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introduction
Summer’s here and the time is right for dancing in the streets. Wait, that’s already been said before. But, that is the way we are starting to feel about gathering together and getting back to normal in the high country. We should be “green” status at the time of this publication, which means Alpenglow concerts at the Center for the Arts, and probably a few mask burning parties.
All kidding aside, we are thrilled to welcome back our visitors and real estate shoppers for the summer season. Home sales are booming, from pent up demand and lifestyle shifts. The Arts Festival and Film Festival are back on track. Our mountain bike and hiking trails are opening up quicker than usual from the light winter we experienced. Flowers are popping and the rivers are rolling.
Bluebird is experiencing a very strong spring sales season. Our momentum is promising another very successful year, thanks to our trusted clients and community. Check out our properties in the following pages and a magical story on a local world traveler and photographer.
Please join us in our paradise this summer and celebrate with us our return to life with visible smiles and hugs. Stop by our shop to say hello and look at the latest offerings. We can’t wait to see you!
Cheers,
Bud Bush Principal
On The Cover:
by Xavier Fané
“Spring Fresh Awakening”
summer & fall events
June 20th
Summer Solstice
Make the most out of the longest day of the year with an epic hike or bike ride and cookout. Summer is here!
June 25th
Crested Butte Chainless World Championship
Racers weigh down their bikes, put on ridiculous costumes, and remove their chains before racing the seven miles from Kebler Pass into downtown Crested Butte. Visit cbchamber.com for details.
July 4th
Independence Day
Be sure to catch the fireworks show on Mt. Crested Butte at the end of the day! Visit cbhamber.com for resources, activities, and specials to ring in America’s birthday.
July 9th-18th
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
See why we’re the Wildflower Capital of Colorado! This year’s festival includes several different hikes and educational opportunities. Visit crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com to check availability and get your tickets.
August 1st
32nd Annual Rotary Rubber Duckie Race
Benefiting local charities and student scholarships. For more information and to buy your duckie tickets, crestedbutterotary.org.
September 6th
Labor Day
Enjoy a long weekend with moderate temperatures, al fresco dining and the beginning of fall color in the mountains.
September 11th
Chili and Beer Festival
A local’s favorite to kick off the fall season. With locally made chili, tasty craft beer, and live music, it’s a not-to-be-missed party! Visit cbchamber.com for tickets and more information.
September TBD
Vinotok Festival
A Crested Butte fall tradition symbolizing rejuvenation and featuring colorful costumed festivities. Learn more at gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.
September 24th- October 3rd
Crested Butte Film Festival
Check out the best curated festival films, documentaries and shorts along with talks from directors, actors and more. In person and virtual events happening this year. For more information, visit cbfilmfest.org.
September 25th
Emma Coburn’s Elk Run 5K
Our local olympian’s fun run benefiting Living Journeys. In person and virtual events happening this year. To register, purchase merchandise, and for more information head to elkrun5k.com.
market snapshot
Crested Butte has been quite the popular destination lately. We ended the ski season with higher visits and revenues on the mountain, in town and on the Nordic trails. The rebound from last year’s pause is quite rejuvenating.
From conversations with real estate brokers across the country, we have learned that property sales are booming everywhere, not just here. According to our senior brokers, the inventory is the lowest that they have ever seen. With a short two-month supply of homes and condos, buyers are snapping up the inventory as it hits the market with multiple offers above list price.
Sales volume of $129 million in the first quarter is three times higher than the same period last year in the north end of the valley. We continue to see record high prices in our established neighborhoods. Bluebird recently listed a new custom mountain modern home for $8.1 million in Aperture, the highest priced home on record. The average priced home in Crested Butte and on the mountain is $1.5 million, which appears to be a deal for shoppers who have visited other nearby resort destinations.
We have already seen sixty-seven land sales, five times the number from this time last year. The average lot has jumped over the $500,000 mark for the first time. Condo sales have doubled, with the average selling price reaching $575,000 for the first time.
Bluebird sales are up substantially this year as well. Following a record setting year as the market leader in listings, sales and multi-million dollar sales, our team of the most experienced agents in the valley have kept their feet on the pedals, working hard to locate properties not on the market, and price new listings on a rather steep appreciation curve.
Our message is that this is a great time to enter the market in Crested Butte. Many long timers are speculating that we are just seeing the beginning of a sustained upward trend in real estate demand in our community. A locally informed investor has closed over $25 million in commercial real estate in the area this year. The remaining land parcels surrounding the mountain are under contract to another investor. The North Village development is being launched to accommodate housing, commercial and recreational needs.
It is also probably the best time to sell in the history of our area. With record setting prices and a short average time on the market, the process is both rewarding and expedient.
Crested Butte has been “discovered” through the marketing of Vail and the post Covid trends toward value destination locations with a premium quality of life. As a National Historic District, we may have the best of both worlds, with a strong economy and a relaxed, peaceful culture.
We are driven by successful results for our clients and leading market share in our region. Our mission is to professionally procure the sale of a property on your behalf at the best price, as efficiently as possible, in a smooth and seamless transition.
market leader
Bluebird leads the market with $250 million in property sales last year, capturing nearly one quarter of the overall market, with 90 sales in million plus homes, and an average of $15.5 million in sales per agent.
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mystic in the mountains
by bud bush
eople find their connections in many different ways, and we never know if these pathways are of this world or from another time. This is the story of a solitary man who is deeply connected to the mountains, and he finds peace and balance when he is lost in them.
