Corey Dwan of Benson Sotheby’s International Realty successfully closed yet another Mt. Crested Butte condo today. This top floor, remodeled residence enjoys commanding views of Mt. Crested Butte, quality furniture package, two decks and lots of room to spread out. Parking is not a problem as this residence has a one car garage and is conveniently located walking distance to the slopes. Outdoor hot tub, extensive renovations throughout the complex including complete exterior deck siding, all new windows and sliding glass doors conclude this beautiful Mount Crested Butte condo. With four bedrooms, three and a half baths and almost 2100 square feet this mountain condo sold for $338,500 a reduction off of listing price of $40,500.

Call Corey Dwan for all of your Crested Butte real estate needs.

Corey Dwan
Benson Sotheby’s International Realty
970-596-3219 Cell
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www.CrestedButteForSale.com

Corey Dwan of Benson Sotheby’s International Realty succefully closed yet another Grand Lodge unit on Mt. Crested Butte, CO. This Mount Crested Butte condo located directly at the base area has beautiful views as well as a fireplace! Only eight units in the complex  have a fireplace. Just steps away from the bus stop, slopes and restaurants. Great amenities…you and up to three friends or family don’t even have to leave the comforts of your practically ski in/ski out Chalet.  Indoor/outdoor pool and hot tub on patio with fire pit. Enjoy the convenience of privately reserved ski and snowboard storage slope side. Enjoy the amazing views of Mt. Crested Butte. Great investment potential with the new Conference Center next door. Sold for $57,000 a reduction off of list price $12,900. Call Corey Dwan for all of your Mt. Crested Butte real estate needs.

Corey Dwan
Benson Sotheby’s International Realty
970-596-3219 Cell
Corey.Dwan@SothebysRealty.com
www.CrestedButteForSale.com

Corey Dwan of Benson Sotheby’s International Realty successfully closed Lot 7, Summit Subdivision, Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado via Buyer representation for $157,500 a $37,500 reduction off of list price.

This beautifully located ski in/ski out parcel is located at the base of Mt. Crested which enjoys 360 degree views of the entire valley. Ease of access to skiing, mountain biking and the ski base area. This is the second parcel of land sold by Corey Dwan in the Summit subdivision this year vi Buyer representation. Lot 9 sold for $137,500 back in February this year. Call Corey Dwan for all of your Crested Butte land needs.

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Crested Butte, CO 81224
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Summer & Fall Festivals Galore in Gunnison County, Colorado

From wildflowers and bikes to rivers and cowboys, there’s plenty to celebrate!

Gunnison County knows how to roll out the carpet for summer and fall fun with an amazing array of one-of-a-kind festivals that reflect the lifestyle, natural beauty and Western friendliness of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

31^st Annual Crested Butte Bike Week, Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte, June 23 – 26

Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte are the proud hosts of the world’s oldest mountain bike festival, previously known as Fat Tire Bike Week. Voted Best Festival in a Bike magazine reader poll, participants can take part in the Fat Tire 40 mountain bike race, tech expo, Mountain States Cup Wildflower Rush races, the infamous Chainless World Championships, Bridges of the Butte townie tour, Rippin Chix clinics with Alison Gannett, an outdoor concert, guided rides and more.  For information, contact the Crested Butte-Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce at (800) 814-8893or visit http://www.ftbw.com/.

GunnisonRiver Festival, Gunnison, Almont & Crested Butte, June 23 – 26

For a unique blend of hardcore and lighthearted outdoor recreation for all ages, don’t miss the ninth annual Gunnison River Festival.  Where else can you find a mix of USA Freestyle kayaking, a costume river parade, downriver raft race, hooligan race, kayak enduro, raft rodeo, Strider Cup bike race and foam boats for kids?  Gunnison WhitewaterPark serves as home base for the festival, and the TaylorRiver near Almont and Oh-Be-Joyful Creek near Crested Butte also play into the fun.  For information, visit http://www.gunnisonriverfestival.com/or call (970) 596-7094.

