The Nordic News

Thanks for Skiing!

That’s a wrap on the 25/26 nordic ski season, folks. Our groomers went up to Ruthie’s Run on Monday and deemed it no longer groomable, and so we’re calling it for the season.

Except for the Grand Traverse.

Field teams are in the field and sending in their reports on snowpack, safety, routes, and conditions. One thing we know for sure is that Grand Traverse racers are a different breed, and if the race proceeds to Aspen this weekend, they’ll log around 12 miles in trail runners before they put their skis on. That’s just the kind of year it is. Give them a hug if you know one of them.

The end of the season was a little more abrupt than we would have hoped for, thanks to the “Ridge of Doom”. We have to say, though, the actual season itself was quite good. Everything seemed to happen just like it should, and we feel like we made the most of every snowflake. Heck, we even made the most out of a few puddles.

We can’t thank you, the CB Nordic community, enough. You shoveled snow, you volunteered long hours at events, you cheered on Cam during the Olympics, you took your friends out to Yurt Bistros, you supported the kids in our programs, you did Masters and raced the Alley Loop, and you skied and had fun. And that’s what it’s all about.

See you at Hartmans.

Trails Closed!

Please Respect Private Property

With the end of grooming on the CB Nordic trail system, our trails are officially closed to public access. Please respect all trail closures as we transition into the next season. Remember that CB Nordic trails pass through conserved and private land.

As of this weekend, there was still some skiing to be had on Gothic Rd., but CBMBA has stopped grooming for the season, and the first section may have melted out. If you find someplace that’s skiing well, let us know. We’d love to still get out if we can find it.

Nordic Center

Shorter Hours this Week and Next

With the closing of trails comes the closing of the Nordic Center. We’ve shortened our hours this week from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. through Saturday, March 28. If you’re looking to respectfully store your skis for the season, stop by and have one of our techs storage wax them before Saturday.

We also have our ongoing spring sale through this week. Deals up to 55% off throughout the Nordic Center retail store.

Next week, we’ll be open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday for service pickup. And then we’re done! Stop by for any of your final nordic ski needs this week, or we’ll see you next November.

Fischer Order for Fall 2026

Email Brittany by 4/6

We are currently taking orders for Fischer skis/boots and One Way poles through April 6, 2026. Delivery on these items will be in Fall 2026. If you’re looking for a new pair of skis, boots, or poles, this is your best bet, as orders placed this spring are 20% off retail. Place your order today and pay when you pick them up next fall.

For inventory and to place an order, email Brittany Perkins at info@cbnordic.org.

The Grand Traverse

A few more volunteers needed.

We’re looking for a few more people to round out the Grand Traverse Volunteer Team.

On Saturday, March 28 we’re looking for late-night help. This includes beacon check, bib check, and gear bag loading.

On Sunday, March 29 we could use a little more help at the finish line in Aspen for timing and helping racers with food and beverage. We are also looking for a Gunnison Valley-based driver for Brush Creek shuttles for racers that get turned around and sent back to the Crested Butte side.

Sign up to volunteer below or email Spencer for more information.

CB Nordic Legacy Fund

An Endowment for Programming

This winter we launched the CB Nordic Legacy Fund - an endowment to support our programming and to keep barriers to entry and costs low for generations to come.

As a community organization, Crested Butte Nordic is dedicated to sharing the joy of winter. Our programs are crucial to getting residents and visitors outside on skis or snowshoes to enjoy and thrive through the winter months.

Our junior programs get kids on skis from Pre-K through high school for a fraction of the cost of similar offerings in other mountain towns. Our adult programs are available for a nominal session fee with rental equipment included to lower the barrier to entry. We offer free programming through our community outreach channels, including collaborations with the Gunnison Watershed School District, Inmigrantes Unidos de Gunnison, Gunnison Valley Health, and other local nonprofits.

The CB Nordic Legacy Fund ensures that these programs remain affordable for all. So far, we have received generous leadership gifts from many members of our community, including a challenge gift of $100,000 from an anonymous donor. To unlock this challenge gift, we have just $14,400 left to raise by June 30.

If CB Nordic’s programs have touched your life in any way, we encourage you to consider giving to the Legacy Fund. Your gift helps assure that these programs are here for the next generation.