The Grand Traverse
- Date Sun 30th March 2025 - Sun 31st August 2025
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Crested Butte, Colorado
- Price $213.00 - $662.50
- Races 5 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at The Grand Traverse, taking place from March 30 to August 31, 2025, in the stunning Crested Butte, Gunnison area! This iconic event celebrates the spirit of the Elk Mountains, inspired by historical mail routes connecting the mining towns of Crested Butte and Aspen, as well as the renowned Patrouille des Glaciers ski race in Switzerland.
Participants can look forward to thrilling races, including a challenging winter ski race, an invigorating summer mountain run, and a dynamic mountain bike race. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a passionate outdoor enthusiast, The Grand Traverse offers an unforgettable experience amidst breathtaking alpine scenery. Join the community and be part of this extraordinary event that not only tests your limits but also supports local initiatives through Crested Butte Nordic. Don’t miss out on this celebration of adventure and camaraderie in the heart of Colorado!
Participants can look forward to thrilling races, including a challenging winter ski race, an invigorating summer mountain run, and a dynamic mountain bike race. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a passionate outdoor enthusiast, The Grand Traverse offers an unforgettable experience amidst breathtaking alpine scenery. Join the community and be part of this extraordinary event that not only tests your limits but also supports local initiatives through Crested Butte Nordic. Don’t miss out on this celebration of adventure and camaraderie in the heart of Colorado!
Organiser's Description
The Elk Mountains Grand Traverse was conceived by Jan Runge in the 1990s. The races genesis was partially based on the historical mail routes that connected the Colorado mining towns of Crested Butte and Aspen in the 1880s. It also drew inspiration from the Patrouille des Glaciers, a point-to-point ski race in Switzerland which Runge had become familiar with in the 80s. In 1998, with the help of the community, Runge sent a brave field of competitors from Crested Butte, over the Elk Mountains, to Aspen. It worked, and the Extraordinary Backcountry Ski Race was born. In 2012, event ownership was transferred to Crested Butte Nordic. The race is now a major fundraiser for the organization. In 2014 the Grand Traverse summer events were launched. Now the Grand Traverse features a winter ski race, a summer mountain run, and a mountain bike race.
Races
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Ski
Incl. $16.00 Fee & GT Ski T-Shirt
Sun 30th March 2025 (12:00AM EDT)
$316.00
OPENS SOONA backcountry ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen. NOTE: Entry fees are non-refundable. Entries cannot be deferred to another year. -
Run
Incl. $13.00 Fee & GT Summer Tech Shirt
Sat 30th August 2025 (6:00AM EDT)
$213.00
OPENS SOONA backcountry trail race from Crested Butte to Aspen. NOTE: Entry fees are non-refundable. Entries cannot be deferred to another year. -
Bike
Incl. $13.00 Fee & GT Summer Tech Shirt
Sun 31st August 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$213.00
OPENS SOONA backcountry mountain bike race from Aspen to CB. NOTE: Entry fees are non-refundable. Entries cannot be deferred to another year. -
Triple Crown
Incl. $32.50 Fee & GT Ski T-Shirt
Sun 30th March 2025 (12:00AM EDT)
$662.50
Since its inception in 2015, the Grand Traverse Triple Crown has rapidly developed into a preeminent multi-sport / multi-season endurance challenge. With its legacy firmly planted as the toughest point-to-point ski race in North America, the GT Triple Crown defines a new generation of mountain sports competition. A singular test of three pinnacle mountain disciplines Ski, Trail Run & Mountain Bike, will challenge both individual perseverance while also demanding concerted team strategizing in the first race stage the ski to Aspen. NOTE: Entry fees are non-refundable. Entries cannot be deferred to another year. -
Dual Sport
Incl. $18.50 Fee & GT Ski T-Shirt
Sat 30th August 2025 (6:00AM EDT)
$368.50
OPENS SOONParticipants will run from CB to Aspen on 8/30 and then bike the 40 miles back the next day on 8/31. NOTE: Entry fees are non-refundable. Entries cannot be deferred to another year.
The Grand Traverse