank you for all your help in making this season a success!

One note on spring “off trail” skiing: when the trails are closed, that doesn’t mean you can go wherever you want. If you want to have groomed trails in the future, please respect private land. The large majority of our trails are on private land, which means you cannot just ski there on your own. There is old mining infrastructure, delicate ecosystems, and nesting birds to respect, not to mention you’re likely skiing through someone’s backyard! If you’re still skiing, please head to BLM or National Forest lands, like out Washington Gulch or Slate River. Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first-ever World Championship Beer Ski. With 7 relay teams, 3 individuals, and a gaggle of spectators, this community celebration was a great success. More than just this one event, thank you to everyone who raced and volunteered with us all season to make the Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Race series a success. Cheers to next season!

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Crested Butte Nordic depends on your support to keep our trails world-class and our programs top-notch. Thank you for all the time, energy, and money you donate to make us a true community nordic center.