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…
Grand Traverse Training Race * 23 Miles * ** 5100 Vertical Feet ** *** Backcountry Yurt Finish Party *** Competitive Race: 23.5 Miles / 5,130 vertical feet Recreational Race: 17.85 Miles / 2,379 vertical feet The Gothic Mountain Tour is a gorgeous backcountry ski race that travels 23 miles and 5100 vertical feet around Gothic…
The Alley Loop is not your typical Nordic Marathon… It stands both as a premier American Birkebeiner Qualifying event, in addition to being Crested Butte’s most outrageous costume party of the year! The course winds its way through snowy streets, alleyways and narrow bridges through the heart of downtown Crested Butte. You’ll find yourself cheered…