Well folks, with lots of hard work form the snowmaking crew at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and some help from Mother Nature, Opening Day 2009/2010 is upon us, under classic Colorado sunny blue skies.
Here’s hoping for a deep and plentiful snowy winter season…..
-Crested Butte Mountain Guides
Somewhat old news around Crested Butte these days, but we thought with the lull of off-season almost over and a new ski season starting in less then a week, it was worth mentioning. In a somewhat surprise desicion, the USFS denied CBMR’s Proposal for Lift Served skiing to be expanded onto Snodgrass Mountain, from even entering the NEPA process. No chance for public comment, case closed.
Needless to say a bit of a firestorm has started here in CB. Regardless of which way you lean, this is some big news around our small parts.
Join Crested Butte Mountain Guides and Alison Gannett’s Rippin Chix Ski Clinic Series for a women’s only 1-day AIARE Avalanche Refresher Course. This course is almost entirely field based and is perfect for those that have taken a Level1 Course previously, and/or looking to prepare for a Level 2 Course.
Course will be taught by AMGA Trained & Certified Guides, and will take place in the Crested Butte backcountry on January 6th, 2010. Spots are limited so call CBMG to register today.
The end of October brought snow and winter like weather to a big part of the west including Moab, UT where American Mountain Guides from around the country and overseas gathered for our annual meeting and gathering of our professional tribe.
While Moab, UT even received a few inches of wet snow one morning, it was a fun-filled week of catching up with old friends, making new ones, getting to brush up on new techniques and guiding skills with daily skills clinics, some climbing and mountain biking in the desert sun, and of course lots of beer and good times.
This year’s AMGA Annual Meeting was also a memorial and tribute to our fallen comrade, Craig Luebben, an incredible and irreplaceable guide, teacher, climber, inventor, father, and husband whom our small community will dearly miss.
As well as enjoying the festivities and a great main event slideshow on alpine climbing in Alaska from veteran Jack Tackle…..CBMG’s own Mike Bromberg, was awarded his Rock Guide Certification. He is now only one exam away from full IFMGA/UIAGM status…way to go Mike !
