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Crested Butte News • Summer 2013 • 33
Crested Butte Big Mountain Enduro June 29-30. Come spandex, baggies and full-face helmets . New for 2013, Crested Butte is a stop on the Big Mountain Enduro Series presented by Yeti Cycles, featuring an authentic multi-stage, multi-day Enduro race. Enduro races follow a mix of the European formats; tying in epic backcountry stages on big terrain, as well as lift-accessed stages blended along the way. The courses feature predominately downhill timed “special” stages linked together by non-timed liaison climbing stages. This is a rapidly growing discipline that combines the physical endurance of cross-country riding with the technical difficulty and excitement of downhill racing. This weekend promises something to remember for racers and spectators alike. For more information and to register go to www. bigmountainenduro.com.
Crested Butte Parks & Recreation The Crested Butte Parks & Recreation Department offers year round activities for children and adults. Summer has arrived, and with it a great assortment of sports and activities for all ages, ranging from a couple hours to all day. Most sports and activities are organized and require registering with the Recreation Office; others are on a drop in basis. With great weather and better views all summer long, renting a park pavilion is the perfect choice for your next family picnic or birthday barbecue. Welcome to Paradise, and let Parks & Recreation help you get active. As always, remember, dogs are not allowed in parks. For more information on your next adventure, go to www. townofcrestedbutte.com or call the Parks and Recreation Department at (970) 349-7197. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Crested Butte Mountain Guides Crested Butte Mountain Guides, the oldest, most experienced and professional guiding service in Gunnison County. We specialize in offering our guests private and custom guided trips by request and availability, for families and individuals of all abilities, with safety and fun as a priority. We offer exciting summer activities including rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking, hiking, mountaineering, and non-technical peak tours. Call Crested Butte Mountain Guides at (970) 349-5430, visit our website at www.crestedbutteguides.com, or better yet stop into our office, located in the heart of downtown Crested Butte on Elk Ave behind the Post Office. We’re Out There!
Crested Butte Mountain Resort 16th Annual PowerAde Pinnacle Summer Race Series sponsored by Alpine Orthopaedics Crested Butte Mountain Resort is host to the 16th Annual PowerAde Pinnacle Summer Race Series. The popular race series is geared for fun and competition, from beginner to expert riders and is FREE for all racers. Cross-Country, Downhill and Kids specific races will be held each week. The cross-country races consist of varying lengths and difficulty to challenge riders of all abilities on Crested Butte Mountain’s network of singletrack bike trails. Downhill races will utilize the courses used during the Big Mountain Enduro and other gravity fed trails. The races take place on Wednesday evenings at 5:45 p.m. (register on the 9380 deck at 5p.m.) and are tentatively scheduled for July 10, 17, 24 and 31 and August 7. Pizza or pasta, beer and prizes follow each race for competitors. For racers needing lift access, reduced price lift tickets will be available at registration.
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Mountain Runners 2013 Schedule June 6
Snodgrass trail
6 miles
Crested Butte Mountain Resort - Summer Chair Lift Rides and More!
June 16 Waterfall Creek
7 miles
This summer, come UP to the mountain. Take a summer chairlift ride and hike to the peak or rent bikes and cruise the Evolution Bike Park trails on the mountain. For something new and different, try disc (Frisbee) golf or the new NEW Coke Zero Gravity BagJump in the Adventure Park. The Silver Queen Express and the Red Lady Express (with bike attachment) lifts are open June 15 – September 2 and weekends through September. With Free LIVE! From Mt. Crested Butte concerts, Free Mountain Bike races and extended Red Lady lift and Adventure Park hours, Mt. CB is the place to be on Wednesday nights. And don’t forget about Free twilight Red Lady lift rides on Fridays from 4:30 – 7pm. Lift tickets are sold at the Specialized Rental and Demo Center located in the Treasury Building and at the Adventure Center located in the Mountaineer Square Courtyard (970) 349-2211. The Adventure Center can book all of your vacation needs from disc golf rentals to spa treatments.
