The Nordic Center will open for the 2024/2025 winter season. Come pick up your season pass and browse our retail collection.
Explore the beautiful valleys deep in the heart of the Elk Mountains Get off the groomed trails and travel deep into the wilderness on one of our cross country ski tours. Whether you are a beginner or a track champion, we have the terrain and guides to suit your individual skills and goals. Enjoy sightseeing…
Marry fitness and fun in the Colorado backcountry Slow down and enjoy your surroundings as you hike on a guided, backcountry snowshoe tour. Irwin Guides knows the prime locations to gain access to some of the best views in the valley – these views will take your breath away. Snowshoes are also an ideal way…
Explore 35 miles of groomed trails or multiple backcountry roads around Crested Butte on a fat tire bike. This new mode of winter transportation is a thrilling way to enjoy the snow. Our guides will share techniques to adapt your skills to the snowy terrain. Allow Irwin Guides to plan the perfect fat tire bike…
The Colorado backcountry is full of legendary lines and steep shots and spring weather offers safer conditions to access and ski these lines. Ski mountaineering combines skiing with technical climbing skills in a unique way. Whether in the Elk Mountains near Crested Butte or on one of Colorado’s 14ers, Irwin Guides can plan a custom…
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 AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course is a 1-day, scenario-based course. Practicing avalanche rescue skills is a crucial part of being a reliable backcountry ski partner. This course will provide each participant with the opportunity to receive professional coaching on their rescue skills. Course Dates: • Dec. 14, 2024 • Dec. 19, 2024 • Jan. 11,…
Irwin Guides avalanche education courses utilize up to 4 different drainages out of the Crested Butte basin, all within a ten minute drive from downtown Crested Butte. 3 Day Tuesday to Thursday Courses Mar. 25 – 27, 2025 • Learn from trained professionals who are educators and guides alike. With professional avalanche mitigation experience from…
WELCOME BACK TO THE 8TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT! The Go Initiative is proud to host the 8th annual Thighs Before Pies Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day, November 28th, 2024. Community members of all ages + abilities are encouraged to take on the 5K run or 1K Gobble Wobble challenge. We even have a 0K Gravy…
The seasons are shifting and with the snow starting to settle in the high mountains, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate all we’ve accomplished together this trail season than our annual Ales for Trails event! Brought to you in partnership with High Alpine Brewing Company, Ales for Trails is Gunnison Trails way…