Crested Butte Ski-in Ski-out Home for Sale Video Tour

Crested Butte Ski-in Ski-out Home for Sale Video Tour at 31 Gold Link Drive, Mt. Crested Butte Colorado Ski-in/Ski-out at its finest - literally from the Homeowners ski trail and access to the Gold Link lift. This ski home in the coveted Gold Link neighborhood sits on a promontory and has phenomenal views of the surrounding mountains from the many windows throughout the home. Large Douglas Fir Logs accent this mountain home inside and out. Relax in the exterior living space of over 1,100 sq. ft. of decks and balconies, plus the exterior hot tub offers additional options for enjoying this mountain setting bordering the ski area/National Forest. Two living areas, three fireplaces, and quality finishes throughout this fully furnished home make it a must see.

Details of 31 Gold Link Drive, Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado:

  • Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4

  • Living Space: 4,269 sq. feet

  • Furnished: Full

  • Garage: Oversized 2 Car Garage

  • Extras: 1,100+ Sq. Ft. of Decks, Hot Tub," 2 Living Areas, Incredible View Windows

  • Offered at $2,195,000, MLS # 38714

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[caption id="attachment_7528" align="aligncenter" width="550"] 31 Gold Link Drive Ski-in Ski-out Location[/caption]

Prime “top corner” location in Gold Link subdivision. This setting offers the best views and direct ski in/ski out access to the Homeowners’ trail and the Gold Link lift. A custom designed and built mountain home that offers all the expected amenities. 4,266 square feet of living area complimented with 1, 141 square feet of balconies and 789 square feet of heated double car garage. 3 bedrooms plus an office/bedroom and 4 bathrooms. Two living areas, one on each level. 3 gas log fireplaces located throughout the house including the game room, Great Room and Master Suite. Home is accented with solid Douglass Fir log rounds inside and outside, giving it that appealing mountain home look and feel.

All the finishes and appliances are top of the line, custom crafted and quality throughout. Details include: Pine wood floors, Alder trim and doors, vaulted ceilings, complete home monitoring and security system, Arkansas Blue stone accents inside and out, fully landscaped, paved driveway and a large outdoor hot-tub privately located in the rear courtyard. This is the perfect ski-in ski-out residence in Mt. Crested Butte.

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Additional Info:

• Ski in/ski out, direct access to the homeowners’ trail via the Gold Link lift.
• 31 Gold Link is the top corner lot in Gold Link subdivision. Excellent views and direct ski access.
• 4,269 sq. ft. of living space, 789 sq. ft. 2 car garage, plus 1,141 sq. ft. of exterior balconies.
• Four bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.
• 3 gas log fireplaces throughout:  Great Room, game room and Master Suite.
• Two living areas, Rec room on the lower level, Great Room on the main level .
• Gourmet kitchen -top of the line appliances
• Breakfast nook offers a warm morning sun view and comfortable bench seating
• Large laundry room and ski room combination
• Log accents, Douglass Fir, throughout the interior and exterior
• Arkansas Blue stone accents on the exterior and interior
• Large outdoor hot-tub located on the back patio
• Cedar shake roof
• Radiant floor natural gas heat
• Complete home monitoring and security system
• Fully furnished
• Lot 32 Gold Link is .585 acres
• Designed by Sunlit Architecture, Local Builder Jamie Watt
• Gold Link homeowner dues: $300.00/year
• 2013 Taxes: $ 7,202.13

View 20+ photos and additional details of this New Listing at 31 Gold Link Drive, Mt. Crested Butte.

For more information on this home or the Crested Butte Real Estate Market contact:

Chris Kopf Previews® Property Specialist Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty Phone: (970) 209-5405 email: chriskopf@bighornrealty.com

Click here to do an advanced search the Crested Butte MLS for properties for sale in the Crested Butte area.

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New Listing Ski-in/out Home in Mt. Crested Butte

New Listing Ski-in/out Home in Mt. Crested Butte at 31 Gold Link Drive

Chris Kopf, Previews® Property Specialist, Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty is pleased to announce a New Listing of a high-end Ski-in/Ski-out home in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado at 31 Gold Link Drive.

If you are looking for a ski home that is literally from a groomed skiway, and has awesome views of the surrounding mountains - this home sitting up high in the coveted Gold Link neighborhood may be right for you.