June 21 Walrod Gulch
6 miles
June 27 Gothic to Mt CB
5 miles
June 29 Wedding run
3 miles
July 11
Snodgrass Mountain
5 miles
July 20
Grin and Bear It
9 miles
Aug 2
Lower Loop
7 miles
Aug 11
Paradise Divide
15 miles
Crested Butte School of Dance
Aug 24
Star Pass
16 miles
Presents DANCE IN THE MOUNTAINS 2013. June 17- July 21: The Summer season kicks off with a 5-week super fun dance program for teens & adults. Drop-ins are welcome or buy a punch card! July 8-11: Ballet Intensive for ages 12-adult. Intermediate/advanced class and pre-registration is encouraged. July 22-August 3: Summer Showcase Intensive with visiting teachers from Boulder instructing classes in hip hop and contemporary jazz for ages 8 and up. Dance with us! 970-349-5686. www.dancecrestedbutte.org.
Sept 1
Reno, Flag, Bear 13 or 20 miles
Crested Butte Zipline Tour Take your mountain adventure to new heights this summer with the Crested Butte Zipline Tour. This one of a kind adventure includes five ziplines ranging in length from 200 – 300 feet connected by features or “events” such as suspended wood bridges and towering platforms. The guided zipline tour is an approximately two-hour-long experience for only $60 per person (plus tax). Group discounts are available, call (970) 349-2211 or stop by the Adventure Center in Mountaineer Square for more information or to make a reservation.
Dos Rios Golf Club Dos Rios Golf Club located in Gunnison since 1964, offers golfers of all skill levels a quality experience, exceptional service and a comfortable atmosphere. The amenities include an 18 hole championship golf course, driving range and practice putting green, fully stocked pro shop and grill & lounge. Public play is welcomed every day except Thursdays; memberships and special event packages are available. Lessons are offered from PGA professionals by appointment. Dos Rios combines a great golfing experience with the unmatched beauty of the Colorado landscape. The Gunnison River flows through the course as well as several ponds offering a challenge to all players. Come out and let us help you have FUN!! 501 Camino Del Rio, Gunnison CO, (970) 641-1482, dosriosgolf.net
Dragonfly Anglers Dragonfly Anglers, established in 1983 celebrates its 31st year of guiding in the valley! The most complete technical fly fishing outfitter offering the finest gear and providing the most outstanding Guide Services for every type of fly fishing in the region! Float the Gunnison River or walk-wade numerous productive streams including the worldrenowned Black Canyon of the Gunnison Gorge! Take advantage of an extensive inventory of travel and fishing apparel. We carry brands like Simms, Patagonia, Ex Officio, Tilley, Costa Del Mar, Sage & Scott Fly Rods, Abel Reels, Waterworks-Lamson & more! Licenses & authorized Simms equipment rentals always available. (970) 3491228 or (800) 491-3079.
Sept 21 Cart to Cart Sept 26 Woods Walk
14 or 19 miles 4 miles
The full schedule and more information are available at:
www.cbmountainrunners.org
Crested Butte/Gunnison
WellBeinG ConneCtion A collective of the finest services for
Spirit~Mind~Body The Wellbeing Connection is your local source for services, classes, workshops and events
We invite you to combine outdoor adventures with our community's abundant well-being offerings.
Elevation Spa Come experience the world class, 11,000 sq. ft. Elevation Spa and Fitness Center at Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s Elevation Hotel, located just steps away from the ski slopes. With nine treatment rooms available for massage therapy, body wraps, and facials, a fitness center stocked with cardio machines and strength training equipment, a swimming pool, hot tub, steam room and sauna, the Elevation Spa easily accommodates you and your friends and family as you indulge together in a day at the spa. After receiving your healing treatments, you will leave the Elevation Spa with the overall feeling of well being that inspired you to visit the mountains in the first place. Take advantage of our complimentary valet parking during your spa visit or ride the free town bus to the base of the ski area and arrive just steps away from the Elevation Hotel. Please call (970) 251-3500 to make an appointment today or visit our website at www.elevationspa.com.
For a full directory and community calendar of well-being events visit:
crestedbuttewellbeing.com or call
970-596-5386