2024 National Book Award Longlister Ernest Scheyder and Land Desk bard Jonathan Thompson take on the most pressing question facing public lands no one is talking about, where will the green future come from? The answer is from the ground and likely beneath our own feet. Ernest Scheyder is a senior correspondent for Reuters covering…
Journalist Will Cockrell discusses his book, Everest, Inc. The Renegades and Rouges Who Built and Industry at the Top of the World.
2024 National Outdoor Book Award Winner “Engelhard locates life—biological, cultural, and geophysical—in every mile of this vast, wild landscape.” —Robert Moor, author of On Trails: An Exploration A lyrical memoir that interweaves wilderness, homeland, cultural connections, historical figures, humor, and gritty experiences across northern Alaska, Arctic Traverse: A Thousand-Mile Summer of Trekking the Brooks Range…
Pulitzer Prize Finalist and MacArthur Fellow Karen Russell joins Colorado State University professor and award winning novelist Ramona Ausubel to discuss Russell’s new novel, The Antidote. Described by Editor and Chief of Knopf as, “a singularly great American novel,” this is a must attend event for Mountain Words 2025.
In this generative writing workshop, we’ll tap into the transformative power of memoir. We’ll explore how personal experience, imagination, and desire can shape meaningful narratives, while connecting to the collective moment. Through guided exercises, we’ll reflect on our vulnerabilities, complexities, and intuitions—both personal and shared. Together, we’ll dive into the challenge of expressing what often…
All day Tuesday we will have a chalkboard takeover featuring New Orleans inspired dishes. Regular menu will still be available! • Blackened catfish, dirty rice & beans. • Fried Alligator, dirty rice & etouffee sauce. • Crawfish tacos. • Hushpuppies. Let’s eat, drink, and celebrate!
Join the Gunnison Valley Women’s Network For A Ladies Ski Day! Join us for an exhilarating ski day at Crested Butte Mountain Resort on Sunday, March 9th. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or new to the sport, it’s a day of fun, laughter, and empowerment on the slopes. We’ll meet by the fire pit in…
Come one and come ALL! The Winter Songwriter Shuffle Series is once again getting toes tapping in Mt. Crested Butte. SJ McDonald SJ McDonald’s sound reflects that of a hard-working farmer’s daughter who lives and breathes country music – because that’s who she is. Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, SJ developed…
Hailing from the snow-covered peaks of Whistler, Canada, SkiiTour are known for their upbeat “feel-good house music that keeps the vibe groovy” (DJ Mag) while channelling a retro ski aesthetic. Their annual après-ski parties at Shambhala Music Festival, featuring snow cones & snow machines, are the stuff of legend, where the energy is so high…
Please join us for the Western-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program’s Engineering Expo, formerly Industry Night, on Thursday April 24, 2025 from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. This event brings together a diverse community including business owners, engineers, and esteemed alumni from Western and CU Boulder. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in an evening of connection where…