A collection of (unofficial) local advice By Katherine Nettles So you think you are comfortable skiing expert terrain. Even extreme terrain, or at least you’re…
Skiing
1. Pooches’ Paradise to Mike’s Mile (5.3k) The ski out Pooches’ Paradise to Mike’s Mile is mostly flat or gently undulating with only a…
“We don’t want to lose any more friends to avalanches” [ by Than Acuff ] Twelve years ago, while ski guiding in Italy, Jeff Banks and…
“First off, let me say I think you’re all crazy for doing this” [ by Than Acuff ] At midnight on Friday, April 3 in…
[ by Katherine Nettles ] A sign at the entrance to the town of Crested Butte greets arrivals each day of the winter with a simple tool to begin a backcountry conversation: the day’s overall avalanche hazard rating for the…
[ by Katherine Nettles ] Crested Butte has developed a reputation as a Nordic skiing mecca for its miles upon miles of scenic groomed trails and iconic events that celebrate the art of costumes and street parties. Whether you want…
The Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation empowers youth through snowsports by Kendra Walker Snowsports and ski culture have deep roots in the Gunnison Valley dating back…
Crested Butte Nordic is a community owned and operated, world-class Nordic ski destination offering 50 kilometers of groomed cross-country skiing trails, while serving as a…
CBAC’s lead forecaster, Zach Guy, shares the gear he brings on a ski tour or out in the field for a day of avalanche forecasting.…