For more event information, please call 800.455.1342

NOVEMBER 2011

First Friday Gallery Crawl & Music, November 4, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison
Holiday Fashion Show, Nov. 12, Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center, Gunnison
Sugar Plum Festival, Nov. 19, Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center, Gunnison
Crested Butte Nordic Center Opens for the Season. Nov. 19
Crested Butte Mountain Resort Opens for the Season, November 23
Crested Butte Nordic Center's 10th Annual Thanksgiving Training Camp, Nov. 24 - 26

DECEMBER 2011

Learn to Skate Ski for Free, Dec. 1, Crested Butte Nordic Center
Night of Lights, Dec. 2, Downtown Gunnison
First Friday Gallery Crawl & Music, Dec. 2, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison
Holiday Downtown Open Houses, Dec. 3-4, Gunnison
Holiday Bazaar, Dec. 3, Crested Butte Community School
Light Up Night & Holiday Parade, Dec. 3, Downtown Crested Butte
Citizens' Race - 10 K Classic, Dec. 10, Crested Butte Nordic Center
Moonlight Snowshoe Tour, Dec. 10, Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Citizens' Race - 10K Skate, Dec. 17, Crested Butte Nordic Center
Dinner at the Yurt, Dec. 23, 28 Crested Butte Nordic Center's Magic Meadows
Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade, Dec. 24 Crested Butte Mountain Resort
ArtWalk Evening, Dec. 29, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte
Frozen Buns Resolution Run (5K), Dec. 31 Presented by Gunnison Valley Health Foundation, Crested Butte
New Year's Eve Yurt Dinner Party, Dec. 31, Crested Butte Nordic Center
New Year's Eve Celebration, Dec. 31, Crested Butte Mountain Resort

January 2012

College Week Monday, January 2-9

"RaBroLaPerKo" Series Ice Fishing Contest, Jan. 7, Blue Mesa Reservoir, Participants earn points based on the combined lengths of the single biggest perch, Kokanee salmon, rainbow, brown and lake trout caught.

Moonlight Snowshoe Tours - Crested Butte Mountain Resort Jan 9; Feb 7; Mar 8

Military Appreciation Week Wednesday, January 11-18

The inaugural Crested Butte Songwriters Festival, Jan. 12 - 16, will feature performances by several of the best performing songwriters from the world of country music. The festival will revolve around two nights of performances staged at Crested Butte hot spots, where live music bliss will introduce crowds to the faces, voices and stories behind hit songs. Signature in-the-round acoustic performances and rowdy, dance-inducing sets will dominate the schedule, and a benefit concert will be held on Jan. 14.

USASA Half Pipe Competition, Saturday, January 14

USASA Slopestyle Competition, Sunday, January 15

ISMF North American Ski Mountaineering Championships, Saturday, January 28-29

CAMP Ski Mountaineering Race (Randonnee Rally) Jan 28, 2012

February 2012

Mac Attack Series Ice Fishing Contest, Feb. 4, Blue Mesa Reservoir, Points based on most
cumulative inches of lake (mackinaw) trout.

Alley Loop Nordic Race, Crested Butte Saturday, February 4

Moonlight Snowshoe Tours - Crested Butte Mountain Resort Jan 9; Feb 7; Mar 8

21st Annual Extreme Freeskiing Championships Wednesday, February 8-12

Yoga Rocks the Butte, Feb. 10 - 12, Features a weekend of inspiring yoga classes, live outdoor music, organic food, a yoga marketplace and more at multiple venues throughout Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. www.yogarocksthebutte.com.

Prater Cup: Feb. 22-26

March 2012

Cattle in the Pasture Series Ice Fishing Contest, March 3, Blue Mesa Reservoir, Contestants
limited to a pre-marked area and allowed to measure one fish per hour with a limit of four trout all day.

7 Hours of the Banana, Sunday, March 4

Moonlight Snowshoe Tours - Crested Butte Mountain Resort Mar 8

Big Air on Elk Saturday, March 10

FestEVOL Winter Concert Saturday, March 17-18

Al Johnson Memorial Uphill/Downhill Telemark Ski Race Sunday, March 25,This is a non-profit event with all proceeds going to local charities. All prizes are donations from local and national sponsors.The Al Johnson Telemark Race was first held in 1974. In recent years, local retailers have joined efforts to keep this historic race alive. The event grows in participant and spectator support every year. Last year, the race had record participation with well over 200 racers ranging in age from 10 to 62 braving the steep and rugged ski terrain.

