The Gray Hares

Stay active. Stay healthy.

The Gray Hares are a social group of outdoor enthusiasts (age 50 and beyond) who enjoy nordic skiing and/or snowshoeing on CB Nordic’s beautifully groomed trails or in the local backcountry areas like Cement Creek, Washington Gulch, Snodgrass, or Gothic.

The Gray Hares ski from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Wednesday from mid-December to mid-March. While the program is free, ski passes and rental equipment can be purchased at the Nordic Center prior to each class.

The weekly ski plan is sent to members via email early each week. The leaders also offer opportunities for more in-depth instruction in both classic and skate techniques for those aspiring to a higher level of nordic ability. A ski waxing lesson is offered early in the season to instruct participants on the basic steps for maintaining the bases of skis and selecting the best glide and kick waxes for conditions and temperatures.

The Crested Butte Senior Center is hitting the trails with the Gray Hairs! Dust off your old Nordic skis or come try the sport for the first time. Don’t have your own equipment? No problem! The Nordic Center provides free equipment and passes for our seniors. Equipment must be reserved by 5 p.m. Tuesdays. This group will start their ski sessions at 9 a.m.

Come join us for some fresh air, good company, and plenty of fun on the trails this winter. Let’s get outside and continue growing our community together!

Want to get involved? Email Joellen Fonken at joellen@cbnordic.org.