The Nordic News

Time to Think Snow!

It’s officially go-time at CB Nordic! Passes, programs, Yurt Dinners, and Thanksgiving Camp registration are all open. Our Annual Potluck is tomorrow evening (5 p.m.), and it won’t be long before we’re watching ski movie premieres, pulling our gear out of closets, and knocking the rust off our technique.

In more personal CB Nordic news, we want to wish head honcho Hedda Peterson and her husband JT Ryan a massive congratulations on a new baby girl born on Monday. She’s out of the office on maternity leave until December, and Brittany Perkins is our interim Executive Director for the next few months.

See you on the snowy trails soon!

Season Passes

Get your pass today!

What can you do with your 2026/2027 Nordic Season Pass?

• Ski 55 km of immaculately groomed trail anytime you want

• Go to Yurt Bistros with your friends

• Find a peaceful alternative to hitting every single rock in Hawksnest if it hasn’t snowed in 23 days

• Learn a new skill or a whole new sport

• Binge a couple hours of podcasts on a Thursday after work

• Ski by moonlight or sunrise

• Whatever Xavi is doing in the photo above (looks delightful)

• Get the whole family - and the dogs - out for days on snow

Take advantage of $50 off early-bird pricing when you buy a pass before November 1st. Each season pass purchase also includes 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. 

Winter Programming

Masters and Junior Programs

Register for winter programs!

Junior Programs
Check out the 2026-2027 Program Guide and sign the kids up for a winter on snow. Register today!

We have a new Junior Program Coordinator and Race Prep Coach this year. You can learn more about both of them a little further down!

Masters Community
Check out the 2026-2027 Program Guide and join us for technique sessions, workouts, biathlon, and community. Register today!

Thanksgiving Camp
Check out the 2026 Thanksgiving Camp Guide. We’ve got clinics for the whole family. Register Today!

Yurt Dinners

Reservations going fast!

There’s nothing quite like gliding through quiet, moonlit trails to a warm and cozy yurt in the woods. Magic Meadows Yurt Dinners offer a one-of-a-kind backcountry dining experience featuring exquisite multi-course meals, great company, and cozy fireside vibes. Dates sell out quickly, so secure your table early!

Don’t forget to check your season pass purchase confirmation email for an exclusive discount on Yurt Dinners.

New Jr. Program Staff

Molly’s Back! Welcome Kate!

We’re excited to announce and introduce our new Race Prep Coach, Molly Susla, and our new Jr. Program Coordinator, Kate Miller.

Kate graduated from Western Colorado University with a Masters in Environmental Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Outdoor Education. Kate has extensive experience working with youth year-round as a PSIA instructor, Swim coach, Climbing coach, and counselor. Kate is excited to work with the families of our Nordic Community to bring joy and fun into our Junior programs.

Molly Susla moved to Crested Butte after college to coach the Nordic Team with Austin Ross. After a nine year run coaching, she took a break to do some traveling, get a masters degree in sport and performance psychology, and to start a family with her husband, Drew Holbrook, who grew up skiing for the Crested Butte Nordic Team. During her hiatus, she missed the competitive side of skiing and is excited to return this year as the Race Prep Coach.

Annual Potluck

Tomorrow (Thursday) @ 5pm

Tomorrow it’s time for our annual gathering of good food, good times, and good people in anticipation of winter.

We hope you’ll join us at the Nordic Center
on Thursday, September 17 at 5 p.m.

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

Bring your favorite dish to share, a chair, and your own plate + utensils.

We’ll see you there!

Alley Loop

Registration opens October 1st!

The 2027 Alley Loop is officially set for Saturday, January 30. We can't wait to see your wild costumes, fast strides, and community spirit out on the snow. Registration opens October 1st, and the best price on this whacky race is during the first month of sign-ups.

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.

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.