15th Annual Elk Mountain Grand Traverse March 30-31\

You can view summer events here: /summervacationplanner/gunnison-crestedbutte

1) Gunnison County is nearly 2 million acres with 85% being public lands. It is also home to Curecanti National Recreation Area and Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water with 92 miles of shoreline.

2) Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is open year-round and located only one hour from the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport.

3) Crested Butte was designated a Registered National Historic District in 1972 (numerous blocks) and is the "Official Wildflower Capital of Colorado."

4)Gunnison is home to Western State College and Colorado’s largest public research-quality telescope at the Gunnison Valley Observatory.

Nestled in the heartland of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Crested Butte is the place to inspire your passion for adventure. 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 takes you back to a simpler life and time.

SIGNATURE TRAIL
Rambo, one of North America's steepest at 55 degrees

LIFT TICKETS
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15, 2011 Adult / Teen* / Child** / Senior*** 1-Day $59 / $53 / $30 / $44 2-Day $118 / $106 / $60 / $89 3 of 5 Day $177 / $159 / $90 / $133 4 of 6 Day $236 / $212 / $120 / $177 5 of 7 Day $275 / $250 / $140 / $206 6 of 8 Day $330 / $300 / $168 / $248 7 of 10 Day $385 / $350 / $196 / $289

TERRAIN PARK
CBMR's terrain park program is designed to offer a clear progression to guests. Whether mastering jumps, rails or the halfpipe, riders will find a series of features that matches their ability level, allowing them to move from beginner to more advanced lines within each park, and then to more advanced parks as skills improve. Advanced Park: The Gold Link Terrain Park, (1,800 feet long) located under the Gold Link lift on the Cascade trail, includes medium and large jump features, a full spread of rail features and the SuperPipe. Jib Park: The Keystone Rail Park is the resort's first park to open for the season, offering a variety of rail features from a beginner to intermediate level. The focus is on providing fun, creative features that less experienced and expert riders alike are sure to enjoy. The Keystone Jib Park evolves throughout the season with new features, jibs and rails coming online weekly. Beginner Park: This popular park is located off the Painter Boy lift and is open to skiers, snowboarders and snowskates. The park offers a full progression of features from rolling terrain to beginner hits and rails. It is open to all ages and is popular with kids. Special feature for parents: enjoy a cup of joe at the Camp 4 Coffee location at the top of the park while watching the kids rip it up. Snowboard/Skiercross Track: Located on Canaan off the Paradise quad, descending under the lift, this track is designed for multi-user fun. It is open throughout the bulk of the season in preparation for the USASA Southwest Colorado Series races.

GREAT DEAL
Ski FREE Opening Day - November 23, 2011 Crested Butte Mountain Resort officially opened for skiing in November of 1961, and this year's opening day marks the resort's 50th birthday and the culmination of a year-long celebration. To honor its golden year, CBMR is offering a free lift ticket valid on November 23, 2011, opening day for the 2011-2012 season. To sweeten the deal, the resort also is offering a free lift ticket for "your" birthday whenever it may fall during the winter season. CBMR's opening day birthday celebration includes live music with Drew Emmitt, fun events, a big birthday cake, and party favors. And, free skiing, of course; parties are tradition in "Colorado's Last Great Ski Town." Restrictions Free lift ticket for opening day is only valid on November 23, 2011. CBMR's "Ski Free on Your Birthday" offer is valid throughout the 2011-2012 winter season. Skiers and riders must show a valid photo ID at the CBMR Adventure Center on the day they were born to receive a free day of skiing for that day. Participants must be 18 years of age or older with a valid photo ID to prove their official date of birth.

MOUNTAIN DINING
The newly remodeled Uley's Cabin at the Ice Bar is the "hottest" spot on the mountain for lunch and evening sleighride dinners. Paradise Warming House features a cafeteria on the mountain, while Jefe's offers made-to-order tacos, burritos and beverages in the base area. For après ski, the 9380 deck is the place to be with a lively outdoor bar and fire pit.

LESSONS
Daycare: 6 months and up.
Adults and kids can improve their on-mountain skills no matter your age, ability or whether you ski or snowboard. Group and private lessons are available. Camp CB is where learning and fun converge to create a memorable experience for your child. Camp CB also has a nursery that accepts children beginning at the age of 2 months. They are open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily throughout the winter months. Prices*: Regular Season / Holiday Season Full day Group Lessons Adult $120 / $130 Camp CB $145 / $155 Private Lessons full-day $605 / 635

FYI
Did you know that Crested Butte has more fine restaurants per capita than any other town in the U.S.?

APRES SPOT
The Butte 66 Roadhouse BBQ, and the Avalanche Bar and Grill.

