| GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (January 3, 2010) - January is an ideal time to visit Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colo. There's less-crowded slopes, amazing conditions, great deals and a jam-packed calendar of events, plus Martin Luther King, Jr. Day offers a great chance to sneak in a three-day weekend getaway.
January 2010 Calendar of Events
7 Learn to Skate Ski for Free, Crested Butte Nordic Center
8 Drew Emmitt Band Concert Presented by Crested Butte Center for the Arts
9 Citizens' 20K Classic Race, Crested Butte Nordic Center
10 "Taste of the Town" Tour de Forks (progressive dinner) Presented by CB Center for the Arts
14 - 17 High Adventure Weekend: Ice & Ski, Adaptive Sports Center, CBMR & San Juan Mountains
15 Bluegrass Collective & the Gypsy Jazz Social Club, Gunnison Arts Center
16 "The Firehouse Circus" by Manitou Arts Theatre, Crested Butte Center for the Arts
16 Citizens' 20K Skate Race, Crested Butte Nordic Center
16 - 17 Family Extreme Ski Clinic with Wendy Fisher, Crested Butte Mountain Resort
17 Nordic Ski or Snowshoe to Brunch at the Yurt, Crested Butte Nordic Center
17 8th Annual Wedding Show, Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Mt. Crested Butte
28 ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Crested Butte
29 Boulder Acoustic Society Concert, Crested Butte Center for the Arts
29 - 31 Sit Ski Fiesta - Adaptive Sports Center, Crested Butte Mountain Resort
30 Cosmic Ski Mountaineering Race (Randonnee Rally), Crested Butte Mountain Resort
30 Full Moon "Dinner at the Yurt" Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Tour, Crested Butte Nordic Center
30 Moonlight Snowshoe Tour, Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Crested Butte Nordic Center pulls out all the stops for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing adventure in January.
- A Learn to Skate Ski for Free! clinic will be offered at 1 p.m. on Jan. 7.
- Locals and visitors alike are welcome to participate in Citizens' Races on Jan. 9 (20K classic) and Jan. 16 (20K skate). Participants must register at the Nordic Center by 9:30 a.m. on race day. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for ages 8 - 17, and free for ages 7 and under.
- Put on your Nordic skis or snowshoes to attend Brunch at the Yurt on Jan. 17 and enjoy gourmet cuisine prepared by Maxwell's Steakhouse from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per person for adults and $10 for kids (under age 12). Ski passes and rentals are extra.
- The Full Moon Ski & Snowshoe Dinner at the Yurt on Jan. 30 features an easy moonlit journey to Magic Meadows for a gourmet dinner prepared by Maxwell's Steakhouse at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $60 per person, which includes a trail pass and equipment rentals.
- For reservations and information, call the Crested Butte Nordic Center at (970) 349-1707 or visit http://www.cbnordic.org/.
Crested Butte Center for the Arts has a culture-packed January planned with concerts and dining opportunities not to be missed.
- The Center welcomes the Drew Emmitt Band to the stage on Jan. 8 at 8 p.m. Band Members Eric Throin, Steve Sandifer and Tyler Grant round out this four-piece ensemble and contribute to what will be far more than just a bluegrass concert.
- On Jan. 10, the Center's "Taste of the Town" Tour de Forks progressive dinner begins at 5 p.m. at the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum and continues on to Marchitelli's Gourmet Noodle, Soupcon Bistro and Le Bosquet for an unforgettable meal.
- Grab the kids and head to the Center on Jan. 16 for "The Firehouse Circus" presented by Manitou Arts Theatre. This one-clown circus performed by Jim Jackson will tickle the funny bones of children and adults alike. Tickets are $8 for kids and $12 for adults.
- The Boulder Acoustic Society, appearing Jan. 29, is a talented young quartet specializing in all things acoustic: fiddles, ukuleles, accordions and more. Singer/songwriter Jason McNiff will open for the performance. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
- For information and tickets, call (970) 349-7487 or visit http://www.crestedbuttearts.org/ for details.
Crested Butte's Adaptive Sports Center is offering disabled individuals several opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation in January, including two camps.
- High Adventure Weekend: Ice and Ski on Jan. 14 - 17 combines two days of one-on-one ski instruction at Crested Butte Mountain Resort followed by two days of guided ice climbing in the San Juan Mountains. This is a great camp for people who are able to walk or hike short distances, and a family member or friend can join in the fun.
