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Valid through September 30: Stay at any Crested Butte Mountain Resort Lodging Property and receive a free scenic lift ride for each person on the reservation.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is proud to be the official lodging partner of the Crested Butte Music Festival. Festival participants save 15% at all CBMR lodging properties.
Downtown Fat Tire Bike Race02:30 A.M. to 06:00 P.M.Downtown Crested ButteLong debated, to be hotly contested, and sure enough to raise the winter hairs on your neck - the first Fat Bike/Snow Bike Race in downtown Crested Butte, utilizing the finest of Nordic Trail Systems on the PLANET - those of the Crested Butte Nordic Center. The Winter Fat Tire Bike Race, held in conjunction with the Alley Loop, includes a solo race, team/relay race, demos, libations by Oskar Blues, tunes by KBUT, REEB cycles, and a sick 2.8 mile lap starting in front of the Brick Oven, heading up Old Kebler, and rolling counterclockwise around the Red Lady Loop. Teams can all ride on one bike, demos should be reserved in advance at cbfatbikes@yahoo.com. Same day registration only at the Brick Oven at 2:30pm. Solo Race - $15, starts at 3:30pm, 90 mins + 1 lap. Team/Relay race - $30, starts at 3:40pm, 80 mins + 1 lap. Minimum tire size – 3.7”. Party, prizes, & beer to follow at the Brick Oven.
27th Annual Alley Loop Nordic Race09:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.Town of Crested ButteThe Alley Loop, a signature Crested Butte race and costume party, returns with a chance for all ages and abilities to Nordic ski downtown Crested Butte, through alleys, over bridges and by charming downtown homes. As part of the Ski Marathon Series and an American Birkebeiner qualifying race, more challenging loops traverse through the groomed outskirts of Crested Butte. 5k-full marathon races in both classic and skate skiing. Music, food, and drinks abound with the beer garden at the finish line and then later at the awards ceremony. The event also features a Friday night ski-pub crawl, "Taste of the Alley"!
FUSE Snowskate Derby09:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M.There’s a change in the air - there is the realization that bindings are not required to ride the snow,whether it’s in the streets, a big mountain descent, or anything in between. Snowskaters haveknown this for years. Experience it at the second annual FUSE Snowskate Derby!! The contest has a unique format that borrows scoring and some other elements from golf! Goofy pants encouraged but not required.
Super Bowl Bash at Butte 6602:30 P.M. to 08:30 P.M.Butte 66 at the Base AreaLive pre-game music, raffles, super awesome specials, Half-Time Hot Wing Eating Contest & more!
Enjoy some pre-game music before the game from 2:30pm – 4:30pm with Kort McCumber!
Raffle for the grand prize of Bud Light Nordica Skis w/ Integrated Binding System along with shirts, hats, glassware & more fun Bud Light swag.
Menu features Smoked Wings, Smoked Brisket, Smoked Chicken, Smoked Ribs, and Smoked Pork!
The winner of the Wing Eating Challenge at Half Time gets a $50.00 bar tab reward!
Big Game Monday09:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M.Crested Butte Mountain ResortThe price of a full day lift ticket on Monday, 2/4 will be determined using the following formula: $1 per point scored from Sunday’s game. If the final score is San Francisco 24 and Baltimore 21, the price of a lift ticket for Monday, Feb. 4 will be $45. However, there is a cap in the event of a high-scoring game; guests will pay no more than $59 for a full day lift ticket. The big question arises, how low could the lift ticket price go? If the score at the end of the game is 3 to 0, tickets at CBMR would be $3 on Monday, 2/4.
West African Dance Master Class at Center for the Arts06:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M.The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company is a dance troupe that does more than just entertain. They elevate. Educate. Excite. The troupe declares a mission of international, cross-cultural dance arts and education rooted in African American traditions. Its mastermind is listed as a Living Legend for her work in transcribing the social issues of race, prejudice and oppression into a message of healing. This Master Dance Class focuses on African Dance and takes place at the Center for the Arts. $25.
Modern Dance Master Class06:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M.The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company is a dance troupe that does more than just entertain. They elevate. Educate. Excite. The troupe declares a mission of international, cross-cultural dance arts and education rooted in African American traditions. Its mastermind is listed as a Living Legend for her work in transcribing the social issues of race, prejudice and oppression into a message of healing. This Master Dance class focuses on Modern Dance and takes place at the Pump Room located above the Fire Station at 3rd & Maroon. $25.
