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hen friends or family come to visit Crested Butte for the first time, I often hear, “I can’t believe you actually live here!� Each year as I put together this summer visitor’s guide, I say the same thing to myself. I am so lucky to live in paradise. And you’ll hear it from locals – life’s too short to live anywhere else. We welcome you to our paradise. This summer is jam-packed with incredible events. If you want some culture, you’re in the right place. Our arts festival is one of the country’s best. The music festival brings world famous musicians and opera singers to the valley for the month of July. Speaking of music, there’s no shortage of free concerts to attend. Monday nights in the summer play host to the Center for the Arts Alpenglow concert series. And up on the mountain, each Wednesday there will be a concert at the base area as part of Live! from Mt. Crested Butte. We’re home to endless mountain biking trails to ride, and countless hikes to go on. The rivers are for fishing, rafting and kayaking. And the skies are for stargazing. Wait until you see the stars! Take a look inside for summer season highlights. There’s a calendar of events, some of our favorite hiking and biking trails and a special page of stuff for kids to do. Crested Butte really does offer the best of Colorado. This place is special for a lot of reasons, but there is a priceless sense of relaxation, recreation and rejuvenation here. Enjoy it! We hope you love it as much as we do. —Melissa Fenlon Publisher

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TableofContents page12. calendar of events

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Dining Guide Section

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Real Estate Section

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TAKING YOUR SENSES TO NEW HEIGHTS

Publishers Jill Clair & Melissa Fenlon EDITORIAL Than Acuff Dawne Belloise Aimee Eaton Seth Mensing Mark Reaman Melissa Fenlon Toni Todd Photographers Lydia Stern Chris Miller Alex Fenlon Graphic Design Jill Clair Tyler Hansen Nicky O’Connor Advertising Jen Nolan Ashleigh Cahir cover design by Tyler Hansen Copyright No part of this publication can be reproduced without the written consent of the publishers. Crested Butte News, Inc. PO BOX 369, Crested Butte, CO 81224 970.349.0500 Tel / 970.349.9876 Fax www.crestedbuttenews.com www.thepeakcb.com The Crested Butte News’ Summer Visitor’s Guide is published annually by the Crested Butte News, P.O. Box 369, Crested Butte, Colorado. For information about the Summer Guide or about the annual Winter Visitor’s Guide, contact (970) 349-0500 or e-mail editorial@crestedbuttenews.com. For information about advertising in the guide, contact Jen Nolan at nolan@crestedbuttenews.com. Copyright 2014, The Crested Butte News, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Non-stop festivals and special events this summer Crested Butte Plein Air Invitational – June 10-July 10 Hosted by the Oh Be Joyful Gallery, the Crested Butte Plein Air Invitational is a month-long event bringing some of the finest and most renowned landscape artists to the region to paint the incredible scenery of Crested Butte and Gunnison. In addition, a host of professional artists, amateurs, hobbyists, serious patrons, art enthusiasts and the purely curious can engage in the month of opportunities such as artist-led Excursions during the Painting Period from June 10 through July 10, lectures, and painting workshops. At the end of the month, a variety of Exhibits display the much anticipated cumulative body of work resulting from the Painting Period, revealing fresh and never before seen plein air pieces of this region available for both enjoyment and purchase. The Crested Butte Plein Air Invitational has teamed up with the Center for the Arts this summer. There will be a myriad of classes, workshops and lectures the public can participate in. In addition, budding artists can go on painting excursions with some of the visiting artists.

park promises to be filled with people, pets and action on Saturday with a canine big air contest, competitive down river raft race, community float, kayak competition, inflatable rodeo, kids’ zone and more starting at 9 a.m. On Sunday, an open water swim takes place in Blue Mesa Reservoir and teams of two can compete on the Gunnison River for a cash purse and bragging rights in the Gene Taylor’s Bridge to Bridge Fly Fishing Tournament. For registration and a schedule, visit www.gunnisonriverfestival.com.

can String Quartet, pianist Alexander Schimpf, and opera star Barry Banks. Celebrating its 18th year, CBMF also has bluegrass, opera and gypsy jazz minifestivals that are part of the larger event. The operas “Rigoletto” and “Suor Angelica,” a free family concert series, home soirée concerts and much more are on this dynamic event’s six-week schedule, including this year’s unusual instrument—the bayan—played by Alexander Hrustevich. For more information and tickets, visit www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.org

18th Annual Crested Butte Music Festival – June 29-August 10

Black and White Ball – July 2

The 2014 festival will showcase outstanding performers from all over the world and internationally acclaimed performers such as Boston Brass, Ameri-

12th Annual Gunnison River Festival – June 19-22 The Gunnison River Festival offers a unique blend of hardcore and lighthearted recreation. The event kicks off on June 19 at I Bar Ranch with a concert by Bonnie & The Clydes, food and fundraising for Gunnison Whitewater Park improvements. Rangerled Morrow Point boat tours through Black Canyon of the Gunnison are available June 19 and June 20 along with a fish fry at the Gunnison Whitewater Park on June 20. The

4th of July

Put on your finest black and white and head to the annual summer street dance fundraiser for the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum.

Fourth of July celebration – July 4 What’s more quintessential Crested Butte than the annual Fourth of July parade? The Fourth of July is an explosion of fun in Crested Butte. The day kicks off with the Crested Butte Fire & EMS Department’s Pancake Breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at the fire station in Crested Butte. Or look more to your athletic side at the 44th Annual Gothic to Crested Butte Run, Walk or Crawl 1/3 Marathon beginning at 8 a.m. in Gothic, winding through the aspen woods and meadows to Mt. Crested Butte and ending in downtown Crested Butte. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) based in Gothic. Online registration is available at www.active.com or go to www.rmbl.org for a registration form and information. continued on next page

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Expect funky, fun and good-natured laughter as people line Crested Butte’s Elk Avenue at least four deep to take in the spectacle of the July 4th parade, which begins at 11 a.m. Expect to see waterslides on flatbeds, someone perhaps breathing fire, and skiing on snow… in July. Scientists, staff and friends of RMBL have built a reputation for wearing outfits created from skunk cabbage leaves. If getting wet isn’t your idea of fun, stay away from the first block of Elk Avenue because after the parade it turns into the wet zone for a big water fight complete with a fire truck. Stick around downtown for live music, a food court and old-fashioned games like the log saw competition, pie eating contest, three-legged race and more after the parade. As part of the Crested Butte Music Festival (CBMF), a free patriotic concert by Boston Brass, one of the world’s best brass ensembles, begins at 4 p.m. on the Crested Butte Center for the Arts’ outdoor stage.

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114th Annual Cattlemen's Days – July 5-13 People who love the authenticity of the West should plan on attending the 114th annual Cattlemen’s Days at Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center and various venues around Gunnison. The event features a county fair, parade, concerts, dancing, a horse show, cowboy poetry, horse races, cowboy church and of course rodeo events sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Family-friendly activities are spread throughout the nine days of Cattlemen’s Days festivities, including rodeos scheduled for the evenings of July 10-12 and a Tough Enough to Wear Pink Concert and Auction on July 8. For more information, call the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce at (800) 814-8893 and visit www.cattlemensdays.com for a complete schedule.

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27th Annual Crested Butte Wildflower Festival – July 7-13 The historic mountain town of Crested Butte, which was designated the “Wildflower Capital of Colorado” by the state legislature in 1990, hosts this colorful festival during the peak of wildflower season. More than 200 individual events such as photography and art classes, 4 X 4 tours, hikes and flower identification walks, garden tours, cooking seminars and more focus on the magnificent sight of miles and miles of wildflower fields abloom in the area. For more information, call (970) 349-2571 or visit www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com. continued on page 8

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Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival ­â€“ July 10-13 Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival returns this summer better than ever with several wine seminars, a Celebrity Chef Tour dinner at Uley’s Cabin, a winemaker dinner and dessert extravaganza at private residences, wine hike and gourmet picnic lunch, and an outdoor grand tasting. From “Man Enough to Drink Pinkâ€? to “ThinSkinned Red Wines,â€? there are topics to please any palate during six wine seminars and a mixology session held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, the “Bursting with Bubbles Champagne Brunchâ€? at West End Public House spotlights champagnes from around the world. Tickets and additional information is available at www.crestedbuttewine.com.

Crested Butte Open – August 3-4 The Adaptive Sports Center hosts its annual fundraising gala and golf tournament August 3 and 4. For more information on the events and the ASC, visit www.adaptivesports.org.

Car, Carving & Art Weekend – August 1517 Arts Festival

13 th Annual Caddis Cup Fly-Fishing Tournament – July 11-12 Fish the award-winning waters of Gunnison County for Crested Butte Land Trust’s 13th Annual Caddis Cup Fly Fishing Tournament July 11-12. The tournament provides a wonderful way to improve your cast, meet new folks, and soak in the scenery—all while helping to preserve the incredible lands and waters in Gunnison County. Questions? Please contact Katie at outreach@cblandtrust.org or (970) 349-1206.

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Mt. Crested Butte Chili & Beer Festival – September 6 Get into the spirit of autumn with the annual Mt. Crested Butte Chili & Beer Festival held on September 6 at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort ski area. Heat up by sampling great chili prepared by area cook-off contestants, cool off with beers poured by more than 25 microbreweries and savor live music all afternoon. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., beer starts being poured at noon and goes until 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.cbbeerfest.com.Â

42nd Annual Crested Butte Arts Festival – August 1-3  Crested Butte Arts Festival is one of the biggest weekends of the summer, drawing world-class artists from all 50 states and several international exhibitors. Open-air booths line the five-block center of Crested Butte’s National Historic District, featuring 175 of the nation’s finest visual artists along with live music and entertainment, an art auction, chef and artist demonstrations, children’s activities, and a beer and wine pavilion. The festival kicks off on Friday evening from 5 p.m. until dusk and continues on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call (970) 349-1184 or visit www.crestedbutteartsfestival.com.Â

This dynamic weekend for all ages includes the 27th annual Gunnison Car Show, High Octane Arts & Crafts Festival, and Carvin’ Up Colorado. Most of the activities take place in the neighboring Jorgensen and Legion Parks, except a ‘50s-style cruise-in and free dance on Main Street on Friday evening and a breakfast cruise to Crested Butte on Sunday morning. On Saturday, admire all the chrome during the open car show and browse the creations of 60 artisans from around the region at the High Octane Arts & Crafts Festival. Throughout the weekend, wood carvers from around the country will transform tree stumps into works of art that will be on permanent display in Legion Park and other community sites. For information, visit www. gunnisoncarclub.com.Â

Crested Butte Film Festival – September 25-28 Black & White Ball

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Taking place annually the last weekend in September, the Crested Butte Film Festival presents more than 90 films during the peak of the fall foliage season. Expect beauty inside and out with four days of the best of international cinema, coupled with filmmaker talks, visiting actors, parties and easy transport on foot and bike between three downtown venues. Films to be screened include narratives, documentaries, outdoor adventure and short films, plus a free children’s program. Several ticketing options make it easy and affordable to enjoy all four days, and passes are on sale now at www.cbfilmfest.org. Individual tickets will be sold at the door. A complete schedule of events and list of films will be available online September 1.  For additional details, visit www. cbfilmfest.org.

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It’s no secret that this valley is bike crazy. Crested Butte is one of only four communities in Colorado to have the prestigious gold designation from the League of American Bicyclists. Locals have an affinity for riding cruisers, mountain bikes and road bikes and hosting all sorts of cycling events from May through September. New for this summer are the Gore-Tex Grand Traverse Mountain Run & Bike from Crested Butte to Aspen and the five-day Crested Butte Ultra Enduro.

Crested Butte Bike Week, June 26-29 Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte are the proud hosts of the world’s oldest mountain bike festival, which now also includes options for those who enjoy cruiser bikes and bikes without chains. Highlights for the 34th Annual Crested Butte Bike Week, scheduled for June 26-29, include the Chainless World Championships down Kebler Pass and into downtown on June 27, the Fat Tire 40 mountain bike race on June 28, and Central States Cup downhill and cross country bike races on June 2829. KEEN Rippin Chix mountain bike camps for women are scheduled for June 26 and 27 and guided mountain bike rides and free shuttles to premiere trails are available throughout the festival. For those who like a mellower ride, the Adaptive Sports Center’s annual Bridges of the Butte townie tour is a 24-hour ride for individuals and teams on June 28-29.

Mountain Biking Since the 1970s, when locals started retrofitting old Schwinn paperboy bikes

with multiple gears, Crested Butte has become known as one of the birthplaces of mountain biking.

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Riding at CBMR – Free Friday Nights at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) means free uphill transportation on the Red Lady chairlift from June 29 through August 29 (except July 4) for those who want to experience trails and Evolution Bike Park. CBMR’s Pinnacle Bike Race Series is on five Wednesday nights from July 9-August 6 and held in conjunction with free Live! From Mountain Crested Butte concerts at the ski area base. The free recreational racing series is for beginner to expert riders and consists of varying lengths of difficulty level, plus there is a kids’ race for ages 6 and under. Grand Traverse Mountain Run & Bike – New this year is the Gore-Tex Grand Traverse Mountain Run & Bike on August 16, which is the summer version of the legendary Gore-Tex Grand Traverse backcountry ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen, a winter favorite for the last 17 years. The summer Grand Traverse is very similar to the winter route, approximately 40 miles with similar elevation gain/loss, however it starts downtown on Elk Avenue and continues on to Death Pass (Trail 400), Star Pass, Taylor Pass and Richmond Ridge before finishing at the base of Aspen Mountain. The ultimate vision is to establish a Grand Traverse Triple Crown, holding the run and bike events on separate dates and allowing an individual athlete to compete in all three endurance discipline. The Grand Traverse benefits Crested Butte Nordic. continued on page 10

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24 Hours in the Sage – Gunnison’s Hartman Rocks is the backdrop for the 12th Annual 24 Hours in the Sage, a 24-hour bike race where individual entrants and teams ride a 13-mile loop continuously from noon Saturday, August 23 to noon Sunday, August 24. The race starts and finishes at the nearby Gunnison KOA Kampground, and the person/team in each category with the most laps wins. A 12-hour race that starts at noon on August 24 and finishes at midnight also is offered. Additional highlights for the weekend include live entertainment, World Townie Championships (same format) and more .   Crested Butte Ultra Enduro – The inaugural Crested Butte Ultra Enduro on September 3-7 is not for the faint of heart and requires expert-level bike handling skills. Four of the five days bring racers deep in the backcountry with starts beginning at around 9,000 feet and climbing and topping out above 12,500 feet. The final day of racing takes place at Evolution Bike Park, where awards and festivities will culminate. Participants can look forward to riding some of the most challenging and scenic trails in North America (several ranked in the top 10 in the United States) and expect an average of 20 to 25 miles per day with 4,000-5,000+ feet of climbing/descending. This is the first biking event of its kind in North America. Pearl Pass Tour – The 38th Annual Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour on September 1314 is the oldest mountain bike event in the world and takes riders from Crested Butte to Aspen via Pearl Pass. In 1976, the first group of 15 or 20 cyclists from Crested Butte rode one-speed town bikes over the 12,705-foot Pearl Pass to Aspen in response to a group of Aspenites riding motorcycles over the same route, parking them in downtown Crested Butte and setting out to meet local women. The Crested Butte rowdies pulled up in downtown Aspen in front of the historic Hotel Jerome. By the early 1980s, the expert ride had grown and become a weeklong festival known as Fat Tire Bike Week. Today, Crested Butte Bike Week is held in June and the Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour is in September. For information, call (970) 349-6817.Â

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There are plenty of chances for women and youth to take mountain biking skills to new levels. In addition to KEEN Rippin Chix mountain bike camps during Crested Butte Bike Week, women can take part in one- or two-day Beti All Ride Mountain Bike Skills Clinics complete with free yoga classes on August 2 and 3 in Mt. Crested Butte. Â

Youth can train with local biking luminaries at the second annual High School Cross-Country Mountain Bike Racing Camp presented by the Western State Colorado University Mountain Sports Team on July 23-27 in Gunnison and Crested Butte. Camp staff includes WSCU’s

Mountain Sports Director Dave Wiens, pro rider and cross-country coach Jennifer Smith and gravity team coach Eddy Cohn joined by pro rider and Gunnison High School mountain bike team coach Bryan Dillon. Guest coaches include Olympian Susan DeMattei, pro racer Brian Smith and WSCU’s cycling athletes. continued on next page

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Road Biking Bicyclists on skinny tires also are common sites in the valley. See local racing teams heading out in packs as well as locals and visitors enjoying vista-filled routes. The valley is a regular stop on long-distance road rides in the state, with day three of the seven-day Colorado Rocky Mountain Bicycle Tour ending in Crested Butte this year. An overnight camp will be set up in Gunnison with riders heading to Almont on day four to ride over Cottonwood Pass to Buena Vista. Gunnison, Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte have hosted stages of the USA Pro Challenge three times since the race launched four years ago. This summer on August 19, Stage 2 of the 550-mile race starts in Aspen, climbs the 8,700-foot McClure Pass before a short descent to Gunnison County Road 12, which is a 20-mile rollercoaster that constantly changes from pavement to dirt and back again while topping out at 9,900 feet over Kebler Pass. A technical descent into Crested Butte results in a sprint through downtown and a steep finish climb up to the resort village of Mt. Crested Butte. Stage 3 on August 20 starts in Gunnison and heads east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300-foot Monarch Pass, descending for two 9-mile loops through the Salida area and returning for 20 miles of climbing to a mountaintop finish at Monarch Mountain Ski Area. In tandem with Labor Day weekend, Western State Colorado University’s Mountain Sports Team is sponsoring the third annual Dave Wiens West Elk Bicycle Classic on Aug. 31. The challenging 134-mile ride is not a race but a timed tour that climbs nearly 9,300 feet from Gunnison to Crested Butte, circumnavigating the West Elk Mountains. From Gunnison, the route proceeds along the north rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Crawford and Paonia before beginning a 5,000-foot climb up Kebler Pass to Crested Butte.

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June. u 5 -8– Crested Butte Writers Conference, Mountaineer Square Conference Center, Mt. Crested Butte u 6 – First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison u 6 – Fridays @ 5 at the Gunnison Art Center, Live Music on the Courtyard u 6 – Our River Our Valley Celebration (art, open mic reading, live music & more), Gunnison Arts Center u 6 -7– “Hate Mail” a Reader’s Theatre Production presented by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre u 6 -28– Community Juried Show with Gunnison River Art, Gunnison Arts Center u 8 , 15, 22, 29– Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street u 8 , 15, 22, 29– Sundays @ 6 (Free Concerts) Presented by Gunnison Arts Center, Legion Park u 1 0– Snodgrass Trail Run with Crested Butte Mountain Runners, Mt. Crested Butte u 1 0, 17, 24– Burgers & Bluegrass Concert Series, I Bar Ranch, Gunnison u 1 2, 13, 14– “An Evening of Superheroes” Old Time Radio Theater, Gunnison Arts Center u 1 3– Partners Golf Scramble benefitting Partners-Gunnison Valley Mentors, Club at Crested Butte u 1 4– Adventure Park, Evolution Bike Park, Zip Lines & Chairlifts Open for Season, CB Mountain Resort u 1 4, 21, 28– Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street u 1 5– Waterfall Creek Run with Crested Butte Mountain Runners, Crested Butte South u 1 8, 25– Wednesdays at Western State Colorado University, Various Topics & Locations Each Week u 1 9– Crested Butte Film Festival’s monthly film series, Center for the Arts Crested Butte u 1 9– Watercolor & Wine Workshop, Gunnison Arts Center u 1 9– Bonnie & The Clydes Concert benefitting Gunnison River Festival, I Bar Ranch u 2 0, 21, 27, 28– Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison u 2 0– Walrod Gulch Solstice Run with Crested Butte Mountain Runners, Crested Butte South u 1 9-22– Gunnison River Festival, Gunnison u 2 0-22– Ripple: Three-Day Women’s Art Retreat, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte u 2 1– Pottery for Paddlers, benefitting Gunnison River Festival & Gunnison Arts Center, GAC u 2 1­– 14th Annual Taylor Park Marina Fishing Derby, Taylor Reservoir u 2 1– Mother & Daughter Yoga Retreat & Mini Self Spa, Rockin’ JC Ranch, Gunnison u 2 2– Bridge to Bridge Flying Fishing Tournament, Gunnison River u 2 2-28– Science Ranch 2014, Waunita Hot Springs Ranch u 2 3– Alpenglow (free outdoor concert series), Red Mountain Park, Crested Butte South u 2 3, 28– Tour de Forks benefitting Center for the Arts Crested Butte, private homes u 2 6– ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte u 2 6– Gothic to Mt. Crested Butte Run with Crested Butte Mountain Runners u 2 6– Classic Country Music Concert Series, I Bar Ranch, Gunnison u 2 6-29– Crested Butte Bike Week, Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte u 2 7– Singer Songwriters in the Round, Gunnison Arts Center u 2 7-28– Kelty/Oskar Blues Campout/Music Festival, I Bar Ranch, Gunnison u 2 8– “The Armstrong Lie” presented by Crested Butte Film Festival’s monthly series, Gunnison Arts Center u 2 8– Splatter Dash Run (1k & 5k) benefitting The Trailhead Children’s Museum, Crested Butte u 2 8-29– Central States Cup (downhill & cross country mountain bike racing), Crested Butte Mountain Resort u 2 8-29 Bridges of the Butte 24-Hour Townie Tour for the Adaptive Sports Center, Crested Butte u 2 8-29– Yoga Retreat, Rockin’ JC Ranch, Gunnison u 2 9– AWEfest Presented by Artists of the West Elks, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte u 2 9-August 10– Crested Butte Music Festival u 3 0– Alpenglow (free outdoor concert series), Center for the Arts, Crested Butte

