November 2007
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Nov 25 to Dec 15 "Ski Free" in Crested Butte
"Ski Free" at Crested Butte Mountain Resort
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Nov 23-25 |
Thanksgiving Training Camp For Nordic Skiers
Work Off the Turkey at Nordic Thanksgiving Training Camp in Crested Butte, Colorado. Learn from Olympians, NCAA Coach & Industry Experts - Nov. 23 – 25, 2007. www.cbnordic.org
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December 2007
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Dec 2 |
Crested Butte Holiday Bazaar
Find great gifts for family and friends at the annual Crested Butte Community School Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bazaar features a wide array of handcrafted items for everyone on your shopping list as well as tasty baked goods and often activities for kids.
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Dec 24 |
Moonlight Snowshoe Tour
There is nothing quite like Crested Butte’s starry, moonshine-filled skies. Join the Crested Butte Nordic Center on its Moonlight Ski Tour. Includes guides, hot drinks, and snacks. Sign up by calling the Nordic Center at (970) 349-1707, www.cbnordic.org
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| Dec 24
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Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade
Enjoy the magic of a Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade on Dec. 24 and greet 2008 in style at the New Year’s Eve Celebration, Torchlight Parade and Fireworks on the slopes of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. CBMR events visit www.skicb.com or call (800) 544-8448.
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Dec 31 |
Profurious Park and Pipe Series
Profurious kicks off again this year with a New Year's evening Rail Jam! Several competitive divisions for men, women, skiers and snowboarders (all judged separately). Profurious progression, fun and fortune in the making!
The format of the series consists of 5 divisions - 10 and under, 11-14, 15-17, 18 and over, and an Open class for the more highly competitive contestants for both men and women. Skiers and snowboarders are welcome and will compete separately. (970) 349-2221.
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January 2008
| Jan 8
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Butte Bash 2008 College Ski Week- Rail Jam
Crested Butte Mountain Resort, in association with Lifetylez Productions, will be hosting the Annual Butte Bash College Ski Week. College students will descend upon Crested Butte in search of snow, parties, and a vibe that can only be found in Crested Butte.
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Jan 22 |
Moonlight Snowshoe Tour
There is nothing quite like Crested Butte’s starry, moonshine-filled skies. Join the Crested Butte Nordic Center on its Moonlight Ski Tour. Includes guides, hot drinks, and snacks. Sign up by calling the Nordic Center at (970) 349-1707, www.cbnordic.org
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February
| Feb 2 |
Annual Alley Loop Cross-Country Ski Race (5K, 10K, ˝ and full marathon)
Nordic enthusiasts race through the snow-lined alleys and the outskirts of Crested Butte
in numerous events, including a 42K, the highest altitude marathon in the country.
The Alley Loop Marathon is a qualifier for the prestigious American Birkebeiner.
Open to racers of all ages and abilities. (970) 349-1707. |
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2008 Mardi Gras Celebration
Grab your masks and beads, it's Mardi Gras-and Crested Butte never shies away from a party! Crested Butte celebrates with a Fat Tuesday Parade, an all-night Masquerade Ball and other special festivities all week long. Masquerade Ball - Saturday, February 2 / Mardi Gras Parade - Tuesday, February 5. Call (970) 349-0366
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| Feb 3 |
Profurous Park and Pipe Series
Several competitive divisions for men, women, skiers and snowboarders (all judged separately). Profurious progression, fun and fortune in the making!
The format of the series consists of 5 divisions - 10 and under, 11-14, 15-17, 18 and over, and an Open class for the more highly competitive contestants for both men and women. Skiers and snowboarders are welcome and will compete separately. (970) 349-2221.
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| Feb. 9 |
Randonnee Rally
The annual Life-Link/Dynafit Randonnee Rally, modeled after the popular "Rally's" in Europe, will add Crested Butte as a venue. This ski mountaineering competition will require competitors to ski their way up, down, and across Crested Butte's legendary Extreme Limits terrain. The rally begins promptly at 8AM at the ski area base, with competitors running to clip into their equipment and begin skinning up the mountain. The Rally tests competitor's alpine touring ski skills, endurance and equipment while gaining 5,000 vertical feet (approximately 3,000 vertical feet for the recreational division.) The Randonnee Rally is part of a series throughout the U.S. with competitors vying for over $10,000 in cash and prizes. The Rally Series features men's and women's racing, recreational divisions and team categories. For more information, call (800) 443-8620 or email rally@life-link.com.