Learn Right From Wong Clinic With Wayne Wong08:30 A.M. to 03:30 P.M.Crested ButteWayne Wong is a pioneer of freestyle skiing, and an inductee into both the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.Wong is considered one most influential skiers of the 20th century, according to both SKI and Powder magazines. He is the inventor of the famous “Wong Banger” and “Slow Dog Noodle” and has starred in countless skiing movies. Wayne will be hosting a clinic at Crested Butte Mountain Resort this February! The clinic includes two days of skiing with Wayne Wong, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and video during instruction. Limited space available.
Learn Right From Wong Clinic With Wayne Wong08:30 A.M. to 03:30 P.M.Crested ButteWayne Wong is a pioneer of freestyle skiing, and an inductee into both the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.Wong is considered one most influential skiers of the 20th century, according to both SKI and Powder magazines. He is the inventor of the famous “Wong Banger” and “Slow Dog Noodle” and has starred in countless skiing movies. Wayne will be hosting a clinic at Crested Butte Mountain Resort this February! The clinic includes two days of skiing with Wayne Wong, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and video during instruction. Limited space available.
Inaugural Miss Silver Queen Pageant03:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M.Warming House Hill and Butte 66Crested Butte Mountain Resort is celebrating the 20th Birthday of the Silver Queen Lift by holding a pageant and crowning the first ever SILVER QUEEN. Enter the fun to WIN A GOLD PASS for next season or come watch the hilarious competitions then stay for Ladies Night After Party from 6-8pm with two for one drinks and a DJ!
As in traditional pageant protocol, prospective candidates must complete various competitions to establish themselves as the most worthy. Yet in traditional Crested Butte style, there is a unique twist involved! There will be three segments to the pageant, after each, the field of candidates will be cut in half. Events include the following:
2:00 PM - Swimsuit Ski Racing on Warming House Hill
5:00 PM - Judges Interview & Minute to Win It Talent Competition - Butte 66 Indoor Stage
The winner as determined by judge consensus and public applause will be crowned the Silver Queen 2013. Prizing to include custom crown, sash and a CBMR Gold Pass for the 2013-2014 ski season.
Sign Up:Candidates may sign up by e-mailing lwright@cbmr.com or in person at the Butte 66 bar. Click below for more competition information!
Brewmaster Hops & Heifers Dinner at Uley's Cabin04:30 P.M. to 08:00 P.M.Uley's CabinJoin Oskar Blues celebrity chef Jason Rogers, farmer Geoff Hess and CBMR's executive chef Eric Jaeger for a truly unique dinning experience. Snowcat up to the quaint cabin on the mountain for a multi-course gourmet beer dinner featuring Oskar Blues beer, Black Angus beef and Berkshire pork from Oskar Blues' Hops & Heifers farm.
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Performance at the Center for the Arts08:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.Cleo brings cultural immersion to the world of dance through an explosive body of works inspired by the African American experience and rooted in black dance traditions. They transcend the boundaries of culture, class and age while unequivocally communicating the complexity of the human condition. Deemed a National Cultural Treasure, the troupe has toured as Cultural Ambassadors to over 20 countries including and performed in legendary venues such as New York City’s Lincoln Center and Jacob’s Pillow. Show is $42 for adults and $25 for students under 18.
Get the Girls Out!11:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M.Crested Butte Mountain ResortGet The Girls Out by She Jumps is a campaign to unite women as they support, challenge, mentor and inspire each other in the outdoor sports world. Come join the ladies and meet new friends as they take over the mountain! Gather on the 9380 deck at 11am. Tutus encouraged!
Wednesdays with Wendy Fisher10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.Wendy Fisher, local Olympian and freeskiing expert, is again hosting Wednesday ski clinics at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. In the 2012-2013 season, Wendy will lead two separate learning options based upon ability level: one for high beginner/intermediate skiers and the other for high intermediate advanced/expert skiers.
Participants can expect to learn how to ski with more fluidity, and how to work the terrain differently to enhance the on-mountain experience. We’ll focus on improving each participant’s technique and confidence and we’ll determine our destination based upon the comfort level of the group.
The goal of this Advanced/Expert Session is to explore Crested Butte’s Extreme Terrain and to help individuals get to know this area of the mountain better. Participants learn to ski the Extremes with more fluidity to make their skiing style more effortless. Wendy’s expertise translates to improved technique and a greater level of confidence by learning the safest way to work the terrain to enhance the experience. This clinic is designed to help participants thoroughly enjoy their extreme skiing experience at CBMR. Price is $90 per clinic.
Crested Butte Mountain Theatre: Wind in the Willows07:30 P.M. to 07:30 P.M.Downtown Crested Butte Mallardi CabaretEnjoy some local theatre! "Wind in the Willows” - the classic story of the Great and Glorious Toad of Toad Hall and his ever unnerving exploits involving Rat, Mole, Badger and the mysterious human plays at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre. Starts at 7:30 pm each night. $16 adults/$10 youth. Visit cbmountaintheatre.org for tickets.
