Crested Butte Nordic Center

620 2nd Street , Crested Butte, CO 81224

55 KM of Trails

Punch Pass

55 KM Trails

A single skier racing down the trail at Crested Butte with the sun setting in the background

Young skier racing down the trail at Crested Butte

A family of skiers taking a break at Crested Butte

Two skiers smiling as they ski the trails at Crested Butte

Group of three nordic skiers on wooded trail

Two nordic skiers on the groomed trails at Crested Butte

Photo credit: Xavier Fane (all photos)

Resort Details

Crested Butte Nordic Center

The Nordic Ski Capital of Colorado

Crested Butte Nordic grooms 50 kilometers of trails for classic and skate skiing and snowshoeing that leave right from town and wind into the backcountry through aspen groves and pine forests. Rentals, trail passes, and retail items are available for purchase at the Nordic Center in downtown Crested Butte. Reservations and purchases can also be made online for easy pick-up at the Nordic Center. Private lessons and guided ski and snowshoe tours are also available.

Trails Currently Closed

Reopening on November 15, 2025

* subject to change based on weather

Trail Passes

A trail pass is required to ski or snowshoe on most of CB Nordic’s groomed trail system. You must display your pass when you’re out on the trails for our trail hosts to see. With your trail pass, you have access to all 55 km of groomed trails.

Adult

$20

Senior (65+)

$16

Youth (16 & Under)

$10

Dog

Lessons

All lessons are private and 75 minutes in length. Your choice of classic or skate style. Trail pass and rental gear is included. Lessons must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance.

Adult Private Lessons

One Person: $130 // Additional: $65

Offered daily at 9, 10:30, 12, and 1:30

Youth Private Lessons (Ages 5-16)

One Person: $130 // Additional: $65

Offered daily at 9:30 and 11:00

Family Private Lessons

One Person: $130 // Additional: $65

Any combination of adults and kids, ages 5 and up are welcome. Offered daily at 9:30 and 11:00.

Rentals

Ski Packages (Full Day)

Adult: $25 // Child: $15

Ski packages come with boots and poles. We have a fleet of Fischer rental skis including traditional cross-country (classic) skis with fish scales, backcountry classic skis with metal edges, and classic skis with mohair skins (Fischer Twin Skins). We also rent Fischer RCR and RCS skate skis.

Snowshoe Packages (Full Day)

Adult: $20 // Child: $10

Snowshoe packages come with optional boots and poles, though we do encourage you to wear your own winter footwear if you have it. We rent men’s, women’s, and children’s snowshoes.

Hockey & Figure Skates

Adult: $20 // Child: $10

Nordic Gear

The Nordic Center is a full-service Nordic ski shop offering wax services, hotboxing, and binding mounting. Bring your equipment in for service from November - April.

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For questions, please call the Nordic Center at (970) 349-1707.

And More

New Masters Community Training Sessions

Crested Butte is excited to offer an opportunity for our members to ski faster by skiing better. We offer personalized coaching so you can improve technique and fitness with stimulating drills, video, fast skiing, fun and camaraderie.To find a session or learn more, visit cbnordic.org/masters-community

Activities + Amenities

Nordic Skiing
Snowshoeing
Backcountry Access
Ice Skating
Fat Biking

Lessons
Rentals
Equipment Sales
Equipment Service
Retail Center
Dogs Allowed

Upcoming Events

Nov

Opening day for 2025/2026 season

Nov

Thanksgiving Camp

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Kids Corner

Programs

Crested Butte Nordic Team

Ages 3-18

The only outdoor after-school program in winter. We offer on-snow after school programs for athletes ages 3 to 18. From competitive nordic racing to biathlon, from fort building to skimo, the Crested Butte Nordic Team has a program for everyone.

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