Gothic Mountain Tour
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Gothic Mountain Tour : event overview
The Gothic Mountain Tour is a fundraising Nordic ski event held in Crested Butte, Colorado on February 15, 2026. It is organized by Crested Butte Nordic, a 501(c)(3) recreational non-profit. The event is capped at 200 participants and will operate a waitlist if registration reaches capacity. Registration opens October 15, 2025. Entry fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Organizers recommend purchasing racer protection at registration.
Distances
- 23.5 miles (competitive course)
- 17.85 miles (recreational course)
Course, logistics, and requirements
Both courses circumnavigate Gothic Mountain and finish on the CB Nordic trail system at the Magic Meadows Yurt. The competitive course starts behind the Crested Butte Community School; the recreational course starts at the Snodgrass Trailhead. The event is minimally supported; aid stations at Gothic Townsite, Top of the World, and Pittsburgh Townsite provide hydration and some nutrition. Race staff will transport one small finish-line bag to the Magic Meadows Yurt. The finish is about a mile from the trailhead and shuttles will circulate to return racers to parking areas.
Mandatory gear includes avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe, plus personal protection such as a helmet, neck gaiter or balaclava, and emergency insulation layers (jacket and pants). A Colorado Outdoor Search and Rescue Card or a current Colorado hunting/fishing license is required and proof must be shown at bib pick-up. The event includes volunteer roles and offers event prizes, including a $100 Top-of-the-World premium and random finish-line raffle awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
