Crested Butte Nordic
Nordic Center
Crested Butte has a well-earned reputation for being the Nordic ski capital of Colorado. Crested Butte Nordic grooms 55 kilometers of trails for classic and skate skiing, winding through the open valley and into the Aspen groves and pine forests. Rentals and trail passes are available at the Nordic Center in downtown Crested Butte—kids 16 and under as well as seniors 70 and over ski free.
Crested Butte Nordic also hosts one of the most iconic races every February: the Alley Loop. Racers of all ages ski the streets and historic alleyways of Crested Butte, creating a festival-like atmosphere in the heart of town.
Magic Meadows Yurt Dinner
The Magic Meadows Yurt Dinner provided by Crested Butte Nordic includes trail passes, equipment rentals, guides, a five course dinner, live music, and libations.
Meet Your Guides
On the evening of the dinner, you will meet your guides at the Crested Butte Nordic Center who will help you select the proper cross country ski or snowshoe equipment.
In the Backcountry
Once at the trailhead, your guides will escort you to the Yurt but the more adventurous are welcome to head out to the yurt on their own. The trail is about a mile and is mostly level with a few rolling hills, taking about 30-45 minutes for beginner skiers and 15-20 minutes for skiers with a bit of experience.
At the Yurt
Once in the warmth of the Yurt, your guides will become your servers and offer you specialty cocktails from Crested Butte’s Montanya Distillery, wine selections, specialty non-alcoholic drinks, and beer from Elevation Beer Company. Live music, performed by local musicians accompanies the meal which is prepared by Chef Josephine Kellet of Creative Catering. At the end of the night, your servers will guide you back to the trailhead.