The Crested Butte Avalanche Center is hosting its Fourth Annual Holiday Tree Sale in front of Ace Hardware in Crested Butte. Proceeds to support the Crested Butte Avalanche Center.
WMRT’s 24th Annual Avalanche Seminar. A free education night for the community filled with local speakers presenting on a variety of topics relating to the world of snow sports and avalanche awareness. A wide array of prizes will be available in the raffle, with all proceeds going to support Western Mountain Rescue Team’s operations. Whether…
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…