Gothic Mountain Tour
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Event overview
The Gothic Mountain Tour is a fundraising nordic ski event on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Crested Butte, Colorado. The event is operated to support Crested Butte Nordic, a 501(c)(3) recreational non-profit. Registration opens October 15, 2025. The event is capped at 200 participants by Forest Service permit. No entry refunds are offered and transfers between participants are not available. Prices listed on the registration page show separate fees for each course. Participants must be at least 16 years old.
Courses and logistics
The event features two point-to-point courses that circumnavigate Gothic Mountain:
- 23.5 miles - competitive course
- 17.85 miles - recreational course
The competitive course begins behind the Crested Butte Community School. The recreational course begins at the Snodgrass Trailhead. Both courses finish on the CB Nordic trail system at the Magic Meadows Yurt. The event is minimally supported; aid stations at Gothic Townsite, Top of the World, and Pittsburgh Townsite offer hydration and some nutrition. Race staff will transport one small finish-line bag to the Magic Meadows Yurt. The finish is about one mile from the trailhead and free shuttles will circulate to return racers to parking areas.
Safety, gear, and other notes
Mandatory avalanche rescue gear is required: beacon, shovel, and probe. Required personal protection items include a helmet, neck gaiter or balaclava, and emergency insulation layers (jacket and pants). A Colorado Outdoor Search and Rescue card or current Colorado hunting/fishing license is required and must be shown at bib pick-up. A racer manual and race rules provide further details. Volunteer roles and additional event information are posted by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
