Trails: Crested Butte Nordic grooms 42 km (27 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing (classic and skating) at an elevation of around 9,000 feet. The trails consist of 20% rated Easy, 50% Intermediate and 30% Advanced. The not-for-profit center offers a Thanksgiving Ski Training Camp and the Alley Loop Marathon in early February. Trail fees: XC ski pass: Adults & teens $15, kids & seniors $10 (winter 2008-9) Tel: 970-349-1707
Snow report: Conditions are posted on the center's website. Nearest town: Crested Butte, CO Web site:Crested Butte Nordic Council Trail map: Available at the center and on their website Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment (skate & classic), snowshoes Ski lessons: Lessons, guided backcountry tours, and Gourmet Lunch & Moonlight Dessert Tours to the Magic Meadows warming hut Other winter activities: Alpine skiing at Crested Butte resort, skating, snowshoeing, sliding Facilities: Day lodge, snack bar, warming hut Lodging on site: Crested Butte has several condos, hotels and inns, and other accommodations. See the lodging listings on the chamber's website. Lodging nearby: Gunnison has several inns, hotels and other accommodations. Tourism info:Crested Butte Chamber | Gunnison Chamber Weather forecast:Crested Butte Location of trails: Crested Butte is located 220 miles southwest of Denver, accessible only from the south through Gunnison. The center's lodge is on the south side of the town of Crested Butte at Second St and Whiterock Avenue. About half the trails are accessed from the lodge, the rest are on the north side of town. Map of local region:Crested Butte Nordic
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