July. u J une 29-August 10– Crested Butte Music Festival u 1 , 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31– Historic Walking Tours of Crested Butte, Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum u 1 , 8, 15, 22, 29– Burgers & Bluegrass Concert Series, I-Bar Ranch, Gunnison u 2 – Black & White Ball, Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum u 2 – The Bellamy Brothers Concert Presented by Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, I Bar Ranch, Gunnison u 2 , 9, 16, 23, 30– Wednesdays at Western State Colorado University, Various Topics & Locations Each Week u 2 , 9, 16, 23, 30– Live! From Mt. Crested Butte (free outdoor concert series), Crested Butte Mountain Resort u 3 , 17, 24, 31– Classic Country Music Concert Series, I Bar Ranch, Gunnison u 3 -26– The Art of Showing Horses & Transfigured Exhibitions, Gunnison Arts Center u 4 – Independence Day Fun Crested Butte - Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Boston Brass Concert, OldFashioned Games, Food Court

u 4 – 46th Annual RMBL Gothic to Crested Butte Run, Walk or Crawl 1/3 Marathon, Gothic to Crested Butte u 4 – Concert & Fireworks, Crested Butte Mountain Resort u 4 – 63rd Annual Gunnison Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration - Music, Kids’ Activities, Food & Fireworks, Jorgensen Park u 4 – First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison u 4 – Fridays @ 5 at the Gunnison Art Center, Live Music on the Courtyard u 4 -5– Bluegrass In Paradise presented by Crested Butte Music Festival, Mt. Crested Butte u 4 -6– 35th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally, Jorgensen Park, Gunnison u 5 , 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26– Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison u 5 , 12, 19, 26– Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street u 5 -13– Cattlemen’s Days, Gunnison u 6 , 13, 20, 27– AWEfest Presented by Artists of the West Elks, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte u 6 , 13, 20, 27– Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street u 6 , 13, 20, 27– Sundays @ 6 (Free Concerts) Presented by Gunnison Arts Center, Legion Park u 7 – Botanical Illustration of Wildflower, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte u 7 – Cattlemen’s Days Cowboy Poetry, I Bar Ranch, Gunnison u 7 , 14, 21, 28– Alpenglow concert, Center for the Arts Crested Butte u 7 -13– Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, Crested Butte u 8 – Wildflower Seed Pods Workshop, Art Studio at the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte u 8 , 15, 16, 20, 29, 30– Tour de Forks benefitting Center for the Arts Crested Butte, private homes u 8 -9– Yoga Retreat, Rockin’ JC Ranch, Gunnison u 9 – Cocktails & Clay, Art Studio at the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte u 9 , 16, 23, 30– Public Policy Forum of Crested Butte, CB Center for the Arts u 1 0­– Snodgrass Mountain Loop Run with Crested Butte Mountain Runners, Mt. Crested Butte u 1 0– Sumi-e Wildflowers Workshop, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte u 1 0-13– Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival, Crested Butte u 1 1– Monet’s Garden: Plein Air Painting Workshop, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte u 1 1-12– Caddis Cup (fly-fishing tournament) Presented by Crested Butte Land Trust, GunnisonCrested Butte Valley u 1 2– Wildflower Canvas & Cabarnet, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte u 1 2– Cattlemen’s Days Rodeo Concert Featuring Cody Johnson Band, I Bar Ranch, Gunnison u 1 2-13– Crested Butte Plein Air Invitational, Oh-Be-Joyful Gallery u 1 2-27– Opera In Paradise, presented by Crested Butte Music Festival, Crested Butte & Mt. CB u 1 4-21– Anne Kinder Exhibition, Center for the Arts Crested Butte u 1 7– Splatter Painting & Spritzers Workshop, Gunnison Arts Center u 1 7-18, 19-20– Crested Butte Wildflower Photography Workshops with John Fielder, Crested Butte u 1 8– 12th Annual KBUT Radio Friday Night Fish Fry, Cranks Plaza, Crested Butte u 1 8-19– Epic Rocky Mountain Relay, Run from Canon City to Crested Butte u 1 8-20– Gunny Grass Bluegrass Festival, Gunnison u 1 9– “A Birder’s Guide to Everything” presented by Crested Butte Film Festival’s monthly series, Gunnison Arts Center u 1 9– 31st Annual Grin & Bear It Green Lake Run, Crested Butte u 1 9-20– Yogapalooza, Rockin JC Ranch, Gunnison u 2 1-28– Joe Newton Exhibition, Center for the Arts Crested Butte u 2 3– African Dance Workshop, Gunnison Arts Center u 2 3-August 3– The Fantasticks presented by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre u 2 4-26– Writing the Rockies: Gunnison Creative Writers Workshop, Western State Colorado University u 2 6– 16th Annual Living Journeys Summit Hike & Mountain Half-Marathon, Crested Butte Mountain Resort u 2 6– Intro to Hoop Dance Workshop, Gunnison Arts Center u 2 7– 40th Annual Gunnison Art in the Park, Legion Park, Gunnison u 2 7-29– Ripple: Three-Day Women’s Art Retreat, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte u 2 8-August 4– Janet Tsou & Cora Lagrange Exhibition, Center for the Arts Crested Butte u 2 8-August 1– Digital Animation Camp for Kids, Gunnison Arts Center u 2 8-October 4– Multi-Artist Exhibition Center for the Arts, Crested Butte u 3 0-31– Stencil Screenprinting Workshop, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte u 3 0-31– Woodcut Printmaking, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte u 3 1– ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte u 3 1, August 1, 2– Summer Melodrama, Gunnison Arts Center

August. u J une 29–August 10– Crested Butte Music Festival u J uly 23-August 3– The Fantasticks presented by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre

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u J uly 28-August 4– Janet Tsou & Cora Lagrange Exhibition, Center for the Arts Crested Butte u 1 , 2– Summer Melodrama, Gunnison Arts Center u 1 – ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte u 1 – Lower Loop Run with Crested Butte Mountain Runners u 1 – First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison u 1 – Fridays @ 5 at the Gunnison Art Center, Live Music on the Courtyard u 1 , 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30– Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison u 1 -3– 42nd Annual Crested Butte Arts Festival, Elk Avenue u 1 -30– The Tuesday Night Quilters & Open Community Bike Art Exhibitions, Gunnison Arts Center u 2 – A Book Making Workshop, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte u 2 – Art Journaling workshop, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte u 2 , 9, 16, 23, 30– Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street u 2 -3– Girls Night Out Skills Clinic (road biking), Gunnison u 2 -7– Mountain Ultra Extreme Ultra Distance Footrace, Crested Butte to Snowmass u 3 , 10, 17, 24, 31– Sundays @ 6 Presented by Gunnison Arts Center, Legion Park u 3 , 10, 17, 24, 31– Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street u 3 -4– Crested Butte Open Golf Tournament & Gala benefiting the Adaptive Sports Center u 4 -5- Knit in the Round, Gunnison Arts Center u 4 , 11– Alpenglow concert, Center for the Arts Crested Butte u 5 , 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28– Historic Walking Tours of Crested Butte, Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum u 5 , 12, 19– Burgers & Bluegrass Concert Series, I-Bar Ranch, Gunnison u 5 -6– Colorado Rocky Mountain Bicycle Tour in Crested Butte & Gunnison u 6 – Wednesdays at Western State Colorado University, Various Topics & Locations Each Week u 6 , 13, 20, 27­– Live! From Mt. Crested Butte (free outdoor concert series), Crested Butte Mountain Resort u 6 , 13, 20, 27– Public Policy Forum of Crested Butte, Crested Butte Center for the Arts u 7 , 9, 14, 17, 21, 27­– Tour de Forks benefitting Center for the Arts Crested Butte, private homes u 7 , 14– Classic Country Music Concert Series, I Bar Ranch, Gunnison u 8 -10– Gypsy Jazz In Paradise, presented by Crested Butte Music Festival, Mt. Crested Butte u 1 0– Paradise Divide Loop Run with Crested Butte Mountain Runners, Crested Butte u 1 0, 17, 24, 31– AWEfest Presented by Artists of the West Elks, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte u 1 6– “Wizard of Oz” presented by Missoula Children’s Theatre, Gunnison Arts Center u 1 5-17– Gunnison Car Show Weekend, Gunnison u 1 6– Elk Mountains Grand Traverse Run & Bike, Crested Butte to Aspen u 1 7-18– Girls Night Out bike events, Crested Butte and Gunnison u 1 8– Alpenglow presented by Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 2nd & Elk Avenue u 1 9– USA Pro Challenge bike race, Stage 2 from Aspen to Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte u 2 0– USA Pro Challenge bike race, Stage 3 from Gunnison to Monarch Mountain u 2 1– Crested Butte Film Festival’s monthly film series, Center for the Arts Crested Butte u 2 1– Clay & Cocktails Workshop, Gunnison Arts Center u 2 2– KBUT Radio Bingo Night/Campout, I Bar Ranch, Gunnison u 2 3– “Big Easy Express” presented by Crested Butte Film Festival’s monthly series, Gunnison Arts Center u 2 3– Fun Color Run (5K fun run/walk), Char Mar Park & Van Tuyl Trail, Gunnsion

u 2 3– Merriment for Mentoring Gala benefitting Partners - Gunnison Valley Mentors, Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Mt. Crested Butte u 2 3-24– 24 Hours in the Sage (Bike Race), Hartman Rocks Multi-Use Recreation Area, Gunnison u 2 8– ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte u 2 9-September 1– Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte Sidewalk Sales, Downtown & Ski Area Base u 3 0– Reno, Flag, Bear & Deadman Gulch Run with Crested Butte Mountain Runners, Crested Butte South u 3 0-31– The People’s Fair, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte u 3 0-September 1– Gunnison Sidewalk Sales, Downtown u 3 1– Dave Wiens West Elk Bicycle Classic, Gunnison to Crested Butte (Black Canyon, Crawford and Paonia route) u 3 1– Taste of Gunnison, I Bar Ranch, Gunnison u 3 1– Phantom Plus Dinner Theater, Gunnison Arts Center

September. u 1 -30– September Splendor in the Rockies, Valleywide u 2 , 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30– Historic Walking Tours of Crested Butte, Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum u 3 -7– Big Mountain Ultra Enduro bike race, Crested Butte u 4 -7– “Getting It Wright” musical, Gunnison Arts Center u 5 – First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison u 5 – Fridays @ 5 at the Gunnison Art Center, Live Music on the Courtyard u 5 – Tour de Forks benefitting Center for the Arts Crested Butte, private home u 5 , 6, 12, 13, 19, 20– Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing, Gunnison u 5 -6– 24th Annual Super Fly Fishing Tournament hosted by Gunnison Angling Society, Almont u 5 -6– Gunni High Tri (sprint triathlon for kids and adults), Gunnison u 6 – Mt. Crested Butte Chili & Beer Festival, Mt. Crested Butte u 6 , 13, 20, 27– Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street u 7 , 14, 21, 28– Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street u 7 -8– Wooden Nickel Golf Classic, Club at Crested Butte u 1 1-14, 17-20– “In the Next Room” presented by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre u 1 2-14– Ripple: Three-Day Women’s Art Retreat, Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte u 1 3-14– 38th Annual Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour, Crested Butte u 1 4-20– Vinotok fall harvest festival, Crested Butte u 1 8– Crested Butte Film Festival’s monthly film series, Center for the Arts Crested Butte u 2 0– Camp 4 Coffee Cart to Cart Run with Crested Butte Mountain Runners u 2 4– Woods Walk Trail Run with Crested Butte Mountain Runners u 2 5– ArtWalk Evening, Studios & Galleries in Downtown Crested Butte u 2 5-28– Crested Butte Film Festival, Crested Butte 28– Closing Day for Adventure Park, Bike Park, Zip Lines & Chairlifts, Crested Butte Mountain Resort The calendar of events is provided by the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association. Dates are subject to change.

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Mountain bike trails in the Crested Butte area are nothing short of stellar making for a true playground. They start in every direction and offer something for everyone– challenging climbs and descents, relatively flat and easy riverside tours and an ability to link up several of them into one tremendous day. Time spent pedaling into the backcountry–regardless of how fast or how far–is an experience that should not be missed–for its tranquility, the sights you will encounter and the fresh air. Always bring plenty of water and food. Singletrack trails range from the Dyke Trail and the classic 401, rides that will challenge the best riders, to the easily accessed Lower Loop north of town and Tonys’ Trail which leads to the Upper Loop east of town. While the singletracks are indeed unrivaled, there is no shortage of doubletrack, dirt roads that lead away from highways and houses and into the forest. Lakes, remnants of abandoned mining operations, and multitudes of creeks and rivers await. Doubletracks provide those who don’t have much experience on mountain bikes the opportunity to practice basic skills while still getting away from it all. Easily accessed doubletracks include Slate River Road (and on to Paradise Divide), Washington Gulch Road, Gothic Road from Mt. Crested Butte to the Gothic Townsite, Brush Creek Road, Cement Creek Road and Kebler Pass with the fork to Lake Irwin. The following is a mere sampling of all the existing rides. For more information on them and the many additional ones, go to any bike shop or outdoor shop for maps and guidebooks. Their knowledgable staffs will be able to be able to get you spinning in the right direction. Or simply call a local guide company for personal excursions.

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Reno/Flag/Bear/Deadmans Ride from town for a good, flat eight-mile warmup or drive up Cement Creek Road (Crested Butte South) to the bottom of the Deadmans switchbacks. This long ride entails a 2,700 feet cumulative elevation gain and a true challenge starting with a dirt road climb and on to a diverse array of singletrack before a 30-switchback descent back to Cement Creek Road. continued on next page

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Trail 401 Widely known as a Crested Butte classic. Length depends on whether the start is Crested Butte, Mt. Crested Butte or just past Gothic at the Judd Falls trailhead. 2800 feet cumulative elevation gain starting with a steady climb to the top of Schofield Pass and then on to singletrack. The trail, with two early exits, officially ends at the upper Judd Falls trailhead. Steep climbs and descents, consistent and long downhills. Green Lake 10 miles round trip. 1700 feet cumulative elevation gain. One of the more convenient rides around yet a difficult one despite its distance. The trailhead is located just south of town on the Bench. While not long in miles, this trail is consistently steep and challenging nearly the entire way to the lake. But the lake provides a chance to cool off. And the downhill, it’s fast.

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Strand Hill 17 miles round trip from town out Brush Creek Road. 1,500 feet cumulative elevation gain. Once to the double track, it’s all up and then all down on spectacular singletrack. At the bottom, take a hard left onto the Canal trail for even more back down to Brush Creek Road. Some steep descents. Farris Creek 20 miles round trip from town up Brush Creek Road and past the entrance to Strand Hill. 1,400 feet cumulative elevation gain. A significant amount of doubletrack with steep, rocky descents/ singletrack toward the end. Snodgrass Approximately 10 miles round trip from town. 900 feet cumulative elevation gain. One of Crested Butte’s most well-known trails. Offers some

Road to the old Pittsburg Townsite. Entire ride is on a relatively flat dirt road along the Slate River. Throw a picnic lunch in a backpack and head out!

beautiful scenery and a chance for some of the best wildflower viewing around. Starts near the beginning of the dirt road to Gothic with steady climbs leading to rolling, mostly downhill singletrack to Washington Gulch Road. Open partial season only.

The Lower Loop Ten miles round trip starting north photo by Chris Miller of town on Peanut Lake Road Slate River Road. 800 feet cu(accessed from Butte Avmulative elevation gain. This enue). One of Crested Butte’s ride takes you out Slate River most popular trails, recently

Upper Loop These trails can be accessed from Mt. Crested Butte on Hunter Hill Road or by riding east of Crested Butte on Elk Avenue to Tonys’ Trail. While the Upper Loop has long stretches of beginner terrain, it also has its challenges which, depending on the experience level, may require some walking. The trail provides some of the best views of Crested Butte. A great afternoon excursion. Washington Gulch to Slate River 22 miles round trip from town. 2,000 feet cumulative elevation gain. Graded dirt road takes you west of town on Washington Gulch Road and returns to town via Slate River Road. No singletrack but a great tour of the backcountry with consistent climbing and descending. Once to Paradise Divide Road, it’s left to the Slate River or, for a quick and rewarding diversion, go right to the top of the divide.

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Brush Creek Road See a little of everything and go as far as you feel like on this road that starts just two miles south of Crested Butte. Creek crossings, peaks all around, plenty of places to eat a picnic lunch. The road gets progressively steeper and rougher as it leads on up toward Pearl Pass and more remote singletrack around the Friends Hut and Star Pass.

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Exercises and stretches to get the most out of your mountain biking this summer story by Ginner Turner | photos by Melissa Fenlon If you are headed to Crested Butte this summer, it is likely that you will be mountain biking at some point. We are known for our beautiful and varied trails with everything from scary down hills with drops and jumps to killer up-hills and wonderful mellow singletrack for beginners. Mountain biking is great exercise, as it works many of the major muscle groups and tons of the smaller muscles that help stabilize and support the pelvis, knees, ankles and shoulders. We’ve created a list of exercises and stretches to help you get the most out of your mountain biking this summer. Without getting too bogged down with the biomechanics and physiology of biking, it is important to point out that there are different types of mountain biking. We’re focusing on downhill verses cross-country mountain biking. These types of biking differ in their metabolic needs. That is, if you are mainly downhill biking on the mountain, you will need agility, core strength and upper body strength plus serious focus to be prepared for those huge drops, jumps and direction changes. This requires fast-twitch muscles, power output on demand, and tons of anaerobic capacity. Someone who likes to go out and ride for a couple of hours or more is considered more of a cross-country mountain biker. These bikers need balance, core strength, upper body strength and endurance to get through those sometimes punishing rides. This requires fast and slow twitch muscles plus aerobic capacity equal to the task at hand and power output on demand. I’ll be giving you some general ideas about conditioning for biking and stretches specific to biking. continued on next page

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COCHETOPA PARK ARCHAEOLOGY Justin Lawrence, Wednesday, June 18, 8 AM-4 PM. Field Trip. Cost: $25 EXPLORING HARTMAN ROCKS BY MOUNTAIN BIKE--BEGINNER Jennifer Smith, Wednesday, June 18, 9 AM- 12 PM. Cost: $15 BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Gregg Morin, Wednesday, June 25, 9 AM-1 PM. Cost: $15 ELK MOUNTAIN WILDFLOWERS AND GEOLOGY Tom Prather, Wednesday June 25, 8 AM-4 PM. Field Trip. Cost: $25 EXPLORING HARTMAN ROCKS BY MOUNTAIN BIKE--INTERMEDAITE Jennifer Smith, Wednesday, June 25, 9 AM-12 PM. Cost: $15 INTRODUCTION TO WHITTLING Bill Tintera, Wednesday, June 25, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. Cost: $15 CEMENT MOUNTAIN SUMMIT HIKE Karen Immerso, Wednesday, July 2, 7 AM-4 PM. Field Trip. Cost: $25 CRAFTING WITH CLAY Karen Immerso,Wednesday, July 2, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. Cost: $20 MINERAL TRIANGLE TOUR— GUNNISON, CRESTED BUTTE AND TAYLOR PARK Duane Vandenbusche, Wednesday, July 2, 7:30 AM-5 PM. Field Trip. Cost: $35 PICKLEBALL ANYONE? Barbara Klingman and Rogene McKiernan, Wednesday, July 2, 1 PM-4 PM. Cost: $15 CRAFTING WITH CLAY Karen Immerso, Wednesday, July 9, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. Cost: $20 GEOLOGY OF TAYLOR PARK Bruce Bartleson, Wednesday, July 9, 8 AM-5 PM. Cost: $30

NATURE AND WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Greg Smith, Tuesday, July 8, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM Wednesday, July 9, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, Field Trip. Cost: $20 BLACK CANYON ROAD BICYCLE RIDE Jennifer Smith, Wednesday, July 16, 8:00AM-2:00PM. Cost: $25 THE ALPINE TUNNEL AND THE RACE TO THE GUNNISON COUNTRY Justin Lawrence, Wednesday, July 16, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Field Trip. Cost: $15 WATERCOLOR WESTERNS Gail Sovick, Wednesday, July 16, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM. Cost: $15 ACRYLIC BIRDS Gail Sovick, Wednesday, July 23, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM. Cost: $15 BOSTON PEAK SUMMIT HIKE Karen Immerso, Wednesday July 23, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, Field Trip. Cost: $25 GEOLOGY OF TAYLOR PARK Bruce Bartleson, Wednesday, July 23, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Field Trip. Cost: $30 DILLON PINNACLES HIKE Barbara Klingman, Wednesday, July 30, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Field Trip. Cost: $20 HEAVENLY SIGHTS Mike Brooks and the Gunnison Valley Observatory, Wednesday, July 30, 8:00 PM-11:00 PM. Cost: $10 THE RAINBOW ROUTE: GUNNISON, MONARCH, AND MARSHALL PASS Duane Vandenbusche, Wednesday, July 30, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Field Trip. Cost: $35 WATERCOLOR PENCIL LANDSCAPES Gail Sovick, Wednesday, July 30, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM. Cost: $15

ACRYLIC AND MIXED MEDIA WILDFLOWERS Gail Sovick, Wednesday, August 6, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM. Cost: $15 CRAFTING WITH CLAY Shelia Anderson, Wednesday, August 6, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM. Cost: $20 MEDITATION, CONTEMPLATION, RELAXATION Barbara Klingman, Wednesday, August 6, 5:15 PM-7:15 PM. Cost: $10 OHIO PEAK SUMMIT HIKE Karen Immerso, Wednesday, August 6, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, Field Trip. Cost: $25 CRAFTING WITH CLAY Shelia Anderson, Wednesday, August 13, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM. Cost: $20 HORSEMANSHIP AND RIDING Tenderfoot Outfitters, Wednesday, August 13, 9:00 AM-2:30 PM, Field Trip. Cost: $60 OIL AND ABSTRACTS Gail Sovick, Wednesday, August 13, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM. Cost: $15

**Field trip programs require you bring a daypack containing 1-2 liters of water, appropriate foot¬wear for hiking/ walking, rain jacket, hat, layers of clothing for inclement weather, snacks, camera and sun protection. All field trip activities include transportation and a sack lunch. Space is limited for courses. Sorry, no discounts are available for the Wednesdays at Western program. Registration deadline is Monday at noon for that Wednesday’s program. No refunds after registration deadline. All programs run rain or shine.

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There are many exercises that will help your biking. Whether you want to improve your performance at the Friday night downhill races, prevent over use injuries or be able to hang with your pals on the trails for a day – the following exercises will help. • Push Ups on knees, toes, TRX or Stability Ball • Kettle Bell Figure-8 • Lateral Trunk Flexion on BOSU or Stability Ball • Squat Jump • Row (any kind but unstable should be the focus) • Side-to-Side Bench Hops This is not an exhaustive list but these exercises will get you on the way to a strong core, functioning in an unstable environment and creating power quickly – all things that will translate to easier, faster biking. If you can do these exercises with a moderate resistance (50 percent of max weight possible) in a controlled rhythm you will further help develop your nervous system specifically for mountain biking. Do 5-10 repetitions at your personal maximum resistance and rhythm and stop as soon as you lose your form. Do these exercises one at a time or as a circuit. The circuit format will be closer to actual biking but you can do it however you like. Take 2-3 minutes of recovery between each circuit and 1 minute of recovery between each set if you are doing the exercises individually. Stretching is something many people blow off, but you really shouldn’t. It is so important even if you take just a few minutes post-ride to stretch the muscles you’ve just used and possibly abused. None of these stretches will be new to you but they are the standards for a reason – they work! If you can work the following stretches into your routine, you will be less stiff and sore and less likely to suffer from an over-use injury.

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Using your bike for support: Calf Stretch – leaning on your bike put one foot in front of the other. Keep the back heel down and lean into your bike with your hips. Do this with a straight leg. Breathe and repeat on the other side. Groin stretch – using your bike as support spread your legs wide and squat down as far as your groin will let you. Breathe and repeat. Quad stretch – using your bike as support, stand on one leg and bring the opposite foot to the butt. Make sure your knees stay in line with each other and that you stretch with no pain in the knee. Breathe and repeat on both sides. Standing next to your bike or car: Standing Back Extension – keep your knees soft and stand evenly on both legs. Place your palms in the small of your back and gently push your hips forward. Squeezing your butt and actively pulling your shoulders back will turn this into a great stretch for the whole front of your body. Breathe and repeat. Shoulder Rolls/Shrugs – stand evenly on both legs and roll your shoulders both directions then shrug your shoulders up and down. Breathe and repeat. Pampering yourself at home: Thumb Massage Your Feet – massage your foot up the arch line in slow small circles with your thumb. Then massage the base of each toe with the same small circles. Breathe and enjoy! Legs up the Wall – Lie down on your back with your butt as close to the wall as you can get it without letting your hips come off the floor. Keep your legs straight and put them up the wall. Stay there for 1-5 minutes to get rejuvenated legs, ankles and feet.

