$11,100 Team Prize Purse Spices up the Alley Loop Nordic Races The Alley Loop Nordic Marathon has been Crested Butte’s best costume party and premier nordic ski competition for more than thirty-five years, but for the first time in 2022 it will include a team competition, dubbed... Read More News // December 21, 2021
Your Early Season Must-Do Nordic Checklist These 14 essential get-ready tasks will set you up for a smooth start to the nordic season. Read More Tips & Ideas // December 17, 2021
Ski & Snowshoe at Crested Butte Nordic - The Nordic Ski Capital of CO Enjoy cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in the beautiful Colorado mountains around Crested Butte. 50 kilometers of groomed trails through gorgeous alpine landscapes, and an exceptionally warm, small-town community. Lessons, tours, and rental equipment available. Video // December 16, 2021
Snowshoeing 101 Everything you need to know about how to put on your snowshoes and where to walk on our trails so you can get the most out of your snowshoeing adventure. Getting Started, Video // December 16, 2021
Nutritional Tips for Nordic Skiers Angela Moore of FitLife of Colorado provides simple and critical nutritional advice to help Nordic XC skiers of all abilities enhance their performance. Video // November 13, 2021
How Eating Seasonally Makes You a Healthier Nordic Skier As winter descends, a few simple changes to your pantry and menu can up your health and fitness. Getting ready for the Nordic season means more than buying a season punch pass, signing up for events, getting our skis tuned, or doubling down on our cross training—we need to tune our bodies for the season as well. Read More Tips & Ideas // November 08, 2021
Winter Travel Itinerary Ideas It’s not too soon to plan for winter travel—despite ongoing caution with COVID, travelers are eager to hit the road, especially to plan safer outdoor-focused vacations. So why not choose a destination where... Read More Travel Tips // October 05, 2021
Pre-Race Fueling Guidelines For Nordic Skiing Events What to eat, what not to eat? When to eat and how much to eat? Should I drink energy replacement fluids during a race or just water? These are some of the questions elite and even “weekend” athletes ask... Read More Race Resources // September 13, 2021