An exciting way to combine skiing with technical rock skills The Colorado backcountry is full of legendary lines and steep shots. The spring weather enables mountain enthusiasts to access and ski these lines in safe conditions. Ski mountaineering combines skiing with technical rock skills in a unique way. Whatever your goals and aspirations, Irwin Guides…
Join us for a Crested Butte Backcountry Skiing or Splitboarding Trip this winter! Crested Butte has long been known as a ski touring haven. With a seemingly endless amount of backcountry terrain, you can ski and ride here and never hit the same shot twice. From open bowls, steep and secluded tree shots, to big…
The Gunnison High Triathlon is a family friendly Sprint Distance Triathlon for both kids and adults. The race is staged out of the Gunnison Recreation Center 200 E. Spencer Ave with the swim being completed in the Aquatics Center. The Bike route is all on asphalt using bike path and County Road #730. The Run…
Looking for a relaxing way to start your weekend? YOGA IN THE PARK every Saturday at 9:30am in Rainbow Park! YOGA IN THE PARK is free with the option to donate to a local nonprofit organization whose mission and work inspires us! As part of our mission at CB POWER YOGA, we are more than…
(Moderate, 6 mile loop) A wonderful array of diverse landscapes greets us on this hike. From wetlands and beaver ponds to historic aspen trees and open views of the Raggeds Wilderness, this loop is a perfect hiking experience. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, rain-gear, sunscreen, lunch, hiking boots…
(Easy-Moderate, 6 mi. r/t) Wednesday, July 13, 2022 8:30 AM 3:30 PM Crested Butte Visitors Center parking lot 601 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO (map) Hike from Brush Creek toward Gothic. This area is noted for its resplendent wildflowers, views and wetlands, bordered by wilderness and vast ranchlands. (Moderate, 6-7 miles roundtrip; bring water shoes)…
COURSE 10 mile Map & Info or 19 mile Map & Info Both courses start and finish at Camp 4 Coffee in Crested Butte South. Runners proceed out Cement Creek Road, along the lower Cement Creek Trail, climb the new Middle Cement Creek & 406 Warm Springs Trails, descend the Walrod Gulch Road and climb…
Course: Start at the Walrod Gulch trailhead, up Lower Cement Creek trail to the Homeowners trail then down to Pioneer guest ranch. Cross Cement Creek road then onto trail 409, up past the caves and over trail 418 to Walrod Gulch and back to the start. Distance: 6 miles, all on single track trail and…
Join us for the 7th edition of Emma Coburn’s Elk Run 5k! Race in person in Crested Butte, Colorado to run in paradise at 9,000ft elevation or participate virtually anywhere in the world. Our aim is to provide an epic race day experience for everyone while raising money for a great local charity. In total,…
The 25th Annual Summit Hike is an enduring tradition of Living Journeys that brings together friends, families, coworkers, and community members to hike the peak in celebration, support, or memory of their loved ones. For 25 years, the Summit Hike has been more than just a community event. It’s been a symbol of hope, resilience,…