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Ghost Towns • Old Mining Camps Snowfields • Paradise Divide TWO Trips daily 8:30 a.m. to Noon & 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Minimums Apply / Reservations Required

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West Maroon / East Maroon $12 per person By reservation only 970.641.5074 Alpine Express Shuttle Service available for other locations including aspen

Door to Door Airport Services Available would like to thank the following participating businesses and their customers for preserving open space in Gunnison County! A Daily Dose Alpengardener Altitude Painting Ananda Massage Andrew Hadley Architect Big Al’s Bicycle Heaven Bliss Community Chiropractic CB Card Company Cement Creek Ranch Clear Rivers Skin Care Creekside Spa Crested Butte Cartoon Map Crested Butte Commercial Building Crested Butte Mountain Guides Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum Crested Butte Mountain Resort: Butte 66 The Ice Bar at Uley's Cabin Paradise Warming House WoodStone Bar and Grille Jefe's Crested Butte Rental and Demo Center Thin Air Sports Elevation Station White Room Apparel Logo’d at Crested Butte Logo’d at Grand Lodge Camp CB Spellbound Pizza Co. Ten Peaks Crested Butte News Crested Butte Nordic Center: GORE-TEX® Grand Traverse Crested Butte Property Management Crested Butte Wildflower Festival Don Brown D.D. S. Donita’s Cantina Double Shot Cyclery Dragonfly Anglers Dragon Sheet Metal EastWest Econometrics Elk Mountain Lodge Escape Bodywork Boutique Evans Contracting Gas Café Gunnison Brewery

Gunnison Country Shopper Gunnison Country Times Gunnison County Electric Association Heather Elliot/Graphic Designer Holly’s Ride Guides I Bar Ranch inAWE Gallery Interior Visions Ivy Walker Studio J.C. Leacock Photography Karyn Adelman Acupuncture Le Bosquet Lynn Moore, Moore for Your Money Main Street Clinic Mikey’s Pizza Montanya Distillers Mountain Colors Mountain Spirits Mountain Tails Munchkin’s Music and Dance Nathan Bilow Photography Office for Resource Efficiency Energy Wise Business Program Oh Be Dogful Pet Ranch Oh Be Joyful Gallery Paragon Gallery Pema Dawa Pioneer Guest Cabins Red Lady Realty RMBL-The Gothic Store Rocky Mountain Trees and Landscaping Ruben’s New Mexican Restaurant Sacred Journals by Jennifer Rose Sprout Studio Strand Sunflower Deli The Mountain Store Think Local First! Third Bowl Homemade Ice Cream Third Eye Photography Timberline Mechanical Timothy White Studio Town of Mt. Crested Butte Townie Books Why Cook?! Wintertide Design & Production Yoga for the Peaceful

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You can’t go wrong picking one of these hikes. We asked local trail afficiando Denis Hall and our friends at the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival for their favorite hike for the summer. It was hard for them to pick just one, but here are their choices!

Local Denis Hall knows the trails in Crested Butte. He knows them so well, he penned a book on local hiking. You can find him on his horse, his bike or hiking any day of the summer. Here’s one of Denis’s favorite hikes, Rustler Gulch.

Rustler Gulch

Difficulty: moderate hiking Distance: about 4 miles oneway Route: Rustler Gulch Road and pack trail My idea of a favorite trail is one that offers interesting wildflowers and rocks, a variety of terrain, expansive views and numerous potential explorations and routes. Alternate routes allow me to choose how much energy I want to spend and how long I’ll be out. A hike up Rustler Gulch offers these attributes plus the relative solitude of a designated Wilderness Area. At lower elevations, Rustler Gulch shows off wildflowers and plant diversity that rival any in the area. At higher altitudes, the valley accesses a “knot” of soaring mountains and alpine ridges that tie together in fascinating geology and incredible prospects. The road to Rustler Gulch departs the right side of Gothic Road a little over two miles past Gothic Townsite. I park on Gothic Road and wade the creek, but it’s not too

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crazy to drive across the creek and park. The easiest and most direct route into the valley is the road, which ultimately becomes mostly a pack trail. Excursions to hiker’s right lead to the backside of Avery Peak, and an old road on the left is an easy climb to Mt. Bellview. In the valley proper, a gate restricts vehicular travel into the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness Area, announced by a sign a bit further along. The road basically follows the floor of the valley, across the stream a couple of times and through meadows, aspen groves and montane evergreen trees. Climbing higher, Rustler Gulch hosts subalpine and alpine vegetation, and eventually opens into rocks and scree fields shed by soaring mountains. Of particular interest is a bona fide rock glacier, found in the head of the valley to hiker’s right. Rock glaciers are fairly rare and exhibit a lobate shape and steep front. They remain something of a puzzle to geologists, some of whom believe they are underlain by ice. I think they are simply a big pile of loose rock that simply flows together very slowly down the hill. At about timberline, the trail branches to several old mines. Mine workings are high on the left-hand ridge, a climb over which can reward a hiker with great views of Maroon Bells. In the valley to hiker’s right, another old mine portal is practically obscured by vegetation near the stream, and abandoned mining equipment lies along both sides of the trail. I’ve always marveled here at the huge old boiler and literally tons of other discarded and rusted gear mostly overgrown by willows. Mules must have dragged all that heavy equipment up the valley, but there is little wonder they didn’t haul it back down.

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Meredith Casciato of the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival shared one of her favorite hikes, the Three Lakes hike. It’s not one of the most-traveled and you’ll feel like you’re far from home.

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Difficulty: moderate hiking Distance: five miles round-trip Route: begins at Lost Lake campground through the Anthracite Range The Three Lakes Hike/Loop is one of our favorite hikes in the valley. This hike is off-the-beaten path more than a lot of Crested Butte trails, but is wellworth your effort for the experience, solitude, and rejuvenation you will feel in this magical place. This hike is located in the Anthracite Range at the base of East Beckwith Mountain that summits at 12,432 feet and begins at the Lost Lake Campground. To get to the Three Lakes trailhead, take Kebler Pass for about 18 miles along the West Elk Loop Scenic Byway (an experience in itself, as you drive through the largest aspen grove in the state of Colorado), and turn left into the Lost Lake

Campground. This well-marked trail is about 5 miles in length with 500 feet of elevation gain that alternates between wildflower meadows and aspen and conifer forests. The trail meanders along trickling streams, three lakes (Dollar Lake, Lost Lake Slough, and Lost Lake) and a beautiful waterfall. The varied terrain and forest/meadow combinations make this an ideal location for seeing a wide diversity of wildflowers. This is moderate and panoramic hike offers something great for the whole family! There is fishing access at all three lakes (with a license, of course!), paid and free campsites along the trail, and horses and dogs are allowed on this hike. The parking lot and campgrounds are wheelchair-accessible and have picnic areas for those unable to hike. A hike up Beckwith Pass can be combined with the Three Lakes Hike for a full day in the backcountry. This hike and recreation area will bring a sense of adventure to every recreationist! An added bonus is that this hike is also on the way to Paonia, a fabulous food-growing community on the other side of Kebler Pass. After hiking, make sure to refuel on Paonia’s incredible peaches, apples, wine and goat cheese!

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ALL RUNNERS ARE WELCOME

June 10

Snodgrass trail

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Waterfall Creek

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Walrod Gulch

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The trails that have made this place world-renowned for mountain bikers also are a haven for runners. Twenty-one running events are on tap from May through September, providing incredible scenery from trails and meadows packed with colorful wildflowers and forests of golden fall foliage. There are runs for all ages and levels this season suitable for hard-core endurance athletes to weekend warriors and families. Even the youngest family members will want to lace up for two color runs, where participants start in white T-shirts and cross the finish lines wearing splatter-painted works of art. And new for this year is the Gore-Tex Grand Traverse Mountain Run & Bike from Crested Butte to Aspen.

Crested Butte Mountain Runners Fun Run Series– May to September

This year, Crested Butte Mountain Runners has 11 morning and evening fun runs scheduled from May through September that are open to any level of runner. These are fun runs, not competitive races. The big run for the season is the Camp 4 Coffee Cart to Cart trail run on September 20, which coincides with the fall colors and Vinotok, and features a half marathon and a 19 mile-course. A $25 annual membership includes entry into all runs, except the Cart to Cart, which costs $15 for members. Non-members pay $5 per fun run and $20 for the Cart to Cart. For more information, visit www.visitcrestedbutte.com/ mtnrunners/

Trailhead Children's Musuem's SplatterDash– June 28 This is a fun run for the whole family. The Trailhead Children’s Museum hosts its second annual SplatterDash a 1K and 5K run where you start all clean in your white t-shirt and cross the finish line looking like a colorful work of art! Start at Totem Pole Park in the heart of downtown Crested Butte on Saturday, June 28. After the race there’s a party for everyone. Adults are $25 and kids are $15. New SplatterDash t-shirts are $10 a piece. For more info and to register online, visit www.trailheadkids.org.

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RMBL's Gothic 1/3 Marathon– July 4 The 46th Annual Gothic to Crested Butte Run, Walk or Crawl 1/3 Marathon on July 4 is an Independence Day favorite that benefits the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, a summer scientific field station located in Gothic. The 8.56-mile race begins at 8 a.m. in Gothic, winds through the aspen woods and meadows to Mt. Crested Butte and ends in downtown Crested Butte. Shuttle buses from Crested Butte will transport all participants to the starting line in Gothic. Online registration is available and pre-registration also is available on July 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crested Butte Visitor Center, located at Elk Avenue and Sixth Street. The cost is $30, with children ages 12 and under only $10. On the day of event, registrations will be accepted from 6 to 7 a.m. at the Visitor Center, only if the cap of 500 runners has not been met. Day-of-race registration is $40 for ages 13 and up, with ages 12 and under paying $15.

Summer Activities for All Ages!

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Epic Mountain Relay- July 18-19 During the Epic Rocky Mountain Relay on July 18-19, teams of 12 and ultra teams of six start in Cañon City and run past five 14,000-foot mountains, over three alpine passes and through four national forests before finishing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Mt. Crested Butte. This 190-mile epic adventure is billed as a “Running party with friends. You might sleep, you might not.” The cost to register varies.

Grin and Bear It– July 19 The 31st annual Grin and Bear It on July 19 is a classic Crested Butte trail run that begins at Crested Butte Nordic Center in town at 8,900 feet, connects with Green Lake Trail and involves a 4.5-mile gradual climb to the picturesque Green Lake located at 10,600 feet at the base of Mount Axtel. Runners return on the same route for a total of 9.3 miles and to a cookout hosted by Crested Butte Nordic, which organizes the race. The cost is $30, with registration closing on July 18.

Living Journeys Summit Hike and Half Marathon– July 26 The Living Journeys Summit Hike & Half Marathon starts at the base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort at 8 a.m. on July 26. The challenging course (approximately 13 miles) will include uphill, rolling cross-country and plenty of downhill on a combination of jeep roads and singletrack in Mt. Crested Butte. All funds raised go directly to individuals living with cancer in Gunnison County. The cost is $50 ($10 for ages 12 and under) when registering by July 24 and $55 after that time. Participants are encouraged to raise pledges.

Grand Traverse Mountain Run & Bike– August 16

New this year is the Gore-Tex Grand Traverse Mountain Run & Bike. The summer Grand Traverse on August 16 is very similar to the winter route, approximately 40 miles with similar elevation gain/ loss, however it starts downtown on Elk Avenue and continues on to Death Pass (Trail 400), Star Pass, Taylor Pass and Richmond Ridge before finishing at the base of Aspen Mountain. The Grand Traverse benefits Crested Butte Nordic.

Fun Color Run– August 23 The second annual Fun Color Run on August 23 is a 5k untimed run/walk in Gunnison that starts at Char Mar Park at 9:30 a.m. and continues on the Van Tuyl Trail. Runners are encouraged to wear white shirts in order to cross the finish line in a colorful, splatter-painted fashion. The early registration cost is $20 for adults and $5 for kids under 12. After Aug. 15, the cost goes up to $25.

Gunni High Tri– September 6 It’s also the second year for the Gunni High Tri sprint triathlon on Sept. 6, starting at 9:30 a.m. and featuring a 500-yard swim at the Gunnison Aquatics Center, a 13-mile bike ride on scenic Gunnison Valley roads and a 3.2-mile run around Western State Colorado University and Signal Peak trails. As the event draws near, information will be posted at www.gunnisonrec.com.

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Music in the mountains On Monday and Wednesday nights, the Alpenglow and Live! from Mt. CB concert series bring out the best in town and on the mountain. Two nights a week, there is a reason to gather with friends and dance those cares away. The Center for the Arts presents the free Monday night Alpenglow concerts on the outdoor stage at the Center. And the Live! from Mt. Crested Butte series takes place on Wednesday evenings on the Red Lady Stage at the base area. So grab your blanket and camp chair, throw on your favorite summer attire and head on down to the best parties of the summer. Alpenglow happens every Monday, June 23 through August 18, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. The Live! from Mt. Crested Butte series runs from July 2 through August 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the mountain.

Alpenglow The Center for the Arts hosts free Monday night concerts this summer rain or shine at 5:30 p.m. The shows are at the Center’s Outdoor Stage at Crested Butte Town Park with a Cash bar with revolving specials and featured local food vendors each week for picnicking and listening pleasure.

June 23– Benton Blount Kick off the Alpenglow Summer Concert Series in Crested Butte South with country artist Benton Blount. “As country as cornbread” is how he explains himself, and his roots from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina shine through in his real-life stories spun with a positive outlook. At Red Mountain Park in Crested Butte South.

June 30– Swing Je T'Aime A swing band unconfined, Swing Je T’Aime boasts gypsy fire, classical virtuosity and a hip blend of old and new. Upbeat jazz sets the stage. Classical nuances add drama. A touch of pop brings zest and spunk, while French undertones and Brazilian beat give the music an exotic flare.

August 4– DVS (Dillon, Vidacovich and Singletone) This New Orleans based jazz trio finds Mike Dillon joining Astral Project greats Johnny Vidacovich and James Singleton in an experimental sound grounded in solid experience. Quintessential improvisational drum maestro Johnny has played with legends like Professor Longhair. James, the most sought bassists in the Crescent City, has performed with Skerik, Stanton Moore and Ellis Marsalis. The intense and complex Mike Dillon on vibraphone and tablas also plays with Critters Buggin’ and Garage a Trois.

August 11– Madame Sin July 7– The Ballroom Thieves

July 28– Turkuaz

The Ballroom Thieves is truly a high-energy rock trio performing under the guise of well-crafted, emotionally sincere folk. Their coherent sound reflects a gritty, frenetic vivacity that could easily be mistaken for a whiskeyfilled revival tent setting.

At the forefront of the new funk evolution is Turkuaz – a nine-piece power funk army with a modern twist on the classic genre. With the obvious influences of Parliament, Sly & The Family Stone, Rick James and Earth, Wind & Fire as the basis for a recipe, Turkuaz adds healthy doses of jittery, world-pop-dance groove and a passion for Motown and R&B into the mix, resulting in a refreshingly funky freight train of sound.

July 14– The Main Squeeze The Main Squeeze is a raging funk experience. Their live performances at festivals such as Bonnaroo fuse soulful vocals, intricate jams, tight grooves and ripping solos, showcasing their ability to tackle and funkify a wide variety of music. Their eclectic blend of inspiration seamlessly navigates through funk, rock, electro and jazz while still rooting itself in a sound that is uniquely their own.

Madam Sin combines rock, jazz, blues and soul elements into an imaginative sound, which can only be described as 100 percent wicked. Long time collaborators Sean Bresloff (drums) and Jon Rise (guitars) lay down the foundation, with Shannon Fine (vocals), Brandon Stewart (horns), Sarah Mount (horns) and Ben Horton (bass). This six-piece unit is a throwback to the Vaudeville days of soulful and accomplished musicians that collectively create beautiful and complex music. continued on next page

July 21– Selasee and fafa family Born in Accra, Ghana, Selasee grew up exposed to the colorful and energetic sounds of Highlife Music. From this he created his own style – a creative blend of Reggae, West African Highlife and American Pop music. Threading together English and West African lyrics for a bright and captivating sound won him Independent Music Award’s “Best World Fusion” honor. photos by Lydia Stern

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Join us for an Alpenglow Encore at the USA Pro Challenge Block Party on Second and Elk. String-based Brothers Comatose play every live show as a sing-along, stomp-along with a generous, inclusive and rowdy attitude. They’ve skillfully brought their strong bluegrass-influenced folk rock to large festivals such as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, High Sierra Music Festival and South by Southwest while still maintaining that intimate music party feel.

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July 30– James McMurtry James McMurty is an American rock and folk-rock/Americana singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader and occasional actor. He performs with veteran bandmates Daren Hess, Cornbread, and Tim Holt. McMurty has released numerous albums and received several Americana Music Awards.

August 6– Birds of Chicago

July 2– Todo Mundo

August 13– Hayes Carll

Todo Mundo (“All the World”), who’s Organic Fire was voted “Best World Music Album” at the 2011 San Diego Music Awards, blends the musical flavors of Rumba, Reggae, Samba, Gypsy, and other South American and Caribbean rhythms into an irresistible groove that has been moving dance floors and connecting with audiences throughout North America, South America, and Europe.

July 9– Halden Wofford and the Hi Beams One of Colorado’s most popular and enduring acts, Halden Wofford and the Hi Beams celebrated ten years together in 2010. Rootsy but not revivalist, the Hi Beams’ rollicking stage act features rocked-up Texas honky tonk and western swing, equal parts original and classic.

July 16– Tea Leaf Green As sharply carved and musically robust as any rock unit today, Tea Leaf Green from San Francisco has a surefire live prowess and an amazing ability to seize an audience The quintet is comprised of Trevor Garrod (keys, vocals), Josh Clark (guitar, vocals), Scott Rager (drums), Reed Mathis (bass, vocals) and Cochrane McMillan (percussion).

July 23– Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers The San Francisco-based band and its striking front woman with a girl-next-door demeanor step out with Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, a luminous, heartfelt patchwork of California

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August 20– Fruition Sharing a common love of music, whiskey and life on the road, Fruition was originally brought together by the lure of adventure. For the last five years, the Portland, OR stringinfused quintet has racked up the miles playing sold out shows in their adopted hometown and garnering new fans across the country. Over the years, Fruition have collaborated with Leftover Salmon, Railroad Earth, Danny Barnes, ALO, Elephant Revival and The Head and The Heart.

August 27– Dumpstaphunk A decade evolved from their debut at 2003’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Dumpstaphunk offers fans an unforgettable live experience steeped in the Big Easy tradition of a good time. The quintet features Ivan Neville on vocals, B3 and Clav, the double bass attack and soulful voices of Tony Hall and Nick Daniels III, Ian Neville on guitar, and the monster addition of Nikki Glaspie on drums and vocals.

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June 26– An Evening with George Winston Inspired by the seasons and topographies, pianist George Winston is a master and player of a variety of styles. Greats such as Professor Longhair, James Booker and Henry Butler influence his New Orleans R&B piano. Armed with Multi-Platinum, Platinum, and Gold albums as well as a Grammy for Forest, George plays over 100 solo concerts a year, performing songs from his seasonal favorites Autumn, December, Winter Into Spring, and Summer as well as Peanuts pieces from his Vince Guaraldi tribute albums. To aid in George’s local philanthropy efforts, please bring a canned food donation to the concert.

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July 1– Zikr Dance Ensemble Denver’s critically acclaimed Zikr Dance Ensemble presents works from the classical ballet repertoire, including a melody of variations from Le Corsaire, along with original and contemporary ballet realizations focusing on transcendent dance rituals from ancient world cultures. As some of the finest dancers in Colorado, their performances are consistently met with standing ovations and rave reviews.

July 6– Pat Green Pat Green is simultaneously a Grammy-nominated hit maker with an outsider reputation, a Texas inspiration, and a mainstream country artist who can rock arena and stadium stages with the likes of Gretchen Wilson and Keith Urban. An ace songwriter with 15 years in the recording business and ten albums, he’s co-written songs with artists from Willie Nelson to Jewel.

August 1– Peter Rowan with Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen Grammy-award winner and six-time nominee Peter Rowan is a singer-songwriter with a five-decade career. Rowan began in 1963 as the singer, rhythm guitarist and songwriter for the Bluegrass Boys, led by the founding father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe. Later, Rowan, David Grisman, Jerry Garcia, Vassar Clements and John Kahn later formed Old & In the Way. Joining Peter are Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen. Frank has a reputation as a monster mandolinist. His Dirty Kitchen is comprised of banjoist Mike Munford (IBMA Banjo Player of the Year), guitarist Chris Luquette (IBMA Instrumentalist of the Year) and doghouse bassist Dan Booth.

odd duo displaying a mastery for seemingly every mutation of the musical spectrum. Bratty deconstructionists, they kicked dirt on the pop world around them with razor-sharp satire and hilariously acute savagery. With the book closed on Ween in 2012, the Ween “brothers” have gone to pursue their own solo projects. As such, Mickey “Dean Ween” Melchiondo and Ween keyboardist Glenn McClelland join Rock & Roll trio Brothers Keeper with Ween classics, new Dean Ween tunes and songs from Brothers Keeper’s upcoming release.

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August 24– Jeff Austin and The Here and Now Mandolinist Jeff Austin is fiercely magnetized towards the pace, the speed and the aggressiveness of the live bluegrass music he creates. Famous as a founding member of the wild and high-energied Yonder Mountain String Band, Jeff became celebrated for his fleet fingers and penchant for improvisation on stage. Now, he propels into a new creative direction, stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist. Here, Austin’s songwriting remains rooted in Americana inspiration paired with the frantic energy of the jam genre and a sheer love of storytelling.

