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WINDING DOWN THE SEASON, WINDING UP THE EVENTS

Crested Butte Mountain Resort celebrates the end of the season with the Annual Slush Huck, chainless biking downhill and pond skim competitions

MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. – March 28 – Does it get any better than spring skiing and riding? The sun is shining, the snow is soft and guests are smiling… It does! Add in some spring events and crazy costumes and the slopes truly become the best place to be in the springtime. The winter season is winding down at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR), but the resort brings back Slush Huck to celebrate the final weeks of the winter season. This Saturday, March 31 there will be a chainless downhill bike race; a mass start race on bikes from the top of the Red Lady Express to the base area. The following Saturday, April 7, the annual Pond Skim competition takes place to close out the final weekend of skiing and riding at the resort.

Winter Chainless Downhill Bike Event

Grab your “townie”, winter mountain bike, studded tires or downhill bike and come test out CBMR’s first-ever Winter Chainless Downhill Bike race. On the afternoon of Saturday, March 31, 2012 daring bike riders can sign up at the Butte 66 deck in the base area from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is free for all, but helmets and waivers are required. Racers will need a lift ticket to load the lift between 4:30 and 5 p.m. for a 5:15 p.m. le Mans start from the top of the Red Lady lift to the base area. The after party will be at Butte 66 with live music from Justin Howard from 3 – 6 p.m.  

Pond Skim

The Annual Pond Skim contest is never one to miss at CBMR. Resort crews build a 50 foot pond in the snow at the base area to test skiers’ and snowboarders’ skills at crossing the water feature. Pond Skim registration begins at 2 p.m. and costs $10 per person. The pond skimming event takes place from 3 – 5 p.m. Awards and live music from Buntron Smith will be at Butte 66, following the event.

For B-Roll video from Last Year’s Slush Huck visit: https://public.me.com/cbmr. 

Click on “video”, then “B-Roll”, Then “Slush huck 2011 b-roll.mov”

For more information, call Laci at 970-349-2217.

Lodging Specials:

The Elevation Hotel and Spa is offering a last minute end of season promotion; buy one night of lodging and get the 2^nd night free. Stay one night, get the second free, stay a third night, get the fourth free too… and it continues with every second night free. The offer is good for travel from March 23 to April 7, 2012 and cannot be combined with any other offer. Resort fees and taxes are not included. For more information or to reserve online visit www.skicb.com/bogo or call Crested Butte Vacations at 800-600-2803.

About Crested Butte:

Nestled in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Crested Butte is committed to preserving the pristine landscape and mountain lifestyle. With vibrant Victorian store fronts and expressive local characters, the small historic town remains true to its heritage and radiates an unparalleled welcoming and inviting spirit that celebrates a simpler life and time. Thanks to a widely diverse landscape, outdoor enthusiasts of all levels will find a new challenge with each visit. From world-class mountain biking, to legendary skiing and snowboarding, to a secluded fly-fishing experience, Crested Butte is one of Colorado’s best-kept secrets. www.skicb.com

For more information about Crested Butte's lodging, conference, meeting facilities, and special packages, call Crested Butte Vacations, (800) 600-2803 or visit the web site at www.skicb.com.  For information on ski area real estate opportunities call (970) 349-4999 or (877) 805-6109 or visit the website at www.cbliving.com.

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Media Contact:

Erica Reiter

ereiter@cbmr.com

970-349-2205

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