Day 1 – Will be on flatwater at Blue mesa where you are introduced to boat fitting, the wet exit, basic strokes and paddling concepts. Day 2 – Will be on the Gunnison River (Class II) working on a variety of river maneuvers and applying the skills we learning from day 1. Dates: July 26-27…
ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course: Nothing builds confidence like developing your rescue skills! You can take this American Canoe Association (ACA) curriculum many places, this Swiftwater Rescue Course is designed to meet the needs of river paddlers and paddling instructors. We’ll help you learn to read rivers carefully in order to identify hazards,…
All Women’s-ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course Course is an all women’s course taught by Female instructor: Andee Dow April 2023 ACA Instructor of the Month Nothing builds confidence like developing your rescue skills! You can take this American Canoe Association (ACA) curriculum many places, this Swiftwater Rescue Course is designed to meet the…
Tyler Hansen plays the guitar while simultaneously singing. It would be impressive if it weren’t for those guys on walking malls who play guitar, tuba and bass drum all at the same time. Thanks a lot, those guys. For nearly two decades, Tyler has been playing music for audiences throughout the country. He started his…
Join Diane Kresley and Judy Byron from Grand Vin for an unorthodox wine pairing seminar where we embrace the joy of pairing wine with everyday snacks. We’re tearing down wine elitism and tossing out the seminar playbook in the festival’s most vibrant event. Experience the delightful dynamics between your favorite snacks and exquisite wines in…
Napa, nestled in the heart of California, has established itself a premier wine region, celebrated for producing some of the world’s most exceptional vintages. CB favorite Sommelier Aaron Tomcak (Mountain Spirits Liquors) reveals the factors that contribute to the enduring allure of Napa wines. From the region’s unique climate and terroir, to new-world winemaking precision,…
Join us for an extraordinary seminar led by acclaimed Chef Justin Benevidez from LeRoux. In this captivating session, Chef Benevidez delves into the fascinating world of salts, showcasing the incredible diversity and flavors found in salts from around the globe. Discover the unique characteristics and culinary applications of salts sourced from Brittany’s coastal fleur de…
Crested Butte looks good enough to eat! Do just that on your wildcrafting hike with Certified Herbalist Amanda Ellis of Superbloom Herbals. The wilderness is abundant with both edible and medicinal botanicals. Learn how to identify edible and medicinal plants, how to harvest sustainably and respectfully, how to distinguish between edible and toxic species, as…
What is passion? What makes life worth living? Art, food, and wine of course! Savor the best in life with Chef Pat Manning of 1880 Tapas as he delights you with a Spanish tapas-inspired meal that will inspire you to tilt at your own windmills in pursuit of your passions. Chef Manning flexes his mastery…
“Salt is the only rock directly consumed by man. Salt corrodes but preserves. It has fascinated man for thousands of years not only as a substance he prized, but also as a generator of poetic and mythic meaning. The contradictions it embodies only intensify its power and its links with experience of the sacred.” –…