With the yin and yang of the universe, we observe contrasting forces that complement each other. They might not seem to work together, but we know that sometimes opposing elements attract. Our subject can be an invisible persona who routinely exists quietly among us. He has an “under-the-radar personality”, charming, thoughtful and engaging, yet unassuming and observant. His passion which accompanies his mountain expeditions is photography. So, the invisible becomes very visible through his visual art.
Other opposing balancing poles are daily life and escape. Introverts love to be by themselves, refueling in peaceful surrounds. This adventurer yearns for the next opportunity to leap into the back country, to explore a new cliff or drainage. He captures images that have never been seen before, making even the most experienced viewers wonder, “where in the world is he?”
“Exploring the mountains is a metaphor for exploring yourself, who you really are. I’m not a religious person, but when I go out there I feel something. I wrap myself around the mystery of the universe and the world spinning around. I accept that mystery and don’t try to give it a form or a shape, I like to keep it abstract. Photography is a reflection of what I see and feel.”
A mystery surrounds this human, because he is aware that all need not be revealed. Much can be left to the imagination, and self-discovery is art and life. He shares unidentified glimpses of his experience and holds only a handful of people very close to him. His wife is his partner and guide in his social world and he is the guide in the wild.
“As human beings, we are social animals. We herd with friends. I have a need for interaction, but a big part of me craves solitude and being out there. I do love coming back in town and having coffee with friends.”
Growing up in a more constrained European society, our immigrant reflects on a darker time where he wasn’t even permitted to speak his native tongue. He found freedom in mountaineering school as a youth. The woods and the mountains were a special place that he learned at a
young age would bring him peace and joy. While sitting in the classroom, he mapped circuitous excursions, being careful to avoid roads and towns.
“I would go explore areas on the weekends when I was twelve or so, and I was passionate about it. There were no communications back then. I would just disappear. I took rock climbing as a sport at age fourteen. My parents worried, but it was all for the greater good.”
A life-changing opportunity arrived when he signed on to manage a local hut in his home country.
“In my formative years, I was the caretaker of a nearby hut. It was a beautiful spot above tree line and open during the summer. It was an important period in my life, with time to myself, just hanging out naked on a rock, thinking about life and the universe.”
He discovered photography at a young age when his father lent him his camera.
“My father had a little Voigtlander camera, a German maker – they still make cameras. He always had that camera with him. When I was a little older, he would lend it to me. We didn’t have the means to acquire a new camera - and he gave it to me when I turned eighteen.”
He met a young American woman in Switzerland who introduced him to a new adventure on the California coast. He eventually discovered Crested Butte in 1984 after seeing its name in a ski area guide. The Gunnison valley was an instant attraction, a place which embraced diversity and welcomed people from all backgrounds. In a place with a wagon wheel of drainages, exploration would be endless.
“Crested Butte was progressive for its time. It had a brightness and was accommodating to people from other walks of life. It was very cozy and it felt very right for my persona, an introspect. There are mountains with space to roam, and a community that supported me. I interviewed with the ski school director, Robel Straubhaar. Once he learned that I had worked at a ski area near his hometown in Switzerland, he said, ‘you’ve got a job here.’”
One summer, our guide was hired to help survey an area in southeast Alaska, a perfect match for his exploratory nature.
“They didn’t know what was there. We had a base camp and took notes of species and measurements of trees. I learned about being comfortable in the wilds. It was a dream job.”
As back country cycling was emerging, he co-founded a European mountain biking publication called Solo Bici. The magazine was well funded, which afforded him opportunities for writing and photography in places like Canada, Hawaii and Nepal.
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The self-taught journalist and photographer refined his craft during these years and began to tune his aperture towards photography. Geography and nature with a human element reflected his sensibility. His images began to appear in local publications and media platforms, and this passion led to a profession.
With a desire to discover beyond the bounds of his locale, this outdoorsman has danced on trails around the world, from the Alps and Pyrenees to New Zealand, Alaska, the Himalayas, Corsica and Dominica.
A memorable encounter occurred on a solo trip in Alaska.
“I was around twenty-five, hiking by myself and came upon a shelf, a balcony in the forest. Looking over the cliff, I see four black bears below me munching around. I guess there was a favorable prevailing wind, and I was able to watch them graze without being noticed.”
He is not one to overanalyze his preparations, but he knows what is expected and he makes wise decisions. Someone so well-traveled in the back country around the globe might have advice on essential equipment and techniques for thriving and surviving.
“Before GPS, I was hiking in Alaska with a compass. There is a fear of being unsure or lost, but eventually you find your way. I prefer to have my sleeping bag for every trip. I feel naked without it. If I am lost or hurt and I need to stop, I have a place to be in and stay warm. I don’t use a water filter. I have been drinking out of streams for a long time. My doctor says that I’ve developed an immunity to giardia.”
He states that he is probably lucky to be alive and he has been in more dangerous situations than he cares to remember. But one episode stands out – a life defining moment in Nepal, which along with the location and culture changed his life.
“I was mountain biking on a narrow single track above the gorge at Kali Gandaki where it comes down to the Annapurna with a 2000foot vertical drop to the river. When coming up the rise to the top, I face a train of yaks coming down the other way. I was taken by surprise on this ledge and suddenly I felt myself beginning to fall toward the drop. I made a final desperate move toward the hillside, shouted and made my bike go to the uphill side. I let the yaks go by with the shepherd in the back while feeling ecstatic to still be alive.”
He is contemplative about his Himalayan experience.
“Nepal changed me. I learned what is superfluous and what’s not. I try to maintain a peaceful state of mind and keep things simple.”
There are always new places to explore here in Crested Butte and all over the world.
