June, 2008

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No Traffic Lights But A New 4 Way Stop in Crested Butte

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Good day,

Crested Butte doesn’t have any parking meters or traffic lights (thank goodness) but we do have a new main intersection.  The next time you are in Crested Butte you will most likely travel through the town’s newly upgraded main 4 way stop at Elk Avenue and 6th Street aka Highway 135. The 4 way makeover is much improved with better curbs, gutters, bus stops, pedestrian cross walks and green zones. The parking for the many businesses at the 4 way including our real estate offices is also much improved.

This photo below was taken from my office window and is a progress check as of June 28.

Thanks for visiting!

Channing Boucher
Crested Butte Real Estate Agent
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22nd Annual Wildflower Festival Almost Here

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Good day from Crested Butte!

If you are in Crested Butte in July, be sure to visit our 22nd annual Wildflower Festival which begins July 7 and runs through the 13th. There are almost 200 events for wildflower fanatics of every knowledge and fitness level. Enjoy photography classes, 50 guided hikes and walks, jeep excursions, cooking classes, arts and crafts classes, and a series of gardening and landscaping workshops. Before you get here, be sure to visit the Festival’s web site: Crested Butte Wildflower Festival.

Columbines in Crested Butte

Thanks for visiting!

Channing Boucher
Crested Butte Real Estate Agent
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CBMR’s New Ski Jets Announced

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Good day,

Crested Butte Mountain Resort announced their new ski jet schedule for the upcoming 2008-2009 winter season. Now, skiers and snowboarders will enjoy direct flights to Gunnison from Salt Lake City, Chicago and Dallas as well as Denver.

Book your trip now! Here is the updated schedule:

United Airlines
Denver to Gunnison:
# 5941 Departs 11:15 am Arrive 12:12 pm
# 5885 Departs 2:35 pm Arrive 3:32 pm
# 5889 Departs 9:05 pm Arrive 9:59 pm
Gunnison to Denver:
#5890 Departs 8:00 am Arrive 8:54 am
#5941 Departs 12:43 pm Arrive 1:37 pm
#5885 Departs 4:06 pm Arrive 5:00 pm

American Airlines
Dallas to Gunnison Daily:
#2241 Departs 11:45 am Arrive 12:50 pm
Gunnison to Dallas:
#2342 Departs 1:40 pm Arrive 4:35 pm
Saturday only:
Chicago to Gunnison:
#2231 Depart 12:00 pm Arrive 1:55 pm
Gunnison to Chicago:
#1854 Depart 2:55 pm Arrive 6:35 pm

Delta Airlines
Salt Lake City To Gunnison Daily:
50 passenger RJ
Anticipate 11:00 am Arrival
12:00 pm Departures
Atlanta to Gunnison Saturdays:
Boeing 757

Thanks for visiting!

Channing Boucher
Crested Butte Real Estate Agent
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Almost a Record – Over 12 million Skier Visits

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Good morning,

This week in Crested Butte, the Colorado Ski Country USA trade group gathered for their annual meeting to review the results of the 2007-2008 ski season. As one might imagine, the record snowfalls recorded throughout the 26 Colorado Ski Country USA member resorts resulted in big time skier visit numbers.

The 26 ski resorts throughout our state realized 12,535,913 skier days during the 2007-08 season. This was almost a record and second only to last season’s record total of 12,566,299.

The abundant snow and weak U.S. dollar also attracted foreign skiers. Colorado saw a 21-percent jump in international skier visits.

“The fact that Colorado Ski Country achieved more than 12 and a half million skier visits in a year that had its share of distractions says great things about the Colorado brand, the dedication of our guests and the caliber of our member resorts,” said outgoing Ski Country president and CEO Rob Perlman.

Colorado Ski Country USA Web Site

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Channing Boucher
Crested Butte Real Estate Agent
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Key Mountain Passes to Open Soon

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Good morning,

Gunnison County has begun to clear the roads across two critical mountain passes in the Crested Butte area that are still blocked with this past season’s record snow. Both Kebler Pass to the west and Cottonwood Pass to the east are usually open by Memorial Day, but this year area officials hope for June 15 openings. The huge Ride the Rockies parade of 2,000 bicycle riders is scheduled to cross Cottonwood Pass on the way to Buena Vista on June 20.

Thanks for visiting!

Channing Boucher
Crested Butte Real Estate Agent
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Skiing in June, Aspen Mountain Re-Opens

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Good day,

Aspen Mountain is going to reopen for some summer skiing this weekend. Colorado’s epic winter has officially spilled over into summer.

The resort will reopen 45 acres of intermediate, snow-covered terrain high up on the mountain’s where the average snow depth is about 3 feet. The resort plans to be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Meanwhile, here in Crested Butte the first of our prime singletrack mountain biking trails have opened up. Strand Hill, Whetstone Vista and the Upper Loops are dry and ready to roll.

Thanks for visiting!

Channing Boucher
Crested Butte Real Estate Agent
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