Crested Butte Music Festival, Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte, July 3 – Aug. 14

The 2011 festival will showcase outstanding performers from all over the world and internationally acclaimed groups such as Boston Brass, Kingston Trio, American String Quartet and Igudesman & Joo. Celebrating its 15^th year, CBMF also has a bluegrass festival with 12 bands, the opera “Carmen,” DjangoFest (gypsy jazz), a free family concert series on Saturdays and more on its six-week schedule.  For more information and tickets, call (970) 349-0619 or visit http://www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com/.

111^th Annual Cattlemen’s Days, Gunnison, July 8 – 17

People who love the authenticity of The West should plan on attending the 111^th annual Cattlemen’s Days at the Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center and various venues around Gunnison.  The event features a county fair, parade, live music and dancing, a horse show, cowboy poetry, horse races, and of course rodeo events sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).  Activities are spread throughout the 10 days of the Cattlemen’s Days festivities, with rodeos scheduled for the evenings of July 14 – 16.  For more information, call the Gunnison County Chamber of Commerce at (800) 814-8893or visit http://www.cattlemensdays.com/.

25^th Annual Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, Crested Butte, July 11 – 17

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.  Nearly 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 http://www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com/.

Crested Butte Land Trust Wine & Food Festival, Mt. Crested Butte, July 20 – 24

The festival’s signature event, a Grand Tasting featuring hundreds of wines and a selection of light appetizers, will be held on July 23 at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) ski area.  There also is a Celebrity Chef Tour benefiting the James Beard Foundation with two dinners staged at Uley’s Cabin, located mid-mountain at CMBR, with each dinner featuring celebrity chefs who will create a multi-course dinner paired with fine wines.  Throughout the weekend, sommeliers will host wine seminars, and Canvas & Cabernet participants will sip wine while painting their own work of art outdoors with the guidance of a professional instructor on July 22.  For more information, call (720) 375-5241 or visit http://www.crestedbuttewine.com/.

39th Annual Crested Butte Arts Festival, Crested Butte, August 5 – 7

Crested Butte Arts Festival (CBAF) 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 on Aug. 6 and 7, featuring 175 artists who are selected through a competitive jury process.  In addition to an Art Alley for kids ages 2 – 12, the festival features an artist demonstration tent, food court, beer and wine pavilion, live entertainment, art auction and culinary demonstrations.  Culinary programs will begin on Aug. 5 with gourmet dishes prepared by five celebrity chefs paired with wines and live entertainment.  For more information, call (970) 349-1184 or visit http://www.crestedbutteartsfestival.com.marble/

Marble Fest, Marble, August 5 – 7

Start August off right with Marble Fest, an arts and music festival that takes place in the breathtaking mountain town of Marble, located in the northwest part of Gunnison County.  Food and craft vendors complement a lineup of bands that ranges from blues to bluegrass and jam bands to jazz.  There’s also acoustic music throughout the weekend on the porch of the town’s one restaurant, Woddy’s Rollin Smoke Bar-B-Que.  On Aug. 5, the music runs from 5 – 10 p.m., with Joint Point and Fatty Jenkins among the lineup.  Join in the fun on Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight with Stonefed and Williams Brothers Band among the entertainment on the main stage.  Sunday features Oakhurst, Spring Creek and several other bands performing from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  As the festival draws closer, check http://www.marblefest.org/ for a full lineup and all the details.  Admission is free but donations are requested.

Car, Carving & Art Weekend, Gunnison, Aug. 18 – 21

This dynamic weekend for all ages includes the 24^th 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, with 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 80 artisans from around the region at the High Octane Arts & Crafts Festival.

From Aug. 18 – 20, approximately a dozen wood carvers from around the country will transform tree stumps into works of art that will be on permanent display in Legion Park and at other community sites.  The action-packed weekend also will include a WOW Downtown Community Party held in tandem with Western State College of Colorado’s Week of Welcome (WOW) for new students and their parents. There will be live music, inflatable games and more on Main Street and Virginia Avenue. For information, call (970) 901-6215 (carving) and (800) 814-8893(arts/crafts)and visit http://www.gunnisoncarclub.com/.

Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-Off, Mt. Crested Butte, September10

Get into the spirit of autumn with Mt. Crested Butte’s annual Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-Off held on Sept. 10 at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) ski 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.  For admission costs and times, contact the Crested Butte-Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce at (800) 814-8893and visit http://www.cbchamber.com/.