“I like to see things with a wide-angle lens. But I also like to view the nooks and crannies of my backyard with a macro lens. There are worlds to explore here and everywhere. I would also love to visit Bhutan and Afghanistan. They are mountainous and wild. Also Siberia and Japan, not to ski but to get lost in the forest and the little villages, take pictures and see what people do there.”
How is this journey evolving? What have we learned and where are we going?
“My work is less of an ego trip now. I like to visit and display serenity and beauty of distant places that are hard to get to. Today’s rapid pace and our vision of nature as a playground trivializes the natural world. These days I’m slowing down with my camera and pack, crashing on a peak and strengthening my connection with nature. If you’re in the Picasso Museum, you don’t run through it. You stop to admire and appreciate the detail and depth of his work. We owe it to the mountains to be reflective and respectful.”
You might know him, or you might discover him throughout this magazine.
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Six New Homesites in Town
Augusta Park is on the north side of town, accessible from Pyramid Avenue. These oversized town lots next to the Slate River feature beautiful mountain views and are ideally located a few blocks from Elk Avenue and the top-ranked K-12 Crested Butte Community School. There is easy access to outdoor recreation with the nearby Slate River public boat launch, Pyramid Avenue sledding hill, and the River Trail connecting to the Crested Butte Recreation Path.
Buyer demand is high and with only six homesites available, now is the time to act!
Charlie Farnan
970.209.0609
cfarnan@mountainoffice.com
Joel Vosburg
970.209.1581
jvosburg@mountainoffice.com
bluebird associates
Meet the best and most experienced real estate brokers in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley! Bluebird associates live a culture of keeping the interests of our clients our highest priority by delivering exceptional marketing and focusing on successful results. Happy clients are a result of attentive listening, diligent care and making the transaction a pleasant and lasting experience.
Bet Egelhoff
Bet hails from a small town near Barcelona, Spain, and came to Crested Butte when she was 16 as an international high school student. After graduating from Colorado State University, Bet spent five years working as an agent in the fastpaced and competitive real estate market of the Denver area, and has developed the skills and knowledge to navigate through any market conditions and negotiate successfully. After recently moving back to Crested Butte, Bet enjoys all the adventure and beauty that is at her fingertips every day. You can find her running or biking on the trails, hanging out by a peaceful lake or a river, on top of a mountain, skiing, or playing outside with her husband, their son and their dog.
“I have never met anyone who will work harder for a client than Bet. She is a wealth of knowledge and will stop at nothing to ensure she is putting her clients in the best position possible. Not only is she committed to complete customer satisfaction, she makes the process easy to understand and enjoyable! There is no one I would trust more with my home.” — Holly W
c 970.306.5556 bet@bbre1.com betegelhoff.com
Charlie Farnan
The Mountain Office Team
A third generation Colorado native from the Denver area, Charlie graduated from Western Colorado University, in Gunnison Colorado. He remains active in his lifelong passion of teaching skiing, including 15 years as the Ski School Director. A partner of over 30 years with the Mountain Office, he is currently selling Crested Butte’s finest neighborhoods including Smith Hill Ranches, Aperture and Augusta Park. Charlie has a lifetime of friendships from years of working with buyers and sellers. He is a master of connecting people with CB and their homes in paradise.
“My wife and I have known Charlie for several years, so he was our first call when we decided to buy a home in town. Thanks to Charlie’s knowledge of the community and relationships with architects and contractors, we were able to make the best decision for our family. Based on our experience, we will turn to Charlie for all our real estate needs in the future and would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone looking for a home in Crested Butte.” — Jeff and Jen Fahrenbruch
c 970.209.0609
cfarnan@mountainoffice.com
mountainoffice.com
Cynthia Wolff
Cynthia has been involved in real estate her entire life! She even had a real estate license her senior year of high school as her family owns a well-established brokerage in Houston. After graduating from Tulane, Cynthia attained her law degree from Louisiana State University and specialized in real estate. Enjoying life in Crested Butte for over 17 years, Cynthia loves the outdoors including hiking, skiing, and wildflower tours. She has competed in ten marathons and relays approaching 200 miles. In addition, Cynthia is community minded. She has served on the Mt. Crested Butte Metropolitan Planning Commission, the board for the Center for the Arts, and she is a current board member of the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley. Cynthia has two daughters who have who have chosen to now call Crested Butte home.
c 970.901.8184 cynthia@bbre1.com
Dalynn Trujillo
Dalynn is passionate about her family and athletic activities including golf, hunting and mountain biking. As a youth, she was a nationally ranked BMX racer! Her clients appreciate her persistence and dedication as well as her fun energy. Dalynn has been selling real estate for 19 years and has lived in Crested Butte for 30 years. While working for Prudential Real Estate, Dalynn won the President’s Circle award 3 years in a row, which is given to the top 7% of the 44,000 real estate agents licensed with Prudential. She was also in the top 6% for sales volume in Gunnison County in 2020.
“Dalynn was wonderful to work with… [she] knows the market top to bottom, is very professional and incredibly responsive… our experience with Dalynn was amazing, I can’t recommend her highly enough!” — W Munginger
“It was a pleasure to work with Dalynn Trujillo… she is professional, pleasant and equipped with a unique expertise… my recommendation is sincere and wholehearted!” — A Reid
c 970.596.3397
dalynn@bbre1.com
dalynntrujillo.com
Dan Estey
Dan is a top producing professional and an avid mountain bike rider. Having moved from Boulder, Dan has logged miles from CB to as far away as New Zealand. Dan is a native of Maine and has a business degree from the University of Colorado Boulder. Known for his attention to detail, he is also an expert in and owner of investment properties.
