Type: Cross Country Area/Resort, Cross Country, Snowshoeing
Altitude: 8,850 ft
Average Snowfall: 240 in
Filed Under: Skiing
The Crested Butte Nordic Center, located in historic Crested Butte, provides 35 kilometers of groomed trails for traditional and skate skiing (trail pass required), an ice rink, snowshoeing (trail pass required) and sledding hill. The Nordic Center also provides rentals, lessons and guided backcountry tours in the Gunnison National Forest. Call (970) 349-1707 for more information.
The Crested Butte Nordic Council (CBNC) serves residents of and visitors to Gunnison County throughout the winter months, offering cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing,guided tours and sledding. Our mission is to provide individuals of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn, enjoy and improve in the sports of cross-country (Nordic) skiing and snowshoeing.
Our 45-kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails meander through the outskirts of Crested Butte, a quaint Victorian mining town and National Historic District. Ski or snowshoe along the East River, through forest, or up the Mt. Crested Butte Recreation Path. Our trails, groomed for both classic and skate skiing, can accommodate all ability levels - novice to advanced.
Our rental shop has the latest in cross-country ski equipment. Next year we will be a Rossignal Demo Center with the latest in gear. If snowshoeing is more your style, we offer Atlas snowshoe rentals for adults and children. Rentals are also available for ice and hockey skates. And seasonal rentals are an option.
Ski school is the fastest way to cross country fun. Our ski school instructors are adept at making Nordic skiing easy and enjoyable. If you?re looking to improve your form, our expert instructors can help you smooth out the wrinkles in your classic style or your skating form. Lessons are offered daily, and special programs and events are held throughout the season.
For the more adventuresome, we also offer backcountry ski tours or moonlight ski parties. The Nordic Center also takes reservations for the Forest Queen Hut in Gothic, Colorado - a 4-mile ski or snowshoe from the Gothic Road trailhead.
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