31 Gold Link Drive now For Sale in the Gold Link Subdivision:  Ski-in/Ski-out at its finest - literally from the Homeowners ski trail and access to the Gold Link lift.  This ski home in the coveted Gold Link neighborhood sits on a promontory and has phenomenal views of the surrounding mountains from the many windows throughout the home.  Large Douglas Fir Logs accent this mountain home inside and out.  Relax in the exterior living space of over 1,100 sq. ft. of decks and balconies, plus the exterior hot tub offers additional options for enjoying this mountain setting bordering the ski area/National Forest.  Two living areas, three fireplaces, and quality finishes throughout this fully furnished home make it a must see.

View 20+ photos and additional details of this New Listing at 31 Gold Link Drive, Mt. Crested Butte.

Subdivision: Gold Link Crested Butte Gold Link offers a unique opportunity to prospective homeowners in Mt. Crested Butte.  A community of 32 single family home sites are located on the northern end of the Town of Mt. Crested Butte in rolling meadows, surrounded by panoramic views that are dominated by Mt. Crested Butte and Gothic Mt with great skier access. The Gold Link Neighborhood is locate at the northern end of the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, immediately adjacent to skiing and permanent open space in the Gunnison National Forest. The development was established in 1993 and is surrounded by panoramic long-range views, which are dominated by the presence of Mt. Crested Butte to the South Snodgrass and Gothic to the North, and Paradise Mountains to the West. Characterized as an upscale neighborhood, the site sits at the base of the foothills which contain masses of aspens, coniferous forests and abundant wildlife.  See more info here about the Gold Link Subdivision

For more information on this  or the Crested Butte Real Estate Market contact:

Chris Kopf Previews® Property Specialist Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty Phone: (970) 209-5405 email: chriskopf@bighornrealty.com

Click here to do an advanced search the Crested Butte MLS for properties for sale in the Crested Butte area.

When to Put YOUR Crested Butte Home on the Market?

When to Put YOUR Crested Butte Home on the Market?

Are you considering selling your Crested Butte area home?  As you may know there are two real estate “selling seasons” in Crested Butte – Winter and Summer. There are also peak times within these specific seasons that attract more visitors – and more potential buyers to Crested Butte.  There is a direct correlation between the number of visitors in town and the real estate activity.

In the Winter we see high numbers of visitors around Thanksgiving when Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) starts the lifts spinning, Christmas week, New Years week, MLK weekend, Presidents Weekend, Valentines Day, and Spring Break (usually spans 2-3 weeks in March). During the Summer months we see visitors arrive in Crested Butte in early June – but most will agree that the peak activity does not start until July 4th and continues through the middle of August when many families return home to get their kids ready for school.  There are still many visitors who continue to come to Crested Butte through the end of August, the month of September and into the beginning of October.  In fact there are many couples who return on buying trips during the off-season months when they don’t have the rest of the family and can focus on looking at property.  It can also be easier to show property in the “shoulder seasons” when there are not as many second homeowners staying in their homes or renters in their homes.  As well – seeing a home in the Skyland Subdivision adjacent to the golf course in the Winter may be easier than the Summer, and seeing a ski-in/out Condo in the Summer may be vacant and easy to see….

Here are some reasons why you may want to consider selling now rather than waiting:

If you are a fisherman you have probably never caught a fish when your line was not in the water… It is tough to time the market whether you are Selling stocks and bonds, or real estate.  My recommendation to clients is “if you are ready to sell your home – let’s get it ready and get it listed for sale sooner vs. later”.  You never know when you may miss a buyer who is coming through town tomorrow that may be looking for what you are selling.  Sellers goals are similar once they have decided to Sell:

• Get the Highest Price for my home
• Sell it sooner vs. later (Average Days on Market for Homes Sold in Crested Butte ~ approximately 1 year*)

* See detailed Crested Butte Real Estate Market Reports

What homebuyers care about most is finding the right Crested Butte home in the right place for the right price. Most home buyers want to see a clean well care for home – most do not want to buy a “project” so if there is a punch list of things that need repair or replacement – hire a contractor and get the work done.  Common areas overlooked are usually inexpensive and easy to replace – window seals that have broken and windows need replacing, old worn carpet, outdated light fixtures, chrome trim or bathroom fixtures, paint, removing of old furniture, furnishings and clutter… etc.  Remember – if you are able to come to terms with a Buyer and go Under Contract – the Buyer will be hiring an Inspector.  The Inspector WILL find the issues, and likely you will be asked to fix and pay for the necessary repairs (or worse they may terminate the contract).