“…very professional and helpful on the entire sales process of our house and very easy to work with.” — Richard and Brad Ferree
“In over 40 years of buying and selling real estate, Dan Estey is by far the best agent with whom we have ever done business.” — Deb Besemer
c 303.913.2357
dan@bbre1.com
Diane Aronovic
Diane moved full time to Crested Butte after living in New York, San Francisco and London and enjoying having a second home in Crested Butte. As a former Wall Street trader, Diane is well versed in handling complex and sophisticated transactions. Her knowledge and expertise in the valley serve her clients well.
“I would recommend her to any client who seeks a capable realtor with a great personality, wonderful sense of humor, and an unwavering can-do attitude.”
— Fred Paladino
“Diane was exceptional and we highly recommend her. She did a masterful job and handled a delicate situation with ease…..We highly recommend Diane to anyone who is looking for real estate anywhere around Crested Butte.” — Bobby Martin
c 970.209.0405
diane@bbre1.com
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Jana Barrett
Having grown-up in Stillwater, Jana went to Oklahoma State University and earned a B.S. in Economics with a minor in Business. Jana is a consistent top producer with 30 years real estate experience specializing in unique properties throughout the valley. Jana’s expertise ranges from condominiums and new construction to luxury homes and ranches in the entire valley. When it comes to real estate, Jana has experience, dedication, hard work and enthusiasm. She listens carefully to your needs because raising the bar and surpassing your expectations is her goal. Jana, her husband and 2 college-age sons have truly enjoyed the great outdoors. From waterskiing to snowskiing and even big game hunting, Jana has experienced it all.
“Jana worked tirelessly to find the perfect place for us. She has extensive experience in the valley and knows how to guide clients toward the best properties. She always responded quickly to calls/emails, and we would happily recommend her to future clients.” — D.K.
...the transaction was flawless... She took care of the details and was always easy to get in touch of if I needed anything....I would not hesitate one bit to recommend her.” — Jim and Donica Nowotny
c 970.209.9510 jana@bbre1.com buycrestedbutte.com
Jenna May
Jenna’s passion for adventure and travel landed her in Crested Butte in 2015. After graduating from The University of Texas, she biked 4,600+ miles to Alaska to raise money for cancer research. Passionate about cultures outside her own, she pursues learning and societal experiences to strengthen her understanding of all people. Through hard work, dedication and a commitment to excellence, she is in the top 15% of producers in all of Gunnison County and has experienced the fastest sales growth rate at Bluebird.
“Jenna takes the extra steps to make certain that all aspects of the deal have been taken care of and provided us with much peace of mind.” — Brett P
“I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a strong agent in your corner.”
— Andrew K
c 970.901.3601 jenna@bbre1.com jennamayrealestate.com
Jennie Barry
Jennie came to the Gunnison Valley in the fall of 1997 to attend Western Colorado University. She fell in love with the area and never left. For several years she worked in the Group Sales Office at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Needing a change from the resort industry, she jumped into real estate. For four years she worked as the Office Manager at Bluebird Real Estate. Her passion for real estate inspired her to get her license. Jennie is expanding her career by assisting Maggie Dethloff with the process of clients buying and selling real estate. Jennie’s true passion for helping others will pave the way for wonderful years ahead in the real estate business.
“Jennie is passionate about her work and always brings a positive “can-do” attitude. She is a team player that develops strong relationships with both co-workers and clients. Jennie was a joy to work with!” — Suzanne B
c 970.275.0223
jennie@bbre1.com
Jenny Knox
Jenny moved to Crested Butte in 1992 from Houston, Texas. Coming from a professional environment and highly motivated, she started her career in the real estate business building a successful start-up title company in Crested Butte. Working with a multitude of buyers and sellers has provided her with experience in strategic areas, important to representing clients as a real estate professional. Her attention to detail, accuracy and meeting critical deadlines comes naturally as part of her priorities. The quality of the client’s experience is of utmost importance to her and she serves to make every transaction smooth and seamless. Jenny has been passionate about helping buyers and sellers meet real estate goals since 1994. She’d be honored to assist you in your next real estate transaction.
“Our experience working with Jenny was excellent… with her guidance, finding and purchasing our condo was a breeze. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Jenny again or recommend her to anyone looking for property in the area.” — Katy W
c 970.596.3402
jknox@bbre1.com
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Joe Summerville
Joe has a passion for the outdoors which brought him to Crested Butte ten years ago after graduating from Indiana University. Like other Crested Butte locals, he had planned on being here for one ski season which now has transpired into several years. Joe’s appreciation for helping others has landed him in the real estate industry. Providing a top level experience to clients is his highest priority. Joe’s creative thinking process, detailed market knowledge and an innate desire to help others make Joe a great choice for all of your Crested Butte real estate needs.
c 970.901.0950
joe@bbre1.com
Joel Vosburg
The Mountain Office Team
Joel is a family man with two grown kids who love to explore the mountains and go on world adventures with him due to their growing up in Crested Butte. With a big heart for real estate and service, Joel is a partner in the Mountain Office, a 30 year market leading team. He has served as Titan Booster Club President and is currently on the board of Living Journeys, a cancer support group in our community.