Crested Butte Film Festival, Crested Butte, September 29 – October 2

Films, discussions and merriment are on tap for this new festival that takes place during one of the prime leaf-viewing weekends of fall.  Look for Academy Award nominees, films from Cannes and Sundance and many unknown gems. Most of the films will be Colorado premieres.  The festival kicks off on Sept. 29 with “Sneak Peek Gunnison” with a double feature of movies showing at the Gunnison Arts Center and the Ruby Theatre, located on the campus of Western State College of Colorado.  For information, visit http://www.crestedbuttefilmfestival.org/ or call (303) 204-9080.

Corey Dwan of Benson Sotheby’s International Realty successfully closed yet another Mt. Crested Butte condo via Seller representation. 17 Treasury Road, unit 1A is a beautifully furnished and decorated; spacious Mount Crested Butte condo located within walking distance to the slopes. Future North Mountaineer Square development will not affect views of the mountain. New theater, restaurants and shopping will be right across the street. Wi-fi is included with the monthly dues. Soak up the tremendous views of Mt. Crested Butte from the hot tub.

Sold for $203,000 a reduction from list price of $22,000.

Call Corey Dwan, 970.596.3219, for all of your Crested Butte real estate needs and visit his web site at www.CrestedButteForSale.com

Corey Dwan of Benson Sotheby’s International Realty just successfully closed on 255, Grand Lodge, Mt. Crested Butte, CO via Buyer and Seller representation.

This condo is located directly at the base area with beautiful views to the West, East and South. Just steps away from the bus stop and restaurants. Great amenities…you and up to three friends or family don’t even have to leave the comforts of your practically ski in/ski out Chalet. Enjoy the lobby fireplace surrounded by luxurious woodwork and stone. Indoor/outdoor pool and hot tub on patio with firepit. Enjoy the convenience of privately reserved ski and snowboard storage slope side. Enjoy the amazing views of Mt. Crested Butte. Great investment potential with the new Conference Center next door!

This residence sold for $52,000 a $8,000 reduction off of list price.

Call Corey Dwan for all of your Crested Butte Real Estate Needs

970.596.3219

Five Fishing Tournaments & Angler Vacation Deals Add to Lure of Crested Butte and the Gunnison County, Colorado

Come on out to what many fisherman regard as the best fishing in the nation. The temps are warming and the melt off is running. See below for a few great opportunities to vacation here in Crested Butte, CO for some of the best fishing you will experience.

Cheers,

Corey Dwan

With hundreds of miles of scenic waterways and approximately 3 million new fish released each year from the state’s Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery, Gunnison County is an excellent choice for a fishing vacation.

Blue Mesa Lake, Taylor Reservoir and Gunnison, East, Taylor and Crystal Rivers are among the many exceptional habitats for kokanee salmon, northern pike, mountain whitefish and brown, rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Mackinaw trout.  In fact, the county holds state records for brown, rainbow and lake trout and kokanee salmon.  There also is a plethora of fishing events in summer and fall and great deals on fishing packages.

Gary Giudice, a contributor to http://www.espnoutdoors.com/, and his fishing buddy Ed Weber scoured Colorado-which they deem the best trout state-searching for the best trout streams in 2010.  “The Gunnison [River], perhaps better known as ‘The Gunny,’ is, in our humble opinion, the best overall freestone trout river in America. Bountiful bugs and trout, beautiful scenery and happy people are the river’s values,” Giudice says.  “The town of Gunnison may very well be the center of the trout-fishing universe. Everyone and everything seems to focus on the trout fishing. The fly shops are great and the river outfitters are the best we’ve encountered.”

The pair also recommended Spring Creek east of Crested Butte, the East River near Almont and Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery. To sign up for an email newsletter about fly-fishing conditions throughout the county and to view a list of fishing outfitters and shops in Gunnison, Almont and Crested Butte, visit http://www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/.

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The year 2011 promises to be one of the most exciting seasons of biking that Gunnison County has ever witnessed. Not only has the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley been selected for a stage finish and a stage start for the first-ever USA Pro Cycling Challenge, Crested Butte is one of three stops on the new Leadville 100 Qualifying Series and is the start for Ride the Rockies, which has chosen Crested Butte or Gunnison as one of its stops 12 times since 1987.

