Crested Butte Avalanche Center Trailhead Days are free, informal outreach events held throughout the winter at popular backcountry trailheads around Crested Butte and Gunnison County. Meet at the Sondgrass Trailhead. During these days, CBAC forecasters and volunteers meet recreationists where they start their day to share current avalanche conditions, discuss the local snowpack, offer terrain…
Join the Crested Butte Avalanche Center for an inspiring Fireside Chat with Lani Bruntz, as she shares stories and insights from skiing across the globe. From remote mountain ranges to iconic international ski destinations, this conversation explores what it’s like to travel, ski, and make decisions in unfamiliar terrain and snowpacks. Along the way, Lani…
Join the Crested Butte Avalanche Center for a fascinating Fireside Chat with Dave Scheefer, focusing on the history of avalanches in Gunnison County. Drawing on decades of research, firsthand accounts, and archival records, this talk explores notable avalanche events that have shaped the region’s backcountry, infrastructure, and avalanche awareness culture. Attendees will gain valuable perspective…
Join the Crested Butte Avalanche Center for a special Fireside Chat featuring Kim Grant of Silverton Mountain, hosted at Zuni West Brewing. Kim Grant is a highly experienced professional ski guide and ski patroller best known for her long career at Silverton Mountain in Colorado, one of the country’s most challenging backcountry-oriented ski areas. She…
Kick off the New Year in true après-ski style at the Spyder Après Soirée, happening New Year’s Day, January 1, at José Crested Butte inside the Elevation Hotel & Spa. This mid-afternoon celebration runs from 2:30–6:00 PM, delivering the perfect blend of mountain fashion, music, and après energy. Set against the sleek, modern vibe of…
New Year’s Eve at Kochevar’s is all about good friends, strong vibes, and zero pretension. There’s no cover, a free champagne toast at midnight (yes—we’ve got alcohol-removed prosecco too), and a dance-floor-ready crowd that knows how to celebrate. Whether you’re coming straight from dinner or rolling in after après, this is where Crested Butte counts…
Director: Chris Benchetler, Tyler Hamlet Run Time: 50 min. Release Year: 2025 Starring: Casey Brown, Chris Benchetler, Hannah Bergemann, Peter Benchetler, Tom Balfour Without darkness, we can’t see the light. In Mountains of the Moon, world renowned artist and skier, Chris Benchetler explores the unseen connections between sport, life, music, and the living earth—set to…
Director: Chris Benchetler, Tyler Hamlet Run Time: 50 min. Release Year: 2025 Starring: Casey Brown, Chris Benchetler, Hannah Bergemann, Peter Benchetler, Tom Balfour Without darkness, we can’t see the light. In Mountains of the Moon, world renowned artist and skier, Chris Benchetler explores the unseen connections between sport, life, music, and the living earth—set to…
Director: Chris Benchetler, Tyler Hamlet Run Time: 50 min. Release Year: 2025 Starring: Casey Brown, Chris Benchetler, Hannah Bergemann, Peter Benchetler, Tom Balfour Without darkness, we can’t see the light. In Mountains of the Moon, world renowned artist and skier, Chris Benchetler explores the unseen connections between sport, life, music, and the living earth—set to…
Simple and sweet. This winery experience includes a reservation and a charcuterie board. Wine tasting, flights or glasses are purchased at winery. Charcuterie Board is curated with fine meats, cheeses and Chef made accouterments. Designed for 2-4 people. These are preordered – no refunds 24 hours prior to appointment. Our working industrial space provides the…