“Joel provides truly tremendous service and has impeccable knowledge about the real estate market in the CB area.” — Mickie Bragalone
“His knowledge and expertise are exceeded only by his sound judgment and wisdom. We trust him, and we value his personal friendship and professional service.” — M King
c 970.209.1581
jvosburg@mountainoffice.com
mountainoffice.com
Jordi Sendra
Jordi is passionate about helping his clients, whether looking to find their second dream home, invest in property, or helping folks who wish to relocate to this valley as his family did almost 30 years ago. He has an extensive understanding of the local market as it has been his home base all his life. Jordi’s top priority is ensuring clients feel comfortable, confident, and proud of their decision to go with Bluebird for their real estate needs. This is demonstrated through his competent professionalism, energetic personality, and loyal dedication. At the end of the day, Jordi is there for you as your broker, and will continue to be there as your friend.
“I have been consistently impressed by Jordi’s integrity, customer service and his performance on the job. His interpersonal and communication skills allowed him to excel at the job. Jordi possesses the ultimate “can do” attitude while taking on all tasks with a positive energy and a smile. His upbeat personality and engaging personal style enabled him to build natural rapport with me throughout the process.” — Robin Smith
c 805.708.8086
jordi@bbre1.com
Karen Allen
A 41 year resident, Karen feels Crested Butte is an incredibly beautiful and special place to live, work and play in every season. With 21 years as a real estate professional, Crested Butte continues to give her great pleasure to introduce her customers to a lifestyle that is both rich and rewarding, many of whom become good friends in the process.
“She always made us feel like we were her top priority. We never felt pressure from Karen… only optimism, positive thoughts and support.”
— Robert Welch and Shawn Zarecki
“We can’t imagine anyone going that extra mile for you more than Karen Allen!”
— Drew and Jill Grimes
“We greatly appreciate the work you did on our behalf regarding our purchase in Skyland. Your professionalism, attentiveness to detail, and sound advice gave us a great sense of comfort throughout the mostly virtual process”.
Robby and Kelly Robinson
c 970.209.2668
karen@bbre1.com
Lisa Lenander
Maggie Dethloff
Lisa’s love for downhill skiing is what brought her to Crested Butte in 1983. As a conscientious professional, she enjoys helping her clients navigate the local real estate market. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Gunnison/Crested Butte Association of Realtors and the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce and currently serves on the Mt. Crested Butte Planning Commission. Many of her clients have become friends and ski, golf and hiking partners over the years.
“Lisa’s kindness and expertise has made this a wonderful journey. She has played such an integral part in our adventure, and we are forever grateful!” — TJ and Neil
“...we worked together as a team, persevered, and landed the home of our dreams. It is evident that you take the quality of your work personal as you always looked at the entire process through the buyers eyes. Your contacts and reputation in CB, as well as your guidance were huge in getting processes moved quickly and on-time relative to the contract timelines.”
— John and Tracy
c 970.209.1603 lisa@bbre1.com crestedbuttecoproperty.com
In 1987, Maggie moved to Crested Butte from Winnetka, Illinois with skiing on her mind. Over 34 years later her love affair with the mountains continues. A top-producing broker in Crested Butte, Maggie emphasizes that it’s always about the people. Her motto is “I like to know everything about everything.” Maggie enjoys time with her grown kids, reading a good book, playing hockey, hiking and all that CB has to offer. Whether volunteering or serving on local boards, giving back to the community is very important to Maggie. She is currently a member of the local Rotary Club and serves on the Crested Butte South Metro District Board. Jennie Barry has recently started working with Maggie as her licensed assistant. Together, they look forward to working with you.
“Maggie, without exception, is one of the finest, smartest, honest, straightforward, and incredibly competent real estate brokers I have ever dealt with...” — Chuck C
“Maggie is a very professional Realtor... She is an expert in market conditions and trends... Never pushy, always patient and knows exactly what her client’s needs and desires are.” — Heart Woodranch
c 970.209.7880 maggie@bbre1.com crestedbuttenow.com
Patti Hensley
Rich Kelley
Originally from the Southeast with a deeply rooted love for the mountains of Appalachia, Patti arrived in Crested Butte ten years ago for the endless recreational opportunities and chose to stay because of the close-knit community. In fact, she learned to ski as a young girl at one of the southern-most ski areas in the US, located in Scaly Mountain, North Carolina. Patti chose a career in real estate to combine a passion for beautiful mountain properties with her innate desire to bring people together in our community. Whether she’s volunteering with a local non-profit organization or searching for your next legacy property, Patti is very resourceful and creates an upbeat and engaging experience.
“I have known and worked with Patti for over a decade. She is intelligent, organized and has an astute attention to detail that I have always appreciated. She has an extensive knowledge and genuine connection to the Gunnison Valley community. Above all she is charismatic and fun to work with and I will recommend her to family and friends.” — Christian Robertson
c 404.403.7648 patti@bbre1.com pattihensley.com
Hailing from Minnesota, Rich Kelley brings over a decade of real estate experience to the Gunnison Valley. An avid outdoorsman, he is also a member of the Crested Butte/ West Elk Hockey Association and a volunteer for Adaptive Sports Center. As a dedicated Bluebird Broker Associate, Rich is deeply committed to delivering exceptional service to his clients.
“I played College Hockey with Rich Kelley and it was fun to work with him on a professional level. Rich’s enthusiasm on the ice translates well to his high energy ‘get it done’ approach in real estate. Rich did a great job in advising us on the sale of our home and helped us purchase a lake home as well. He offered great staging ideas, followed up promptly with interested buyers and was willing to hold frequent open houses, which were well attended. Very happy with everything that Rich did for Deb and me!” — Bill and Deb Kennedy
c 970.452.9854
rich@bbre1.com
Trevor Bona
There isn’t much Trevor doesn’t love to do. He is a true outdoor enthusiast. Trevor is also a professional drone pilot and a partner with Bluebird for aerial media. His friendly nature and passion for real estate shows through his lasting relationships with his clients.