Crested Butte Mountain Theatre: Wind in the Willows07:30 P.M. to 07:30 P.M.Downtown Crested Butte Mallardi CabaretEnjoy some local theatre! "Wind in the Willows” - the classic story of the Great and Glorious Toad of Toad Hall and his ever unnerving exploits involving Rat, Mole, Badger and the mysterious human plays at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre. Starts at 7:30 pm each night. $16 adults/$10 youth. Visit cbmountaintheatre.org for tickets.
Valentine's Swing Night at the Center for the Arts08:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M.Learn how to impress your sweetheart by twirling him/her in this introductory partner Swing Dance class taught by Pat Addabbo. Click the link below for pricing.
Crested Butte Mountain Theatre: Wind in the Willows07:30 P.M. to 07:30 P.M.Downtown Crested Butte Mallardi CabaretEnjoy some local theatre! "Wind in the Willows” - the classic story of the Great and Glorious Toad of Toad Hall and his ever unnerving exploits involving Rat, Mole, Badger and the mysterious human plays at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre. Starts at 7:30 pm each night. $16 adults/$10 youth. Visit cbmountaintheatre.org for tickets.
Crested Butte Nordic Center: Gothic Mountain Tour06:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.Crested Butte Nordic CenterGothic Mountain Tour (previously known as the Super Tour) is a 22.5K backcountry ski event slated for Feb. 16. It’s a race for those who like to go fast, or it can be skied as a loosely-guided tour. The tour starts at 9 a.m. in the town of Crested Butte with skiers working their way up to Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Gothic and more before finishing at the Nordic Center’s Magic Meadows Yurt for food and beverage. This is a challenging ski with a steep 2,000-foot climb and a sometimes fast downhill. Shovels, probes, beacons, full skins and a COSAR card are required.
Twister of Love: Chairlift Speed Dating12:00 P.M. to 04:00 P.M.Crested Butte Mountain ResortDid Valentine's Day not work out the way you had hoped? Well think of this as your second chance at love (and this time you can be better prepared.)It's the third annual Twister of Love!
Registration opens at noon at the Ice Bar. Pick up your punchcard and for every lap you take on the Twister lift with a potential love connection get another chance to win romantic prizes like lunch for two at Uley's Cabin. Lift spins from 1-3:30pm with live music on the Ice Bar deck througout the afternoon.
At 3pm enjoy dating style games for singles and couples! Free glass of champage for lady participants 21+.
Crested Butte Mountain Theatre: Wind in the Willows07:30 P.M. to 07:30 P.M.Downtown Crested Butte Mallardi CabaretEnjoy some local theatre! "Wind in the Willows” - the classic story of the Great and Glorious Toad of Toad Hall and his ever unnerving exploits involving Rat, Mole, Badger and the mysterious human plays at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre. Starts at 7:30 pm each night. $16 adults/$10 youth. Visit cbmountaintheatre.org for tickets.
USASA Slopestyle Competition11:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M.Crested Butte Mountain ResortCome bear witness to some of the region’s most talented young rippers as they compete to earn their spot for the 2013 USASA National Championships. Competitor and parent lift tickets available at registration.
Crested Butte Mountain Theatre: Wind in the Willows07:30 P.M. to 07:30 P.M.Downtown Crested Butte Mallardi CabaretEnjoy some local theatre! "Wind in the Willows” - the classic story of the Great and Glorious Toad of Toad Hall and his ever unnerving exploits involving Rat, Mole, Badger and the mysterious human plays at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre. Starts at 7:30 pm each night. $16 adults/$10 youth. Visit cbmountaintheatre.org for tickets.
80s Party with The Six Million Dollar Band08:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.Crested Butte Mountain Resort"The Ultimate 80s Experience!"
Get decked out and come rock out to the awesome songs of the 80s with The Six Million Dollar Band. 6MDB delivers high-energy 80s New Wave music using a combination of new and old technology. Five keyboards complement the guitar, producing the classic sounds 80s fans love to hear. Vintage 80s synths deliver album-perfect sound with a dazzling, high-tech light and laser show. Journey, Bon Jovi, Police, REM, Cars, Tears for Fears, Bryan Adams, Billy Idol, Duran Duran, Queen, Van Halen, Don Henley, Simple Minds, Depeche Mode and more are recreated faithfully and performed with the same energy as the original acts.
