The Nordic News

Welcome back to Spring!

After our waltz with summer at the end of March, we received a dose of winter this past week, and now it truly feels like spring. Unfortunately, the snow line of last week’s storm didn’t allow for skiing conditions on our trails, but we hear there’s still some good snow up near Lily Lake, Washington Gulch, and out Gothic if you’ve got the itch.

Thank you all for another incredible season. We're excited for the off-season, but we're already scheming and planning for next winter. You can help us with that by completing our End of Season survey below.

The snow will fly again, and it may even be this weekend. Opensnow looks hopeful.

End of Season Survey

Share your feedback!

At CB Nordic, our community is at the heart of everything we do. As we transition into summer, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the past year and look for ways to make the next one even better.

Your voice is essential to that process. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts in our End of Season Survey. We read every single response!

Plus, if you include your email at the end, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a free season pass for next season.

Grand Traverse Recap and Thank You

Triathlon Again Next Year?

Three stream crossings, twelve miles of running/walking, and “comically heinous” (Cam’s words) ski conditions were overcome by Grand Traverse racers on their trek from Crested Butte to Aspen this year. After last year’s cancellation, the green light from field teams was a huge relief for teams that had, in some cases, waited three years for their chance to make it to Aspen.

While every Grand Traverse is a massive undertaking that requires dedicated help from both ends of the Elk Mountains, this year’s race was even more of a community effort in every sense. It would have been easy to dismiss the GT into another cancellation considering the weather leading up to the race, but people stuck with it, got creative, and brought all the pieces together.

We can’t even begin to thank everyone who committed their time, effort, knowledge, and stoke into this year’s race. From field teams, to SAR members, to gear checkers, and registration volunteers, you all made it happen, and we are so grateful.

We’ll see you next year for the 29th. Hopefully, with a little less wading.

Grin & Bear It Registration

Summer is Practically Here!

Could you have run to Green Lake during the “Ridge of Doom” heatwave? No. But maybe if it had lasted another week and not snowed three feet.

Can you run to Green Lake during the Grin & Bear It? Absolutely!

Join us on Saturday, July 11 for the 25k loop or the traditional 15k out and back to Green Lake. Both races feature an optional (but encouraged) mid-race dip in the lake! As always, the first male and female 15k runners to the lake have the option to take the awkward load back to CB Nordic for a $100 premium.

Back for the 2nd year, the 25k mountain bike race. The race will follow the same loop as the 25k run. Registration is open for all categories, but the ride is capped at 100 riders.

We’re thrilled to be able to offer a true Summer GT training event with both a trail run and mountain bike option!

Save the Date!

Volunteer Party: Thursday, June 18

We want to say thank you for everything this season!

Please save the date and join us for the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party on Thursday, June 18 at the Nordic Center.

Thank you for another year of sharing your time and energy. We are so grateful.

More information coming soon.

New Comp & Devo Race Suits

Looking for Sponsors

We are searching for several businesses to help cover the costs of new race suits and warm-ups. Businesses that choose to sponsor can pick from their choice of logo placements on the race and warm-up suits, as well as from several additional marketing add-ons.

These suits have an average life span of about 5 seasons and are worn in races throughout the west.

If interested, please email our Development Manager, Daniel at daniel@cbnordic.org. For more details, please review our sponsorship page below.

Thank you to our sponsors!

You make our work possible.

We rely on the support of local businesses and partners to keep our operations and events going strong. Thank you for another amazing year of support.

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.