“We had the distinct pleasure of working with Trevor as the listing agent, for our Mt. Crested Butte condominium. Trevor is a true professional and exceeded our expectations every day. His attention to detail and desire to “go the extra mile” never ceased. He managed the listing process seamlessly and obtained a “full ask” price within the first week of listing. Trevor represented the selling side of the transaction with professionalism, sensitivity and respect of everyone involved. He comes with our highest level of recommendation as he boldly stands out among his peers. We may be leaving Crested Butte, but we have gained a true friend!”
— Michael and Tiffany Jenkins
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trevor@bbre1.com
Bud Bush Principal
Bud & his wife, Nancy, met when they were in high school chemistry class together in Houston, before settling in Dallas to raise their two boys. Bud enjoys everything outdoors as well as writing music and poetry. He sold real estate and managed several real estate offices in Dallas for nearly thirty years, prior to founding Bluebird. Bud is driven by creative marketing, inspired agents and happy clients.
c 970.922.8550
bud@bbre1.com
featured properties
Enjoy previewing Bluebird’s listing portfolio and picture yourself taking in the views from one of these spectacular properties! From tranquil ranches to ski condominiums and premier mountain estates, Bluebird delights in “bringing dreams home” for you! See more photos and complete property details at bbre1.com
101 Pyramid Avenue, Aperture, Crested Butte, 5 BR, 6 Bth, 3 Car Gar, 6,141 SF, .67 Acres, Experience a new level of modern sophistication in the heart of Crested Butte.
This unparalleled offering, the first of its kind for the most discerning buyers, presents a truly indoor/ outdoor mountain mod ern living concept. Walk or ride your bike to town, Offered for $8,100,000, J enna May, 970.901.3601
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512 Journey’s End Road, Crested Butte, 7 BR, 6 Bth, 3 Car Gar, 4,656 SF, .31 Acres, Situated on the “Bench” overlooking the town of Crested Butte, this gorgeous, mountainclassic home offers location, location, location! Spectacular panoramic views of The Elk and Ragged Mountain Ranges and Crested Butte mountain. Nordic Center’s groomed trail systems across the street. Green lake trail nearby. Walk to town, Offered for $4,100,000, Jana Barrett, 970.209.9510
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590 Red Mountain Road, Danni Ranch, 5 BR, 3.5 Bth, 2 Car Gar, 7,533 SF, 35.66 Acres, Three high-quality log structures including guest house with barn, additional garage, workshop, tack room and an adjoining stable located along the East River, Offered for $4,250,000, Joel Vosburg, The Mountain Office, 970.209.1581
66 Red Mountain Ranch Road, Red Mountain Ranch, 4 BR, 4.5 Bth, Wine Cellar, 2 Car Gar + Barn w/ Caretaker Apartment, 6,968 SF, 35 Acres, Custom finishes and tastefully appointed, this luxury home enjoys a peaceful and quiet setting and is offered furnished. Take in the majestic, mountain views from your expansive deck, Offered for $3,490,000, Maggie Dethloff, 970.209.7880
1280 County Road 740, Cement Creek Road, 40+ Acres with Cement Creek running through, Warm springs pond, Offered for $2,249,000, Maggie Dethloff, 970.209.7880
42 Earhart Lane, Buckhorn Ranch, 7 BR, 4.5 Bth, 3 Car Gar, 3,832 SF, 1.03 Acres, Comfortable home in Buckhorn Ranch with great views on a large lot that backs up to open space, Offered for $1,978,000, The Mountain Office, Joel Vosburg and Charlie Farnan, 970.349.6692
alpenglow, views, and close proximity to the ski slopes,
20 Whetstone Road, Mt. Crested Butte, 6 BR , 5.5 Bth, 2 Car Gar, 4,267 SF, .77 Acres, Located within walking distance to the bus, this spacious home enjoys big open views of the ski mountain and down valley. Great rental potential! Offered for $2,450,000, Maggie Dethloff, 970.209.7880
2 Peakview Drive, Mt. Crested Butte, 3 BR, 5 Bth, 2 Car Gar, 4.24 Acres, Heated driveway, 3 fireplaces, Some of the best views in the valley, Furnished, Offered for $3,100,000, Dalynn Trujillo, 970.596.3397
crested butte south
over-sized work shop/2 car garage. New quartz countertops, Trex decking, deck railing and rail fenced yard, Offered for $1,389,000,
247 Kubler Street, Crested Butte South, 3 BR , 2 Bth, 2 Car Gar, 1,926 SF, .52 Acres, Custom log home overlooking the East River and open space offers panoramic mountain views and inspiring sunsets from the 1,000 sq. ft. deck. Features a walkout basement with
Maggie Dethloff, 970.209.7880
34 Fox Place, Crested Butte South, 4 BR, 3.5 Bth, 2 Car Gar, 2,720 SF, Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, the elevated setting offers expansive views and captivating sunsets, Offered for $1,099,000, Maggie Dethloff, 970.209.7880
459 Cisneros Lane, Crested Butte South, 4 BR, 3.5 Bth, 1 Car Gar, 3,236 SF, .63 Acres, This oversized, 2 lot setting borders open space and offers a premium mountain setting, Offered for $1,200,000, Maggie Dethloff, 970.209.7880
