Our Thanksgiving Ski Camp offers intimate group clinics with personalized coaching that caters to all ability levels.
Kick-off the weekend with our Round-Robin Refresher on Thursday morning, followed by half & full-day clinics on Friday & Saturday.
Sunday morning take part in our first Community Race Series freestyle event. (5K adults, 1K/3K youth)
Registration Opens Oct. 1
Wax Bench & Equipment Rental
8 a.m.
Round Robin Refresher Clinic
SKATE Technique
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Wax Bench & Equipment Rental
8 a.m.
Welcome Reception
8:30 a.m. – Cat Barn
Adult Full Day Clinics
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
U16 Junior Training Camp
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Kids Camp
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m
Adult Beginner Skate & Classic Clinics
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Freeze Your Buns Off Happy Hour – Free
4 – 6 p.m.
Wine and Waxing – Free
4:30 – 5:30
Wax Bench & Equipment Rental
8 a.m.
Welcome Reception
8:30 a.m. – Cat Barn
Adult Full Day Clinics
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
U16 Junior Training Camp
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m
Kids Camp
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m
Adult Beginner Skate & Classic Clinics
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CB Nordic/Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Race Series (Race # 1)
1K / 3K Youth/Beginners Freestyle – 9:30 AM
5K Freestyle – 10 a.m.
Thursday, November 24
9:00 am to 11:30 a.m.
Kick off your winter and have fun with your fellow skiers. Multiple coaches will lead stations focusing on fundamentals to jumpstart your skiing.
This class is open to all ages. Beginner skate skiing ability required – not recommended for first-time skate skiers. Skiers will sort into groups based on their ability for the best learning experience.
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November 25 & 26
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
New to Nordic skiing? Learn to get moving and control your speed while having fun with other skiers in this small group setting. Skate & classic techniques offered.
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November 25 & 26
9:00 am to 3:30 pm (lunch break 11:30 – 1 p.m.)
Skate & Classic full-day clinics with professional instruction and video analysis for recreational through advanced ability levels.
Participants will be divided into groups based on ability at the outset of camp. Groups will be comprised of no more than 9 students per instructor. Less experienced skiers will get frequent breaks with refreshments.
Full-day clinics on Friday and Saturday include a morning and afternoon session, separated by a lunch break. Mornings will focus on skill improvement while afternoons will offer more time for skiing, video analysis, and 1-on-1 coaching. Sessions run approximately 2.5 hours long.
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November 25 & 26
9:00 am to 3:30 pm (lunch break 11:30 – 1 p.m.)
Join us for 2 days of skills, drills, games, and easy distance skiing on Crested Butte’s inspiring trails. This camp is designed for developing youth who have had previous technique coaching. Our clinics will provide a boost to technique and fitness for the coming season. Avid skiers aged 8-16 are welcome.
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November 25 & 26
9:00 am to 3:30 pm (lunch break 11:30 – 1 p.m.)
Kids aged 5-12 are in for some serious fun at our camp. Lots of games, lots of skiing, no XC ski experience necessary. Afternoons will be inside for younger kids. Space is limited; children with parents registered in for clinics will receive priority.
2022 Clinic Fees:
Adult Full Day – $165
Adult Intro Sessions – $90
U16 Junior Training or Kids Camp Full Day – $75
Thursday Round Robin – $50
Clinic fee includes:
Trail Pass, Instruction & Trail Snacks. Equipment rental is charged separately.
Equipment rental IS included for kids ages 16 and under.
Registration opens October 1.
Space is limited. Register early to secure your spot. Once a clinic is full, registration will close for that clinic.
Fortunately our in-town venue, “The Bench”, is skiable with a mere few inches of snow. If the Bench is not skiable prior to the opening of Friday Clinic’s (11/25), the following modifications will be made to the camp format.
Please review the camp contingency plans below.
Snow at higher elevations:
No snow anywhere:
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Cancellation Policy:
Camp registrations may be canceled up to November 21 at 5 p.m. for a 75% refund. A 25% cancellation fee will be retained to cover expenses already accrued. There are no refunds after November 21 at 5 p.m. Our 2022 Thanksgiving Camp will be conducted with or without snow. A “dry camp” will be full of events and training to get you ready for a successful ski season.
CB Nordic/Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Race Series – Race #1
Sunday 11-27
Set yourself up for a great season of skiing by getting out and putting your new skills to the test. This race against the clock is the perfect opportunity to get an idea of how your technique holds up under fatigue.
Youth
1K/3K Freestyle – 9:30 AM START
Adult
5K Freestyle – 10:00 AM START
Youth Race FREE!
Fischer will be offering complimentary demo set-ups Friday through Sunday. Gear will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis – 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily, in tents outside the Nordic Center.
Skis: Speedmax Skate, Carbonlite Skate, RCS Skate,
Twin Skin Carbon, Twin Skin Race, Twin Ski Pro
Boots: Speedmax Skate, Carbonlite Skate & Classic, RCS Skate, XC Control Classic Boots
CB Nordic operates under a special use permit from the USFS and is an equal-opportunity employer.