- Sit Ski Fiesta on Jan.29 - 31 involves learning the basics of biskiing, dualskiing, monoskiing and ski biking or taking already solid skiing skills to the next level. An optional half day of sit-down Nordic skiing is available on the last day.
- For costs and more information, call (866) 349-2296 or visit http://www.adaptivesports.org/.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) not only offers world-class skiing and riding, there's snowshoeing, tubing, a new adventure center, dining, shopping and great events.
- Join Olympian and local resident Wendy Fisher for a truly unique Family Extreme Clinic on Jan. 16 - 17. Fisher and her team of instructors will teach families how to maximize their time together on the mountain, while focusing on each participant's individual needs on various areas of the mountain including the extremes. The cost is $399 per person.
- The Cosmic Ski Mountaineering Race - Randonnee Rally on Jan. 30 requires competitors to ski their way up, down and across the ski area's legendary Extreme Limits terrain. The rally begins at 8 a.m. and is part of a U.S. series. Take part in or watch men's and women's racing and recreational divisions and team categories. Go to http://www.ussma.org/.
- Take a snowcat ride to the top of Red Lady Express Lift and snowshoe on trails back to the base area during CBMR's Moonlight Snowshoe Tour on Jan. 30. The tour begins at 7 p.m. and costs $75 per person.
- For information and reservations, call (970) 349-4554 or visit http://www.skicb.com/.
If that isn't enough to keep you busy, check out these other great options for music, art and wedding planning.
- On Jan. 15, tap your toes to the Bluegrass Collective & the Gypsy Jazz Social Club at the Gunnison Arts Center (GAC). The door opens at 7 p.m., with tickets priced at $5 for GAC members/students and $7 for non-members. Go to http://www.gunnisonartscenter.org/.
- Gather great ideas at the Gunnison-Crested Butte Wedding Council's 8th Annual Wedding Show on Jan. 17 from 2 - 5 p.m. at The Lodge at Mountaineer Square in Mt. Crested Butte. Meet at least 30 vendors, sample foods, enjoy music and check out the freebies. More great planning information is located at http://www.gunnisoncrestedbutteweddings.com/.
- Visit the wide array of art galleries in Crested Butte on Jan. 28 during ArtWalk Evening from 5 - 8 p.m. Light refreshments, music and on-site artists are featured at many of the locations, which include Go West, Susan Anderton Fine Art Gallery, Paragon Gallery, Rijks Family Gallery, Oh-Be-Joyful Gallery, Piper Gallery at Crested Butte Center for the Arts, John Ingham Gallery and Ice House Gallery. For more information, go to http://www.awearts.org/.
January Lodging & Ski Deals
Check out these and other great deals at www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/stimulus-vacations.
The January Winter White Sale at Cristiana Guesthaus in Crested Butte is hard to beat. The package includes a three-night stay in a queen room, a two-day lift ticket and daily homemade continental breakfasts for $266 per person. The rate is based on double occupancy. Nordic skiers receive 10 percent off room rates and 20 percent off a trail pass. Valid Jan. 3 - Feb. 5, 2010.
Elizabeth Anne Bed & Breakfast invites you to Make Us an Offer in Early January. Suggest a reasonable price you would like to pay for a room in the first half of January 2010. A two-night minimum is required.
Break In Your New Gear This New Year with The Ruby of Crested Butte. Stay at this in-town bed and breakfast for two nights and ski two days anytime from Jan. 4 - 14, 2010, for $270 per person, which includes a gourmet hot breakfast each morning.
You'll be only steps from the slopes with Crested Butte Lodging's Grand Lodge Stay & Ski for $106 Per Night. A four-night stay is required, and the package includes three days of skiing for a total of $424 per person. Valid Jan. 3 - Feb. 12, 2010, and based on double occupancy.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is offering a 4th Night & 4th Day Free package starting at under $112 per person, per night from Jan. 4 - Feb. 11, 2010. Purchase three night's lodging at one of CBMR's properties and three days of lift tickets and receive your fourth night and fourth day of skiing for free. Price is based on double occupancy.