121 Cement Creek Road, Crested Butte South, 4 BR, 3 Bth, 2 Car Gar, 2,496 SF, .33 Acres, Located in the desirable area of CB South, this abundant house has incredible mountain views, Offered for $895,000, Maggie Dethloff, 970.209.7880
14255 County Road 730, Ohio Creek Valley, 3 BR, 3 Bth, 2,752 SF, 40.17 Acres, Unique ranchette on with 2 residences (1 income producing), county zoning, spectacular building site, creek frontage, water rights and historic access easement into the West Elk Wilderness! Offered for $2,500,000, Jana Barrett , 970.209.9510
300 Kestrel Drive, Star Mountain Ranch, 3 BR, 2.5 Bth, 3 Car Gar, 2,368 SF, 36.84 Acres, Amazing mountain modern home featuring reclaimed accents and top-of-theline finishes. Wraparound deck with gorgeous views of the Anthracites, Castles and more! All the bells and whistles, Offered for $1,650,000, Jana Barrett, 970.209.9510
114 Yuma Trail, Ohio Creek Valley, 2 BR, 2 Bth, 1,576 SF, 3.9 Acres, Secluded, immaculately maintained log cabin on 3.9 acres surrounded by towering aspens and pines with Castle views in the gated, Wilderness Streams area, Offered for $699,000, Jana Barrett, 970.209.9510
Photo: Alan Ivy
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103 Snowmass Road, Mt. Crested Butte, 3 BR, 2.5 Bth, 1 Car Gar, 1,870 SF, Comes furnished, Completely remodeled, Walk to the slopes, New driveway extension, Offered for $1,295,000, Dalynn Trujillo, 970.596.3397
Butte, 3 BR, 3 Bth, 1,131 SF, Ground floor updated condo with spectacular views of Mt. Crested Butte, Offered for $625,000, Diane Aronovic , 970.209.0405
22 Whiterock Avenue, Crested Butte, 3 BR, 2 Bth, 1 Car Gar, 1,572 SF, .09 Acres, Well priced in-town property with an open floor plan only 2 blocks from Elk Avenue, Offered for $975,000, Diane Aronovic , 970.209.0405
620 Gothic Road, Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Mt. Crested
Ski-in / Ski-out, air conditioning, heated underground parking, Unit 404, 1 BR, 2 Bth, 889 SF, $535,000, Charlie Farnan and Joel
The Mountain Office, 970.349.6692 Unit 408, Studio, 1 Bth, 532 SF, Studio deluxe unit with balcony, refreshed with new carpet, furniture, bath and fixtures, $449,000, Charlie Farnan, The Mountain Office, 970.209.0609
11 Emmons Road, Emmons Condos, Unit 323, Mt. Crested Butte, 1 BR, 1 Bth, 560 SF, Ski-in / Ski-out, Arguably the best location in the complex with a large exterior deck directly overlooking Mt. CB and all slope-side activities, Offered for $345,000, J enna May, 970.901.3601
12 Snowmass Road, Axtel Condos, Unit 319, Mt. Crested Butte, 1 BR, 1 Bth, 476 SF, Ski-in / Ski-out condos close to the mountain, Offered for $355,000, Joel Vosburg and Charlie Farnan , The Mountain Office , 970.349.6692
6 Emmons Road, Grand Lodge Condominiums, Mt. Crested Butte, Hotel with base area location and indoor/outdoor pool,
Aronovic,
651 Gothic Road, Chateaux Condos, Unit 501E, Mt. Crested
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Aperture, Crested Butte, The premier residential community bordering the Slate River and recreation path, with panoramic views of the neighboring mount ains. Homesites range in size from 0.32 - 0.96 acres, surrounded by over 13 acres of open space. Walking trail and HOA pavilion recently completed. Easy walking distance to historic downtown Crested Butte across the Aperture Bridge. Lots starting at $1,100,000, visit ApertureCB.com, Charlie Farnan and Joel Vosburg, The Mountain Office, 970.349.6692
Augusta Park Home Sites, Crested Butte, New oversized town lots from .20 to .22 acres with beautiful views. Easy access to Elk Ave, CB Community School, Slate River boat launch, Pyramid Ave sledding hill and the CB Rec Path, Offered
rural crested butte land
948 Ridge Road, Skyland, 3.64 Acres, This oversized lot in the Skyland area has incredible views, nestled in the aspen trees and overlooking the #3 fairway at the Club at Crested Butte and borders National Forest Service land. Building plans by Dan Murphy are offered with the sale, Offered for $1,395,000, Dalynn Trujillo, 970.596.3397
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and majestic views of the valley and surrounding mountains, Offered for $997,000, Maggie Dethloff, 970.209.7880
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150 Red Mountain Ranch Road, Danni Ranch, 35.34 Acres, Great location with easy access lower in the subdivision yet big panorama views. Flat building site nestled in the aspens, Offered for $535,000, Joel Vosburg , The Mountain Office , 970.349.6692
TBD Red Mountain Ranch Road, Oversteeg Gulch, 41.06 Acres, Very rare parcel that is not in
Oversteeg Gulch. Has an access easement for Highway 135, Offered
$795,000, Joel Vosburg , The Mountain Office , 970.349.6692
1626 Red Mountain Ranch Road, Red Mountain Ranch, 35.6 Acres, Building site nestled among mature aspen and pine trees, Offered for $395,000, Maggie Dethloff, 970.209.7880
662 Country Club Drive, Skyland, 2.1 Acres, Located on a quiet cul de sac with easy trail access, Offered for $332,000, Maggie Dethloff, 970.209.7880
725 Red Mountain Ranch Road, Red Mountain Ranch, 35.1 Acres, Very secluded building site yet close to the bottom of the ranch for easy access. Architectural plans available, Offered for $600,000, Joel Vosburg , The Mountain Office , 970.349.6692
