The Nordic News

Happy Holidays!

As we welcome back the light this weekend, we have much to be grateful for this holiday season. We are grateful for the abundance of skiable terrain in December. We are grateful for the bustle of the Nordic Center as skiers return from near and far. We are especially grateful for the community support during this annual giving season.

We also have so much to look forward to with a full winter season ahead. We're looking forward to the return of a busy Magic Meadows Yurt schedule. We look forward to more friendly competition at the Pinnacle Orthopedic Community Race Series. We look forward to two more Masters Community sessions. And of course, we're looking forward to all the skiing.

For those of us who live for winter, this is simply the best time of the year. We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season and a peaceful New Year.

See you on the trails!

Nordic Center Updates

Holidays Hours, Rentals, and Moose

The Nordic Center, located at 620 2nd Street, will remain open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week, through the holidays. This includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Stop by and do some last-minute holiday shopping. We have great outdoor apparel for the trail or around town, including new items from Swix, Maloja, Dynafit, and Skida.

The holidays are busy at CB Nordic. Please reserve equipment and purchase passes online to avoid long waits and to claim your gear before we run out of your size. 

As you head out on the West Side trails, be aware that moose are in the area. Check the trail report for the daily moose status. Same as last year, Mike’s Mile

PSIA Instructors

We have a fully certified staff!

Taking a lesson is one of the best ways to kickstart your winter or your skiing journey. Whether you’ve never skied before or you’re experienced and want to fine-tune your skills for a race, we’ve got instructors to help get you to the next level.

We’re so proud to share that our entire instructor staff is PSIA-certified. This means that every instructor has completed rigorous training and testing through The Professional Ski Instructors of America to bring you the best on-snow education.

Masters Community

Sign up for January Sessions

This week marks the end of the December Masters session. After a short holiday break, the second session starts the week of January 6th. You can read more about our offerings in the Masters Program Guide. The deadline to register for January sessions is Friday, January 3rd at 5 p.m.

Get more out of winter and sign up for Masters. There's something for everyone.

If you're returning for a second Masters session this year, look for an email next week with a 10% off code. Email Joellen at programs@cbnordic.org with questions.

Alley Loop Registration

Prices Increase January 1st.

Don’t miss out on the most unique nordic marathon around.

Wherever you are in your nordic journey, we have a race for you. Sign up for a 1km lap around town, or go big and do the whole 42km—preferably in shiny spandex with a bright pink wig or a very large, outlandish, homemade, cardboard potato costume.

Prices increase on January 1st, so sign up today!

Season Pass Discount Codes

Check your confirmation email.

Do you have your season pass yet? It's not too late. Season passholders have unlimited access to all 55km of groomed trails all season. Plus, every season passholder receives five free days of rentals, 30% off lessons and tours, and $50 off yurt dinner reservations. And youth passes are always free with the purchase of an adult season pass in the same household. Discount codes must be used at the time of reservation.

We're offering Progressive Private Lessons again this year—a great gift idea and open to everyone. Want to hone your skills with more individualized feedback? This is a great opportunity. Book three private lessons for the price of two - that's just $290 with a savings of $145. You pick your instructor and schedule the lessons when it works for your schedule. You can sign up for Progressive Private Lessons at the front desk. 

Pioneer Guest Cabins

Sponsor of the Month!

Looking for a cozy place to stay while visiting Crested Butte? Need a place while training for the Alley Loop or Grand Traverse? Whatever your lodging needs, be sure to check out the Pioneer Guest Cabins located up Cement Creek. Pioneer is close enough to town to enjoy all the delights Crested Butte has to offer but removed enough to enjoy the peace of winter in the mountains. For more information or to book a stay, explore the Pioneer Guest Cabins online.

You Make All the Difference

Be Part of Our Community

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.