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Now in its 18th year, Crested Butte Music Festival (CBMF) is known for its unique approach to presenting classical, bluegrass, jazz and opera genres. It’s an equation that has resulted in impressive yearly growth and is being applied more than ever to the classical music lineup that is sprinkled throughout the festival’s six-week schedule that runs from June 29-August 10. As a prelude to the Festival Symphony Orchestra’s first performance, returning CBMF Music Director Benjamin Wallfisch will present a free talk “Everything You Wanted To Know About Tchaikovsky But Where Afraid To Ask” on July 7. The discussion promises to provide an insider’s look at the life and influences of Russian composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. What better way to recognize the contributions of Russian composers than to create an event with all things Russian? On July 10 at From Russia With Love, the Festival Symphony Orchestra and talented guest pianist Alexander Schimpf will perform beloved works from Tchaikovsky and Igor Stravinsky outdoors at the covered Big Mine Ice Arena. Vodka cocktails and Russian-inspired hors d’oeuvres will be served prior to the concert and are included in the ticket price. Step back in time to the Golden Age of Hollywood at a red-carpet event on July 19, when the Festival Symphony Orchestra brings to life the magic of classic films. The theme for this annual Celebration fund-raiser is Gotta Dance and features some of Hollywood’s most famous dance scenes on the big screen including Gene Kelly’s Brigadoon, Singin’ in the Rain and An American in Paris. Signature cocktails, gourmet dinner service and live and silent auctions are part of this glamorous evening outdoors at Big Mine Ice Arena. Each season, CBMF presents a special instrument to educate and entertain audiences. This summer’s instrument, the bayan, is in the accordion family and has significant cultural ties to Crested Butte’s history, as the accordion was a favorite instrument of the town’s founders and local miners in the 1800s. In collaboration with Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum, CBMF is presenting the free talk The Bayan From Yesterday to Today In Crested Butte and demonstration of the bayan by Ukrainian-born Alexander Hrustevich on July 25. continued on next page

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The following evening, on July 26, Hrustevich joins the Festival Symphony Orchestra for “Off the Record” for an evening of music that is fast and furious. Daniel Schnyder’s Concerto for Chamber Orchestra is the featured piece for the symphony during the first half, followed by Concerto for Bayan and Orchestra by Vladimir Zubitsky with Hrustevich on the bayan. Festival Director and Cellist Alexander Scheirle will play Friedrich Gulda’s Cello Concerto for wind orchestra in the second half. Hrustevich is regularly invited to perform in countries such as Poland, Austria, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, Serbia and recently appeared with legendary musician and composer Bobby McFerrin in a sold-out, 3,000-seat performance hall in Kiev. The evening is made possible in part by the Stanley Feldberg New Initiatives Fund. Another extremely unique event is Extreme Vivaldi on August 1 in collaboration with local filmmaker Pavol Kasala and the Crested Butte Arts Festival, which kicks off that evening on Elk Avenue and runs until August 3. There will be time for appetizers and socializing before a stunning performance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons featuring violinist Paul Huang and members of the Festival Symphony Orchestra accompanied by beautiful images of Crested Butte throughout the year. Home Soirées & More Three of the five Home Soirées scheduled are tied into the classical lineup for this season. Set in beautiful mountain homes in the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley, Home Soirées are a great way to socialize with libations and appetizers, meet the artists and experience wonderful music in an intimate setting. On July 8, Alexander Schimpf, gold medal winner of the Cleveland International Piano Competition, will present timeless works by Mozart, Schubert, Grieg and others. Alexander Hrustevich wraps up his CBMF appearances with a bayan performance on July 29, and American String Quartet returns for their fourth year of residence at CBMF and presents masterworks by Beethoven and Boccherini on Aug. 5. Also not to be missed is Emotions: Piano Trio on July 6, an evening of beautiful music by Eastern European composers Bedřich Smetana and Antonín Dvořák at historic Union Congregational Church. The musicians coming together to form the trio include violinist Tereza Stanislav, Alexander Scheirle, cello, and pianist Terry Bonney. This is Tereza Stanislav’s debut with the Festival. She has performed with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, toured with the Miró Quartet and served as concertmaster of the Los Angeles Opera under Plácido Domingo. Music Director Benjamin Wallfisch Now in his second year as CBMF’s music director, Benjamin Wallfisch is a young, internationally acclaimed musician and an Emmy, Ivor Novello and multiple World Soundtrack Award-nominated composer and conductor. He is associate composer of the Orchestra of St. John’s, has received more than 50 commissions from organizations around the world and has worked extensively in the movie industry, both scoring and conducting 42 films to date. For more information, a festival schedule and tickets, call (970) 349-0619 and visit www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.org.

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The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre (CBMT) is the longest continuously running community theatre in Colorado, producing more than 250 plays over the last four decades. Take a peek at this summer’s lineup. For more info and tickets, visit www.cbmountaintheatre.org.

Reader's Theatre: Hate Mail – June 6-7

Hate Mail by Bill Corbett and Kira Obolensky and directed by Hali Jones is an epistolary play something like Love Letters, with two actors reading letters and other correspondence, but it’s a little wilder and more hysterically funny. It tells the story of Preston played by Bruce Eckel, a spoiled rich kid who meets his match in Dahlia played by Tricia Seeberg, an angst-filled artist. Their worlds collide when Preston sends a complaint letter that gets Dahlia fired from her job, and then there’s no turning back. The play stays with their increasingly crazed correspondence as they move from hate to love, and then right back again.

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Spend some time learning the skills needed to be onstage with tutelage by Nichole Reycraft in these two-week-long sessions separated into 7-11 year-olds and 12-18 year-olds with a performance on July 2. Students will learn skills in monologue delivery, scene study,

The Fantasticks! – July 23-August 3

With book and lyrics by Tom Jones, music by Harvey Schmidt, and directed by Sean Stone. Based on Les Romanesques by Edmond, The Fantasticks is the world’s longest running musical - running for over 52 years in Manhattan and entrancing generations of audiences the world over. The Fantasticks is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, two fathers and a wall. The narrator, El Gallo, originally played by Jerry Orbach, asks the audience to use their imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. The boy and the girl fall in love, grow apart, and finally find their way back to each other after realizing the truth in El Gallo’s words that “without a hurt, the heart is hollow.”

In the Next Room (or the vibrator play) – September 11-14, 17-20

By Sarah Ruhl and directed by Sam Robards, In the Next Room, or the vibrator play is a dramatic comedy about marriage, intimacy, and electricity. Set in the 1880s at the dawn of the age of electricity and based on the bizarre historical fact that doctors used vibrators to treat ‘hysterical’ women (and some men), the play centers on a doctor and his wife and how his new therapy affects their entire household.

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Explore the great outdoors with the little ones An interview with RMBL’s Annie Starr It’s time to explore in nature with your kids and Crested Butte is the perfect playground for children of all ages. Annie Starr, the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory’s Environmental Education Manager teaches kids all summer long about nature through RMBL’s Kids Nature Camp Program. We asked her why it’s so beneficial to get your kids out in the wild. When did you get involved with the RMBL Kids Nature Camp? I became involved with the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Kids Nature Camp Program in the summer of 2008. The program had been founded in the early 1990’s to provide the Gunnison Valley with a better understanding of RMBL science and the natural ecosystems in and around the Gothic area. The Kids Nature Camp provides a wonderful opportunity for kids to participate in and learn about the scientific discoveries occurring at RMBL. Why do you love it? I have been an educator in Crested Butte for many years and I love this program because every day at camp I observe children experiencing wonder and awe in our natural environment. I love teaching and watching the children learn science while having fun in nature; it enriches their lives, they breathe deeper, attune their senses and develop a closer relationship with the natural world. During Camp we help kids to develop respect for one another and all living things. The Camp provides active and quiet time outdoors with the opportunity to look, listen, touch, smell and breath in all that nature offers. At Kids Nature Camp we learn that science is fun! Why is it important to get kids in nature? From helping develop the imagination to improved cognitive abilities to increased respect and empathy for others, research reveals a laundry list of benefits to being outdoors in nature. The Children and Nature Network reports that there is strong evidence of the mental and physical health benefits associated with outdoor activities and time spent in natural environments. Another study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, showed that children who play in natural environments demonstrate greater resilience, discipline, and skills for dealing with stress later in life.

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Finally, what are some tips for parents getting their kids out in nature plus things to do on the trail and out in the woods: Choose a trail or outdoor area near your home, plan enough time to relax and be unhurried. Consider preparing some activities such as a scavenger hunt or play an observation game like eye spy, bring along some markers and a notepad to draw in and keep a log of things you see and experience. Other things to pack for your outing might include yummy snacks, water, field guides, small flower press, bug box, magnifying lens, binoculars or simply enjoy time together and have fun! For more information about RMBL and their Kids Nature Camps, visit www.rmbl.org.

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Get the kids out on the trail this summer. We’ve put together a list of kid-friendly hikes in the Crested Butte area.

Irwin waterfall hike Level of Difficulty: Family-friendly/novice Length: About a half-mile from the campground Start at the Irwin campground and find the trail to the lake, then hike northwest on the lake trail to the waterfall. There is a nice pool at the end that is filled by a waterfall, as well as a bench to rest. With not much uphill, children will love it. To extend the hike continue around the waterfall on the lake trail and follow it all the way around the lake. There are a few more technical spots, but nothing major. This hike provides a great sense of accomplishment for children when they walk all the way around the lake. There are houses to look at and some small frogs to be found along the way. If you look closely, you may find some crystals! -provided by Stepping Stones

Crested Butte peak hike Level of Difficulty: all levels Length: two miles Take the Silver Queen chairlift up (covers 2,000 vertical feet in 15 minutes) before hopping off to hike to the summit of Crested Butte Mountain. From the top of the chairlift, hike a high alpine trail to the summit in a two mile round trip. You’ll get spectacular views of the Town of Crested Butte from the top. Kids will love the combo of a chairlift ride with some real hiking! –provided by Crested Butte Mountain Adventures

Woods Walk hike Level of Difficulty: all levels Length: you determine The Woods Walk trail can be accessed right through the Town of Crested Butte. Head west up

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Maroon Ave. till you reach the end. Hike uphill and then walk on the Treasury Hill road until you meet the Woods Walk. You’ll see columbines and secret teepees made of wood along the aspen path. Once out of the trees, you’re on the beginning of the Lower Loop, a popular bike trail, so be ready to step off the trail for the bikers. –staff pick

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There’s no shortage of fun for kids of all ages in Crested Butte. Take a look at some of our favorite things to do with the kiddos, big and small.

dirt jumps. The kids absolutely love taking their bikes out there. Then go cool off at the river under the bridge. You can follow the Rec Path all the way to Mt. Crested Butte, too!

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You won’t believe how picturesque the playgrounds are in Crested Butte. Hit Town Park, right behind the Center for the Arts for a playground, a softball field, horseshoes and volleyball. It’s a treat to be right in the heart of town and let the kids run free. The newest playground in CB is Rainbow Park on Eighth Street, in between Maroon and Elk. The view doesn’t get any better than this. Let the kids tackle the climbing rock, play a little bit of soccer on the field or make their way up the spider’s web at the playground.

Head to the river We love to walk to the river from Rainbow Park. It’s just a short walk to the Rec Path behind the soccer field. On your way to the river, you’ll pass the BMX

Take the kids to some free concerts this summer. Alpenglow at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts are on Monday nights from June 23 through August 18. Let the kids dance to their heart’s content, rain or shine, starting at 5:30 p.m. On Wednesday nights, free concerts continue up on the mountain at the Live from Mt. Crested Butte series. Bring the kids to the shows at the Red Lady stage at the base area Wednesday nights from 5:30-7:30 p.m. July -August 29. During July 12-August 2, the Crested Butte Music Festival presents the Divine Family Young People’s Concerts. Designed for ages 2-10, these concerts are free for families and are offered on four Saturdays at 11 a.m. These energetic performances will keep kids coming back for more.

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Head to The Trailhead The Trailhead Children’s Museum, located at the base area offers hands-on exhibits and programs in the arts, sciences and creative play for children and families at the base area in Mt. Crested Butte. There are classes galore at The Studio. Check the website for a full schedule of art and science offerings. Head outdoors and play at the Musical Instrument Garden or climb and slide at the Trailhead Tree House. For more information, visit www.trailheadkids.org.

Action The Adventure Park at CBMR is a great way to spend a day or afternoon with the entire family. The activities in the Adventure Park include mini golf, a bungee trampoline, climbing wall, and lift-accessed disc golf. The course consists of 18 holes of classic mini-golf fun. Each hole is unique, representing a different area of the valley. The bungee trampoline is another favorite for the kids as they get to jump 30 feet in the air. The climbing wall is a six-route climbing tower that gives each climber plenty of challenge to make their way up 28 feet to the top. If you are feeling like a trip through the trees, try out the resort’s new Zip Line Tour. There are five zips and three bridge features through the aspens. And get the kids bouncing on the Zero Gravity BagJump. The resort will be setting up two scaffolding at

10 feet and 20 feet for kids and adults to jump into the cloud-like bag of air. CBMR runs Mountain Adventures for kids. They’ll experience mountains, rivers, lakes, crags, trails, and scenery from river raft, by foot, on a mountain bike, in a canoe, with a fly-rod in hand, or high on a cliff! Early registration is recommended as dates are based on availability. More information on the program can also be found at www.mtcbmountainadventures.com Headquartered in the town of Crested Butte, Gravity Groms leads camps for kids ages 6-15. The camps run all summer long and include biking, skateboarding and hiking. Email gravitygroms@gmail.com for more information. Town sports The Crested Butte Parks and Recreation Department has no shortage of summer activities for kids. Programs are designed with ages in mind; some are for a couple hours, others are all day adventures. Programs include: Challenger Sports TetraBrazil Soccer Academy and British Soccer Camp; Kids Live! Summer Performance Camp; Roots & Shoots Garden Summer Day Camp; Skateboarding Lessons; Summer Gymnastics; Tennis Clinics; and Little League baseball.

Schedules and registration information can be found at www.crestedbutterec. com. Pinnacle Bike Series CBMR hosts the Pinnacle Bike Series with a special Youth Series. The Youth Series is designed to give children the opportunity to compete like their parents in a positive and fun environment. The races run Wednesday evenings, July 10-August 7. Junior Golf and Tennis Clinics The Club at Crested Butte holds Junior Golf and Tennis Clinics for kids ages 6-16. Two sessions are held during the summer and the classes meet twice a week. Call the Club at 349-6127 for more information.

Learning never stops

Old Rock Library Need to introduce your toddler to the joys of reading? Come visit the historic library for story time on Wednesday mornings at 11:15 a.m. Trying to keep the school-aged children reading over the summer? Join the Summer Reading program called “One World, Many Stories.” Want to hear a

presentation by Jon Waterman about the Colorado River or how to design and make paper cards for friends and family? The Old Rock Library Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. RMBL Kid’s Nature Camp Through nature awareness games, hikes, art and literature RMBL has fun learning about the science and ecology of this spectacular mountain setting in Gothic. Campers learn how to observe, appreciate and ask questions about mountain ecosystems. Camp is for children ages 4-11 and runs from June to mid-August. Each week a new topic is investigated. For more information, email Annie at enviro-ed@rmbl.org, or visit www.rmbl.org. Mountain Heritage Museum Walk back in time at the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum. Let the kids learn about the history of Crested Butte, from the coal mining days to the beginning of the ski area. There is an amazing train display that the kids will love! The Museum is located in town on Elk Avenue.

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The Adaptive Sports Center (ASC) has provided life-enhancing outdoor recreation to people with disabilities and their families since 1987. This summer we offer the following activities: mountain biking, handcycling (on-road and off-road), whitewater rafting (one-day and multi-day trips), canoeing, open water kayaking, sailing on Blue Mesa, hiking, camping, rock climbing, horseback riding and our challenge course. Join us any day of the week for downhill or cross-country mountain biking on beautiful Mt. Crested Butte. Reservations recommended for all activities. We will also custom-tailor outdoor adventures for families, groups and individuals. Group pricing and scholarships are available. The ASC is located on the lower level of the Treasury Center on Mt. Crested Butte and at 325 Belleview in the Town of Crested Butte. For more information about activities and special events, or to register, call (970) 349-2296, email info@adaptivesports. org or visit www.adaptivesports.org.

Adventure Park

Enjoy Mini Golf, Rock Climbing, Bungee Trampolines and the Coke Zero Gravity BagJump. The Adventure Park is located at the Mt. Crested Butte base area and is fun for the entire family. Adventure Park activities include a covered 18 hole mini-golf course, bungee trampoline, climbing wall and airbag jump. Activities can be purchased à la carte or take advantage of the Adventure Ticket and enjoy unlimited access to chairlift rides and all Adventure Park activities. Tickets are available at the Adventure Center in Mountaineer Square and at the Specialized Rental & Demo Center located in the Treasury Building. Opening for the summer season on June 14.

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Welcome to Alpine Express! We specialize in transportation between the Gunnison/Crested Butte Airport or the Montrose Airport, and the Towns of Mt. Crested Butte, Crested Butte, Gunnison and outlying areas. In the summer season we request a 48 hour advance reservation to provide service to and from the Gunnison/Crested Butte Airport. Yearround, service to or from the Montrose Airport is available by reservation (minimum trip charges apply). Charter Service is available for service from Denver, Colorado Springs and Grand Junction. Local & long distance charters are available year round for all types of special occasions including weddings. Please call us to assist in planning those special events. During the summer, let our trailhead service and our 4-Wheel Drive excursions take you to the incredible heights of the Elk Mountains where you can enjoy a special day in our wonderful high alpine environment. (800) 822-4844 / (970) 641-5074 www.AlpineExpressShuttle.com.

Camp CB – On-Mountain Summer Adventures for Kids

This summer your kids’ favorite ski instructors are sticking around the mountain for a whole different adventure. For the older kids, the Camp CB Summer Adventure program combines outdoor exploration, mountain sports and Adventure Park activities. For the younger ones, the Camp CB Nursery is the perfect spot to spend a day away from the parents. No matter the age, Camp CB has the perfect summer program for your little ones. The nursery begins at 2 months and Camp CB has age specific programming for ages 3-14. Open 7 days a week June 14 through September 7, 2014. For more information or to make a reservation, call (970) 349-2211. www.ridecb.com.

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Float fish the Gunnison with fly or lure, show a dry fly to a high mountain Colorado Cutthroat or Brookie in a remote mountain stream, go for a 16-20” Rainbow or Cuttbow on private water, stalk a 26” trophy Brown, fish a honey hole of Kokanee Salmon or go for that elusive fly fishing “Grand Slam”. Whatever your fly fishing desires and dreams, Gunnison Country has the water to satisfy and C B MacTrout has the guides to help get you there. Tackle, waders, boots, water, snacks and lunch provided as well as transportation to and from the water. We can teach beginners how to enjoy a new sport, guide an intermediate angler to the next level or help point an expert to the next goal. For information and reservations call (970) 901-7975, E-Mail: c.b.mactrout.llc@gmail.com or visit our website at: www.cbmactrout.com.

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Ride the top trails in Colorado on our ATVs and snowmobiles. Surrounded by majestic mountains and pristine beauty, you will experience the best of the Colorado Rockies. Our location is ideal for accessing a variety of trails, from the high alpine experiences in Crested Butte and Taylor Park, to the high desert environment of Gunnison, Almont and the Blue Mesa area. Explore off-road trails and mining roads dating back to the 1800s. There are over 2,000 miles of ATV, jeep, and 4-wheel drive trails in the Gunnison Basin, which provide access to spectacular mountain scenery, aspen forests, diverse landscapes, wildlife, rivers and creeks, and ghost towns. Choose from half-day to full-day adventures. Rental rates include insurance, helmets and instruction. We provide rentals in Gunnison, Crested Butte, Taylor Park, Blue Mesa, and Grand Junction/Grand Mesa. Rent and ride out from many locations. Rates start at $99. (970) 641-3525 rider@coloradoadventurerentals.com www.ColoradoAdventureRentals.com.

CORE

We train to play at CORE, a fitness studio owned and operated by Ginny Turner, an ACSM Certified Health and Fitness Specialist with 15 years of experience. CORE’s mission is to provide quality training in a unique environment with classic Crested Butte views and cutting edge equipment. Ginny offers circuit classes, one-on-one training and small group training by appointment 6 days a week. Visit www.ideafit.com/profile/ginny-turner-1 for current circuit class schedule or call Ginny at (970) 901-4413 to schedule your free initial consultation. You can stop by CORE at 502 Belleview, above A Daily Dose/next to Clark’s Market anytime to talk with Ginny and see her studio.

Crested Butte Angler

Crested Butte Angler is Gunnison County’s #1 fishing guide service and angling shop. We carry top of the line fly fishing products for the whole family, as well as conventional fishing gear, artwork, gifts and products for the river and the trail. We pride ourselves on friendly helpful service and give our clients the best experience possible. Crested Butte Angler is located at 413 Elk Ave or call us at (970) 349-1568. We offer the widest variety of guided trips between private and public water and gladly welcome all abilities. www.crestedbutteangler.com / crestedbutteangler@hotmail.com.

Crested Butte Arts Festival

August 1-3. Come help the Crested Butte Arts Festival celebrate their 42nd Anniversary, featuring 175 of the nation’s top visual artists in a picturesque outdoor setting. Staged on Historic Elk Avenue, the Crested Butte Arts Festival (CBAF) includes children’s activities in “Art Alley”, delectable fare at “Culinary Court”, music and entertainment on the Ragged Mountain Stage, educational opportunities inside the Artist Demonstration Tent, award winning brews & wines from Oskar Blues Brewery and The Naked Grape inside the beer & wine pavilion and an Art Auction, with proceeds benefiting art education and outreach in the Gunnison Valley. The Festival will be open Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The culinary arts permeate the festival again in the form of FREE chef demonstrations and tastings. Admission and parking are free and accessible. See for yourself why the CBAF is one of the top art festivals in Colorado and ranked 35th in the country! For full schedule, ticket information and lodging please visit www.crestedbutteartsfestival.com.

Crested Butte Parks & Recreation

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The Crested Butte Parks & Recreation Department offers year round activities for children and adults. Summer has arrived, and with it a great assortment of sports and activities for all ages, ranging from a couple hours to all day. Most sports and activities are organized and require registering with the Recreation Office; others are on a drop in basis. With great weather and better views all summer long, renting a park pavilion is the perfect choice for your next family picnic or birthday barbecue. Welcome to Paradise, and let Parks & Recreation help you get active. As always, remember, dogs are not allowed in parks. For more information on your next adventure, go to www.townofcrestedbutte.com or call the Parks and Recreation Department at (970) 349-5338. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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activitiesguide. Crested Butte Mountain Resort 17th Annual Pinnacle Summer Race Series Crested Butte Mountain Resort is host to the 17th Annual Pinnacle Summer Race Series. The popular race series is geared for fun and competition, from beginner to expert riders and is FREE for all racers. Cross-Country, Downhill and Kids specific races will be held each week. The cross-country races consist of varying lengths and difficulty to challenge riders of all abilities on Crested Butte Mountain’s network of singletrack bike trails. Downhill races will utilize the courses used during the Big Mountain Enduro and other gravity fed trails. The races take place on Wednesday evenings at 5:45 p.m. (register on the Butte 66 deck at 5p.m.) and are tentatively scheduled for July 9, 16, 23 and 30 and August 6. Pizza or pasta, beer and prizes follow each race for competitors. For racers needing lift access, reduced price lift tickets will be available at registration.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort - Summer Chair Lift Rides and More!

This summer, come UP to the mountain. Take a summer chairlift ride and hike to the peak or rent bikes and cruise the Evolution Bike Park trails on the mountain. For something new and different, try disc (Frisbee) golf or the Coke Zero Gravity BagJump in the Adventure Park. The Silver Queen Express and the Red Lady Express (with bike attachment) lifts are open daily June 14 – September 7 and then Friday – Sunday only September 12 - 28. With Free LIVE! From Mt. Crested Butte concerts, Free Mountain Bike races and extended Red Lady lift and Adventure Park hours, Mt. CB is the place to be on Wednesday nights. And don’t forget about Free twilight Red Lady lift rides on Fridays from 4:30 – 7pm. Lift tickets are sold at the Specialized Rental and Demo Center located in the Treasury Building and at the Adventure Center located in the Mountaineer Square Courtyard (970) 349-2211. The Adventure Center can book all of your vacation needs from disc golf rentals to spa treatments.

Crested Butte Movement Center

The Crested Butte Movement Center is a multidisciplinary fitness studio specializing in small group and private training. We offer small group classes in Pilates, Group Reformer and Sport Performance. Our private and shared private lessons are results oriented, goal driven, and designed to create lasting changes. CBMC offers 23 years of experience in changing movement patterns, injury recovery and prevention, and sport performance. Our intimate studio is fully equipped with Pilates apparatus, Core Align machines, Kettlebells, Weights and everything you need for a complete transformational experience. Fitness assessments and consultations are always free. 301 Belleview Ave, Unit F, (970) 903-0188. cbmovementcenter@gmail.com

Crested Butte Zipline Tour

Take your mountain adventure to new heights this summer with the Crested Butte Zipline Tour. This one of a kind adventure includes five ziplines ranging in length from 200 – 300 feet connected by features or “events” such as suspended wood bridges and towering platforms. The guided zipline tour is an approximately two-hour-long experience for only $60 per person (plus tax). Group discounts are available, call (970) 349-2211 or stop by the Adventure Center in Mountaineer Square for more information or to make a reservation.