To sell your home in Winter, consider preparation that takes weather into account:

• Make sure to hire snow shovelers to routinely shovel the walks, entryways and decks around your home.  You may not use it in winter, but your buyer needs to know it is there for the summer.
• Keep your home warm and cozy. Setting the thermostat at 55 degrees may be what you have done in the past – but if you are selling your home you need to re-think this.  Now is not the time to worry about heat costs. If buyers are cold and uncomfortable, they will not stay long enough to experience your home’s special features.
• If you have a gas fireplace light it to make sure it works.  Ditto for the Home Audio system – both create a warm inviting feeling for the Buyers. If you have a wood burning fireplace – consider placing a grouping of candles in a fireplace so they can be lit during open houses or showing.

Since daylight is at a premium in winter, it is best to have your house shown during daylight hours – but some showings may be on cloudy days or dusk or night – make sure all the lights work and they have fresh lightbulbs in them (including exterior lighting). If you have great views like most homes in Crested Butte – make sure your windows are clear and free of winter grime and that window treatments are clean and dust-free.

To sell your home in Summer, consider outdoor beautification

• Crested Butte is the wildflower capital of Colorado – and if possible your home should be “decorated” in flowers as well.  Hanging baskets of flowers and flowerpots on deck and porches make your home look better.  If you have wildflowers or flowerbeds. It is a good idea to hire a landscaper to come plant some flowers that will last the Summer and remove the weeds from the beds.  If you have an irrigation system to water the flowers this is great – if not you may have someone come water every other day or have a drip system installed – an inexpensive timer and drip system can be put in place.
• Most Buyers will walk outside on the decks and porches – be sure to remove clutter and if you have outdoor furniture – set it up.
• Exterior trim and paint that may not be visible in the Winter months – will be in full display in the Summer especially around the front of the home.  Curb appeal, and a good first impressions are key to all showings.

Rely on sage advice from your local real estate agent, for optimizing your home for a smooth selling process.

If you are interested in finding out what your Crested Butte home is worth, or considering me to represent you as a Buyer, I would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business (or that of a friend you think I could help).

Visit chriskopf.com.s203285.gridserver.com.  Phone: (970) 209-5405, or chriskopf@bighornrealty.com

Thanks,

Chris Kopf Previews® Property Specialist Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty (970) 209-5405 chriskopf@bighornrealty.com

Mountain High Music Festival Crested Butte

Mountain High Music Festival Crested Butte BMI Icon and ACM Poet Award Honoree, Dean Dillon and LMG Present The 2015 Mountain High Music Festival in Crested Butte Colorado.  The Mountain High Music Festival will proudly present a diverse lineup of the world’s best performers along with the most buzzed about, up-and-coming talent for an eclectic mix of mile-high musical performances. Presented by Dean Dillon, the Mountain High Music Fest will offer patrons the opportunity to listen to the hottest songwriters whose songs come to life with their phenomenal talent and hear the legendary BMI Icon of the year for 2013, Dean Dillon, who helped skyrocket the king of country Music, George Strait, into stardom. Patrons will have an opportunity like none other to capture the music of Robert Earl Keen and Lee Brice in an intimate venue. This experience will be a breathtaking memory not to be forgotten. Music will be performed on the mountain, at the base area, and in the town of Crested Butte. Schedule of Events