Randonee Town Race Series07:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.Randonee Race Series presented by Griggs Orthopedics! Free registration includes post-race refreshments and snacks. Prizes for Series Winners in both Race and Recreation categories. Registration open one hour prior to the start of each race in the Elevation Hotel Lobby. Demo gear available for rental in the Scarpa/Ski Trab Demo Center in Elevation Hotel. Must have a CBMR Uphill Pass to participate.
The Standbys Film at the Center for the Arts07:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M.Every night on Broadway, dozens of the best performers aren’t on stage. They are backstage, standing by, ready to go on at a moment’s notice. The unique and challenging lives of Broadway’s Understudies and Standbys are revealed in this evocative and original behind-the-scenes documentary. $7 admission.
USSA Race: Dan Prater Memorial Cup09:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M.Crested Butte Mountain ResortCrested Butte’s marquee annual race will bring 200 of Colorado’s top 11 and 12 year racers heavily onto Crested Butte. The Prater Cup is in its 41st year and is sure to be blast for competitors and fans alike. Look for some high speed skiing and tons of fun as these athlete’s look to qualify for the Junior Olympics as well as beating out their competitors in the annual Nations Cup team event.
USSA Race: Dan Prater Memorial Cup09:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M.Crested Butte Mountain ResortCrested Butte’s marquee annual race will bring 200 of Colorado’s top 11 and 12 year racers heavily onto Crested Butte. The Prater Cup is in its 41st year and is sure to be blast for competitors and fans alike. Look for some high speed skiing and tons of fun as these athlete’s look to qualify for the Junior Olympics as well as beating out their competitors in the annual Nations Cup team event.
USSA Race: Dan Prater Memorial Cup09:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M.Crested Butte Mountain ResortCrested Butte’s marquee annual race will bring 200 of Colorado’s top 11 and 12 year racers heavily onto Crested Butte. The Prater Cup is in its 41st year and is sure to be blast for competitors and fans alike. Look for some high speed skiing and tons of fun as these athlete’s look to qualify for the Junior Olympics as well as beating out their competitors in the annual Nations Cup team event.
Tim O'Brien at Center for the Arts08:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.In Tim O’Brien’s music, things come together. The uncanny intersection of traditional and contemporary elements in his songwriting, his tireless dedication to a vast and still-expanding array of instruments, and his ongoing commitment to place himself in as many unique and challenging musical scenarios as possible has made him a key figure in today’s thriving roots music scene – and well beyond it. Check him out at The Center for the Arts at 8pm. $35.
USSA Race: Dan Prater Memorial Cup09:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M.Crested Butte Mountain ResortCrested Butte’s marquee annual race will bring 200 of Colorado’s top 11 and 12 year racers heavily onto Crested Butte. The Prater Cup is in its 41st year and is sure to be blast for competitors and fans alike. Look for some high speed skiing and tons of fun as these athlete’s look to qualify for the Junior Olympics as well as beating out their competitors in the annual Nations Cup team event.
Overnight Photography Workshop: Historic Gothic12:00 P.M. to 12:00 P.M.Join local professional photographer, Raynor Czerwinski, on a cross country ski tour out to the historic town of Gothic and stay the night in the Luxurious Maroon hut. Spend the evening photographing the sunset and the full moon rise over the historic buildings and dramatic mountainous scenery that Gothic has to offer. The ski is 4 miles (one way) on moderate terrain to the Gothic town site, or roughly 1.5-2 hours depending on conditions. Cost $225.
Overnight Photography Workshop: Historic Gothic12:00 P.M. to 12:00 P.M.Join local professional photographer, Raynor Czerwinski, on a cross country ski tour out to the historic town of Gothic and stay the night in the Luxurious Maroon hut. Spend the evening photographing the sunset and the full moon rise over the historic buildings and dramatic mountainous scenery that Gothic has to offer. The ski is 4 miles (one way) on moderate terrain to the Gothic town site, or roughly 1.5-2 hours depending on conditions. Cost $225.
Moonlight Snowshoe Tour & NEW Uley's Event07:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M.Mt. Crested ButteSnowshoe by the light of the full moon this winter. Pricing: $75 per person for moonlight tours (prices subject to change). For information and reservations contact Crested Butte Vacations at 800-544-8448. Also happening is a fire from 5 – 7 pm outside Uley's Cabin with elk chili, beer, wine and hot cocoa for purchase for those who skin or snowshoe to Uley's Cabin.
ArtWalk in Downtown Crested Butte05:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M.Downtown Crested ButteLeisurely stroll through the galleries of downtown Crested Butte to experience the diverse artistic expressions of local artisans and be inspired by these special ArtWalk evenings. From 5-8pm. Click below for participating galleries.
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