Crested Butte School of Dance

Presents DANCE IN THE MOUNTAINS 2014. Summer Intensives include intermediate and advanced level tap classes July 8-10 for students ages 13 – adult taught by Donovan Helma from Denver, Colorado, and a two week Summer Showcase July 21-August 2 offering classes in lyrical jazz and hip hop for students 8 - adult and taught by instructors, Jenny Schiff and Kevin O’Keefe both from Boulder, Colorado. A free student/faculty showing will be held on Saturday, August 2 at 11:00 am at the Center for the Arts outdoor stage. Daily classes will be held at the Pump Room Studio at 3rd and Maroon Ave in Crested Butte. Tuesdays, June 10, 17, 24, July 1, classes will be offered to students age 6 – adult in contemporary dance, ballet, leaps and turns and elements of improvisation. Pre-registration is encouraged for all classes and intensives and drop-ins are welcome. Visit www.dancecrestedbutte.org registration information, including fees, schedules and faculty information.

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Dos Rios Golf Club

Dos Rios Golf Club located in Gunnison since 1964, offers golfers of all skill levels a quality experience, exceptional service and a comfortable atmosphere. The amenities include an 18 hole championship golf course, driving range and practice putting green, fully stocked pro shop and grill & lounge. Public play is welcomed every day except Thursdays; memberships and special event packages are available. Lessons are offered from PGA professionals by appointment. Dos Rios combines a great golfing experience with the unmatched beauty of the Colorado landscape. The Gunnison River flows through the course as well as several ponds offering a challenge to all players. Come out and let us help you have FUN!! 501 Camino Del Rio, Gunnison CO, (970) 641-1482, dosriosgolf.net

Dragonfly Anglers

Dragonfly Anglers, established in 1983 celebrates its 32nd year of guiding in the valley! The most complete technical fly fishing outfitter offering the finest gear and providing the most outstanding Guide Services for every type of fly fishing in the region! Float the Gunnison River or walk-wade numerous productive streams including the world-renowned Black Canyon of the Gunnison Gorge! Take advantage of an extensive inventory of travel and fishing apparel. We carry brands like Simms, Patagonia, Ex Officio, Tilley, Costa Del Mar, Sage & Scott Fly Rods, Abel Reels, Waterworks-Lamson & more! Licenses & authorized Simms equipment rentals always available. (970) 349-1228 or (800) 491-3079.

Elevation Spa

Come experience the world class, 11,000 sq. ft. Elevation Spa and Fitness Center at Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s Elevation Hotel, located just steps away from the ski slopes. With nine treatment rooms available for massage therapy, body wraps, and facials, a fitness center stocked with cardio machines and strength training equipment, a swimming pool, hot tub, steam room and sauna, the Elevation Spa easily accommodates you and your friends and family as you indulge together in a day at the spa. After receiving your healing treatments, you will leave the Elevation Spa with the overall feeling of wellbeing that inspired you to visit the mountains in the first place. Take advantage of our complimentary valet parking during your spa visit or ride the free town bus to the base of the ski area and arrive just steps away from the Elevation Hotel. Please call (970) 251-3500 to make an appointment today or visit our website at www.elevationspa.com.

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Evolution Bike Park

Ski Area, Mt. Crested Butte. Progress your riding to the next level. From family-fun green trails with whoops and berms to exhilarating advanced and expert trails, the Evolution Bike Park is designed for the development and improvement of riders of all ability levels. The Park experience begins at the base area in the Specialized Demo Center where the expert staff helps outfit clients with the size and style of bike to match their riding level and goals. The Park includes over 25 miles of lift-served singletrack cross-country and downhill trails as well as a Pump Track in the base area to sharpen your skills. Bike uploads are available on the Red Lady Express Lift daily June 14 - Sept. 7and Friday-Sunday from Sept 12 - 28. Enjoy extended hours on Wednesdays and Fridays until 7pm, otherwise closing at 5pm. Lift tickets can be purchased in the Demo Center. The Pinnacle Bike Races on Wednesday nights feature the Evolution Bike Park trails offering beginner to expert categories with specific courses for XC, DH and kids—plus it’s FREE.

Fantasy Ranch Horseback Adventures

Looking for a great vacation adventure? Look no further! Get a true taste of the Rocky Mountain West on a one and a half hour, half-day or full-day trail ride. Ride through the gorgeous West Elk Mountain range to Aspen, or enjoy the full flavor of the West on an overnight pack trip. For reservations or more information call (970) 349-5425. Come experience Crested Butte’s beautiful backcountry by horseback! continued on page 38

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Gravity Groms Camps for Kids Who Rip!

This is where all the summer fun lives for kids in CB! Get in on all the action! Gravity Groms summer action-sports day camps are for kids ages 6 and up. Each day we take the Groms on three big adventures including mountain biking, bmx jumps, skateboarding, hiking, disc golf, model rocket launches, cooling off in rivers, playing in mud, orienteering, trail maintenance and much, much more! Camps run 7 days a week beginning June 9th and drop-off & pick-up are between 8-9 am & 4:30-5:30 pm. Visit Gravity Groms on Facebook, find more information at www.gravitygroms.com, email us at gravitygroms@gmail.com, or call us (970) 765-6771. We guarantee your kids will be tired and dirty at the end of the day!

Groms Sessions

For older kids ages 7 - 18 who want to progress their mad MTB skills, Groms Sessions are clinic-format camps which focus on cross-country and downhill mountain biking. Our coaches are the highest caliber in their sport and are crazy about working with kids. Based out of the CB Nordic Center, Groms Sessions run 7 days a week from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm all summer long. Visit Gravity Groms on Facebook, find more information on our website www.gravitygroms.com, email us at gravitygroms@gmail.com, or call us (970) 765-6771. We’ll turn your shredders into animals!

Groms Factory Race Team

This competitive level program for athletes ages 8 & up seeking the podium in DH or XC MTB only has 20 spots available and athletes must apply directly with Papa Wheelie. With a maximum of 5:1 athlete to coach ratio and the very best coaching the Gunnison Valley has to offer, Groms Factory Race Team athletes will ride & train together a minimum of 3 days per week on M, W, F with Saturdays optional. Athletes are encouraged to compete in the CB Pinnacle Race Series, the Growler Race Series in Gunnison and we’re making plans to travel to at least two races. For more information or to register please go to www.gravitygroms.com or contact Papa Wheelie at gravitygroms@gmail.com or at (970) 765-6771.

Gunnison River Guides

Gunnison River Guides is a Fishing Guide Service owned and operated by two of the most qualified and passionate guides in all of Colorado. Jason Booth and Joel Aslanian have a combined 30 years of guiding in the Gunnison River and still love every minute of it. We specialize in creating the best guided fishing experience possible. Whether it be teaching a group of beginners the basics, or taking the most experienced angler on a “fishing trip of a lifetime.” Our guides are hard working, extremely fishy, and love what they do. Book early, call today (970) 596-3054, info@gunnisonriverguides.com.

Gunnison Valley Observatory

Open for Public Viewing every Friday and Saturday evening from Friday, June 13th through Saturday, September 13th. Gates open at sunset. Evenings consist of a brief astronomy-related program and multiple telescope viewing opportunities. Admission is by donation and reservations are not required. The Observatory is also available for rental for private viewing parties. The Observatory is located south of Gunnison at 2804 County Rd 38 across from the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. From Gunnison, travel West on Hwy 50, turn left onto Gold Basin Road, continue around the airport then head south crossing Tomichi Creek about a mile. The Observatory will be on your left. For more information on programs and visiting the Observatory go to www.gunnisonobservatory.org or (970) 642-1111.

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Downhill. Dirt Jumping. Cross Country. Here is your bike shop. An adventure for you and the family awaits at Handlebar Bike Shop. Find the flow with a rental from Crested Butte’s premier downhill bike shop. Safety gear and trail knowledge will start every ride off right. Let our Suspension Specialist smooth out all the bumps. From overhauls to brake bleeds, we do it all. Located slopeside on Mt. Crested Butte. Stocked with the award winning Norco Aurums and Sights. Gearing up for getting down? handlebarbikeshop.com

Live! From Mt. Crested Butte, Summer 2014

Wednesdays, July 2 - August 27. The Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association presents Live! From Mt. Crested Butte, a free outdoor summer concert series. Each Wednesday, between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. there will be live music on the Red Lady Stage located at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy fresh new sounds at 9380 ft. Dogs and outside alcohol are not allowed. Beer, wine and food will be for sale. For a complete schedule visit www.LivefromMtCB.com.

Mountain Adventures

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The longest running summer day-camp program in Crested Butte now includes the added benefits of access to the Adventure Park and Lifts as well as the guided excursions throughout the Gunnison country. Experience the mountains, rivers, lakes, crags, trails and scenery as a part of a canoeing, rafting, fly fishing, mountain biking, ropes course, hiking, ziplining, rock climbing or Blue Mesa adventure. Check the schedule at www.mtcbmountainadventures.com for what trips are going out each day. Mountain Adventures is available to 7 – 14 year olds Monday through Friday, June 9 until August 22 Due to the nature of this program, availability is limited. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling (970) 349-2211.

Peak Sports

Peak Sports, with its slope-side location, is the most convenient and fully equipped bike rental shop in Mt. Crested Butte. Choose from our complete line of Full Suspension 29ers, Downhill and kids’ mountain bikes. We also carry a full line of biking gear from Osprey, Camelback, Pearl Izumi, Giro, Fox and more. Find us at the base of the Red Lady Lift in Mt. Crested Butte. Rent online and SAVE at www.rentbikes.org/PeakSports or contact us at: (970) 349-6121. www.peaksports.biz.

Pilates Beyond

Pilates Beyond is a full service Pilates studio in the heart of downtown Crested Butte. We have a fully equipped studio that offers Privates and Duets using the newest state of the art equipment in our boutique setting. Along with Private Pilates, we offer many classes to meet everyones needs and help achieve your fitness and personal goals. We have TRX classes, a cardio workout that uses your body weight to challenge your entire body. In addition, we have Burne at the Barre and Booty Barre classes, Pilates Mat, small apparatus classes, cardio Pilates and Yoga. Our schedule is designed to offer classes at times that work for everyone. We encourage registering online to ensure your spot in our classes. Please register on www. pilatesbeyond.com and follow the Mind body link to register and pay online. Michelle Warner, owner of Pilates Beyond, along with Michelle Cowell, Megan Clark and Jill Hughes welcome you to Pilates Beyond, where every client is treated individually and your goals are personal to you. We are here to challenge you, lift you up and encourage you every step of your journey. See you at Pilates Beyond, 401 3rd Street.

RMBL Summer Science Programs

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ADULT SCIENCE TOURS - A weekly summer series designed for adults to learn more about the scope of field research that is conducted at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. Each week’s program includes a moderate walking tour starting from the town of Gothic and visits with researchers at RMBL or in the field. Tours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $50 per person, includes lunch. KIDS NATURE CAMP - Come and explore the natural environment of the forests, meadows and mountains surrounding Gothic! Through nature awareness games, hikes, art & literature, children have fun learning about the science and ecology of our spectacular mountain setting. Find out what makes science fun! For more information about these programs visit our website at www.rmbl.org or call (970) 349-7156

Rock & Roll Sports

Cycling, Climbing, Camping, Hiking, Skiing. From Beginner to Expert we have the gear that you need! For Repairs, Rentals, Demos, Beta or Advice, stop by the yellow house at 608 W. Tomichi (HW50) in Gunnison, CO or contact us at (970) 6419150 or rocknrollsports@hotmail.com.

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Come enjoy a great day on the river with Gunnison’s original river rats! Fun family raft trips. World-class whitewater. Float or walk/wade fishing, rock climbing instruction. ACCT Zipline course. Kayaks and duckies. Guided powerboat fishing on Taylor Reservoir, knowledgeable, professional, friendly guides. River equipment sales, service and rentals. Floating Crested Butte/Gunnison Valley since 1977. Offices at 703 W. Tomichi (Hwy. 50) in Gunnison, and in Taylor Canyon (mile marker 7.5). For information or reservations call (970) 641-3131 or visit us on the web at: www.scenicrivertours.com. Great whitewater is only 20 minutes away.Â

Specialized Rental and Demo Center

Get the perfect ride at the Specialized Rental and Demo Center. Located in the Treasury Building at the base of the ski area, the Rental and Demo Center caters to every level of biking enthusiast and features top of the line downhill, crosscountry, women’s and kid’s specific mountain bikes. Stop by and find out which of Specialized’s latest line is right for you. Daily clinics and workshops are also available to enhance your mountain bike experience. Ride with an experienced coach and learn tips and techniques to boost your skills and confidence.  Both Cross-Country and Downhill specific clinics are available. Lesson, lift and Demo packages are available. Call (970) 349-2278 for reservations or more information.

Thin Air Sports

(970) 349-4045. Mammut – Eider – Lole – Ibex –– Sorel. Your before, during and after adventure outfitters. Clothing and accessories for all of your year-round adventures on and off the mountain. Open 8 am – 6 pm daily. Located in the Mountaineer Square Breezeway.

Three Rivers Resort and Outfitting

Looking for adventure on your vacation in Crested Butte? We offer a variety of activities: Â raft, fish, stand up paddle, climb, kayak, zipline, horseback ride, hike, bike, hot air balloon, 4WD tour, Jeeps. We are your adventure headquarters. Â Visit our Orvis fly shop, store and restaurant at Three Rivers Resort in Almont. Call (888) 761-3474 or www.3riversresort.com.

Trailhead Children's Museum

Explore! Create! Play! Learn! The Trailhead Children’s Museum offers hands-on exhibits and programs in the arts, sciences and creative play for children and families. Discover the Dig Pit, Dark Room, Science Lab, Magic Magnets, Indoor Play Set, Pirate Ship, All You Can Create Art Bar and our Garden to Grocery Healthy Living exhibit. This summer, don’t miss daily drop-off Art and Science Camps. Looking to spend time outdoors? Check out the Trailhead Tree House outdoor climbing structure and the Melodic Musical Garden. Located in the Outpost Building at the base of the ski area in Mt. Crested Butte. For more information please contact The Trailhead at (970) 349-7160 or visit our website at www. trailheadkids.org. Admission is $6 per person.

Western Pilates

Western Pilates is a small, cutting-edge Pilates and suspension training studio located near the 4-way stop in Crested Butte, and within the Sanctuary in Gunnison, Colorado. We offer a wide variety of group classes with five excellent instructors using state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Small group classes in Mat Pilates, TRX, Redcord, & Balance Barre are scheduled through-out the week and open for anyone to drop-in. Private or semi-private Pilates Apparatus sessions are available by appointment at a very reasonable price. Call (970) 596-1714 for more information. No prior experience or special equipment is needed--come on down & check us out! Â www.westernpilates.net

Wildflower Spa

Conveniently located in the Grand Lodge, the Wildflower Spa unites the healing arts with Mother Nature. Schedule a treatment today and enjoy a naturally relaxing and healing spa experience. The Wildflower is an affordable spa, with 3 treatment rooms where we offer Massage, Facials and Waxing. Each treatment is tailored to meet your needs, whether your goal is to relax, feel more beautiful, or find relief from aches and pains. Complimentary use of the steam room, pool and hot tub is included with any spa treatment. Please visit our website at www.thewildflowerspa.com to see our menu of services or call (970) 349-8063 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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Yoga for the Peaceful

YOGA FOR THE PEACEFUL is a green, grassroots community studio owned by Monica Mesa and Juliet Stillman. We are a Bhakti studio devoted to the teachings of Neem Karoli Baba to “Love everyone. Serve everyone. Remember God.� Our studio is dedicated to providing many different styles of Yoga for all types of people. We honor all spiritual traditions, unity in diversity, local and global activism, and provide a warm atmosphere for personal growth and development. We feature talented and soulful teachers, inspirational workshops, local and global retreats, and a 200 hour Prana Flow Teacher Training program through Shiva Rea’s Samudra Global School of Living Yoga. We have a boutique featuring unique and high quality yoga lifestyle products from eco-conscious companies. We are proud to be a family owned business providing YOGA FOR EVERYONE! 120 Elk Avenue, (970) 349-0302. www.yogaforthepeaceful.com.

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Crested Butte not only is known for its colorful personality, the southwestern Colorado town also is highly regarded for the rainbow of hues that take over mountainsides and meadows each summer. Designated the “Wildflower Capital of Colorado” by the Colorado State Legislature in 1990, the town will host the 28th annual Crested Butte Wildflower Festival on July 7-13. During the week, more than 200 events showcase the lush landscapes and focus on activities that include wildflowers such as hikes, walks, jeep and van tours, garden excursions, and workshops on photography, art, gardening, edibles, butterflies, birding, medicinals and botany. Not only is there an explosion of color during Wildflower Festival, there is an abundance of other events happening at the same time, including Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival, Crested Butte Music Festival, Crested Butte Plein Air Invitational and Gunnison Cattlemen’s Days. continued on next page

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Great wildflower viewing is available much of the summer, and Crested Butte Wildflower Festival is offering an extensive schedule of 4 x 4 tours of Paradise Divide, Saturday Wildflower Walks, Friday Adventure Hikes, and Wildflower Tours of Crested Butte Mountain Resort from June 20 – August 15. The festival also can coordinate custom wildflower hikes, walks, garden tours, picnics and art workshops for individuals, families, groups and weddings. Hikes & Walks Daily hikes and walks for all ranges of strength, fitness and wildflower know-how are some of the most popular happenings on the festival’s schedule. Go fullday, full-strength or half-day at a more leisurely pace. Hikes range from 1 to 12 miles and are listed with a minimum age recommendation for kids. The festival hosts hikes to Aspen, a hike to the old mining town of Crystal, classic hikes like Walrod, Democrat Basin and Trail 403. Garden Tours, Gardening & Landscaping Crested Butte Gardens and Historic Garden Tour, led by representatives from the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum, are perfect for those who love beautiful gardens and want a little inspiration. Designing a Natural Garden and Wildflowers Fit for a Garden also are ideal for people who like to dabble in the yard. Art & Photography Twenty-five photography classes are on the schedule to help sharpen skills for shooting wildflowers up-close and in landscapes, with most led by local professional photographers who intimately know the best places to capture the blooms. Sunrise and evening workshops, a 4 x 4 Backcountry Photo Tour, Hike & Shoot outings, Portrait Photography in Crested Butte Landscapes, Awesome Alleyways & Wondrous Wildflowers, Bird Photography, and a Wildflower Photography Masterclass are among the many topics being offered.  Edibles A new option for this year is Botanical Indulgence, a progressive tasting tour showcasing three of Crested Butte’s food and drink establishments that embrace fresh botanicals to make creative concoctions. Participants will experience unique taste sensations at Third Bowl Homemade Ice Cream, Montanya Distillers and Dogwood Cocktail Cabin and hear the stories behind the creations. Birding & Butterflies Birds and butterflies go hand-in-hand with wildflowers. Learn how to identify the area’s unique birds from their song and see stunning butterflies feasting on gorgeous wildflowers. Birding Among the Wildflowers on the Upper Loop and Woods Walk are two options offered along with Butterflies & Lunch at Double Top Ranch, located in the Cement Creek area.  Botany & Medicinals Dig a little deeper into science with Biological Warfare in the Plant Kingdom and Colorado Native Smorgasbord or get some hands-on time at In Search of Edibles & Medicinals and Making Simple Plant Medicines. For more information, visit www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com.Â

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The Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum invites everyone to pay them a visit. The Museum is located at 331 Elk Avenue across the street from Donita’s Cantina. During the summer season, the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. everyday. The Museum is located in a building popularly known as Tony’s Conoco, formerly called the Crested Butte Hardware Store. The Museum purchased the building in the fall of 2001. With the help of numerous generous donations from individuals as well as grants, the Museum renovated the building keeping the interior the same as much as possible The Museum opened its doors permanently in July 2003.This building has a rich local history and has been standing for 125 years. John McCosker opened the Crested Butte Hardware in this building in 1883. In the early years, it also housed the town’s first blacksmith shop. In 1911, the town’s first retail gas pump could be found out front. John Campbell and former Gunnison County Commissioner Bill Whalen purchased the store in 1922. Tony Mihelich, Whalen’s son-in-law, started working in the hardware store in 1939. Tony Mihelich purchased the store outright in 1952 and operated it until he passed away at age 93 on Christmas Day in 1996. The Museum has exhibits that focus on the history and heritage of the upper Gunnison Valley. They include: historical building information, the stories of Crested Butte’s early pioneers and settlers, a railroad diorama of the 1920’s, mining, home life, the history of skiing in the valley, a children’s area, a changing exhibit, a Flauschink exhibit as well as a seasonally changing Textile Exhibit and the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. In addition to exhibits, the Museum has a store with educational books, videos, and unique gifts. The museum’s annual summer fundraiser, the Black and White Ball, will be held again this year on July 2. Wear your finest black and white attire, and bring your dancing shoes. It’s a fun-filled street dance. Head out on a historic walking tour this summer with museum director Glo Cunningham on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. or call the museum to go on a tour by appointment. If you are interested in learning more than even the casual visitor, the Museum also has volunteer opportunities for people with weekly hours or specific events. For more information, if you would like to volunteer or want to be come a member or make a tax-deductible donation to the Museum please call 970-349-1880, write to PO Box 2480, Crested Butte, CO 81224 or check out the website at www.crestedbutteheritagemuseum.com.

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Tour de Forks events are the delectable, signature fundraising series for the Center for the Arts. Throughout the 22 Tour de Forks events of the summer, food and architectural enthusiasts visit a variety of private homes and dine on epicurean delights from accomplished chefs. One evening may feature an exquisite meal at a home in downtown Crested Butte. The next evening you’re on a sunny deck watching the alpenglow fade as the river meanders past you. One day is reserved for adventure, as you hike through fields of wildflowers above treeline before being treated to a well-deserved lunch. Globally trained chefs prepare an exotic array of fine food. Your meals range from a casual outdoor feast to an elegant, candlelight dinner. One event might feature a fashion show, another an opportunity to rub elbows with musical legends and get a personal concert. Full details on each Tour de Forks event can be found on the Center’s website. Or, stop by the Center’s box office to pick up a complete brochure. Reservations are required. continued on next page

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June 23– An Artist’s World Chef/Owner Michael Marchitelli of Marchitelli’s Gourmet Noodle at Janet and Kurt Giesselman’s home at Pristine Point at Meridian Lake. June 28– Old World Artistry Chef/Proprietor Jason Vernon of Soupçon at Denise and Bill Hayes’ home in downtown Crested Butte. July 8– Step Back in Time Executive Chef Tim Egelhoff of Maxwell’s Steakhouse at Shellie and Dan Greiner’s home in downtown Crested Butte. July 15– Haute Couture Returns Executive Chef Tim Egelhoff of Maxwell’s Steakhouse with local retail shop fashion show. July 16– A Designer’s Vision Executive Chef Coy Webb of Coal Creek Grill at Linda and Frank Fialkoff’s home at the Roaring Judy Ranch. July 20– Red Molly Concert at 10,000 Feet Chef/Owner Ashley Odom of Feast & Merriment at Cody and Joel Bennisch’s home at Trapper’s Crossing. Red Molly private concert. July 22– À Votre Santé Chef/Culinary Director John Ralston of the Gunnison Valley Hospital at Kathy and Clif Barnhart’s home at Skyland. With HealthScreen blood test and presentation by Dr. Kathleen Kinkema. July 23– Due West Concert on the Ranch Executive Chef Tim Egelhoff of Maxwell’s Steakhouse at John Johnson’s home on the Old Rozman Ranch. Due West private concert. July 29– European Transformations Chef/Proprietor Jason Vernon of Soupçon at Sherri and Travis West’s home in downtown Crested Butte. July 30– When East Meets West Chef/Owner Troy Guard of TAG at Karen and Jim Barney’s home at Skyland. August 5– Cloud City Hike Chefs Gloria Kern and Jerry Brown prepare a gourmet picnic on a private hike with historian Duane Vandenbusche to Cloud City. August 7– Down by the River Chef de Cuisine David Wooding of the Red Room at Melanie and Rob Green’s home at Hidden River Ranch. August 9– Reclaimed Heritage Chef/Owner Andrea Frizzi of Il Posto at Terri and Matthew Peacock’s home at Prospect. August 14– Mountain Rum Inspired Chef / Owner Lon Land of Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions and Karen Hoskin of Montanya Distillers at Jaunea and Ken Ford’s home at Grant Lake at Skyland. August 17– Luxurious Sunday Brunch Chef/Owner Carolyn Riggs of the Brick Cellar at Julie and David Winn’s home at Ohio Creek.

