Cross Country Skiing in Crested Butte, Colorado

CRESTED BUTTE – CRESTED BUTTE NORDIC

Known as the Nordic ski capital of Colorado, Crested Butte offers more than 55 kilometers of groomed trails. It is located in the outskirts of town and wind through the backcountry through Aspen groves and pine forests.

Equipment such as snowshoes, cross-country skis, and ice skates are available for rent at the Nordic Center. You may also apply to cross-country ski clinics or use the outdoor ice rink for free. If you are looking for more fun and adventure, you may try an overnight trip in the national forest trails.

Alley Loop, one of the famous races held in February is also hosted by Crested Butte. Racers of all ages and skill levels are eligible to join the race. They ski the streets and historic alleyways that creates a festival-like atmosphere.

LOCATION and CONTACT:

Crested Butte Nordic

Address: 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, Gunnison County, Colorado 81224 (230 Miles From Denver)

Google Maps: Click here
Phone: 970-349-1707
Email: info@cbnordic.org
Website: https://cbnordic.org/
Hours: 7 days a week, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Season: November to early April

TRAILS and TRAIL PASS:

55 km of groomed trails
Trail Passes: Adult $20, Senior $16

TRAIL MAP: https://cbnordic.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/CB-Nordic-Trails-Map-3rd-WEB.pdf

LESSONS:

Learn to Ski Package (1-hour, Classic): $60
Private Lesson (1 ½ hour, Classic/Skate): $70
(Learn to Ski & Private Lessons may be reserved as family, group, couple, or individual; trail passes and equipment are not included)
Skate Clinics: $80/ person (minimum of 3 person in each clinic)

RENTALS:

Classic Skate/ Ski:

Adults (boots, poles, skis, classic skate ski): $20
Seniors (boots, poles, skis): $15
Poles only: $4, Ski Poles Boots only: $8, Ski Boots Skis only: $8

Classic Skate Season Rental:

Adult/Senior (skis, boots, poles, snowshoes): $150

OTHER OFFERS and ACTIVITIES:

Backcountry snowshoe and cross country ski tours $90 ($60 per additional person)
Snowshoeing, ice skating
Yurt dinners
Skimo School, group clinics and personal coaching with 5-time National Champion Cam Smith https://thegrandtraverse.org/skimoschool/
Dogs are allowed

MAJOR XC-SKIING-EVENTS:

The Alley Loop Race Series, a five-race competition that starts during the Crested Butte Nordic Thanksgiving Camp https://cbnordic.org/alrs/
The Alley Loop Nordic Marathon, an American Birkebeiner Qualifier with a twist https://cbnordic.org/alley-loop-nordic-marathon/

WEATHER REPORT: https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/81224:4:US