That’s only the tip of the iceberg. There are mountain bike races and rides galore, the 31st annual Fat Tire Bike Week (the world’s oldest mountain bike festival), downhill and cross-country racing, a 24-hour cruiser bike tour, and the 35th annual Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour from Crested Butte to Aspen. Plus, there are new trails to explore.

Biking is a way of life here, whether it’s on skinny tires, fat tires or a bike with one gear. Since the 1970s, when locals started retrofitting old Schwinn paperboy bikes with multiple gears, Crested Butte has helped write the history of mountain biking and is now home to the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame.

2011 Biking Events

May 1 Trail Work Day at Hartman Rocks Multi-Use Recreation Area, Gunnison

May 5, 12, 19 GunnisonGrowler Mountain Bike Series, Gunnison

May 29 Original Growler Mountain Bike Race, Gunnison

May 29 Pedal to Paradise Gran Fondo (road bike ride), Gunnison/Mt. CB/Gunnison

June 4 National Trails Day – Work on Trails in Gunnison & Crested Butte Areas

June 11 – 12 Ride the Rockies Kicks Off in Crested Butte on June 12

June 23 – 26 31st Annual Crested Butte Bike Week, Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte

June 24 – 26 10th Annual Wildflower Rush Mountain States Cup Race, Mt. Crested Butte

June 25 – 26 Bridges of the Butte (24-hour townie tour), Crested Butte

July & August Pinnacle Summer Race Series, Mt. Crested Butte

July 31 Crested Butte Alpine Odyssey – Leadville 100 Qualifying Race, CB/Mt. CB

Aug. 20 – 21 8th Annual 24 Hours in the Sage, Gunnison

Aug. 23 USA Pro Cycling Challenge, Stage Finish in Crested Butte/Mt. CB

Aug. 24 USA Pro Cycling Challenge, Stage Start in Gunnison

Sept. 10 – 11 35th Annual Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour, Crested Butte

Nov. 5 The Last of Light Classic, Gunnison

Gunnison Growler Spring Series, Gunnison, April & May

The sixth annual Gunnison Growler Mountain Bike Series takes place on three Thursday evenings, May 5, 12 and 19, at Hartman Rocks Multi-Use Recreation Area in Gunnison.  This classic mountain bike race/fun ride series is for all ages and abilities with men’s and women’s divisions in three categories: short course, long course sport and long course expert.  There also are races for kids up to age 11.  The races begin at 5:45 p.m., with registration starting on-site at 4:30 p.m.  Proceeds benefit Gunnison Trails.  For more information and costs, visit http://www.gunnisontrails.com/.

Original Growler, Gunnison, May 29

The local mountain biking race season officially kicks off on May 29 with the Original Growler at Gunnison’s Hartman Rocks Multi-Use Recreation Area, organized by racing great Dave Wiens. Registration for 350 spots is already sold out for both the 64-mile (two laps) and 32-mile (one lap) competitions, with each lap climbing 4,000 vertical feet.  The races start at 7 a.m., with proceeds benefiting Gunnison Trails.  Go to http://www.gunnisontrails.com/for information.

Pedal to Paradise Gran Fondo, Gunnison/Mt. Crested Butte/Gunnison, May 29

This new addition to the biking calendar is a metric century-plus bike ride of 108.2K or 66.6 miles from Gunnison, located at 7,700 feet elevation, to a turn around point in the Mt. Crested Butte area at 9,900 feet, and back to Gunnison.  Enjoy spectacular views of Paradise Divide and the Elk Mountains along the way during ride, which begins at 7:15 a.m. immediately after the start of the Original Growler and is expected to take three to six hours.  The pre-registration cost is $65 (includes T-shirt, supported ride, rest stations with snacks/drinks, lunch in Gunnison, beer and entertainment) or $80 the morning of the event.  Kids up to the age of 15 pay $10 when riding with an adult, and tandem bikers pay $120 for a duo.  For information, contact Janice McElroy at (970) 349-1195 and visit http://www.pedaltoparadise.com/.

