Spring is here!
Enjoy the sunshine.
The sunshine is back this week, punctuated by bursts of snow in the forecast. The predicted highs of 50 degrees and overnight lows in the teens can only mean that spring is officially here. Whether you like to hit the trails early in the morning or enjoy the lingering evening light, it's magical out there right now.
For us winter people, the season goes by way too fast - especially when you think about the numbers. There's one more Sunday Bistro left. You have two more chances to jump into Yoga at the Yurt (March 23rd and April 6th). There are just over three weeks left in the nordic season - the Nordic Center's closing day is Saturday, April 13th, with trails closing on Sunday, April 14th. And because we're on a roll here, join us at the Beer Ski closing weekend to drink four beers.
But limited time just means all the more reason to put your skis on, head out the door, and enjoy this big, beautiful backyard.
See you on the trails!
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Springs Conditions
Trail Updates and Seasonal Closures
With spring comes more sunshine, beautiful bird songs, and big temperature swings. This also means variable trail conditions. The fast, icy morning conditions are replaced with soft, corn snow in the afternoon.
The Maze is closed for the remainder of the season due to water under the snow infiltrating the system. Middle Earth and Mordor are groomed and open and can be accessed from the Rec Path via the Gulch Connector and the Old Ditch Trail.
Great Blue Heron were spotted returning to the valley this past weekend. In partnership with the Crested Butte Land Trust, Magic Meadows 1 (the loop closest to the Slate River) is now closed due to its proximity to the river and the heron rookery. Thank you for obeying this and all trail closures and for keeping the rookery safe during this critical nesting period.
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CB Land Trust Field Trip
Friday, March 22nd at 10 a.m.
The last Crested Butte Land Trust field trip of the season is coming up on Friday, March 22nd at 10 a.m., just in time for the Great Blue Heron return to the valley. Join us for a ski followed by pastries at the Magic Meadows Yurt. Learn about the partnership between nordic skiers and land conservation with updates from both local nonprofits.
Enjoy a free day pass and ski the trails afterward. Email jessica@cblandtrust.org to sign up!
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End-of-Season Sale
Season Passes and Retail Inventory
Get unlimited skiing for the remainder of the season! Pass prices for the 2023/2024 season are now just $200 - and $170 for seniors. You can purchase a pass online or stop by the Warming House, where our staff can get you set up for fun. Be advised that this is not a pre-sale on passes for the 2024/2025 season.
We're also having our annual spring sale! All inventory is now discounted by 40%. Yes, you read that right, 40%! This includes apparel, waxes, gloves, hats, glasses, and more. If you've been thinking about a new pair of Dynafit ski pants, some Swix spring-weight gloves, a Skida hat, or want to stock up on waxes for next year, now is the time.
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Prepare for Off-Season
Let us help you storage wax your skis!
There are just over three weeks left in the nordic season. Our closing day is Saturday, April 13th. Get out there and make the most of it, but don't forget to take care of your skis before we head into the summer off-season.
Drop off your skis at the Nordic Center for a storage wax for just $12.
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Give Back to the Community
Donate your Colorado State Tax Refund
Did you know you can donate your Colorado state refund, or a portion of it, back to Colorado nonprofits? ReFUND Colorado makes it easy to give back to the community.
Enter Crested Butte Nordic Council and our registration number 20073006852 in the Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit Fund line on your state income tax return, or give this information to your tax preparer. Learn more here.
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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.
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