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August 21– Progressive Dinner at Wildhorse Executive Chef Chris Schlaudecker of Uley’s Cabin prepares a progressive dinner at the homes of Andrea and Chris Cappy, Mike Kelley and Rose Gebhart, Dorcha and Matt Boisen, Mary Alice and Paul Kirincic at Wildhorse at Prospect. August 23– A Dream Come True Chef Benjamin Drury at Ginny and Gil Burciaga’s home at Skyland. August 25– Dawn to Dusk Golf Challenge Raise sponsorship money for playing 100 holes of golf. Player and Sponsor Celebration Party with Executive Chef Ben Breathauer of the Club at Crested Butte. August 27– Of Wood and Stone Chef/Owner Mike Busse of Garlic Mike’s at Susan and Kevin Logan’s home at Glacier Lily. Friday, September 5 Through an Artist’s Eye Chef/Owner Michael Marchitelli of Marchitelli’s Gourmet Noodle at Shelley and Mike Lockwood’s home at Buttercup in Mt. Crested Butte.

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July 10 The first day of the festival begins with a History of Malbec with Peter Maxwell at a private residence. At noon, the kickoff celebration begins at Maxwell’s Steakhouse. Seminars continue throughout the day, including a not to be missed mixology class with Karen Hoskin of Montanya’s Distillery. The evening closes with a Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner at Uley’s with Chef Kate Ladoulis (django’s), Chef Troy Guard (TAG), Chef Lon Symensma (ChoLon) and Chef Eric Jaeger (CBMR), $250

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On Friday there are three seminars to get you more acquainted with varietals of wine. Friday evening is the Winemaker Dinner at a private residence with Chef Jason Vernon of Soupçon, and Winemaker and former resident Joe Buckel of Sutcliffe Vineyards.

July 12 On Saturday, go on a Wine Hike and Gourmet Picnic Lunch with Sommelier Aaron Tomcak and Chef Ashley Odom, then head to the Grand Tasting at the Big Mine Ice Arena in town. A Farm to Table Dinner will be held at the Sunflower with Chef Kalon Wall.

July 13 Sunday morning closes the festival with the Bursting with Bubbles Brunch at Bonez with Tomcak and Chef David Wooding. Events may be purchased singularly as well as priced in the Schedule of Events. For more information, visit crestedbuttewine.com.

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Night owls Darkness is falling, the night breeze is cool and your belly is full from dinner but you are not quite ready to call it a night. Maybe you feel like socializing with friends a bit longer, meeting some new fun folks, playing pool or listening to some live music. If so, Crested Butte has some fine watering holes for your late night pleasure. The Brick Oven, located on Elk Avenue next to the Post Office has a great big deck and outdoor bar as well as an indoor bar. They have many beers on tap and heat lamps outside to keep you warm while enjoying an adult beverage outdoor on a nice Rocky Mountain summer night. The Eldo Brewery & Tap Room, upstairs next to the Post Office, is a great place to sample some tasty home brews. On any given night, there are five or more to choose from. During the season, the Eldo will host some fairly well known bands three or more times a week that start at 10 p.m. They also have a pool table and a foosball table for your gaming needs. The Kitchen at the Eldo cooks food into the night hours so if you have some late night munchies, that is a good option. The Eldo is open until 2 a.m. most nights. Up Elk Avenue over the bridge just past Second Street you can find Kochevar’s, a historic Crested Butte saloon that has withstood generations of drinkers. The proprietor of Kochevar’s is from one of the first families of town. Two pool tables host tournaments every Thursday. You can also enjoy a dart or foosball game while you are there. Kochevar’s is open until 2 a.m. most nights. The Talk of the Town, just in from the corner of Third and Elk, is a bar for the more boisterous crowd. They have two pool tables upstairs, darts, foosball, video games and a juke box. The upstairs bar also opens on busier nights and every so often there will be some live music. A full night of comedy and drama can be found at the Talk. The Princess Wine Bar is probably the mellowest of the late night venues. Located on the south side of Elk between Second and Third streets, the Princess offers live acoustic music with some favorite local musicians about three nights per week. Enjoy specialty martinis and a fresh atmosphere at the Princess. In the alley behind the Post Office is the Dogwood Cocktail Cabin. The atmosphere is rustic hip. They have a warm environment and classy cocktails. The Dogwood is open until midnight most nights. Of course almost all of the restaurants in town have great bars to enjoy, which are open earlier in the evening and will close by 9 or 10 p.m. If you are wondering what’s going on at any place around town, check out the billboards located in front of the post office, at Clark’s Market and various other places around town. You can also check out the community calendar and music calendars in each week’s issue of the Crested Butte News. The Mountain Express is a free shuttle that runs between Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. It runs until about midnight every night of the week so you can be a responsible drinker. You can see the full schedule on page 28 of the Visitor’s Guide. The town taxi can also be contacted for a limited number of rides when the Mountain Express stops running. And remember to drink plenty of water. Alcohol has a greater effect on EVERYONE up here at 8,889 feet above sea level. Have fun and be safe out there.

Tips for a rocking good time • Don’t forget to drink a lot of water. At this high altitude, alcohol kicks in quite a bit faster. • Catch a free ride on the Mountain Express. Cut out the schedule on page 28 in the main section and get to town and back to your lodging establishment on one of the painted buses. • Getting ready for a night out on the town in our mountain temperatures means still dressing warm on summer nights. Don’t forget your coat. • Before you head home for the night, double-check your belongings to make sure you left with everything you came in with. • Check out the Crested Butte News’ Weekly section and calendar to find out about all the happenings while you’re in town. • Bands in the evening typically start at 10 p.m. and pack up by 1:30 a.m. • Have fun out there.

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Get into the spirit of autumn with Mt. Crested Butte’s 15th annual Chili and Beer Festival held on September 6 at the base area. Heat up by sampling great chili prepared by area cook-off contestants, cool off with beers poured by several microbreweries and savor live music all afternoon. So how did beer come to be? Brews...you can be thankful for ancient providence that in a harsher world of long ago, fermentation was accidentally stumbled upon, or at least the human creature was led to understand its divine purpose. The roots of brewing are traced back to ancient Africa, Egypt and Sumeria, with the oldest proven brew history dating back 6,000 years to the Sumerians. Beer has been called liquid bread because ancient pictograms show bread being baked, then crumbled into water to make a mash, and that mash made a heavenly elixir that made people quite happy. So you can thank the ancient Sumerians for your daily brewski. However, after their empire collapsed, the Babylonians ruled Mesopotamia and furthered the art of beer to include about 20 different types of brews, which they exported all the way to Egypt. The Babylonian King, Hammurabi, even decided to decree a law about beer consumption—that is, he enacted a minimum daily beer ration. Depending on your social standing, you’d get doled out a specific amount. For example, if you were a mere laborer, you’d be able to down about two liters, while administrators and high priests were given five liters daily. Hardly seems fair that a priest or administrator trumps the thirst of a hard worker. The Egyptians carried on the tradition of brewing using unbaked bread dough, and they added dates, which sweetened the taste considerably and was light years ahead of the normally bitter batches. The Egyptian scribes even created a new hieroglyph for “brewer.” continued on next page

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Later, those haughty Romans would consider beer to be the drink of barbarians but eventually brewing fell into the jurisdiction of the Roman church, when Christian abbeys refined the process even more. The Germans came up with a beer purity law that stated only four ingredients could be used to brew: water, malted barley, malted wheat and hops. Yeast, as part of the brewing process, was a major ingredient so they didn’t bother to list it. Hops was originally used as a preservative and brewing couldn’t be done in the warm months of the year because the wild yeasts of summertime would sour the beer. So colder months were reserved for beer making and luckily, they had the natural storage and refrigeration of caves in the Alps, which mysteriously gave the brew a cleaner taste. The brewers just didn’t know why that worked but better living through the understanding of modern chemistry opened our understanding to the fact that through the cold fermentation process the bacteria responsible for clouding and souring beer was unable to thrive, so you have better beer. Gotta love science. The good news is that all 20 brewers serving up their delicious Pale Ale, Amber, Brown Ale, Dark Ale, Porter, Stout, Light Lager, Dark Lager, Wheat Beer, Specialty Beer, Strong Beer, Belgians, Fruit, Vegetable, and even Spice Beer know their chemistry well. The bottom line is, you don’t have to. All you have to know is how to hang on to your glass as you forage along from beer tent to beer tent. It’s like chemistry through osmosis. Beer is served from noon to 4 p.m. and be sure to vote in the People’s Choice category for the brew that makes you do your happy dance. But wait—there’s chili, too! As far as the origins of the fiery or mild cauldron of sustenance, there are many legends and stories about where chili came from but only one thing is certain... it did not originate in Mexico. It’s been said that chili was originally a peasant dish to make the meat go further by simmering it into a stew. Regardless, hone your inner peasant and make sure you hang onto your bowl so you can wander through the various tables of scrumptious concoctions, which will be judged and awards announced at the end of the day. There’s a People’s Choice category for chili as well so vote on what makes your belly smile. For more information get to the website at cbbeerfest.com.

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story by Dawne Belloise | photos by Lydia Stern The welcomed sunny days of summer are finally here but in a mountain ski resort town, where the long fingers of winter can reach well past May and start grabbing as early as October, who could have imagined that warm-blooded tourists, or even the hardy locals, would flock to eat... ice cream? Third Bowl Homemade Ice Cream owners Kendall Tankersley and Matt Smith had a hunch that most folks felt the same longing as they did for the real deal, old-fashioned, flavorful, handmade delicacy that is a far cry from the processed and mass-produced stuff. And they were right. Tubs chock-full of assorted colored iced concoctions are lined up in the freezer display case like vibrant paint swatches, with names like Blueberry Lemon Bar, Strawberry Marshmallow, Raspberry Lemonade, Mint Cookie, Honey Lavender and Cowboy Coffee. Don’t worry, there are plenty of chocolates, from smooth milk chocolates to rich and dark, some spiked with organic cherries and chili peppers for that tantalizing kick. There is an exquisite Salted Caramel and plenty of dairy alternatives made with oatmeal and coconut milks and fresh fruit sorbets.

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If you’re not salivating by now, you should have your pulse checked to ensure you’re still alive. Kendall Tankersley agrees. “There’s no denying that the Rockies are predominantly cold, but this is where we live, this is where our families are. We started making our ice cream at home for fun because we couldn’t find a product that was as fresh,” she says. Kendall explains that they began experimenting with different natural and somewhat unusual flavors. After giving samples out to family and friends and getting an immediate positive reaction, she and Matt decided to jump into the business in June 2010. “We were both really ready to change our work situations,” Tankersley admits. Matt had his own successful tile-smithing company and worked days while Kendall was working an opposite schedule at night as a restaurant manager. “We wanted to do something creative and collaborative together. We really just wanted it to be about fun,” Kendall points out. “That’s important to life. Obviously, any business is going to have stress but the times we’re in the kitchen making ice cream, we’re having so much fun together. A lot of our best flavors are collaboration between us. Luckily, even when things are stressful, we’re a really good team,” she says of her partner. Ice cream making has been considered an art for a couple of thousand years. In 400 BC, people in the Persian Empire poured grape juice concentrate over remaining mountain snow that they gathered. They also mixed the ice with saffron, fruits, nuts and rosewater. Milk and rice were chilled as a frozen confection in 200 BC China. Rome’s Emperor Nero had snow brought from the mountains to mix with fruits. Moving into Europe through the 16th century onward, most iced desserts were reserved for royalty or the rich who had access to ice, since commoners couldn’t afford the makings. However by the mid-18th through the 19th centuries, ice cream became accessible to the population as ice was more ready available. The hand-cranked ice cream maker was invented in the 1840s, and recipe books with diverse flavoring techniques were plentiful. Ice cream cones were popularized at the St. Louis 1904 World’s Fair and ice cream sodas as well as sundaes were supposedly created to circumvent “blue laws” that mandated no soda on Sunday. After the advent of inexpensive refrigeration in the 1940s, everyone could have ice cream anytime in the United States. If you’re fortunate and agile enough to ski Crested Butte’s extreme back bowls, you’ll recognize the moniker, Third Bowl. Kendall and Matt decided they wanted something that had a local meaning, a name that tied their business to Crested Butte, especially since the product is made entirely here. They sent a list of possible names to friends and everyone concurred and liked the double entendre—who doesn’t want a third bowl of homemade ice cream? Kendall and Matt make everything that goes into their ice cream, whether it’s cookies, cake, marshmallows or the flavorings. There are a few exceptions, like the fun Fruity Pebbles using the actual cereal, or when Girl Scout cookies are in season, the scrumptious cookie chunks are mixed into a batch. Standing in front of the display freezer, it’s not easy to choose a flavor or two to scoop into your cone or cup, but Kendall notes that the top two sellers are Salted Caramel and Honey Lavender, along with any of the chocolates. continued on page 12

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“Those are the ones that if you don’t have them people get mad at you,� she laughs. “That’s how we judge popularity. The Cowboy Coffee has the grounds in it... people get serious about their coffee ice cream too, and get upset when you don’t have it,� she says. Third Bowl Ice Cream is also a certified dairy plant: Because they wanted to make their ice cream from scratch (milk, cream, sugar and egg yolks), Kendall and Matt have a separate commercial facility with rigid health controls and state inspections. All products, every single batch of ice cream, must be pasteurized to 155 degrees for 30 minutes and each batch is individually recorded by a device. Kendall explains that most homemade ice cream shops start with a premade base purchased from a dairy plant; however, not only was that option not available way up here at the end of the road but Kendall and Matt couldn’t get the quality they wanted by buying a pre-mixed base that also is loaded with chemicals. “We also wanted to use our own herbs and flavors, like steeping basil, vanilla beans, mint, rosemary and coffee to extract the flavors,� Kendall explains. She and Matt use almost all locally grown products for their ingredients, much of it organic. They buy all their herbs from the Crested Butte Farmers Market in the summer, so many of their flavors are exclusively seasonal. The honey hails from Austin Farms in Hotchkiss, and sometimes they use Western Slope Ambrosia. All the fruit—cherries, peaches, apricots and nectarines—are from Paonia’s Delicious Orchards. “Last fall we bought over 200 pounds of cherries, peaches and nectarines and brought them over in the back of our pickup truck,� Kendall says. The produce is then frozen for winter use. To get organic dairy in the quantity they need, Matt and Kendall would have to ship the milk from Arizona so they opted instead for local, certified hormone- and chemicalfree milk from Western Slope dairies in Delta and Olathe. The partners feel that the milk is then fresher, which has a huge impact on the flavor, and buying locally also reduces the carbon footprint by not having to truck the milk. Kendall laughs, “We’re not afraid of fat!� and says they use whole milk and heavy cream. She explains that it’s the fat in ice cream that holds the flavor and gives it the intense zest of the plant and herb infusions. She asks, “Remember in the 1980s when there was the ice milk craze because of low fat? But it tasted horrible!� Third Bowl also has hard-packed (as opposed to soft) yogurts, which Matt and Kendall strain for days to get the really dense consistency. It makes the frozen yogurt richer and creamier and more like the consistency of ice cream. The ice cream batches are comparatively small as far as commercial production goes. Only three gallons at a time go into the ice cream maker. The treat is carefully formu-

lated, depending on the flavoring extracts, to allow for the differing chemistry—for instance, adding whole fruit, which has more liquids, or compensating for the acidity of coffee grounds—which will alter the consistency and texture. Each batch is distinct. At some point Matt and Kendall plan to upgrade to a bigger pasteurizer and ice cream making freezer.

Third Bowl caters their goods to weddings, birthday parties, bridal showers, business retreats, graduations, and any private party or event throughout the seasons. “We have an ice cream cart so the host can pick any six flavors. We bring everything—cones, bowls napkins and servers. Crested Butte is such a wedding destination and having an ice cream cart ice is like having an open bar at receptions,� Kendall feels. And yes, of course they make ice cream cakes. You’ll also find Third Bowl ice cream being served up at community festivals and events this year as they set up for the free Monday evening Alpenglow series at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts outdoor stage, Bluegrass in Paradise up on the mountain, and the Crested Butte Beer and Chili Festival where you can grab a brew-flavored ice cream made with stout, chili, or peaches and IPA. Inside the shop, which is behind Donita’s off Elk Avenue on 4th Street, there’s a row of photos depicting the ice cream-smeared, happy faces of local kids, reminding us that we all become kids again with ice cream in hand. Above the counter, the front quarter of a pink Cadillac appears to have crashed through the wall from someplace else in time and is stuck. There’s a line of anxious sweet-toothers who know their wait will be well rewarded. Many of them are on vacation and have rightly determined that they can eat ice cream every day. And why not? They’re here to bike, hike, paddle, fish or seek glorious swaths of wildflowers on mountain trails or hunt for August mushrooms in deep woods, all of which will burn off those calories in a heartbeat. Summer in Crested Butte is a short-lived, riotous celebration, and like life, is too short not to indulge in ice cream. Third Bowl homemade ice cream is online at thirdbowlhomemadeicecream.com. Call (970) 349-2888. Summer hours are 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., seven days a week. Winter hours are 1 to 9 p.m., seven days a week. They’re closed during off seasons of April and November.

diningguide. 1. Bacchanale Italian Kitchen Re-invented in 2012 by the culinary team that launched django’s, the new Bacchanale offers a seasonal menu of creative, simple and delicious Italian flavors. Every Sunday we feature the best of what’s available locally and at our farmer’s market at our Bacchanale Family-style Dinner. You can explore new wines each week on Tasting Tuesdays, and every night starts with a B-Happy hour! Dinner served nightly from 5-10 p.m. Reservations accepted online at www.thebacchanale.com. 209 Elk Avenue, downtown Crested Butte (970) 349-5257 2. Brick Oven Pizzeria & Pub Enjoy our 30 craft beers on tap on the Best patio in town. Featuring pizza-by-the-slice, deep dish & thin crust specialty pizzas. Now serving STUMPTOWN Coffee all day long as well as Coffee Cocktails. Gluten-free crust and non-dairy cheese available. Appetizers, Subs, Juicy Burgers and the Best Salad Bar in town with over 30 fresh items and homemade dressings. Watch your favorite sports on one of our large HDTVs and enjoy daily Drink Specials. Lunch and Dinner served everyday from 10a.m. til 10p.m. Dine in, take-out, take & bake and FREE DELIVERY on all menu items, (970) 349-5044. Come visit us Downtown, the locals hang-out for over 21 years. www.BrickOvenCB.com 3. Camp4Coffee Denver Post says, “Best Coffee in Colorado”.“Best of the Butte” award every year. Stop by our historic license plate coal shedthe most photographed place in town and see for yourself! Locally roasted and fresh every day. Take a bag home! We ship all over to satisfied customers. We ship for FREE when you buy 5 pounds. www.camp4coffee.com 4. Coal Creek Grill Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Best Outdoor Dining Area in Crested Butte. Come sit by Coal Creek and enjoy the fabulous views. Chef Coy Webb’s fantastic menu offers something for everybody. Our super popular breakfast includes: Texas Hash & Eggs, Granola Crunch French Toast, Southwest Benny and Venison Sausage Gravy & Biscuits. Come try our Lamb Sliders, Wild-caught Alaskan Salmon Salads, Organic Elk Burgers or Buffalo Tomahawk Steaks. Known for the Best Margaritas in Crested Butte, we also have Scratch Bloody Mary’s, Perfect Martini’s & The Largest Whiskey Selection in town. Enjoy a Colorado Micro Brew or check out our great selection of fine wines. We know you have lots of fantastic culinary choices in Crested Butte, but be sure to stop by Coal Creek Grill (located downtown on the corner of 2nd & Elk) and enjoy our delicious new summer menu. Check it out online at CoalCreekGrill.com or for reservations phone (970) 349-6645. Great Kids Menu. Open 7am Daily! 5. Donitas Cantina We are Mexcellent! Our family owned, casual, colorfully decorated Mexican eatery has been a Crested Butte favorite for 35 Years! JOIN US! A meal starts with Donita’s legendary salsa and chips, always free! Then sip on a quenching Fresh Lime 100% Agave Tequila Margarita. The Cantina menu features ample portions of enchiladas, burritos, chimichangas, tacos and other Mexican favorites with fillings such as slow-cooked shredded beef, carne asada, marinated grilled chicken, gourmet veggies and pulled pork. Our meals are smothered in our Gluten-Free Spicy Green Chile and Red Chile Molido Sauces. Folks rave about our unique creations featured as our Nightly Dinner Special (Our Best Seller). Donita’s fajitas are especially good and fresh; don’t miss the sushi-grade ahi with jalapeño mayo, grilled marinated flank steak, seasoned shrimp or fresh veggies. Save room as our homemade desserts and ice creams are fantastico. MANY VEGAN, GLUTEN-LESS and VEGETARIAN OPTIONS! Expect friendly speedy service and we are KID FRIENDLY! Donita’s Cantina is one of the largest venues in Crested Butte, ideal for large parties and rehearsal dinners. We accept reservations for groups of 8 or more. Go to www.donitascantina.com for all Donita’s Cantina information including specials, the CantinaCam (Check out the local weather), gift certificates, our current menu and hours. Dinner served nightly. Reservation/Info number (970) 349-6674. 330 Elk Avenue, Downtown Crested Butte. 6. Ginger Cafe Our pan-Asian menu includes Thai, Indian and our own fusion creations. We are committed to serving you farm fresh organic produce and meat, ensuring our dishes are the freshest and of the highest quality. The full bar includes many popular signature

