AIARE 2 is the final module in the AIARE Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain program. March 1-3, 2024 This course is designed for backcountry travelers who have completed both the AIARE Avalanche Rescue and AIARE 1 courses. AIARE 2 is the final module in the AIARE Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain program. If you travel…
Learn to use the AIARE Decision Making Framework in this 3-day, in-person avalanche course, based in the backcountry near Crested Butte. December 15-17, 2023 AIARE 1 is the next module in the Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain course progression. You will learn to make decisions and manage risk as a member of a backcountry group…
Our historic pub crawls are among some of our patrons favorite events. This pub crawl will feature 3 different establishments on Mt. Crested Butte with historians at each location. The tour lasts about 2 hours and includes a drink at each location, and stories and history from local historians at each location. Commemorative pub mugs…
The museum is excited to collaborate with the Crested Butte Nordic Center to host a guided historic ski and snowshoe out to the magic meadows yurt! You´ll learn about the history of the area, including the The Big Mine, Peanut Lake Mine, Pittsburg, and Augusta Mines during the trip out to the yurt, and upon…
The French are known for two things: revolutions and wine. French wine remains king today, the only noble tradition that escaped the guillotine. Each iconic region sets the standard for its particular style and modality: Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Loire, Champagne, the Rhône, Provence… At the heart of French viticultural is the concept of terroir: the…
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume…
Join Townie Books for an evening of literature, libations, and rebellion at the Banned Book Fair, hosted in collaboration with the Melanin Mountain Project. This event celebrates the freedom to read and the power of storytelling in shaping our democracy. Look forward to: • Banned Books: Explore a curated selection of titles that have challenged…
Which of these animals can assist a cross country skier while skiing? A. Dog B. Camel C. Donkey D. Horse Crested Butte Nordic is hosting Trivia Night at the Yurt! Come join us for pizza, beer, wine, and FUN! There will be 3 nights of trivia with a 1st place prize for each individual
Which of these animals can assist a cross country skier while skiing? A. Dog B. Camel C. Donkey D. Horse Crested Butte Nordic’s Trivia Night at the Yurt is back! Registration is open. Sign up for a night of fun: January 15th, February 12th, and March 12th Yurt Trivia reservations include pizza, veggies, one alcoholic…
The Crested Butte Museum is excited to collaborate with the Crested Butte Nordic Center to host a guided historic ski and snowshoe out to the magic meadows yurt! You’ll learn about the history of the area, including the The Big Mine, Peanut Lake Mine, Pittsburg, and Augusta Mines during the trip out to the yurt,…