599 North Avion Drive, Buckhorn Ranch, 1 Acre, End of the road location adjoining over 13 acres of open space and larger ranch land, Offered for $399,000, Joel Vosburg and Charlie Farnan , The Mountain Office , 970.349.6692
1383 Lariat Road, Lot #19, Danni Ranch, 36.25 Acres, Build your dream home at the edge of an aspen grove bordering national forest lands with fishing access on the East River. Hunt out your back door in GMU 54 for elk and deer. Possible owner financing, Offered for $695,000, Jana Barrett, 970.209.9510
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16 Summit, The Summit, .64 Acres, Beautiful unobstructed views of the entire upper East River valley, Offered for $399,000, Joel Vosburg, The Mountain Office, 970.349.6692
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1 Summit Court Road, The
access with incredible views of town and valley, cul-de-sac location , Offered for $395,000, Charlie Farnan and Joel Vosburg, The Mountain Office, 970.349.6692
Summit, .76 Acres, Ski-in
63 Cinnamon Road, Mt. Crested Butte, 2.88 Acres, Ski-in/ski-out, Low density/ multi-family property (5 homes allowed) or build your dream home. Easy access to the base of the ski area. Build up to 35,218 square feet for the 5 homes combined, Offered for $3,200,000, Dalynn Trujillo, 970.596.3397
43 Anderson Drive, Crested Butte South, .34 Acres, This gently sloped building site is scattered with aspens trees creating a true mountain ambience and tone, Offered for $250,000, Jenna May, 970.901.3601
492 Zeligman Street, Crested Butte South, .36 Acres, Unobstructed views of Whetstone and Red Mountains, excellent all-day sun, open space and views to the west, Offered for $159,000, Joel Vosburg, The Mountain Office, 970.209.1581
15 Walking Deer Lane, Prospect, 1.19 Acres, One of the best lots in all of Prospect. Incredible space and views. This lot is fully developed and is ready to build, Offered for $595,000, Charlie Farnan and Joel Vosburg, The Mountain Office, 970.349.6692
246 Anderson Drive, Crested Butte South, .33 Acres, Quiet neighborhood, gently sloping homesite, Offered for $125,000, Maggie Dethloff, 970.209.7880
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4 Ridge Lane, Overlook, .62 Acres, This property has captivating views and is tucked away on a quiet cul de sac in the desirable Overlook neighborhood, Offered for $346,000, Maggie Dethloff, 970.209.7880
247 Anderson Drive, Crested Butte South, .33 Acres, Beautiful lot covered with Aspen trees, backing up to open space and spectacular views, Offered for $170,000, Jenny Knox, 970.596.3402
gunnison land
136 North Avion Drive, Buckhorn Ranch, Excellent flat commercial building site with lots of options at Buckhorn Ranch, Offered for $795,000, Joel Vosburg, The Mountain Office, 970.209.1581
27 Acres in Almont, Larger parcel in Almont 250 feet to the river with prime trout and salmon fishing. Borders National Forest on 3 sides with towering pines and aspens. Private HOA, Offered for $199,000, Jana Barrett, 970.209.9510
15 Castle Road, Lot 15, Star Mountain Ranch, 40 Acres, Castles, Anthracites & Carbon Peak views. 375 common acres with fishing/hunting access, Offered for $250,000, Jana Barrett, 970.209.9510
20 Paul Place, Mitzel’s , Oversized 1.75 Acre building site with southern exposure and elk and deer as your neighbors, Offered for $149,000 , Jana Barrett, 970.209.9510
156 Rainbow Run, Lot 4, Gunnison, 3.26 Acres, Excellent fishing and hunting property with private fishing on 2 miles of the Gunnison River, Offered for $710,000, Joel Vosburg, The Mountain Office, 970.209.1581
301 Belleview Avenue, Crested Butte, 3 Second floor office spaces, solid rental history, Unit 6C, 318 SF, Unit 6D, 338 SF, Unit 6E, 424 SF, Offered together for $397,000, Maggie Dethloff, 970.209.7880
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Aperture, Augusta Park 32, 18
c/o Bluebird Real Estate PO Box 1788
Crested Butte, CO 81224
970.349.6692 aperturecb.com
Blaze Associates 30 PO Box 104
Crested Butte, CO 81224
303.390.1633 blazeassociates.com
Crested Butte Film Festival 5 PO Box 1256
Crested Butte, CO 81224
303.204.9080 cbfilmfest.org
Crested Butte Land Trust 17 308 3rd Street PO Box 2224
Crested Butte, CO 81224 303.349.1206 cblandtrust.org
Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association 49 PO Box 782
Crested Butte, CO 81224 970.349.7324 crestedbuttemountainbike.com
Crested Butte Rotary Club 6 PO Box 422
Crested Butte, CO 81224 crestedbutterotary.org
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Design Production Kristin Fitzgerald
Printing
Crested Butte Publishing
Cover Photography Xavier Fané
Center for the Arts 57 606 6th Street PO Box 1819
Crested Butte, CO 81224 970.349.7487 crestedbuttearts.org
Elevate the Media 9, 49 PO Box 3082
Crested Butte, CO 81224 970.648.0622 elevatethemedia.com
Emma Coburn’s Elk Run 5K 30 elkrun5k.com
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World/ Luxury Portfolio International 1 161 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60601 312.424.0400 leadingre.com | luxuryportfolio.com
Meyvn Creative 6 301 Belleview Ave, 6D PO Box 1027
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