The Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Race returns for it’s 51st year! In the late 1880s, Al Johnson strapped 11-foot-long skis to his leather boots and climbed over mountain passes from Crystal, Colo. to Crested Butte to deliver the mail. Ninety years later, in 1974 to be exact, amid a telemark renaissance, the Crested Butte freeheel…
Pretty In Pink Dance Party! Fun for the whole family. Bring the kids and boogie down! Costumes encouraged! Contest for best costume, best dancer, & more. Prizes! Dance Party on or off the ice in the indoor rink. Entry is any donation to TETWP Whatever amount you want to give!
Join instructor Katie Thomas as she leads a gentle flow in the library’s community room. Suitable for all ages and levels of practice. Yoga mats supplied if needed. Free and open to everyone. Email taylor-at-gunnisoncountylibraries-dot-org for more information or questions.
The oldest mountain bike event in the world is repeated year after year the 2nd weekend of September. The first tour happened in 1976 when a group of Crested Butte rowdies pedaled and pushed their one-speed klunkers over the 12,705 ft. pass and on into Aspen. The Tour now is a classic and historic 38-mile…
The Grand Traverse Mountain Bike is no ordinary mountain bike race. It is a point-to-point from Aspen to Crested Butte, Colorado. In total, bikers travel 40 miles across the Elk Mountains with over 6,800′ of elevation gain. The course starts with a 3000′ ascent up Aspen Mountain before continuing deep into the Elk Mountains. This…
The Grand Traverse Mountain Run is a point-to-point ultra marathon from Crested Butte to Aspen, Colorado. The course follows the route of the Grand Traverse Backcountry Ski race. In total, runners travel 40 miles across the Elk Mountains with over 6,000′ of elevation gain. The Grand Traverse is operated as a fundraising event for Crested…
An extraordinary Colorado ski route! The Grand Traverse is a point-to-point ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen. Racers travel 40 miles across the Elk Mountain range, climbing over 6,800 vertical feet. To ensure competitor safety, racers must have a partner, carry mandatory gear, and begin the race at midnight when avalanche hazard is decreased.…
25K & 15K Trail Run Competitions Continuously run for four decades, The Grin & Bear It is Crested Butte’s oldest trail challenge. Historically presented as a sprint to Green Lake and back, this classic event has evolved to offer a 25k Loop competition, while still maintaining the traditional 15k Classic race. We are excited to…
A beautiful circumnavigation of Gothic Mountain. The Gothic Mountain Tour features a 23.5-mile competitive race and a 17.85-mile recreational race around the majestic Gothic Mountain. This race is unique, tough, and beautiful. The perfect place to test your Grand Traverse systems. The competitive course begins in Crested Butte behind the Crested Butte Community School. The…
The Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Races are a fun way to get outside, exercise, meet new people, and challenge yourself. Each week is a different format and location, with races ranging from 5 km to 20 km – and a 1 km and 3 km kids’ race. Receive points for each race and compete towards overall…