The Nordic News

Gear up for winter.

After a winter punctuated by only about three storms last year, we find ourselves wondering what this year has in store. Word on the street is that our favorite season is making a comeback. The Farmers’ Almanac prediction reads, “chill, snow, repeat.” We’ll take it!

With that in mind, it’s time to get your winter ducks in a row. In this edition of the Nordic News, we’ve got information about the Fall Potluck, Thanksgiving Camp, pre-season Masters Dryland training, season passes, and open positions for the upcoming winter season. And, don’t forget that Yurt Dinners are on sale now.

Until then, see you on the (dirt) trails.

Annual Fall Potluck

Thursday, September 18th at 5 p.m.

As we make the most of the tail end of summer, it’s time to turn our attention to the Fall Potluck.

We hope you’ll join us at the Nordic Center
on Thursday, September 18th at 5 p.m.

Come catch up with your winter community, share good food, and peruse our pre-season blowout sale. We will have past-season merchandise on sale for 23-45% off, including CB Nordic-branded items, Swix, Lill-Sport, Maloja, Skida, and Dynafit.

Join our Team

We’re hiring for the winter season!

Nordic Center: Love winter? Come join the Nordic Center staff and help locals and visitors get out and make the most of winter. We’re hiring front desk supervisors, associates (day and night shifts available), and service technicians.

Magic Meadows Yurt: We’re hiring Yurt Dinner servers and guides, dishwashers, and Sunday Bistro servers for the season. Spend your winter working at our beautiful backcountry yurt. No shortage of excellent views, cozy fires, and groomed trails.

Coaching Team: We’re hiring junior coaches for our 2025-2026 winter season. From FUN’damentals in elementary school through Devo, Race Prep, Comp Team, and non-competitive middle and high school options, we’ve got exciting opportunities.

Thanksgiving Camp

Plus fall Masters dryland training!

Thanksgiving Camp is back and better than ever. Jumpstart your nordic ski season with CB Nordic instructors and visiting coaches. We want to get you on your feet, test your balance, and help you glide with confidence. This year’s offerings include adult beginner sessions, adult technique clinics, U20 training camp, and para race clinics.

Check out the 2025 Thanksgiving Camp Guide.
Registration opens September 23rd.

As you gear up for snow, join us for dryland training from September 3rd to October 29th - Wednesdays at noon. This is a nordic-focused program. You do not have to be an expert skier to participate. Coaches will share different levels of activities to achieve the desired results.

Ready to get started? Register for dryland!

Season Passes

On sale September 1st!

Get unlimited skiing for the whole family with a 2025-2026 season pass. Take advantage of early-bird pricing when season passes go on sale Monday, September 1st. Prices increase on November 1st.

In addition to access to all 55 km of groomed trails, each season pass purchase comes with benefits, including five free rentals, $35 off Magic Meadows Yurt Dinners, 30% off lessons and tours, and a 10% discount on Alley Loop, Gothic Mountain Tour, and Grin & Bear It registrations. 

We’ll be grooming before you know it! 

Last call for volunteers!

Summer GT - Labor Day Weekend

We’re looking for a few more people to round out our volunteer team for the upcoming Summer Grand Traverse. This race takes a village. Can you support in any of the following roles?

Friday, August 29th

• Expo support - drop bag collection (Crested Butte)

Saturday, August 30th

• Start line support in (CBMR)

• Finish line support (Aspen)

Sunday, August 31st

• Aid Station support (Top of Aspen Mountain)

• Aid Station support (Brush Creek in CB)

• Finish line support (CBMR)

Comp Team Updates

Summer training in the books.

The CB Nordic Team wrapped up their summer dryland training season at the beginning of August. Over the course of nine weeks, CBNT athletes tackled a variety of rollerskiing, strength training, running, and biking workouts to help them prepare for the season ahead. Despite the warm temperatures and dry trails, the team kept the spirit of winter alive and well and are looking forward to getting on skis in early November!

CB Nordic Team registration for winter programming opens on September 9th!

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.