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Ginger Cafe continued cocktails including the mango-ginger mojito and house-infused ginger martini. Join us for a truly unique dining experience! Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 425 Elk Ave., (970) 349-7291. 7. Kochevar's Saloon Kochevar’s Saloon. A piece of Crested Butte history. Come join us for great Beer, Whiskey, Cocktails, delicious pub fare and an ambiance that can’t be beat! Open seven days and nights a week, and serving food until very, very late in the evening! Come relax with us after your Crested Butte Adventure and enjoy Crested Butte’s oldest Saloon! Like us on Facebook! (970) 349-1388 8. Last Steep Bar & Grill Voted Crested Butte’s Best Bloody Mary and Best Burger. Voted Best Margarita ‘05. A true Crested Butte Original named after one of our favorite ski runs on the mountain. The Steep’s specialties include freshly made salads, awesome appetizers, sumptuous sandwiches, fine desserts and the coldest beer in town. We’ll take care of those late night no-food blues. We are a smoke-free environment; however, we do have a smoking deck and patio for warmer months. Check out our daily “chalkboard specials”. Weekly specials include Build Your Own Bloody Marys on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free WiFi. We’ll meet you at the Steep! Open daily at 11 a.m. til late, located in downtown Crested Butte at 208 Elk Avenue. (970) 349-7007. Check out our website: www. thelaststeep.com. 9. Le Bosquet Restaurant Breathtaking views and mouth watering food since 1976... and just getting better. Now offering many of our entrees in half portions for half the price of a full portion! Entrees include a nightly fresh fish special, rack of lamb in a red wine garlic sauce, hazelnut chicken in an orange thyme cream sauce, elk tenderloin with jumbo scallops, and of course our steak frites with the world’s best french fries. Vegetarian entrees, small and large cheese fondues (the kids love it!), a 20 item small plate menu, crisp salads, great soups and break-your-diet desserts add to your choices. Quality, consistency and friendliness are our trademarks. A full bar and Wine Spectator award-winning wine list will round out an evening to remember. A three course twilight menu and children’s options are also available. Open nightly at 5:30. Reservations helpful. (970) 349-5808. 6th and Belleview in Majestic Plaza. Plentiful parking and at the bus stop. Visit www.lebosquetrestaurant.com for a full menu and more info. 10. Lil's Sushi Bar & Grill CB’S one and only sushi bar! We are open 7 nights a week at 5:30 and offer our Happy Hour every night at the Sushi Bar & Bar from 5:30-6:30 and offering our Patio Happy Hour Daily starting June 27 from 4:30-5:30 running until the end of August. We are a casual “family friendly” restaurant that promises to provide you with an incredible dining experience. Although, we are known as having the best sushi in town, we offer an array of seafood and meat entrees, as well as options for the kids! Our fish is of the highest quality, on our doorstep within 24 hours from the docks- it doesn’t get any fresher than that in the Rockies!!! Reservations are recommended but not necessary. Private parties and catering are available. (970) 349-5457. Located in the Historic District 321 Elk Ave. 11. Marchitelli's Gourmet Noodle Join your host Michael, for traditional, regional Italian cuisine passed down to Michael from his grandmother. In our cozy, relaxed atmosphere, you can enjoy dishes ranging from unique pasta and sauce combinations to seafood, veal, chicken and elk. Gourmet homemade desserts and a full bar and wine list. Open nightly from 5 p.m. Downtown C.B. Reservations recommended (970) 349-7401. 12. Maxwell's Join us at the premier steak house in town. Hand cut, highest quality steaks, pastas, fish, lamb chops, elk, pork chops, fresh garden salads, buffalo burgers, sandwiches and much more. A great buccaroos menu for the kids. Wines from around the world and a vast array of import and domestic beers. Perfect patio for enjoying the summer weather. Come watch your favorite sporting events on our HD TV’s. One of the largest venues in Crested Butte, ideal for large parties. 226 Elk Avenue (970) 3491221. Serving dinner nightly. Starting mid-June, serving lunch daily. Daily specials. Offering take out. www.maxwellscb.com. continued on page 14

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13. Mikey's Pizza (takeout and delivery) Everybody loves Mikey’s Pizza! We offer pizza by the slice, specialty pies, pasta, oven baked sandwiches, fresh salads and a variety of appetizers. We also serve breakfast all day with fatty breakfast burritos and egg sandwiches. Located across from the skate park, you can come pick it up or let us deliver to you. We are open 7 days a week. Delivery every night at 5 p.m. Mikey’s pizza slices and breakfast items are also sold at True Value. Come check out the all new Mikey’s Pizza in Gunnison! Offering the same great food, drinks and sunny deck seating! Located at 303 East Tomichi Ave. A full menu can be viewed on our website at www.mikeyspizza.net. Call it in for quicker pick up. (970) 349-1110 in Crested Butte or (970) 641-1110 in Gunnison.

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17. Soupcon Soupçon is a romantic petite bistro located just off Elk Avenue on Second Street behind Kochevar’s Bar. We feature traditional French technique using local ingredients married with the finest cuisine from around the world. Please call for a reservation for an unforgettable experience in one of the most picturesque settings in the country. Seatings at 6:00 and 8:15 nightly. (970) 349-5448. www.soupconbistro.net. 18. Sunflower Deli The Sunflower offers a full espresso bar, breakfast, lunch and supper. Come experience our new breakfast with croissants, burritos and a plated menu. Lunch offers baked sandwiches, homemade soups and delicious salads. Chef Kalon Wall provides a farm to table locally sourced menu which changes daily. Open 7 days a week. (970) 349-6866. Supper reservation line (310) 945-7566. Like us on Facebook and check out our amazing menu. 214 Elk Avenue.

14. Paradise Cafe Under new ownership! Check us out in our new location at 435 Sixth St. next to the Alpineer. Now you can get breakfast all day from 7am-3pm! Enjoy all your favorites like Maui pancakes, French toast, and Huevos Rancheros. Starting this summer we will be serving espresso. Lunch will be available from 11am-3pm. Feast on a burger or salad on our outdoor patio with the BEST views in town, or just saddle up to the bar and relax with a Bloody Mary. Free WI-FI! (970) 349-5622

19. The Guild 21 Elk Ave, past First Street. The Guild is home to Mountain Oven Organic Bakery and First Ascent Coffee Roasters. We bake organic bread and roast single origin coffee on site. We offer pastries, bagels, sandwiches, salads and more, using local ingredients whenever possible. Enjoy espresso drinks, cold brew, fine teas, and coffee brewed to order on the Steampunk machine. Join us at our beautiful, family-friendly space at the top of Elk! Summer hours: 7am-7pm daily.

15. Pitas in Paradise – Bar and Grill Gyros, fresh made hummus and baba gannoush, Greek and tahini salads, and the town’s best fries! GREAT KIDS MENU! Great bar menu with burgers, sliders, etc. Finish with a delectable homemade dessert like baklava or a decadent milkshake! Pita’s has the best happy hour around every day from 3-6 pm. We have four big screen TV’s to watch all your sporting events! Open Mic Night every Monday evening at 8:30 pm. Enjoy all of this and much more on our awesome sunny patio on the corner of 3rd and Elk. Serving lunch and dinner every day at 11:00 am. Call (970) 349-0897 for take-out.

20. Teocalli Tamale Tasty margaritas, handmade tamales, a great selection of burritos and tacos, affordable prices and lightning-fast award-winning service…what more could you ask for? Our fresh salsas range from a mild pico style to our hot, spicy chipotle. Burritos feature slow-cooked spicy beef, grilled steak, chicken or fajitas to our Thai burrito. Try our specialties like our baja fish tacos or tamale plate, fresh lime margaritas and a wide array of Mexican beers. Many gluten-free options. Dine in, take-out. Located at 311 1/2 Elk Avenue. Open Everyday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.-ish. (970) 349-2005.

16. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Desserts extraordinaire: Bluebell® and Dreyer’s™ ice cream, fine chocolates, home made fudge, caramel apples, sugar free chocolates, fresh baked cookies, illy® cappuccino, espresso, kid’s candy, bottled and fountain drinks, gourmet jelly beans, assorted chocolates in wooden gift boxes with the Crested Butte logo, other gifts and white chocolate dipped dog bones. We are located at 314 Elk Ave., Crested Butte. Open late.

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diningguide. 21. Why Cook?! Offering already prepared foods so.......Why Cook?! Easily microwaveable or oven-heated meals are available in generous single portions from $6.99. Please call ahead for larger quantities. Lasagnas, stroganoff, shepherd’s pie, chicken parmesan, and meatloaf are some favorite standards. You will also find a variety of salads as well as gourmet cheeses and pâtés, all natural deli meats, fresh and frozen soups, breads and desserts. Design your own sandwich or choose a specialty sandwich for here or one for the road. Please call in your orders and we’ll have them ready. Open Daily from 11-7. 6th and Belleview, in Majestic Plaza next to Le Bosquet. (970) 349-5858. 22. Wooden Nickel - Bar and Steakhouse Great steaks and historic Crested Butte are brought together at the iconic Wooden Nickel. One of a few remaining original skitown bars, the Nickel is known for serving the best steaks in town since 1981. The Nickel specializes in USDA Prime graded, tender Filet Mignon, N.Y. Strip, Rib Eyes and our famous, succulent Prime Rib. Our menu additionally features Elk Tenderloin, Rack of Elk, Alaskan King Crab, BBQ Pork Ribs, Pork and Lamb Chops, Colorado Rack of Lamb, fresh grilled seafood and fresh garden salads. The largest and best Burgers, Buffalo Burgers and Chicken Fried Steak add to your menu choices. Giant Lobster Tails and a variety of Surf and Turf specials are available nightly. The historic bar offers a wide range of Martinis, your favorite liquors and, to complement your meal, a select wine list at attractive prices. Please join us for your special evening out at Crested Butte’s oldest bar and best steakhouse. Classic yet casual. Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour til 6:00. Dinner til 10:00. 222 Elk Ave. Downtown Crested Butte. Open year-round. (970) 349-6350.

Mt. Crested Butte. 9380’ Spirits & Food with Altitude (970) 251-3000. Elevation Hotel, Mt. Crested Butte. A contemporary spin on the ski lodge. Serving something for everyone, all with subtle twists to intrigue your palate and keep you coming back for more. The large deck with its slopeside fire pit and outdoor bar is the perfect location for an après drink. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. For reservations, call (970) 251-3000 or go to www.9380prime.com Avalanche Bar & Grill The Avalanche Bar & Grill is located at the base of the ski area in Mt. Crested Butte. We feature lunch and dinner daily with huge sandwiches, colossal salads, homemade soups, pizza, a great kids’ menu, delectable desserts and all your favorite comfort foods. Don’t miss the nightly dinner specials starting at 5 p.m. We celebrate happy hour from 3-6 p.m. daily with cheap drinks and marvelous munchies. Dine in or take out. Serving 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily. (970) 349-7195. www.avalanchebarandgrill.com. Butte 66 Open this Summer! American dining at its finest with our classic roadhouse menu, burgers, salads and shakes. Soak in the sunshine with a drink on the best deck in the Butte. Open for lunch, après, dinner and special events. (970) 349-2999. django's There’s always something new to experience at django’s! Nationally recognized for our globally-inspired menu of artful shared and small plates, we start each season with a unique new menu that evolves weekly. Your culinary journey will explore Spanish and Mediterranean favorites, weave in local specialties, modify the classic preparations and introduce you to new foods and flavors. We also feature an extensive wine list and ‘al fresco’ courtyard dining all summer, so you won’t want to miss it. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday 5-10 p.m. Reservations accepted online at www.djangos.us. Mountaineer Square, Mt. Crested Butte (970) 349-7574. Jefe's Jefe’s is Mt. Crested Butte’s most convenient spot for an on-the-go lunch or afternoon ice cream break with the kids. Enjoy a fresh-made burrito or taco. Jefe’s is conveniently located in the breezeway of Mountaineer Square and open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The WoodStone Grille Located in the Grand Lodge, The WoodStone Grille serves breakfast daily from 7 - 10:30 a.m. and dinner nightly from 4 8:30 p.m. The Woodstone Grille features a generous morning breakfast buffet and casual dinner fare. Call (970) 349-8030 for reservations or information.

Almont. Three Rivers Smokehouse Come to Almont for the best ribs and BBQ plus fantastic salads, sandwiches, soups, hand-cut fries and a great patio atmosphere. Call for nightly dinner specials and enjoy our outdoor bar or sit around the patio campfire. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Memorial Day Weekend to Late September. (970) 641-1303.

Gunnison. Firebrand Delicatessen Established by the Magnus sisters in 1995. We feature a variety of healthy foods for breakfast & lunch. Try our famous waffles, homemade muffins, giant cookies, flavorful soups and gourmet deli sandwiches. We serve beer, Luna Bakery breads, and locally sourced greens. Open Wednesday - Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 108 N. Main, Gunnison next to Tomichi Cycles. (970) 641-6266. Eat in/Take out/Downtown Gunnison delivery. Garlic Mike's GUNNISON’S BEST RESTAURANT AND BEST CHEF for MANY YEARS!! Featured on the Travel Channels’ FOOD PARADISE! Get here by bike, boat or car, just get here! You’ll be glad you did. Enter our dining room with tables dressed in red and white checkered linens and white butcher paper. Get lost in the old-time photos with scenes of Italy hanging on the knotty pine walls. Savor the smell of sautéed garlic that fills the air. Explore all the delectable options of our enticing menu. Eat, drink and be merry. Come to enjoy the warm atmosphere and incredible Italian dishes custom-created by chef and proud owner, Mike Busse and his extended family-his staff. Offering riverfront garden setting for luncheons and early afternoon weddings and rehearsal dinners. Dinner nightly. Gunnison’s Favorite Patio Location. Located in Gunnison where Highway 135 crosses the Gunnison River. Float and Dine Dinner Packages. Call (970) 641-2493 for reservations and information. www.garlicmikes.com. The Café at Gunnison Vitamin The Café at Gunnison Vitamin & Health Food serves delicious Breakfast Sandwiches and Burritos with a free cup of coffee all day long. Local favorites include a lineup of Signature Sandwiches, Salads, Noodle Bowls & Brown Rice Bowls, as well as Signature Smoothies, Boba Pearl Italian Sodas, Grab’nGo Deli items, Camp 4 espresso drinks and baked goods. Gluten & Dairy Free, Vegan & Vegetarian always available. Real Food made to order from natural, organic and non-gmo foods. Open Mon-Sat 7am to 8pm at 804 North Main, Gunnison (next to City Market in the Mountain Meadows Mall) (970) 6415928. The Bean Coffeehouse & Eatery The Bean Coffeehouse & Eatery is THE local coffeehouse! Featuring organic fair trade coffees and teas, fresh vegetable juices and smoothies. Delicious crepes, breakfast burritos, sandwiches, organic salads, and pastries accompany our drinks, with a variety of healthy snacks and treats to satisfy your cravings! Wireless internet access, a sunny deck and an eclectic art wall complete the experience! Open 7 days a week at 120 North Main St in Gunnison. www.thebeancoffeehouseandeatery.com. (970) 641-2408. Gunnisack 2011 & 2012 PEOPLE’S CHOICE: “BEST RESTAURANT”, “Three time winner best wings,”“Seven time winner best chicken fried steak.” Unique, from scratch recipes with a southwestern flair. Ground-in-house Angus Beef Burgers served on house baked buns! Steaks, Salads, Samiches, Seafood, Wraps, Vegetarian, Pasta. Scratch made Soups, Chili, Fish & Chips PEOPLE’S CHOICE BEST PLACE FOR DESSERT featuring our ½ lb. Gunnisack cookies. Lunch & Dinner Monday – Saturday. Kids Menu, Vegetarian Features, Full Bar. 142 N Main St. (970) 641-5445 thegunnnisack@ thegunnisack.com.

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question many realtors are frequently asked is, “How is the real estate market doing?” Most realtors would love to say that real estate is doing “awesome,” and many may be tempted to report just that. Some may declare that it is a “Buyers” market or a “Sellers” market. Or, it may be said that the market has not met previous forecasts, however… What do the statistics say about what is happening in Crested Butte real estate? What are some of the facts? Let’s take a look at some of the different sectors of the Crested Butte real estate market to see how each is doing.

Single Family Homes

Mt. Crested Butte Single-family home sales in Mt. Crested Butte. Average “sold” prices are as follows: Year Number of Homes Sold Average Sale Price 2000 4 $437,250 2001 10 $454,590 2002 17 $648,522 2003 15 $695,389 2004 26 $709,769 2005 28 $819,446 2006 11 $1,078,846 2007 11 $1,088,409 2008 13 $1,515,096 2009 13 $1,212,108 2010 12 $641,908 2011 22 $882,068 2012 19 $875,166 2013 22 $1,034,055 2014 (first 4 months) 4 $562,285 Currently, the average asking price for the 35 active single-family homes in Mt. Crested Butte is $1,438,879. Prices range from $375,000 to $4,995,000. Town of Crested Butte In the town of Crested Butte the average sold price of a single-family home has varied widely: Year Number of Homes Sold Average Sale Price 2000 20 $427,496 2001 13 $579,288 2002 9 $423,778 2003 23 $424,095 2004 29 $675,833

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Currently, in the town of Crested Butte, there are 31 active single-family listings, ranging in price from $500,000 to $1,995,000. These homes have an average asking price of $1,017,900. Skyland/Country Club area The Skyland, golf course area has seen the following activity: Year Number of Homes Sold Average Sale Price 2004 3 $1,280,833 2005 10 $1,302,750 2006 10 $1,541,400 2007 3 $1,683,333 2008 0 0 2009 3 $1,520,000 2010 7 $905,357 2011 8 $813,862 2012 4 $651,250 2013 6 $939,500 2014 (first 4 months) 1 $1,925,000 There are presently nine single-family homes for sale in the Skyland/ Country Club area with an average asking price of $1,601,250. Prices range from $979,000 to $2,450,000.

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CB South Average sold single-family home prices in CB South have experienced the following: Year Number of Homes Sold Average Sale Price 2000 n/a $293,167 2001 n/a $373,181 2002 n/a $325,053 2003 18 $336,611 2004 23 $355,826 2005 30 $477,697 2006 21 $533,714 2007 16 $518,906 2008 8 $503,125 2009 9 $450,500 2010 8 $371,178 2011 20 $337,580 2012 15 $374,050 2013 20 $396,870 2014 (first 4 months) 3 $467,000 There are currently 14 single-family homes for sale in CB South ranging from $299,500 to $1,349,000, now averaging $579,121.

Condominiums/Townhomes

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Mt. Crested Butte Here’s a look at what’s happening with Mt. CB condos: Year Number of Condos Sold Average Sale Price 2000 37 $152,774 2001 70 $237,142 2002 59 $262,994 2003 65 $237,198 2004 193 $260,852 2005 140 $364,407 2006 47 $473,432 2007 118 $690,544 2008 35 $482,097 2009 54 $353,558 2010 62 $332,174 2011 89 $225,565 2012 77 $254,062 2013 94 $260,468 2014 (first 4 months) 27 $288,850 Currently there are 143 condo/townhome units for sale in the MLS system in Mt. Crested Butte, ranging in price from $44,900 to $2,095,000. The average asking price for a mountain condo is currently $357,371. Town of Crested Butte The condo/townhome market in the town of Crested Butte has witnessed the following growth statistics over the last few years: Year Number of Condos Sold Average Sale Price 2000 22 $237,764 2001 6 $232,750 2002 11 $237,773 2003 14 $244,107 2004 25 $297,296 2005 23 $402,826 2006 11 $518,444 2007 4 $503,613 2008 7 $521,714 2009 12 $358,283 2010 10 $301,440 2011 6 $208,729 2012 9 $303,500 2013 10 $268,278 2014 (first 4 months) 4 $462,125 There are presently six condos/townhomes for sale in town ranging from $149,800 to $545,000 (average asking price is $351,633). continued on next page

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Skyland/Country Club area The condo/townhome market at the Skyland/Country Club area has witnessed the following sales figures: Year Number of Condos Sold Average Sale Price 2000 17 $358,529 2001 17 $441,852 2002 9 $486,111 2003 20 $295,439 2004 21 $375,233 2005 20 $312,585 2006 12 $732,075 2007 10 $704,250 2008 7 $800,625 2009 5 $307,500 2010 6 $441,150 2011 9 $380,555 2012 15 $384,821 2013 11 $476,043 2014 (first 4 months) 1 $605,000 There are currently eight condos/townhomes for sale in the Country Club area ranging from $69,000 to $889,000, averaging $744,375. continued on next page

Lakeside custom home located in Larkspur subdivision. Newly constructed beautiful 3,000 sqft. single family home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths featuring vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen, fine finishes throughout and fantastic mountain views. Enjoy gorgeous evening sunsets on your back deck overlooking the lake. Amenities include tennis courts and a playground for the kids. Conveniently two miles from town and just around the corner from Skyland community golf course. $845,000

Skyland Homesites

The Club at Crested Butte offers a welcoming community setting with the amenities you expect from a first class development. Homesites overlook Robert Trent Jones II champion golf course with 360 degree surrounding views of majestic mountains and access to private 20 acre lake with fishing rights. Enjoy the new renovations to the fully featured clubhouse. Prices starting from $135,000

Grand Lodge Condos

Studio condos conveniently located at the base of the mountain. Featuring king beds, sleeper sofas/ Murphy beds, full baths, kitchenettes with upgraded TVs and mattresses. Good rental history to offset expenses. Hotel amenities include pool, hot tub, workout facilities, ski valet, restaurant, meeting rooms, full service spa and front desk. Walking distance to the slopes. Unit 178 - $65,500 Unit 577 - $85,000 Unit 208/210 - 2 Bd. $189,000

The Lodge at Mountaineer Square

Mountain residences located in the heart of Mt. Crested Butte. Mountaineer Square offers the ultimate in convenience with slopeside access, as well as central location next to the transit facility. Enjoy extensive amenities including a full-time staff, underground parking, ski storage, pool, hot tub, sauna, and fitness area. HOA fees include utilities and specified services, turnkey with optional rental program. 2 Bedroom/ 3 Bath, #302 - $525,000 2 Bedroom/ 3 Bath, #312 - $569,000 2 Bedroom/ 3 Bath, Top Floor #608 - $649,000

Meg Brethauer

Broker Associate, Crested Butte Resort Real Estate Mobile: 970-209-1210 mbrethauer@cbmr.com / MLS: www.cbliving.com

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CB South There are a few condo/townhomes in CB South. Sales statistics here show the following in recent years: Year Number of Condos Sold Average Sale Price 2000 7 $139,700 2001 8 $198,188 2002 7 $152,000 2003 7 $198,614 2004 37 $193,588 2005 23 $270,346 2006 19 $565,000 2007 10 $316,610 2008 9 $334,720 2009 7 $302,285 2010 6 $210,558 2011 18 $110,000 2012 11 $164,945 2013 16 $166,600 2014 (first 4 months) 1 $315,000

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Presently, there are six condos/townhomes for sale in CB South ranging in price from $169,000 to $499,500, with an average asking price of $304,500.

