The Nordic News

Opening Day November 15th

These crisp mornings and trails lined with golden Aspen leaves are a reminder that we’re in the sweet spot between seasons. But with each falling leaf, we can feel it - winter is coming.

The Nordic Center will open Saturday, November 15th. Swing by to say hello, grab your season pass (or a new sticker), and check out the 2025 - 2026 winter retail collection. We’re excited to welcome you back and kick off another great season on snow.

See you on the snowy trails soon!

Purchase a Season Pass today!

Prices go up on November 1st

Get unlimited skiing for the whole family with a 2025 - 2026 season pass. Take advantage of early bird pricing and get your season passes today. Prices increase on November 1st.

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

Thanksgiving Camp

Sign up today!

Join us for an early-season Nordic Camp in the beautiful Gunnison Valley. This year’s Thanksgiving Camp will take place Friday, November 28th - Sunday November 30th. Whether you’re brand new to Nordic or ready to fine-tune your technique, we’ve got something for everyone - adult never ever sessions, technique clinics, a U 20 Junior Training Camp, and para camp clinics. Test your new skills on Sunday with the Leftover Turkey 5 km Classic Race - the first in the Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Race Series this season.

Register for the Alley Loop

Prices increase on November 1st

Registration for the 40th annual Alley Loop is open. The 21 km and 42 km races are American Birkie qualifiers. If you’re looking for something shorter, join us for a 5 km or 10 km race, and put the kids in costume for a 1 km or 3 km loop around town.

Prices go up on November 1st. For the best deal, sign up today!

To celebrate four decades of the Alley Loop, racers will receive a limited-edition Sawyer Whistler Nordic Hat by NoName, designed exclusively for the 40th anniversary of the Alley Loop. We’re also offering reduced cost “no-frills” registration if you want to race without the swag.

Gothic Mountain Tour

Registration now open!

Whether you’re training for The Grand Traverse or just love a good local challenge, registration for the Gothic Mountain Tour opened today, October 15th.

Ready to go the distance? Choose your adventure: the 17-mile recreation course, or a 23-mile competitive course, both offering an unforgettable journey around the iconic Gothic Mountain.

Annual Ski Swap

November 7th and 8th

Make room in your closet… or don’t - and just pile on more gear from the annual ski swap hosted by Crested Butte Snow Sports Foundation. Don’t miss out on great deals on gear sales from CB Nordic.

Shop for gear Friday, November 7th from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the members-only kick-off, or join on Saturday, November 8th at the public swap from 9 a.m. - noon at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square in Mt. Crested Butte. Here’s the full schedule for drop-off locations and times in both Gunnison and Crested Butte.

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.