• Jan 14 from 6-8:30pm: VIP Guitar Pull at the Elevation Hotel, join the talented artists at this year’s music festival as they perform together, in an intimate setting, slopeside at Mt. Crested Butte Resort. Includes food and beverage. (silver, gold, and platinum passholders event)
• Jan. 15 from 4-6pm: Elk Avenue Pub Crawl featuring various artists around downtown Crested Butte.
• Jan. 15 at 7pm or 9pm: CFTA Artists in the Round with Colin Lake and Friends at 7pm or Dean Dillon and Thompson Square at 9pm. Seating is limited, on a first come first serve basis, please arrive early.
• Jan. 16 from 2-5pm - FREE SHOW! Evelyn Roper & The Crowlin' Ferlies - Live from the 9380 Deck at the Elevation Hotel slopeside at Mt. Crested Butte Resort!
• Jan. 16 from 4-6pm: Private Apres Ski Jam with Robert Earl Keen at West Wall Lodge! (platinum passholders event)
• Jan. 16 from 8-11pm: HEADLINE SHOW - Due West & Robert Earl Keen at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square.
• Jan 16: Post Party at the Elevation Hotel Presidential Suite, following the headline shows at Mountaineer Square. Mingle with artists in style! (gold and platinum passholders event)
• Jan. 17 from 2-5pm - FREE SHOW! Chris Coady & Bill Dowell - Live from the 9380 Deck at the Elevation Hotel slopeside at Mt. Crested Butte Resort!
• Jan. 17 from 4-6pm: Private Apres Ski Jam with Lee Brice at West Wall Lodge! (platinum passholders event)
• Jan. 17 from 8-11pm: HEADLINE SHOW - Thompson Square & Lee Brice at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square.
• Jan 17: Post Party at the Elevation Hotel Presidential Suite, following the headline shows at Mountaineer Square. Mingle with artists in style! (gold and platinum passholders event)
• Jan. 18 from 12-2pm - FREE SHOW! Dean Dillon & Friends - Live from the 9380 Deck at the Elevation Hotel slopeside at Mt. Crested Butte Resort!

The exciting line up includes performances from:

• Dean Dillon
• Robert Earl Keen
• Lee Brice
• Thompson Square
• Due West
• Sonia Leigh
• Brooke Eden
• The Crowlin Ferlies
• and more!

Purchase Tickets mountainhighmusicfest.com

Events like the Mountain High Music Festival in Crested Butte are just the thing that makes Crested Butte Colorado a special place. Coined “The last Great Colorado Ski Town” Crested Butte offers a visitors a safe fun place to vacation, and a wide variety in events, performing and visual arts, recreation, beauty, a historic downtown, a great ski resort, with the backdrop of a warm community.

Crested Butte also offers a great value in real estate., especially compared with many of the alternative mountain towns with high prices, crowds, glitz and glamour, and long-lift lines – we have a unique offering.

If you have an interest in Crested Butte Real Estate and would like to start a conversation about homes, condos or land in the Crested Butte area, give me a call.

Chris Kopf Previews® Property Specialist Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty Phone: (970) 209-5405 email: chriskopf@bighornrealty.com chriskopf.com.s203285.gridserver.com

 

Crested Butte Real Estate Market Report – 2014 in Review

Crested Butte Real Estate Market Report – 2014 in Review

Back to Back Years of Strong Results

2014 result totals are very similar to 2013 with some interesting differences when drilling down into the numbers. The Crested Butte Real Estate Market started off slow and finished slow, but the Summer selling season resulted in big numbers in August, September and October (all over $22M).  There were also fewer Luxury Homes Sold in Crested Butte 2014 (20 vs. 27 in 2013).  Looking at the historical charts – we are seeing Single Family Home prices recover, and Buyers who have been on the fence may consider making a decision in 2015 if this trend continues. Condo & Town home prices are still relatively flat for the past 3 years.

2014 Total Volume was $148M which is similar to the 2013 total of $144M, but the Total Number ofProperties Sold in 2014 (329) was slightly lower than 2013 (335).  Average Days on Market (DOM) for all Sold properties was 303 days (while Average DOM for all properties still For Sale is 503 days. Under Contract – only 19 properties representing $8.6M are currently under contract, but here have been record number of visitors here in Crested Butte over Christmas & New Years, and real estate activity has picked-up as well. Active Listings - There are fewer properties for Buyers to look at however as we continue to see a decline in Inventory – there are currently 611 properties for Sale:

• Single Family Homes (SF) = 286, of these there are 47 in Mt. CB, 24 in CB, and overall 73 Luxury Homes Listed for over $1M, and 19 SF Homes sitting on 35+ Acres.
• Condos & Town Homes For Sale = 174
• Parcels of Land For Sale = 286