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Mt. Crested Butte Vacant land sales in the Mt. Crested Butte area have seen the following activity: Year Number of Lots Sold Average Sale Price 2000 n/a $190,000 2001 n/a $200,000 2002 n/a $177,250 2003 23 $231,565 2004 45 $292,661 2005 31 $473,448 2006 18 $738,547 2007 11 $840,455 2008 3 $691,667 2009 2 $602,500 2010 4 $173,250 2011 6 $187,083 2012 21 $224,176 2013 13 $156,000 2014 (first 4 months) 2 $79,500 There are currently 44 active land listings for sale in Mt. Crested Butte, ranging in price from $65,000 to $1,046,700, with an average asking price of $506,724. Town of Crested Butte Residential lot sales in the town of Crested Butte have done the following: Year Number of Lots Sold Average Sale Price 2000 12 n/a 2001 6 n/a 2002 1 n/a continued on next page

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Skyland/Country Club area The Skyland area has seen the following land sales activity over the years: Year Number of Lots Sold Average Sale Price 2000 45 $160,451 2001 15 $219,600 2002 17 $88,162 2003 9 $199,111 2004 42 $197,086 2005 44 $333,739 2006 15 $396,217 2007 7 $391,357 2008 4 $320,000 2009 5 $258,833 2010 4 $217,475 2011 4 $54,025 2012 5 $240,500 2013 3 $116,665 2014 (first 4 months) none have sold As of May 1, 2014, there were 35 active homesite listings in the Skyland/ Country Club area with an average asking price of $350,714. Prices range from $65,000 to $1,250,000. CB South Residential vacant land prices in CB South shot up tremendously in 2005, but have been dropping most recently. Here are the statistics for this area: Year Number of Lots Sold Average Sale Price 2000 37 $62,169 2001 20 $60,408 2002 17 $76,376 2003 23 $67,235 2004 70 $80,039 2005 49 $174,003 2006 18 $196,711 2007 11 $172,667 2008 7 $143,143 2009 6 $71,000 2010 2 $77,000 2011 13 $37,238 2012 13 $43,807 2013 9 $43,861 2014 (first 4 months) 3 $37,833

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WestWall Lodge • Mt. Crested Butte Premier slopeside luxury residences tucked in next to the WestWall Chair Lift. On-site amenities include Fitness Center, Locker Room, Valet Ski Storage and Boot Dryer, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Hot Tub and Fire Pit, Private Lounge and Underground Heated Parking Garage with Owners’ Storage Closet. A303 - 3 bedroom, 3.5 baths, spacious Master Bedroom with En Suite and vaulted ceilings. Enjoy slope side mountain views! $1,149,000 Elk Ridge I, Unit 2 • Mt. Crested Butte Comfortable 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath condo in Mt. Crested Butte. Conveniently located on the condo loop bus route and within walking distance to the base area. Awesome mountain views from Deck and Master Bedroom. Low dues and pet friendly. $170,500

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There are currently 28 residential lots for sale in CB South averaging $78,558 per lot. Prices range from $34,000 to $165,000.

Ranches/11+acre sites

Premier WestWall Lodge Slopeside Residence Luxury penthouse located at the base of WestWall lift featuring its own private entrance to a spacious 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths open floor plan with 3,500 sqft. overlooking the slopes and views down valley. Beautifully furnished throughout with high end finishes including hardwood floors, knotty alder trim and doors, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, en suite baths for each bedroom, oversize closets and walk-in laundry room. WestWall ownership comes with its privileges including the extensive amenities the onsite Alpine Club has to offer. After a long day of outdoor activities, utilize the heated pool and hot tub, his/hers steam rooms, Nautilus fitness, ski valet, full sized ski lockers and private members’ lounge with an inviting lobby hosting a full service experienced front desk staff. The heated underground parking includes a generous owners’ storage closet. Conveniently located on the shuttle route and walking distance to the base area. For additional photos and features exclusive to this premier property, please visit the direct web page at: www.WestWall401C.com or call for your own personal tour of this unique opportunity. $1,895,000

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Ranches and tracts of land between 11 to 45 acres in the Crested Butte area (CB area = Rural CB, CB South, Town of CB, Mt. CB & Rural Mt. CB). Statistics show the following in this market: Year Number of Parcels Sold Average Sale Price 2000 10 $352,700 2001 7 $313,000 2002 3 $371,667 2003 11 $428,955 2004 35 $380,003 2005 35 $911,943 2006 10 $971,700 2007 11 $1,250,591 2008 7 $1,019,286 2009 4 $1,410,000 2010 3 $758,000 2011 4 $277,250 2012 4 $287,500 2013 9 $442,111 2014 (first 4 months) 1 $209,000 Currently there are 45 listings of ranches/11+acre parcels in the Crested Butte area, ranging in size from 11 to 45 acres. These parcels have an average asking price of $1,017,186 per homesite. Most of the larger parcels can be found at the Danni Ranch, Whetstone Mountain Ranch, Red Mountain Ranch, Trappers Crossing, Roaring Judy Ranch, and The Smith Hill Ranch. Overall picture Overall, real estate sales in all categories (residential, vacant land, ranchland and commercial) have resulted in the following numbers in the Crested Butte area: Year Number of Listings Sold Total Sales Dollars 2000 414 $90,723,414 2001 246 $65,546,541 2002 240 $64,932,448 2003 311 $93,986,592 2004 723 $212,509,165 2005 627 $309,479,724 2006 294 $204,764,749 2007 283 $195,843,989 2008 155 $109,126,355 2009 160 $84,438,857 2010 172 $80,472,462 2011 275 $107,199,003 2012 265 $102,499,018 2013 329 $144,299,223 2014 (first 4 months) 68 $26,942,686 continued on next page

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As of May 1, 2014, there were 28 properties undercontract totaling approximately another $15 million in potential closed sales. Real estate activity in 2013 was way up over 2012. Our MLS system shows that there were 329 properties sold in the northern part of the valley (CB South to Mt. Crested Butte) with total sales dollars of $144 million. This represents a 41 percent increase over 2012 where total sales dollars were $102 million (265 properties sold). The 2014 ski season has come and gone, and what a season it was! This past winter showered us with over 300 inches of snow. We had almost 370,000 skier visits at the resort, a 20 percent increase over last year and the fourth best skier number in 14 years! Also encouraging is the fact that the recent surge in real estate activity is being experienced in all areas of the valley, from CB South on north to Mt. Crested Butte, and is being realized in a wide variety of properties from low-end $50,000 condos to record-breaking sales in high-end luxury homes. A Prospect ski area home recently sold for $4.25 million, the highest priced home ever sold in that area. Certain areas, such as condos at the Black Bear Lodge complex in Mt. Crested Butte and single-family homes in CB South, have witnessed multiple offers and bidding wars. Other real estate, like vacant land, has seen some very high selling prices; such as a 35-acre Reserve at East River lot selling for $1.15 million and a small .14-acre town of Crested Butte lot selling for $1.25 million. We are optimistic that we will continue to experience more robust real estate activity this summer. Our inventory levels continue to drop throughout the area and foreclosures and short sales are no longer part of the norm. Other agents are starting to say that they need more properties to sell. And there are more rumors of developers with plans to build. All these are very encouraging signs of continued strength in our market. Consider the special nature of Crested Butte – its unique wilderness setting, its deep history and amazing collection of people. Account for the fact that millions of people over the next 10 years will be buying homes in destination resorts. Look at the commitment of the community, local government, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, area businesses, developers and non-profits in the valley. Add it all together and your opportunity to live in this enchanting place knocks here and now. The above figures and data were taken from Gunnison Country Association of Realtors’ MLS system.

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Doug Duryea is the Managing Broker for Crested Butte Resort Real Estate in Mt. Crested Butte, CO. He can be contacted at 970-275-2355, dduryea@cbmr.com or www.cbliving.com.

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escending into the Gunnison Valley in summer from Monarch Pass, The Big Blue, Kebler Pass or North Pass, one is struck by the carpeted valley floor that rolls away to the mountains that surround this large high-altitude basin. You can’t help but be captivated by the beauty of the lush green meadows that nudge up every drainage leading your eyes to the ring of mountain peaks that give life to the greenery you are passing through. The scene is stupendous. Over thousands of years the mountains eroded, slowly exposing mineral treasures that came to be sought by hundreds of prospectors in the late 1800s. They flooded this large basin seeking fortunes that danced in their heads. Few of them ever realized their dreams of instant prosperity, but the crumbling Rocky Mountains yielded a different kind of treasure for those recognizing it and willing to work a little harder: some of the richest topsoil on earth layered the Gunnison Valley floor. Although this high-altitude climate, with its incredibly short growing season, was not conducive to conventional farm crops, it was perfect for growing grass hay. Recognizing that, some of the staunch and proud Europeans used their ore picks and shovels in a different way and started clearing land with the intention of raising beef cattle to be sold to the miners. The rich topsoil was littered with rounded rock deposited over millions of years by torrential rivers and grinding glacial ice, and it had to go if the land were to grow hay efficiently. The ex-miners painstakingly picked and hauled rock for weeks on end, leveling the topsoil as they went. Sometimes the rock was stacked to form stone fences used to contain the cattle. Remnants of those structures can be seen today throughout the area. In the early 1900s Ute Indians were herded onto land south of Gunnison and cattlemen or ranchers, as they began to be called, were commissioned by the U.S. Government to grow beef cattle to satisfy the appetites of the cavalry and the Indians. At one time, cattle numbering many photo by Alex Fenlon thousands covered the landscape from Powderhorn to Crested Butte and Taylor Park to Blue Mesa. The larger beef growers needed feed to tide their breeding stock through the long winters, so grass hay quickly became a viable cash crop for many of the smaller homesteaders and ranchers. The money earned from the sale of hay complemented the small herds of cattle that they personally raised to satisfy the nations increasing hunger for beef. Grasses that already existed in abundance in parts of this valley were cultivated and nurtured by those early homesteaders turned ranchers, and more and more land was brought to productive life. We take the greenery for granted now, but it was the hard work and sweat of those early pioneers that brought us the pristine views and open space we now enjoy. Nearly as it was 100 years ago, ranching exists today and is one of the leading economic contributors to the Gunnison area. Like in any industry, the equipment has become more automated and science has taught ranchers how to best utilize the rich high-altitude grasses, but ranching is virtually the same as it was in 1900. The descendents of some of those first homesteaders are still running ranches here, raising cattle and growing hay. They grow some of the finest grass hay in the country as the high-altitude, intense sunshine and rich soil content mix together to provide the perfect environment for hay that is extremely high in nutrition. Oftentimes hay is shipped from the Gunnison area to all parts of the country and sold at a premium to racetracks and horse breeders. What hay remains unsold outside the valley is utilized by the many cow/calf ranching operations that keep cattle here all winter or is sold to local horse owners.

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By Polly Oberosler

Ranching is a labor of love, especially when it comes to growing a crop of hay, for it is hard work and weather-dependent both in growing and harvesting it. The people responsible for irrigating have to be up early seven days a week. They must get the irrigating done before they have to go check the cows, which are oftentimes grazed many miles away on government land during the summer months. Grazing on federal lands ensures the hay production in the valley. The trademark of the irrigator is the shovel over the shoulder as they trudge in tall rubber boots across acres of wet fields. Their job is to ensure that the hay meadows get an even coat of the lifeblood water that is the mentor of the hay crop. The water must be rotated often so that the roots get an opportunity to breath before they are wetted again; it is an endless cycle. By mid-July the grasses are waist high to a person of medium height and the water is shut off, allowing the ground to dry, fooling the hay into a last burst of growth. This period of maturation puts the finishing touches on the grass in both bulk and quality and it is teeming with nutrients and ready to harvest in a couple of weeks. Hay equipment of all ages comes out of sagging old barns up and down the Gunnison basin during late July and August. On the first day of mowing, sun-leathered folks start their tractors mid-morning and pray that it doesn’t rain until the last hay is put up, but it rarely happens that way. The local yarn is: The monsoon season will start the minute the first blade of grass hay is cut, and it is usually true. The rains come and create a game of hide and seek between Mother Nature and the ranchers. One tries to guess at the timing of cutting, raking and baling the precious hay and there is little room for error lest the grower lose the entire crop to a big storm. No matter the form, “square bales,” which are rectangular, round bales that are rolled hay, or hay stacked loose, will all mold and rot if it is “put up” wet. In August the valley is a spectacular display of man and machinery, nature and civilization. The dark bales of hay lie on the fresh-cut carpet of green like monuments guarding the fields as cars whiz by on the highways outside the fences. The hay meadows stretch to the peaks giving this valley a look that is fast fading in the western states. Some people are beginning to realize that ranching and hay production are both an economic and esthetic boon for all the Gunnison Basin. Economically, ranching is still a huge asset, and esthetically the industry provides open space that is being gobbled up at an astronomical rate, threatening the very existence of the west. The Gunnison Valley ranchers are looking to enhance and protect their industry to ensure they will survive another hundred years. Some are looking into the possibility of turning the wonderful hay into compressed cubes and marketing them to horse stables around the country. Another group of ranchers has started a grassroots co-op to market organic beef grown on these nutritious hay meadows. Without innovation, these and other ranches throughout the west will succumb to subdivisions, as folks press westward in astronomical numbers. The past meets the present in this beautiful valley, and the future is threatening to lay claim to the spoils. Without the irrigated hay meadows in this wonderful high-altitude basin and the openness they provide the area, all of us and wildlife will be deprived. What lies beyond the fences allows the mind to wander and the soul to stretch, for it adds completeness to the Rocky Mountain way of life and keeps us all nearer our roots.

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A Brief History Of

Gunnison County Offering a rich Western history influenced by Indians, miners, ranchers and railroads, Gunnison County is quintessential Colorado. The county, which is roughly the size of the state of Connecticut, is located in central Colorado on the western slope of the Continental Divide, an area blessed with pristine mountain peaks, shimmering lakes and hundreds of miles of picturesque streams. Some 1.6 million acres (more than 85 percent) of Gunnison County is public land, an appealingly diverse landscape that includes alpine desert, verdant ranchland, flowercarpeted mountain meadows and craggy peaks jutting above timberline. Two historic communities–Gunnison and Crested Butte– serve as jumping-off points for a variety of outdoor adventures, which include world-class alpine skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Plenty of excellent hiking, mountain biking, skiing and hunting land can be found in abundance. The century-old mountain town of Crested Butte (population 1,500) exudes a 19th century charm that dates to its humble beginnings in coal mining. It is surrounded by some of Colorado’s most spectacular and unspoiled mountain landscapes, including the Gunnison National Forest and the Oh-Be-Joyful, West Elk, Maroon Bells/Snowmass, Collegiate Peaks and Raggeds wilderness areas. With its rich ranching heritage and sweeping valley setting, the city of Gunnison (population 7,000) offers genuine Western appeal. It serves as an excellent location from which to explore the region’s inspiring scenic wonders. Coal Marks Early Growth of Crested Butte During mining’s early years in Gunnison County, Crested Butte provided neighboring communities with supplies and cut lumber. After a huge deposit of high-grade coal was discovered, the town grew rapidly, boasting 1,000 residents and 13 saloons by the 1890s. The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad transported more than 1,000 tons of coal per month to the outside world. Having survived the mining bust, Crested Butte became a prosperous company town under Colorado Fuel & Iron until 1952, when the last mine was closed.

Crested Butte might well have become a true ghost town had it not been for the efforts of the ski industry. Development of the ski area at Crested Butte began during the early 1960s; the resort community of Mt. Crested Butte was built at the base of 12,162-foot Crested Butte Mountain. The ski resort is known for its deep powder and steep runs and has become a center for international extreme skiing competitions. Today, ranching and farming still play vital roles in Gunnison County’s economy, as does year-round tourism. The county’s small-town appeal and wealth of outdoor recreation pursuits make it a growing vacation destination for those who want to experience Colorado’s legendary mountain beauty. City of Gunnison Named for Early Explorer For several centuries, prehistoric hunter-gatherers roamed the river basins and lush mountains that now comprise Gunnison County. The region later became prime hunting territory for nomadic Ute Indians, who were forcibly removed during the mid1800s. The 1873 Brunot Treaty opened the region to farmers and cattle ranchers who were eager to settle the new frontier lands. In 1874 the town of Gunnison (named for explorer Capt. John W. Gunnison) was founded at the confluence of the Gunnison River and Tomichi Creek. Five years later, miners struck lucrative gold and silver deposits and the mining boom days began. The young town quickly became a major supply and transportation center for surrounding mining camps such as Gothic, Pitkin and Tincup. By the early 1880s, both the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad and the Denver South Park and Pacific Railroad served the growing community. However, mining’s glory days proved to be short-lived. Disaster followed the 1893 demonetization of silver; many of the mining communities served by Gunnison became ghost towns virtually overnight. With its cattle industry and role as a supply center, the town survived this period of economic upheaval, as did the nearby town of Crested Butte, whose fortunes were built upon coal.

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n biting cold temperatures, under gray skies threatening snow the first train to enter Crested Butte steamed to town at noon on November 21,1881. Few people were present to see the cars roll in on the narrow gauge, hastily placed tracks, but even deep in the region’s mines everyone heard the conductor blow the train’s whistle. The Denver Rio Grande railway moving north from Gunnison had made it to town one year and five months after incorporation. The speed with which the rails were placed, and infrastructure built, was almost unprecedented and easily explained: Crested Butte and surrounding areas were exploding with minerals including precious metals, and more importantly, coal. By November 30, 1881, barely a week after that first train made it to the upper Gunnison Valley, more than eighty tons of coal per day was being moved by rail from Crested Butte east back toward Gunnison then on to Denver. The railway legitimized Crested Butte as a central hub for surrounding mining camps like those in Irwin, Elkton, Gothic and Ruby, and allowed the town to move beyond a simple tent city dominated by single, often transient men, into something more. With coal traveling out of the valley and freight and passengers traveling in, Crested Butte became a bustling center for commerce, the heart of which was the railroad station and train Depot. continued on next page

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“Without the Depot Crested Butte would not have survived; it would have become a ghost town like Elkton,” says Molly Minneman, Crested Butte’s Historic Preservation Officer. “The tracks were important, but this could have been just a stop on the line. The Depot created a center for the community from the very beginning. The ability to both send and receive goods, to be part of the larger world and get what you needed to make your family run, brought stability and continuity to the community that allowed people to hang on even when times were hard.” Constructed by the Denver Rio Grande railroad company shortly after the first train came to town, the Depot was situated so that incoming train cars would unload their cargo through freight doors on the east side of the building and community members would load their wagons, and later their automobiles, using similar doors located on the west side. It was like a hallway for goods and freight to be exchanged, says Minneman. From the Depot a long boardwalk ran along Elk Avenue toward the downtown area, and while the Crested Butte railway was predominantly a freight run, a passenger car was often added to the train. For years this served as the primary means of transportation into and out of town and people arriving and leaving from the Depot would walk the boardwalk in every season. “The road from Gunnison was terrible by our standards, and for many people the railroad was the best way both to travel through the valley and to transport goods,” says Minneman. That began to change in the 1930s and 1940s as automobiles became more common for private owners, the nation experienced the first oil and gas boom and the coal industry experienced massive declines in sales and productivity. “Railroads throughout the country were in trouble as the market for coal decreased,” says Minneman. “The last mines closed in 1952, and the trains quit running not long after. The only thing left was the Depot.” Stationmaster C.T. “Ralph” McCandless purchased the structure from the railroad and turned it into a private residence. He lived there with his family until 1972 when he sold the building to Ralph and Billie Clark in an effort to save it from being turned into condominiums. After working to rehabilitate the building, the Clark’s gifted the Depot to an organization wanting to use it as a center for performing arts. In 2001, the Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 2005 it officially became property of the town. Today work is underway to once again rehabilitate the Depot, and return it to its original construction. The three-phase project began last summer with the replacement of the building’s roof shingles and the shingles in the second floor gables, and with the shoring up of the buildings support columns. Phase two and three will begin concurrently this summer and will include repairs and replacements to parts of the foundation, and refinishing of the interior floors. The exterior of the building will also be scraped and repainted to historical accuracy. “We’re using the original material wherever possible, and replacing it with historically accurate materials when necessary,” says Minneman. “Our goal is to restore the Depot to what it once was, while also creating a space for the community to gather. For years the Depot was the only building in town, besides the churches, where people could hold events and come together as a community, and it is still one of the most important buildings in town.” The rehabilitation of the 130-year-old Depot, which in total will cost approximately $650,000, is being paid for primarily through grant money. Construction is slated to be completed by the end of 2014, and at that time the building will reopen to the community for events. For more information about the project, contact the Crested Butte Town Hall.

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temperature Crested Butte Average Temperatures Low January 4.0° February 0.9° March 7.0° April 18.0° May 27.7° June 33.2° July 38.3° August 37.5° September 30.1° October 20.6° November 8.4° December 1.9°

elevation Gunnison 7,703 ft. Almont 8,025 ft. C.B. South 8,515 ft. Crested Butte 8,885 ft. Mt. Crested Butte 9,350 ft. Gothic 9,500 ft. Irwin 10,000 ft.

28.4° 32.2° 38.4° 46.9° 58.7° 70.4° 75.4° 74.0° 66.2° 55.9° 41.8° 31.0°

animal population Cows Sheep Deer Elk Beaver Antelope Big Horn Sheep Dogs in Crested Butte

median age

photos by Lydia Stern and Alex Fenlon

CRESTED BUTTE 1990 30.2 2000 30.6 2010 34.4

High

COLORADO 1990 32.5 2000 34.3 2010 36.1

30,713 7,924 17,000 10,300 1,500 290 700 329

This list contains a selection of animals in the Gunnison Basin. Cow and Sheep are from the Federal Census of Agriculture. Dog statistic from 2010 Crested Butte Census.

education

Crested Butte Community School Enrollment 2003-present Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th High School

2003 2004 40 33 35 39 45 35 27 41 32 32 28 29 27 29 28 22 28 25 99 90

2005 2006 32 47 33 34 37 37 31 40 40 33 29 43 35 26 27 37 22 28 83 78

2007 2008 50 56 56 52 33 56 44 38 44 46 37 45 46 36 29 46 32 35 102 105

2009 49 58 50 55 37 41 41 32 47 109

2010 2011 2012 2013 59 43 43 44 50 63 41 41 54 54 75 74 51 52 54 53 55 51 56 56 37 57 53 54 39 36 58 58 40 42 36 38 30 42 41 40 136 131 135 137

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statistics.

assessed valuation

Crested Butte

2001 $47,132,070 2002 $48,354,590 2003 $51,638,000 2004 $51,617,230 2005 $62,907,190 2006 $63,863,380 2007 $103,108,270 2008 $103,625,840 2009 $106,712,940 2010 $106,373,220 2011 $84,931,910 2012 $83,983,950

Mt. Crested Butte $58,574,700 $58,978,210 $70,610,730 $63,398,060 $78,286,010 $148,431,460 $160,881,610 $165,912,960 $171,604,450 $172,236,500 $106,732,960 $108, 922,510

Crested Butte

Population Figures updated by the Towns of Crested Butte & Mt. Crested

CRESTED BUTTE 1,522 1,629 1,534 1,518 1,530 1,537 1,525 1,603 1,555 1,560 1,522 1,487 1,497

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

707 707 750 750 750 750 765 847 864 873 801 799

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1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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building permits and sales tax Sales Tax Revenue Crested Butte Mt. Crested Butte 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

$1,480,434 $1,721,824 $1,887,237 $2,060,743 $2,170,959 $2,115,764 $1,930,976 $1,963,859 $1,781,910 $2,217,714

CB average single family home price

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

$265,000 $250,000 $295,000 $300,000 $294,000 $427,496 $579,288 $423,778 $424,095

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Source: Reports to Crested Butte for Real Estate Transfer Tax

$675,833 $951,467 $937,323 $942,666 $1,071,875 $919,853 $778,175 $1,260,956 $699,359

$1,211,350 $1,215,474 $1,365,105 $1,721,819 $1,602,354 $1,667,226 $1,259,780 $1,490,169 $1,592,005 $1,273,520

Crested Butte Building Permits 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

68 85 59 66 58 88 45 58 67 67

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