Lots of community events going on in Crested Butte during the shoulder season while it snows lightly this morning. The following is from David Ochs, Director of the Chamber of Commerce.
“Holy Cow!!!! Where does the time go… By next weekend, Kebler should be open, the Annual Chamber Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale is happening, flowers are popping up, and June is so close! Sure could use a little more of that big yellow sun these days, but glad to see water levels looking pretty good despite the minimal snowfall. Trails are riding close to home, CBMBA is back in action with trail workdays, stores and restaurants are opening back up, and it’s almost time to mingle with some crowds again.
Here’s to hoping the rain and overcast skies go by the wayside soon, but have left us in good standing for fireworks, great flowers, and fun campfires!”
Crested Butte Community Events:
Crested Butte Bike and Gear Swap – Buy – Sell – Donate! Sunday May 17th from 10 – 2:00pm. SAVE THE WHEELS!
A benefit for the Crested Butte Community School PTA, this is a community event with food and entertainment and nearly 50 volunteers who make it happen. All bikes in good working order are welcome to be sold, and high-end bikes will pay no more than $100 in commission. Great deals, a great cause! See the poster below for more details. SAVE THE WHEELS
CBMBA Trail Work Day this Saturday, May 16
Come join the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association this Saturday for work on the Point Lookout Trail. Meet at 9 AM at the Caves Trailhead on Cement Creek Road (1.7 miles out Cement Creek Road from Highway 135, past CB South). Sign in, grab a tool, and start by hiking up the Caves Trail. Turn left on Trail 409 and continue hiking until you meet the bottom of Point Lookout Trail. Turn right on Point Lookout and follow until you find our group. The hike to the workday is several miles long, so be sure to bring sturdy shoes, plenty of food and water, and rainwear for a day outside. Work will consist of armoring turns, widening tread in a few key areas, and backsloping along steeper traverses. CBMBA will hike in a few extra tools ahead of time if you choose to ride to the trail work day. We’ll have pizza, beer and a campfire afterwords at the Pioneer Guest Cabins, just a little farther up Cement Creek Road. In case of bad weather, we will meet at the same location and work closer to Cement Creek Road on the Warm Springs Trail. Thanks for supporting our trails, and we hope to see you out there!
Paradox Footwear OPEN HOUSE! Wednesday, May 20th– 4-7 pm
Snacks, surprise sales, and lots of fun! 428 Elk Ave, come by and see Jen Greene, the new owner of Paradox Footwear, and see all the good stuff she has going on!
Annual Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale – Next Weekend, May 23 – 25
Bust out the sale racks, the specials, the leftovers, or the upcoming seasonal goods and hit the sidewalk on May 23 – 25th. Do remember to keep the flow of traffic in mind and make sure sidewalks, bikes, and cars can all pass and flow as needed. If any specials in store, feel free to pass our way and we can push it next week. Ads will be in the Gunnison Times and the CB News, let’s kickstart the busy season!
CB Music Festival Summer Volunteer Opportunity:
The Crested Butte Music Festival is looking for volunteers to help with some of the amazing events planned for this summer. This is a great chance to get involved and experience world class music right here in Crested Butte!
For those interested, please contact Rebecca at rebecca@mycbmf.com or 603-724-3479.
Colorado Backcountry Weekly Bike Skills Clinics – Spring 2015
Get your shred on! Join Colorado Backcountry for weekly mountain bike skills clinics this spring. Affordable, convenient, and fun! Guaranteed you’ll become a better rider.
9am, Saturday mornings at Hartman Rocks.
5pm, Monday evenings in Crested Butte.
Sign-up on our website calendar http://www.coloradobc.com or call 970.349.0800 for more information.
Check out the CB Backcountry Report here – May 15 Backcountry Report
Live! From Mt. Crested Butte Lineup for 2015
The Annual Free Wednesday Night Concert Series at Crested Butte Mountain Resort
MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. – May 04 – Crested Butte Mountain Resort and the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association are excited to announce the 2015 summer line-up for the Live! From Mt. Crested Butte free Wednesday night concert series. From rock and roll to country, bluegrass and blues, the lineup is set to bring some great entertainment to the base area this summer.
July 1 – Todo Mundo (World)
July 8 – Jason Eady (Country)
July 15 – Humming House (Americana)
July 22 – Samantha Fish (Blues)
July 29 – Pokey La Farge (Early Jazz/Ragtime)
August 5 – Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real (Rock)
August 12 – Zongo Junction (Brooklyn Afrobeat)
August 19 – Trout Steak Revival (Bluegrass)
Concerts start at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Lady Stage. Food and drink are available for purchase. In addition, the Evolution Bike Park and resort’s Adventure Park are open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays to coincide with the concert series. Twilight Rides for the Red Lady Express for biking and scenic rides start at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person and include a beer or soda from Butte 66. Tickets can be purchased at the Crested Butte Rental & Demo Center.