So how is the Crested Butte Real Estate Market?  These historic price points tell us that Single Family Home prices are on the rise, but Condos and Town home prices are flat. Crested Butte Luxury Real Estate Market – Properties Sold for $1 Million +  in 2014 There have been 27 properties sold for over $1M in 2014 – 20 of them have been Single Family Homes, 2 ski-in/out condos (West Wall and Silver Ridge) and 5 riverfront home sites sold in 2014 at Wilder on the Taylor. The most expensive single family home sold in 2014 (and the past 18 months was the $3.9M luxury home sold in Trappers Crossing at CB (5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, fully furnished). The Luxury volume of $47.7M sold in 2014 represents 32% of the total volume, and the the 20 Luxury Single Family Homes Sold in 2014 totaling of $36.4M comes short of the 27 sales and volume of $46.3M in 2013. The average sold price for the high-end homes sold is $1.82M; median price $1.48M, and Average Price per sq. ft. was $476. See details of the Top 4 Luxury Homes sold in Crested Butte in 2014. Talking with architects, builders and contractors, construction activity is on the rise – and there are currently many new Luxury Homes being built, as well as a significant number of Remodel projects underway throughout the Crested Butte area. Top Crested Butte Luxury Single Family Homes Sold in 2014 Luxury Properties For Sale in the Crested Butte Area  There are a total of 110 properties Listed for over $1M for a total Volume of $223M, including 73 Single Family Homes for sale with Asking Prices over $1M representing $424M in total volume. In historic downtown Crested Butte there are 17 luxury properties for sale with 12 Single Family Home prices ranging from $1.1M to $2.7M and median Asking Price of $1.25M, and Average Price per Sq. Ft. of $570, plus 4 high-end residential parcels in downtown Crested Butte ranging from $1.1M to $3.25M. There are 26 Single Family Homes for sale on Mt. Crested Butte between $1.1M and $4.6M, and a handful representing ski-in/ski-out including 3 in the Prospect Subdivision.  There are 2 high-end luxury condos and town homes for sale in Mt. Crested Butte – one at the ski-in/out West Wall (Penthouse unit A-403 Listed for $2.095M), and two Town Homes across the street at The Villas.  There are 32 parcels for Sale between $1.1M and $12.6M – the latter being the North Village “Promontory Ranch” parcel at the base of Snodgrass.  The majority are either Ski-in/Out or Private Water Fishing parcels. Average Price Per Square Foot (Sq. Ft.) Price per sq. ft. is a metric – and one way to compare “similar” homes.  The problem in Crested Butte is we have many homes that are next door or across the street that were built 20 years apart.  As well there could be a small home on a fabulous property that shows an astronomically high price per sq. ft. which is not a great representation of the value of the property when compared with other homes. As well – the mix of properties sold will vary – and with the small sample a handful  of properties sold can sway the numbers. That being said – when looking at large numbers of properties and historic trends it can be an insightful metric to help understand what is going on in the Crested Butte Real Estate Market.  We see that Single Family home Average Price per Sq. Ft. is on the rise – $326 in 2014 vs. $293 in 2013 and $270 in 2012.  While Condo & Town Home Average Price per Sq. Ft. is also up $244 in 2014 vs. $213 in 2013 and $208 in 2012 (this is unusual considering the Average and Median Price points for Sold Condos & Town Homes has been flat for the past 3 years). What is Selling in the Crested Butte area? Condos and Townhomes represents the most transactions (172) and 52% of all transaction and 32% of all Volume, with Single Family homes making up the second largest count (96) 29% of all transactions, and 55% of all Volume. Land /Lots Sold (61) represent 19% of the number of transaction but only 13% of the total dollar volume sold in 2014.  There have been 20 single family homes sold for over $1M, and this represents 25% of the overall Volume, but only 6% of the total number of transactions. What Land is Selling in the Crested Butte area? As we see from the table there have been a similar number of lots sold the past 3 years (61, 68, and 60) and this represents approximately 20% of the available inventory (a 5 year supply). Under Contract  Of the 19 properties Under Contract, only 3 are Condos/Townhomes, 11 are Single Family homes and 5are lots. At the end of December these 19 properties under contract represents $8.6M compared with 40 properties Under Contract and $16.7M at the end of December 2013 when there were 17 properties Under Contract totaling $8.5M. Active Listings  There are 611 properties For Sale in our market representing $402M.  We have seen a steady decrease in local inventory for sale, but many choices – and some great values.   Crested Butte Real Estate Market Report – 2014 In Review – Download Full Report as a .pdf file (more data and charts).   What to expect in 2015 - Buyers– It may be time to put a stake in the ground – as evident from SF Home prices – condos and townhomes are sure to follow…  If you are thinking of buying because you love it here in the Winter, you will be happy with your decision come Summer.  What are your options - there are 110 Condos For Sale under $400,000, another 40 Condos & 9 Town homes up to $700,000 plus 34 Single Family (SF) Homes. From $700,000 to $1M there are 3 Condos, 4 Townhomes and 29 SF Homes, and from $1M to $2M there are 3 Condos, 2 Townhomes and 46 SF Homes, and finally from $2M+ you have 1 Condo and 27 SF homes available.  Sellers – If you have had your property on the Market for a while – your price is probably too high, but hold tight, it appears the market and prices are coming to you... How will the Oil & Gas Markets Affect CB Real Estate in 2015?  With many Crested Butte second-homeowners invested in the Oil & Gas Industry and oil at $53 (down from $87 one year ago), and Natural Gas at $3 (compared with $4.40 1 year ago and $5 in March) it will be interesting to see the impact here. Some suggest the pendulum will stop swinging and market forces will provide recovery. Conversely we have a 18,000 Dow, up from 12,000 three years ago... Kopf #1 Agent in Crested Butte for 2014 – I am thankful to my many valued clients and the support at Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty for a great year in 2014.  I was involved in over 20 transactions and $21M in total Volume including the top home sold in 2014 – a $3.9M home where I represented the Seller. How can I help you? This Crested Butte Real Estate Market Report and the level of detail is representative of what you can expect from me as your Crested Butte Real Estate Agent.  If you are interested in finding out what your existing property is worth, or considering me to represent you as a Buyer, I would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business (or that of a friend you think I could help). Visit chriskopf.com.s203285.gridserver.com.  Phone: (970) 209-5405, or chriskopf@bighornrealty.com Thanks, Chris Kopf
Previews® Property Specialist
Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty
(970) 209-5405
chriskopf@bighornrealty.com    

