The Nordic News

What a storm!

The Cupid Crusher delivered! Our trails, blanketed in all this new snow, are a beautiful sight! We’re working hard to get everything back open and in prime condition for the next couple of months of nordic skiing. Thank you for respecting trail closures while avalanche danger is present.

February is non-stop around the Nordic Center. With the JNQ behind us, the Gothic Mountain Tour is here. We’re looking for a few more volunteers this Saturday, February 22nd to help with a few key positions, including Snodgrass Traffic Marshal, Pittsburgh Checkpoint Support, and Shuttle Drivers. Sign up to volunteer here!

In other exciting news, the Kilometer Krush has brought out the best of friendly competition in Crested Butte. It’s not too late to submit your kilometers and compete for glory. Check out the current leaderboard.

See you on the trails.

Junior National Qualifiers

A great weekend of youth skiing!

CB Nordic hosted just under 200 junior racers from across the region over the weekend for the last Junior National Qualifier races of the season. It was a fun and snow-filled weekend, with athletes tackling a classic sprint on Saturday and a skate distance race on Sunday on the Ruthie's Run Trails.

The CB Nordic Team had a strong weekend of racing, with around 35 athletes from the Comp and Devo teams taking part in the competitions. A few highlights included a win for senior Finn Veit in his final race with the team on Sunday, a podium from Sophia Bender in Saturday's classic sprint, and numerous podiums (and even more smiles) from the Team's super strong Devo contingent. Four CBNT athletes (Finn Veit, Sophia Bender, Tazzy Pozner, and Ben Larson) also punched their tickets to compete at Junior Nationals in Soldier Hollow in mid-March. As always, the CB Nordic community was out in force volunteering, cheering, and generally making sure that the weekend was a success - thank you all for your support!

Biathlon Expo

Join us Saturday, March 8th!

Save the Date! Crested Butte Nordic’s 2nd Annual Biathlon Expo is back on Saturday, March 8th. Come check out this exciting sport! Anyone is welcome to participate or observe.

The morning will include a Live-Fire event, permitted by the Gunnison Field Office of the BLM, at our “one-day” range on top of the GB Loop above Gunsight Bridge.

The final Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Race of the season takes on a twist with a Biathlon Infrared Rifle Race on Ruthie’s midday. Adult and Youth races will start at the Stadium.

A free Try-It Event will round out the day in the Practice Area just in front of the Nordic Center.

Everyone is welcome; walk-ups are encouraged. Please contact Joellen at programs@cbnordic.org for more information.

Masters Community

Upcoming March Pop-Up Clinics

Calling all intermediate skiers! Come work on your technique in a series of March pop-up clinics.

Work with our PSIA-certified instructors to solidify your technique. You can expect to ski 5-8 km per session at a moderate pace over mixed terrain. Bring your questions, enjoy the camaraderie, and learn new technique tips while skiing. Pick the sessions that match your schedule.

• Tuesday, March 4 - Classic

• Tuesday, March 11 - Classic

• Tuesday, March 18 - Skate

• Tuesday, March 25 - Skate

All sessions meet at The Gronk at 10:30 a.m. and run 90 minutes. Clinics are $20 each. Register by 5 p.m. the night before. Sessions must meet a minimum of 3 skiers to be held.

Ski and Snowshoe Tours

February Sweetheart Tour Special

Snowshoe and Ski Tours are 20% off for the entire month of February. Our experienced and friendly guides will take you safely into the backcountry around Crested Butte for a half or full-day tour adventure. All tours are private, and rental equipment is included. Register online with the discount code sweetheart. Code must be applied at the time of reservation.

Respect the Trails

Dog Etiquette and Dog Trails

Our trails run through a combination of private, conserved, and public land. Access to these trails is governed by agreements with landowners, the Crested Butte Land Trust, Western Colorado University, and other entities. Please educate yourself on the trail rules and uses before you head out.

On the East Side, dogs are allowed on Town Ranch, Riverbend, and the Rec Path. On the West Side, dogs are allowed on Beaver Trail, Kapushion, Pooch's Paradise, and Mike's Mile (moose permitting).

Thank you for bringing your furry friend along on the dog trails ONLY. Dogs on other trails may jeopardize our agreements and access to trails for all.

And, of course, thank you for displaying your trail pass!

Pinnacle Orthopedics

Sponsor of the Month

Pinnacle Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is honored to support the Nordic community again this year. The Pinnacle team believes in all that CB Nordic does for skiers' health and wellness year-round through access to outdoor recreation.

Be sure to say hello to Dr. Elfenbein and his team, who offer medical support at ALL of our events. If you need care, you can contact Dr. E anytime at 970.672.1980 or through his website below.

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.