The Season Comes to a Close

Two more weeks of spring trails.

It's officially spring, though the recent weather may suggest otherwise. It's always a mixed bag this time of year, but for us, we'll hold onto the snow as long as we can. We're thrilled to be able to offer groomed trails through Sunday, April 14th. Be sure to check the trail report before you head out, as conditions change daily this time of year.

As we round out the next couple of weeks, please remember that though crust skiing is tempting, there are very few places in our trail system where off-trail access is permitted. Most of our trails cross private property, so if you ski off-trail, you're likely in someone's backyard. Make the most of the late-season groom, and when you need some more freedom in your glide, try Gothic or the Slate River corridor beyond the Magic Meadows Yurt.

See you on the trails!

Celebration of Life

Jan Parker - April 6th

Please join us in celebrating the life of Jan Parker on Saturday, April 6th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Magic Meadows Yurt. Together with Marcel and the Parker and Medved families, let's take time to gather as a community, share stories and memories, and enjoy each other's company. We'll soak up the spring evening sunlight and fresh air in Jan's honor. There will be light appetizers and a few beverages. No need to RSVP; just stop by for an evening of remembrance.

The 26th Grand Traverse

Another one is in the books.

Wow! The Grand Traverse is notorious for bringing in the weather. It doesn't quite feel like spring at CB Nordic until The Grand Traverse is in the rearview mirror. This race truly takes the whole village to pull off. Our longstanding partnership with the Crested Butte Avalanche Center and Crested Butte Search and Rescue allows us to send racers out in the night with confidence, whether that means a traditional finish in Aspen or a reverse back to Mt. CB like this year. Our amazing community of volunteers who come back time and again to stand in the cold, put on a smile for anxious racers, and support CB Nordic in countless ways are the backbone of this organization. Thank you all!

Try Skate Skiing

Masters Pop-Up: April 5th

There's still time to try your hand at nordic skiing. Join us Friday, April 5th at noon for a pop-up skate skiing clinic. Come see what all the fun is about before the season is up. We promise you'll love it!

The clinic is $20 - rentals and day passes are included. Email programs@cbnordic.org to reserve a spot today.

Email Programs to Reserve a Spot

Beer Ski!

Saturday, April 13th

The Beer Ski is back. Come celebrate the nordic closing weekend in style. Join us on Saturday, April 13th for the 3rd annual Beer Ski. You can compete as an individual or collect your three favorite friends to join in the fun. Feeling adventurous? Sign up for the half-time Tequilla Bonus Round.

We are so grateful for our generous sponsors of this event. The beer ski laps are brought to you by Acme Liquor, with an after-race celebration and spectator beverages brought to you by Irwin Brewing.

Yoga at the Yurt

The last one of the season!

It must be the end of the season because the last Yoga at the Yurt is here. Join Thrive Yoga on Saturday, April 6th. $45 per person includes a Fireside Yoga class, use of a travel mat provided by Thrive, tea, and a trail pass to get to and from the yurt. The fee does not include ski gear, which can be reserved at CB Nordic. End the season on the right note.
Book with Thrive Yoga Today!

Grin & Bear It

Registration is open. Time to run!

Whether you're hanging onto skiing a little longer or you've already transitioned to the springtime search for dry trails, it's time to register for the Grin & Bear It. Join us for the 25k loop or the traditional 15k out and back to Green Lake. We look forward to welcoming you at the finish line with no construction zone and a tour of the Outpost!

Closing Day Reminders

April 13th and 14th

The Nordic Center closes for the season on Saturday, April 13th. Get your skis in for a $12 storage wax before then! The trails will remain open through Sunday, April 14th.

After that, we look forward to seeing you on a different kind of trail for a few months. Or stay tuned for bridge days :)

Crested Butte Nordic

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As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Crested Butte Nordic depends on your support to keep our trails world-class and our programs top-notch. Please consider making a gift to help us get more people outside, having life-changing experiences in the outdoors, all year long.

Interested in making a legacy gift to CB Nordic? Contact Executive Director Hedda Peterson, hedda@cbnordic.org, to learn more about how to make a gift that sustains CB Nordic so that future generations can experience the beauty and wonder of winter.

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