A Video Interview: Jennifer Jeffery with Eleven

A Video Interview: Jennifer Jeffery with Eleven Eleven is an luxury travel company that offers guests exceptional experiences in many remote corners of the world – including Crested Butte Colorado. Eleven Experience is their unique offering that combines guided outdoor adventure with the highest quality accommodations, food preparation and customer services. Eleven’s goal is to create experiences of a lifetime that their guests can share with family, friends, and professional colleagues.Eleven started in Crested Butte Colorado with the Scarp Ridge Lodge and Cat Skiing at Irwin, and they are headquartered right here in Crested Butte Colorado as well. I recently had the opportunity to talk with Jennifer Jeffery who is the Marketing & Sales Director at Eleven - with her guidance, they are building a world-class brand and offering exciting luxury adventures for their guests. Eleven’s Crested Butte Properties [caption id="attachment_7375" align="alignright" width="300"] Scarp Ridge Lodge Crested Butte Co[/caption] Scarp Ridge Lodge – located in Historical Downtown Crested Butte this lodge has been named “One of the Coziest Hotels in America” by the Wall Street Journal. The lodge opened on 11/11/2011 and has been a huge success with nearly a 100% re-booking rate from very satisfied guests. It is marketed as an intimate home away from home, and your stay comes with your own personal chef and team of world class guides to take you on Crested Butte area adventures in the surrounding Elk Mountain wilderness. In the Winter the activity of choice is private snowcat skiing in Irwin. A snowcat will pick you up in the morning for a short ride to the old Irwin mining area which boasts double the annual snowfall that Mt. Crested Butte gets. Expert and Intermediate skiers alike will enjoy this experience – I have had the opportunity to Cat Ski with Eleven and their Irwin Guides operation and had clients and friends who ended the day huge smiles – you will too! In the Summer they offer mountain biking, rock climbing, river rafting, fly fishing and much more. Taylor River Lodge – this property is located right on the Taylor River and when fully completed in 2015 will offer guests finely appointed cabins and a primo riverside bath house, as well as all the river adventures the Taylor River has to offer including world-class guided fly fishing, rafting, kayaking and the many excursions available in the Taylor Canyon. This property has already been exposed to some in the industry – and Outdoor Magazine has named it “One of the Best Fishing & Hunting Lodges”. Eleven has a few other properties in historic downtown Crested Butte – and the property located at the corner of 2nd & Elk is being renovated (estimated opening in 2016) and will offer guest accommodations upstairs and downstairs will be a tap room open to the public serving Eleven's finest beer brewed right here in Crested Butte as well as the possibility of offering beers from other hand-crafted brew from their operations in Holland and the UK. In Eleven fashion – they will have a full-time Brewmaster dedicated to producing the highest quality Crested Butte local beer. Eleven Destinations around the World – Eleven’s destinations offer all the comforts and amenities of five-star hotels, but also come with a thrilling menu of outdoor and cultural pursuits. At each destination a team of professional guides are on-hand to tailor-make adventures for each guest. Chalet Pelerin is located the tiny town of Le Miroir, France, The Bahama House Inn, was built in the 1800′s on Harbour Island in the Bahamas, Deplar Farm in Northwest Iceland is set in a remote valley surrounded by 3,000 ft peaks, Canal House is located in the heart of Amsterdam and your urban concierge and guides will show you Netherlands’ capital city like you have never seen before, and lastly if you’ve ever though of fishing and exploring the Pategonia region in Chile – the Rio Palena Lodge will surely be another world-class experience. Crested Butte Colorado is a special place – and people and businesses like Eleven want to be in Crested Butte Colorado. Coined “The last Great Colorado Ski Town” Crested Butte offers a visitors a safe fun place to vacation, and a wide variety in events, performing and visual arts, recreation, beauty, a historic downtown, a great ski resort, with the backdrop of a warm intimate community. Crested Butte also offers a great value in real estate, especially compared with many of the alternative mountain towns that also come with crowds, glitz, glamour, and long-lift lines. For more information on Eleven: Crested Butte, CO 81224 Phone: 970.349.7761 Email: info@elevenexperience.com www.elevenexperience.com If you have an interest in Crested Butte Real Estate and would like to start a conversation about luxury homes, condos or land in the Crested Butte area, give me a call. Chris Kopf Previews® Property Specialist Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty Phone: (970) 209-5405 email: chriskopf@bighornrealty.com chriskopf.com.s203285.gridserver.com

