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First snow in Crested Butte, Colorado
01 year ago
by Press Release
in Resort News
And like that, there is new snow in Colorado… Picture and a message from Crested Butte arrived in our inbox this morning.
Gunnison-Crested Butte Launches “Double Dog Dare You” Facebook Contest
02 years ago
by Press Release
in Resort News
Win a getaway to “The Last Great Ski Town in Colorado”
GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (Oct. 26, 2009) — Gunnison-Crested Butte is known for being a place you can let your hair down for a little R & R and adventure, whether you like it laidback or extreme. The locals are known for chatting it up with visitors and pointing the way to their favorite places. In keeping with this unique spirit, the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association today launched a “Double Dog Dare You” campaign on Facebook to celebrate the 2009/10 ski season.
Become a friend at www.facebook.com/gcbta, explain in 50 words or less why you should be selected to visit Crested Butte this winter, and submit a photo of yourself enjoying a snowsport. The winner will receive three night’s lodging at The Ruby of Crested Butte bed and breakfast, four lift tickets from Crested Butte Mountain Resort ski area and a $100 gift certificate for Django’s Restaurant & Wine Bar, located at the ski base. (more…)
Ten Ski Trip Tips For Trying Times
12 years ago
by Press Release
in Resort News
Crested Butte Mountain Resort reveals secrets for uncovering value at any ski and snowboard resort this season
CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. – Oct. 15 – As snow begins to fall across the U.S., ski and snowboard enthusiasts are dusting off equipment, unpacking puffy coats and researching season pass options and travel packages from their favorite resorts. There are great deals to be found this season, and Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) wants to help guests uncover the best value for their dollar. The resort has pulled together the top industry tips highlighting ten ways to save money on a winter trip while enjoying everything a destination has to offer. CBMR opens for the season on November 25. (more…)
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado this Winter
32 years ago
by Press Release
in Resort News
Offering an unmatched spirit, outdoor paradise and vacation values
GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (October 2, 2009) — When shelling out your hard-earned cash for a vacation, you want it to be memorable. Here’s five great reasons to visit, along with some wallet-friendly deals.
1. The skiing & snowboarding rock
Inspire your passion for adventure on Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s legendary extreme terrain or get your fill on beginner to advanced slopes that cover 1,167 acres and include 121 trails. Try some tricks at the intermediate terrain park or on the legendary superpipe and the latest features at the DC Terrain Park. Or enjoy the more than 95K of Nordic trails groomed by the Crested Butte Nordic Center and the Gunnison Nordic Club. Go on your own or with a guide to try something new or hit some secret powder stashes. Visit www.skicb.com, www.cbnordic.org and www.gunnisonnordic.net. (more…)
Kick Up Your Heels at the Gunnison Western Heritage Festival
02 years ago
by Press Release
in Resort News
Chuck wagons, kids’ rodeo, cowboy poetry, dancing and more on Oct. 3, 2009
GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO (Sept. 14, 2009) – Experiencing the West in Gunnison, Colo., is the real thing. In fact, American Cowboy named Gunnison-Crested Butte one of the “20 Best Places to Live the West” in 2009. We have real cowboys, a thriving ranching community, and a few traffic jams, courtesy of the occasional cattle drive. The Gunnison Western Heritage Festival on Oct. 3 is a celebration of this rich Western American lifestyle.
All activities will take place outdoors at Jorgensen Park and the park’s covered ice rink, except the ranch rodeo at the Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center. Have no fear; there will be plenty to keep the posse entertained and it’s free, except for competing in the ranch rodeo and eating at the chuck wagon-style barbecue.
Ranch Rodeo – Real cowboys and cowgirls from ranches all over the Western Slope will be competing in a ranch rodeo at the Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center, home of Cattlemen’s Days, Colorado’s oldest rodeo. This real ranch competition gives contestants the chance to hone their skills in team events like branding, trailer loading, sort and pen, and doctoring. The cost to compete is $50 per entry, with a limit of three entries. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (more…)
Suds, Chili & Tunes Celebrate Autumn in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado
02 years ago
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in Resort News
GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO (Aug. 21, 2009) — Get into the spirit of autumn with Mt. Crested Butte’s annual Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-Off held on Sept. 12 at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) ski area. New this year is the Beer & Chili Dash and Dine 10K Fun Run.
Heat up by sampling great chili prepared by area cook-off contestants from noon – 2 p.m., and then cool off with beers poured from noon – 4 p.m. by microbreweries such as Great Divide Brewing Company, CB & Potts, Steamworks Brewing Company, Deschutes Brewery, Sierra Nevada, Smugglers Brewpub & Grille, Bristol Brewing Company, Stone Brewing Company, Odell Brewing Co., The Eldo Brewery & Taproom, Crested Butte Brewing Co., Revolution Brewing, and San Luis Valley Brewing Co.
The North Face Masters Of Snowboarding Arrives At Crested Butte, Colorado, February 12-15, 2009
03 years ago
Salt Lake City, Utah, February 3, 2009—The second stop of The North Face Masters (TNF Masters) competitive big mountain snowboarding tour arrives at the famed Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) February 12-15, 2009. The three-stop tour is the first competitive snowboarding series specifically tailored to fill a competition gap in the sport of big mountain snowboarding. After a sold-out first stop at Snowbird, Utah, where more than 100 competitors proved big mountain snowboarding is thriving, tour organizers, athletes, sponsors, and media look forward to the next progression of big mountain riding in the series. Spots are still available, to register log onto www.thenorthfacemasters.com (more…)
The North Face Masters of Snowboarding 2009 Tour Dates Announced
23 years ago
The North Face Masters of Snowboarding is the largest big mountain snowboarding tour in the country, with a prize purse of $45,000 and two new world-class venues
Registration begins Monday, December 15, at 8am MST
Salt Lake City, Utah, December 12, 2008 – Now in its sophomore year, The North Face Masters of Snowboarding (TNF Masters) has become the largest cohesive competitive big mountain snowboarding tour in the country. A three-stop tour, TNF Masters is designed to cater to the motivation, talent and skill of world-class big mountain snowboarders. The 2009 tour visits Snowbird, Utah, Crested Butte, Colorado, and culminates at the ultimate big mountain competition venue of Kirkwood, California. (more…)