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| Feb 19-23 |
Annual U.S. Extreme Freeskiing Championships
The first in the U.S. to launch an extreme skiing contest, Crested Butte marks 17 years of Big Mountain competition this season. Competitors vie for the largest cash purse on the freeskiing circuit and sweet prizes from all the sponsors. Junior athletes age 14 - 17 are also welcome to compete. (970) 349-2221, or check the website at skicb.com then click on adventure scene.
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| Feb 22-24 |
Dan Prater Memorial Cup - USSA Race
This three-event, five-race series for J-4 racers is a qualifier for the Alpine J4 Junior Olympics of the Central/Rocky Mountain Division. Athletes ages 11-12 compete for the honor of qualifying for the Junior Olympics. Please call the Crested Butte Ski and Snowboard Club at (970) 349-2996 for more information.
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| Feb 21 |
Moonlight Atlas Snowshoe Tour
There is nothing quite like Crested Butte’s starry, moonshine-filled skies. Join the Crested Butte Nordic Center on its Moonlight Ski Tour. Includes guides, hot drinks, and snacks. Sign up by calling the Nordic Center at (970) 349-1707, www.cbnordic.org
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March
| Mar 4 |
Profurous Park and Pipe Series
3rd Annual -- Profurious is back! The third in a series of four events features a half-pipe competition in "Pipe Dream" our pipe with a view. Several competitive divisions for men, women, skiers and snowboarders (all judged seperately). Profurious progression, fun and fortune in the making! For more information call (970) 349-2221.
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| Mar 21 |
Full Moon Ski & Snowshoe Tour CB Nordic Center
There is nothing quite like Crested Butte’s starry, moonshine-filled skies. Join the Crested Butte Nordic Center on its Moonlight Ski Tour. Includes guides, hot drinks, and snacks. Sign up by calling the Nordic Center at (970) 349-1707, www.cbnordic.org
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| Mar 20-22 |
Annual U.S. Extreme Freeskiing Telemark Championships
Over 100 free-heelers take to the slopes to compete in this Telemark freeskiing event complete with welcome reception and awards party. The two-day big mountain event attracts the biggest names in the telemark industry and is unique to Crested Butte. Free telemark demos and specialty clinics also take place during this Telemark celebration culminating with the legendary Al Johnson Race.
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| Mar 22 |
Annual Al Johnson Memorial Uphill/Downhill Telemark Ski Race
A popular local telemark race named after a diehard 19th century Crested Butte mailman who delivered mail to remote mining camps. Hundreds of costumed participants ascend 600 vertical feet to the crest of the NorthFace, and then race down the double-black diamond terrain to the finish. (970) 349-1323
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| Mar 28-29 |
Annual Elk Mountain Grand Traverse
An extreme endurance race that links Crested Butte to Aspen. At the stroke of midnight, skiers start out over a 40-mile course that
takes them from the base of Mt. Crested Butte through remote wilderness terrain, across two mountain passes and finishes at Aspen Mountain.
Skiers must start, compete and finish in teams of two. (970) 349-7133.
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April
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Annual SlushHuck
The final competition of the Profurious Series will be held in both "PipeDream" and the Canaan Terrain Park for a super-pipe and slopestyle event. Pond skimming competition at the base area follows the pipe competition in true SlushHuck style! For information call (970) 349-2221.
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| April9-13 |
Flauschink
Crested Butte’s zany end of winter festival the annual Flauschink festival will take place on Crested Butte streets, on the mountain and in local watering holes. Flauschink began in 1969 to honor Crested Butte’s old-timers, to celebrate the end of ski season and to welcome spring. Flauschink has been the fitting end to every ski season since, and it’s all about a party…but there is more....
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| April 13 |
Closing Day :( |
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