The Nordic News | Alley Loop Edition

Alley Loop Weekend!

We've been planning for months and prepping for weeks, and finally, the Alley Loop collage of costumes and competition is here. In most respects, this will be a traditional looping of the alleys you all know and love. Like last year, we’re excited to include an additional block of alleys and Elk Avenue. Please expect disruptions from 4th Street to the end of Elk.

Have you signed up to race yet? Registration closes Friday, January 31st at 8 p.m. There is no day of registration.

We need a few more volunteer heroes to help make Alley Loop weekend possible. We are looking for course marshals, start-line help, and town clean-up. All volunteers will be entered into the Alley Loop prize raffle, and those who sign up for the key positions listed above will receive two entries. 

Sign up to volunteer here!

If you’re not participating in the parade of spandex-clad skiers flying through town, here are some tips to avoid the crowds this weekend.

• Head to The Bench or the East Side trails on Saturday.

• There’s a 5k Collegiate race Sunday on the Bench. Head to the West or East side trails that day.

• Don’t forget to join us for the Sunday Yurt Bistro.

Check out the Alley Loop page and Racer Manual for all the details.

See you on the trails (or in the alleys)!

Parking Restrictions

Thursday Night

Fri., January 31st at 12:01 a.m. - Sat., February 1st at 6:00 p.m.

Full Closure: No Driving, No Parking

• Elk Avenue: from the West End (Old Kebler) to 4th St.

• Elk / Maroon ALLEY: between 1st St. and 2nd St.

• WEST side of 3rd Street: between Totem Pole Park and Butte Ave.

• Sopris / Whiterock ALLEY: between 1st St. and 3rd St.

Alternate routes encouraged on Saturday:

• 3rd Street: East side of street from Totem Pole Park to Butte Ave.

Friday Night

Sat., February 1st at 12:01 a.m. - Sat., February 1st at 6:00 p.m.

Full Closure: No Driving, No Parking

• 1st  Street: both sides of the street from Whiterock Ave. to Maroon Ave.

• 2nd Street: NORTH of Elk Ave. to Alleys

• 3rd Street: SOUTH side of street from Maroon Ave. to Elk Ave.

• 4th Street: WEST side of street from Elk Ave. to Whiterock/Sopris Alley

Alternate routes encouraged on Saturday:

• 3rd Street: WEST side of street from Totem Pole Park to Butte Ave.

• Butte Ave: EAST of 3rd St.

Thank you for your support and accommodation as we put on the most unique ski race in the country!

The Nordic Village

Bib Pick-Up and Vendor Expo

New this year! Bib pick-up will be hosted at the Center for the Arts. This venue is within walking distance of the Four Way (bus stop and ample parking). We’re excited to feature local artists, Gunnison Valley nonprofits, and nordic vendors at the first Nordic Village. Be sure to check out the limited edition 2025 Alley Loop shirts for sale.

Whether you’re racing or not, come check out the Nordic Village!

Fischer Equipment and Biathlon

Swing by the Fischer booth and try out demo equipment. We’ll be grooming a loop in the Town Park next to the Center for the Arts, so you can head right out the doors to get a feel for their boots and skis.

On Friday, January 31st, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fischer will be hosting a Biathlon Try-It afternoon! Use Fischer equipment and infrared rifles to try out this growing sport.

Nordic Center Sale

Alley Loop Weekend Only!

We’re celebrating Alley Loop weekend with a great sale!

Stop by the Nordic Center for:

• 25% off CB Nordic Branded Apparel (excluding Dynafit/Skida)

• 10% off all winter hats and neck warmers (excluding Skida)

• 10% extra off stickered sale items

The sale runs Thursday, January 30th, through Sunday, February 2nd!

Yurt Bistro

Sunday, February 2nd!

Stop by the Magic Meadows Yurt this Sunday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. We’re serving up a la carte brunch items, including pastries, soup, and hot beverages. Grab your friends and family and come celebrate the start of February.

A trail pass and nordic skis/snowshoes are required. Please remember, no dogs at the yurt.

If you can’t make it this Sunday, the Bistro will be back weekly through March 23rd.

February Masters

Sessions start first week of February.

Somehow, we're knocking on February's door, which means our last Masters session is here. The Alley Loop may be over, but we’ve got two months of skiing ahead of us. Make the most of it.

Sessions start Tuesday, February 4th. Sign up for Skate and Classic Technique, Power Hour, Adult Biathlon, or Performance Group. 

Be sure to register before the first day of your selected session.

If a full Masters session doesn't work for your schedule, be on the lookout for pop-up sessions at the end of February and the beginning of March. 

Kilometer Krush

Compete for nordic glory!

In the nordic world, February skiing is the best, and in Crested Butte, competition reigns supreme.

So, for all of you secretly (or not so secretly) competitive nordic skiers, we’re putting on the Kilometer Krush.

Between February 6th and March 6th, get out there and ski as many kilometers on the CB Nordic Trails as you can. Keep track of your distance on the GPS tracking system of your choice. Submit your results and compete for nordic bragging rights.

We’ll crown the Overall Kilometer, West Side, East Side, and Ruthie’s Run Champions.

Check back for more details in the February 5th Nordic News. Here’s to a great month of skiing.

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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.