Video Interview: Jake Jones with Irwin Guides

Video Interview: Jake Jones with Irwin Guides, Crested Butte Colorado Have you considered Snow Cat Skiing right here in Crested Butte Colorado?  There are probably many Crested Butte adventures you have considered tackling - but were hesitant because you did not have the skills and gear, did know the terrain, and did not know where to start...  Irwin Guides is headquartered right here in beautiful downtown Crested Butte, and can be your one-stop-shop for Winter and Summer guided adventures here in Crested Butte - and all over the world! I have had the opportunity (and the luxury) to enjoy the quality experience of Irwin Guides.  They are a first-class organization with quality people, customer service and exceptional facilities. IRWIN GUIDES CHARTER -  "AN INTERNATIONAL GUIDING COMPANY THAT CREATES CUSTOM-DESIGNED GUIDED EXPERIENCES THAT LEAVE OUR GUESTS TOUCHED BY PROFOUND MOMENTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT IN SPECTACULAR NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS." Irwin Guides Primary Goals are to: - Build stronger connections to family, friends, nature and oneself through new experiences - Create exceptional customized guided experiences Irwin Guides prides themselves on hiring the best staff  from a wide variety of backgrounds. Their guides are the best in their respective fields. With years of experience, accreditation from the world's most respected outdoor organizations and a passion for sharing remarkable and safe, experiences with their guests. Whether you are snow cat skiing 6 miles from downtown Crested Butte, heli skiing in Iceland, or summiting Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa - Irwin Guides can take you there (and get you home). Crested Butte Colorado is a special place - and people and businesses like Irwin Guides want to be in Crested Butte Colorado. Coined “The last Great Colorado Ski Town” Crested Butte offers a visitors a safe fun place to vacation, and a wide variety in events, performing and visual arts, recreation, beauty, a historic downtown, a great ski resort, with the backdrop of a warm community. Crested Butte also offers a great value in real estate, especially compared with many of the alternative mountain towns with high prices, crowds, glitz and glamour, and long-lift lines – we have a unique offering. For more information on Irwin Guides: 330 Belleview Avenue PO BOX 1807 Crested Butte, CO 81224 Phone: 970.349.5430 Email: info@irwincolorado.com www.irwincolorado.com If you have an interest in Crested Butte Real Estate and would like to start a conversation about homes, condos or land in the Crested Butte area, give me a call. Chris Kopf Previews® Property Specialist Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty Phone: (970) 209-5405 email: chriskopf@bighornrealty.com chriskopf.com.s203285.gridserver.com FI LIMANJARO

Vote Whatever USA Best Event - Best of the Butte 2014

Vote Whatever USA Best Event - Best of the Butte 2014 It is not often you get to voice your opinion about so many things Crested Butte - but the Best of the Butte survey hosted by The Crested Butte News is a great way for you to do so.  Many businesses will prosper because of the votes cast.  If you have no other interest in voting - I urge you to cast a vote for the Whatever, USA Event as the "Best Event in 2014".