Ride the Rockies, Crested Butte, June 11 – 12

Crested Butte is the starting point for the 26^thannual Ride the Rockies, a bicycle tour organized by The Denver Post that will take 2,000 cyclists on a 412-mile trek through Colorado from June 12 – 17.  On June 11, cyclists will gather in Crested Butte and launch on June 12 to begin tackling 22,000 feet of vertical gain and six mountain passes while pedaling to the other host towns of Buena Vista, Edwards, Steamboat Springs and Granby before finishing in Georgetown.  Visit http://www.ridetherockies.com/.

31^st Annual Crested Butte Bike Week, Mt. Crested Butte & Crested Butte, June 23 – 26

Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte are the proud hosts of the world’s oldest mountain bike festival, previously known as Fat Tire Bike Week. Voted Best Festival in a Bike magazine reader poll, participants can take part in the Fat Tire 40 mountain bike race, tech expo, Mountain States Cup Wildflower Rush races, the infamous Chainless World Championships, Bridges of the Butte townie tour, Rippin Chix clinics with Alison Gannett, concert, guided rides and more.  For information, contact the Crested Butte-Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce at (800) 545-4505 or visit http://www.ftbw.com/.

• 11^th Annual Wildflower Rush, Mt. Crested Butte, June 24 – 26

Discover what Crested Butte single track is all about at the 11th Annual Wildflower Rush, the fifth stop on this year’s Mountain States Cup (MSC) regional mountain bike racing series.  Held at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Mt. Crested Butte, courses will be open for practice on June 24 and the event begins with cross country races and a free Shimano Youth Series Race on June 25.  On June 26, the downhill and Super-D competitions will give racers plenty of challenges.  For more information, a schedule and registration, visit http://www.racemsc.com/.

• Bridges of the Butte, Crested Butte, June 25 – 26

This 24-hour townie bike tour takes riders on many of the bridges in downtown Crested Butte and runs from 3 p.m. on June 25 to 3 p.m. on June 26.  Enter as an individual and cruise all 24 hours or enter as a team. There is no limit to team size, and costumes are encouraged.   Registration costs $24 per participant and kids pay their age, with pre-registration preferred.  This unique event benefits the Adaptive Sports Center, and participants are encouraged to collect pledges to help fund programs for people with disabilities.  Register online at http://www.adaptivesports.org/.  For information, call (970) 349-5075.

Pinnacle Race Series, Mt. Crested Butte, July & August

This recreational racing series created in 1998 by Crested Butte Mountain Resort is geared toward fun and competition for beginner to expert riders split up into 12 racing categories.  The races consist of varying lengths and difficulty on Mt. Crested Butte’s network of trails and single-track and take place on weeknights in July and August (dates to be announced in May).  A free Shimano Youth Series for kids is offered at the same time.  Food, beer and prizes follow every race.  For more information call (970) 349-2221 or visit http://www.skicb/as summer nears.

Crested Butte Alpine Odyssey – Leadville 100 Qualifying Race, Cr. Butte & Mt. CB, July 31

The new Leadville Qualifying Series (LQS) for the 2011 Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race (LT100) will feature three races, including the final one in Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte on July 31.  Each race provides 100 qualifying spots to the LT100 and will be approximately 100 kilometers and have been vetted by LQS Technical Director Dave Wiens, a six-time LT 100 champion and Gunnison resident.  Crested Butte Alpine Odyssey begins and ends at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Mt. Crested Butte, with the course winding through Crested Butte and some of the best mountain biking terrain in the world.  Go to http://www.leadvillequalifiers.com/for full details about the route.

9^th Annual 24 Hours in the Sage, Gunnison, August 20 – 21

Gunnison’s Hartman Rocks Multi-Use Recreation Area is the backdrop for a 24-hour relay bike race where individual entrants and teams ride a 13-mile loop continuously from noon Saturday, Aug. 20 to noon Sunday, Aug. 21.  The person/team in each category with the most laps wins.  A 12-hour race that starts at midnight and finishes at noon also is offered.  Additional highlights for the weekend include live entertainment, the World Townie Championships and more.  To register or for more information, contact (303) 507-1148 or visit http://www.24hoursinthesage.com/.