The above deal also is available for people with disabilities and their friends and family through the Adaptive Ski & Stay Package, available Jan. 3 - Feb. 12, 2010. With this package, an added feature is that adaptive ski, snowboard and ski bike lessons (includes instruction, lift tickets and equipment) with the Adaptive Sports Center are discounted for the first three days, with the fourth day free. To sweeten the deal for those who are traveling by air, buy three airline tickets and receive the fourth airline ticket free. Maximum credit for the airline ticket is $450, and the maximum number of free airline tickets is three per reservation. Some flight restrictions do apply.
With Three Rivers Resort's January Deal, stay in a lodge room at this Almont property from Jan. 3 - Feb. 11, 2010, and pay only $181 per person for two night's lodging, a two-day lift ticket, and breakfast for two at the nearby Almont Resort. Lodge rooms feature a queen bed, futon couch, kitchenette and private bath with tub. Cabins also are available.
With 20% Off at Wildwood Resort in Gunnison, rent a three-bedroom/two-bath vacation home that sleeps eight people for $198 per night and take the free bus to the slopes at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. This offer is valid Jan. 3 - April 30, 2010, with a two-night minimum required.
Kids Fly Free
Families can save big with CBMR's Kids Fly Free promotion from Jan. 3 - Feb. 12, 2010. One child, ages 2 - 12 years, flies free on American Airlines with a paying adult. There is a minimum three-night stay at CBMR properties required and arrivals into the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) must be scheduled Sunday through Wednesday. Departures from GUC must be scheduled from Tuesday through Friday. Through this promotion, kids (ages 2 - 12) also receive a free child's lift ticket when accompanied by a paying adult and stay in CBMR lodging for free with no additional fees. These fly free offers cannot be combined with any other offers and are valid only on new reservations. For information and reservations, visit http://www.skicb.com/ or call Crested Butte Vacations at (800) 600-2803.
Visitor Information & Personalized Vacation Packages
To find out more about Gunnison-Crested Butte's calendar of events or to book other personalized vacation packages, call the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association's toll-free line, (800) 814-8893, or visit http://www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/. Find the Tourism Association on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gcbta or follow us on www.twitter.com/gcbta.
The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport is served year-round by United Airlines with flights from Denver and during the winter season by American Airlines with direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth and Delta Air Lines with direct flights from Salt Lake City and Atlanta.
About Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado
Gunnison-Crested Butte is nestled among almost two million acres of pristine wilderness in southwest Colorado. Winter sports enthusiasts know the area for its world-class alpine skiing and snowboarding at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing. Gunnison-Crested Butte is also a haven for outdoor summer activities. In the warmer months, visitors can choose from recreational activities such as hiking, climbing, mountain biking, boating, whitewater rafting, kayaking, fly-fishing, camping and horseback riding. Year-round visitors enjoy distinctive restaurants, unique shops and stimulating cultural opportunities, and have a wide range of lodging options - from rustic inns to guest cabins and bed-and-breakfasts to full-service resort hotels.
Recognized as the "Official Wildflower Capital of Colorado" by the Colorado Legislature and one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's "Dozen Distinctive Destinations" in 2008, Crested Butte is the site of rich mining, ranching and skiing heritage and home to the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. Only three miles up the road is the resort village of Mt. Crested Butte, home to the ski area, an active base area, the area's conference center, and outstanding hiking and biking trails. Gunnison, a real western town located 28 miles from Crested Butte, is home to the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport, Gunnison Whitewater Park, Gunnison Valley Observatory, Pioneer Museum and Western State College, a four-year institution offering majors in the liberal arts and sciences and professional fields. Both Crested Butte and Gunnison have thriving historic central business districts packed with shopping and dining opportunities.
In Gunnison County, visitors will find the Curecanti National Recreation Area, where dinosaur fossils were recently discovered; the Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water and home to the largest Kokanee salmon fishery in the United States; and The Black Canyon of the Gunnison, one of our country's newest national parks. Gunnison County includes the quaint and historic towns of Pitkin, Gothic, Tin Cup, Marble, Powderhorn, Almont and Crystal, plus the better-known communities of Gunnison, Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. Gunnison County is part of the West Elk Loop and Silver Thread Scenic & Historic Byways.
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Photo: Boulder Acoustic Society
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Contact: Beth Buehler, Public Relations Director
Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association
(970) 349-1168 or bethbuehler@qwestoffice.net
http://www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/
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