U.S.BIGGEST EVENT
Ski Free Opening Day - 11/23/11
http://www.skicb.com/cbmr/lodging-specials.aspx?mode=detail&id=ski_free_opening_day


ALTERNATE DAY
The new Adventure Park is located at the Mt. Crested Butte base area. Adventure Park activities include ice skating, bungee trampoline, rock climbing and a multi-lane, liftserved tubing hill. Activities can be purchased à la carte or take advantage of the Adventure Ticket and enjoy unlimited access to chairlift rides and all Adventure Park activities.Take a snowshoe tour.

Ride the Red Lady Express lift and make an easy loop with spectacular views of the Elk Mountain Range. Call Guest Services at 970.349.2211.

WHAT THE LOCALS KNOW
Kid's Night Out Kids have nothing to do? Parents need a night out? Bring your child to Camp CB to join our fun-loving instructors for an exciting Kids' Night Out. Kids who take part in kids night out will have entrance to the adventure park and all the activities it has to offer, which includes, tubing, ice skating and bungee jumping. Ages 4-12 Welcome. Cost is $85 per child. Kids' Night Out takes place nightly from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. Reservations must be made in advance. 970.349.2259

SKI RENTALS
1.800.810.7669 Learn more at: http://www.skicb.com/cbmr/mountain/equipment-rentals.aspx

CBMR's base area Adventure Park comes complete with ice-skating, bungee trampolines, a climbing wall and lift served tubing in the winter; the bungee trampolines and climbing wall plus a mini golf course in the summer. The bungee trampolines provide a turbo-charged, gravity-defying ride up to 30 feet in the air, while the Climbing Pinnacle features a 28-foot, 6-route tower with auto-belay. The Adventure Park is open year-round.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Inspire your passion for adventure at CBMR. Because of a widely diverse landscape, whether you are a beginner or a national champion, you will be able to find a new challenge each time you visit. With legendary skiing and snowboarding, CBMR provides plenty of opportunities to quench your inner thirst for adventure. On mountain amenities include 16 lifts accessing more than 121 trails, a DC Superpipe and Park, kids’ tubing hill, equipment rentals, award-winning ski and snowboard instruction from the famed CB Mountain Schools, extraordinary restaurants, lively après ski and the famous experts-only “Extreme Limits!” 888.223.2631 or www.skicb.com.

Crested Butte Nordic Center & Ice Rink
Enjoy Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and sledding. A complete Nordic rental shop, ski school, extensive groomed trail system, guided backcountry tours and wilderness huts. 970.349.1707 orr www.cbnordic.org.

Adaptive Sports Center
ASC in Crested Butte provides year-round recreation activities for people with developmental and physical disabilities and their family and friends. Winter activities include alpine skiing, snowboarding and Nordic skiing. 866.349.2296 or www.adaptivesports.org.

Gunnison Arts Center & Crested Butte Center for the Arts
Two dynamic arts facilities that enrich and expand community and visitor participation in the arts. Throughout the year enjoy concerts, theatre, dance, speakers, classes and movies. 970.349.7487 or www.crestedbuttearts.org 970.641.4029 or www.gunnisonartscenter.org.

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre
CBMT fosters the growth of theatre as an art form through contemporary, classical and original productions as well as arts education. Performances offered throughout the year. 970.349.0366 or www.cbmountaintheatre.org.

Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum & Mountain Bike Hall of Fame
Local history and the area's mountain biking legacy come alive at these two great museums located in one facility on Elk Avenue. 970.349.1880 or www.crestedbuttemuseum.org 970.349.6817 or www.mtnbikehalloffame.com.

Spirit, Mind & Body
A community of holistic practitioners supporting well-being in the Gunnison Valley. Yoga, Pilates, Reiki, massage, seminars on numerous topics, and much more is offered year-round. 970.349.5094 or www.CBSpiritMindBody.com.

Ice Hockey Rinks
The Gunnison Valley is serious about its ice hockey. Take part in tournaments, pick-up games and public skating at four rinks: Gunnison’s new indoor ice rink and the covered Shades for Blades rink (Jorgensen Park), Big Mine Park Ice Rink (Crested Butte Nordic Center), Crested Butte South Ice Rink. 800.545.4505 or 800.274.7580

Blue Mesa Reservoir
Fishing is great in Gunnison-Crested Butte spring, summer, fall and even winter! Ice fish on Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water located in Curecanti National Recreation Area. 970.641.2337, x205 or www.nps.gov/cure

Distance - 230 miles from Denver; 198 miles from Colorado Springs.