USAPro Cycling Challenge, Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte & Gunnison, Aug. 23 & 24

After more than 20 years, world-class professional cycling returns to Colorado withthe first USA Pro Cycling Challenge launching on Aug.22- 28.  Racers will experience breathless altitudes and nearly 600 mountain miles for seven straight days, with Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte being the stage finish on Aug. 23 and Gunnison the start on Aug. 24.  Watch 128 of the world’s best professional cyclists from 16 teams, including Team RadioShack, HTC-Highroad, Slipstream Sports/Garmin-Cervelo and Liquigas-Cannondale, put to the test.  Lance Armstrong, one of the most famous cyclists ever and part-time Aspen resident, is one of the visionaries behind the race.  For the full route and more information, visit http://www.usaprochallenge.com/.

35^th Annual Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour, Crested Butte to Aspen, Sept. 10 – 11

This oldest mountain bike event in the world runs from Crested Butte to Aspen via Pearl Pass.  In 1976, the first group of 15 or 20 cyclists from the Butte rode one-speed town bikes over the 12,705-foot Pearl Pass to Aspen in response to a group of Aspenites riding their motorcycles over Pearl Pass and parking them in downtown Crested Butte.  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 event known as Fat Tire Bike Week.  Today, Fat Tire Bike Week is held in June and the Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour is in September to celebrate Crested Butte as one of the birthplaces of mountain biking.  For information, call (970) 349-6817 or visit http://www.mtnbikehalloffame.com/.

The Last of Light Classic, Gunnison, Nov. 5

Observe daylight-saving time with The Last of Light Classic on the last Saturday before the clocks are turned back for the season. The event takes place at Hartman Rocks Multi-Use Recreation Area at 11 a.m. and costs $25. For more information as details develop and the weather forecast reveals if the race is a go, visit http://www.gunnisontrails.com/or call (970) 275-0485.

Trail Update

The locals who ride area trails join in on work days organized by Gunnison Trails and Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association (CBMBA), the oldest mountain bike club in the world. Last year, the 7.9 mile Aberdeen Loop at Hartman Rocks Multi-Use Recreation Area in Gunnison was rerouted to improve trail conditions and reduce human impact on Gunnison sage-grouse.  The new version follows the ridges above the drainages and contours the wide open, sage-covered hillsides and is a cross-country rider’s dream. There also are additional trail segments off the new bridges at Highways 50 and 135 at Gunnison River crossings.

In the Crested Butte area, Budd Trail is a new 1.4-mile loop and K.B. Connector a half-mile enhancement of new and reopened trail, both part of the Lower Loop Trail. This year, a new series of trails will be started on Smith Hill northeast of Crested Butte above the Slate River.

For the 2011 season in Mt. Crested Butte, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) will expand its trail offerings for gravity-seekers and those newer to the sport.  A trail off the Goldlink zone is being created to meander through dense aspen and pine forest and promote more natural riding features made from local materials and wood bridging.  CBMR also will improve cross-country riding options, including completion of Westside Trail following a two-year build-out. The trail will offer a new access route to the base area and five miles of winding trail through mixed vegetation and rock.

In addition, crews also will tie in Lower Meander to Meander and Gothic Road to provide technical riding while overlooking the East River Valley. Aside from new construction, crews will put finishing touches on Pyscho Rocks (downhill trail) and will reopen existing on-mountain trail networks with improved features and signage and buffed-out berms.  Two twilight riding nights will be offered at  Evolution Bike Park on Wednesday and Friday from 5 – 7 p.m.  Dates will be announced soon.  Watch http://www.skicb.com/.

Yesterday Corey Dwan of Benson Sotheby’s International Realty sold 17 Short Drive in Crested Butte, CO via Buyer representation.

This beautifully finished 2831 square foot four bedroom, three and a half bath town house is located in the Skyland across the road from the Crested Butte Country Club. This luxurious residence enjoys ease of access to golf, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing and the town of Crested Butte. Fully furnished and equipted this property sold for $730,000 a $99,000 reduction off of list price. Please call Corey Dwan for all of your Crested Butte real estate purchase needs.

Just Sold – Crested Butte Single Family Home by Corey Dwan – Benson Sotheby’s International Realty

338 Riverbend Drive, Crested Butte, CO 81224

Corey Dwan of Benson Sotheby’s International Realty has sold 338 Riverbend Drive, Crested Butte, CO via Buyer representation today, April 25th, 2011.