Question #34 - Best Event? Recommended Answer:  WHATEVER, USA!

Vote in the On-Line Survey for Best of the Butte 2014  or use the link below:https://www.surveyplanet.com/54808cf57e4d853c402f72e5 John Norton said it well in his recent "Notions" column in the Crested Butte News when he said: "My friends and I loved the event. I’m pretty sure most people did. The town walked away with $500,000. That money will go to really worthwhile projects.  My friends and I enjoyed the free beer, the sunny skies, the great music and the carnival atmosphere in town. It was fun meeting people who won the trip and in 100 years would never have set foot in Crested Butte. They were in awe. We likened it to a second 4^th of July celebration." There is a vocal MINORITY that can find fault with most anything - and the Whatever, USA is another example.  Perhaps our votes in the Best of the Butte will send a message that the majority of people appreciated the event and the efforts of so many to make it happen. I tend to analyze most Crested Butte issues through the lenses of sustainability - three of the key questions I ask are:

• Is it complimentary to Crested Butte - does it fit?
• Will this help Crested Butte and the residents who live (and work*) here to prosper?
• Will this be a beneficial amenity to the Visitors who come here?

*Unfortunately many of the people who cast their negative votes for most anything new in Crested Butte are not dependent on making a living and supporting their families here.  During the downturn in the economy and the Real Estate Market from late 2008 - 2012 I saw hard working local families deal with very tough home foreclosures and short-sales, pack their bags and their kids and leave town. The Whatever USA event literally brought millions of dollars of positive fun clever Bud Light advertising exposure to Crested Butte. In addition the play through Social Media was huge.  I commend the elected leaders of the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Town Councils and Chamber of Commerce for their efforts. They tried their hardest, they made some mistakes, they admitted they made mistakes, and they apologized.  I realize not every business and person benefitted from the event in the short-term.  I hope there are many more opportunities for Crested Butte to host large events like: The USA Pro Cycling Challenge, Santa Ski/Pub Crawl, Big Air on Elk, The Alley Loop, The Music Festival, The Artsfest Weekend, The 4th of July Parade, Vinotok, the Crested Butte Film Festival, The Mile High Music Festival, the Mardi Gras Parade, and yes the Whatever USAs of the future. There are some who vote for a no-growth strategy - ask a local business owner, or CBMR, the Director of any local non-profit, a second-homeowner who rents their condo, the Town Managers, or the RTA about future flights into Gunnison and the ability to fill the seats with a no-growth strategy.  A vote against future Whatevers is a no-growth strategy that will unfortunately cut-off the oxygen to our community as we know it today, and many of our friends and neighbors.  We do not live in a terrarium - we are interconnected with the outside world because we are a resort town who needs to market to and attract visitors. The Bud Light Whatever event was a learning experience - and feather in our cap to the outside world.  I trust our local leaders will plan and implement strategies of sustainable growth without a negative impact to the charm and heritage of Crested Butte. Events like the Bud Light Whatever USA event are just the thing that makes Crested Butte Colorado a special place. Coined “The last Great Colorado Ski Town” Crested Butte offers a visitors a safe fun place to vacation, and a wide variety in events, performing and visual arts, recreation, beauty, a historic downtown, a great ski resort, with the backdrop of a warm community. Crested Butte also offers a great value in real estate., especially compared with many of the alternative mountain towns with high prices, crowds, glitz and glamour, and long-lift lines - we have a unique offering. If you have an interest in Crested Butte Real Estate and would like to start a conversation about homes, condos or land in the Crested Butte area, give me a call.

Chris Kopf Previews® Property Specialist Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty Phone: (970) 209-5405 email: chriskopf@bighornrealty.com chriskopf.com.s203285.gridserver.com

 

Crested Butte is a Special Place for Junior Skiers/Boarders

Crested Butte is a Special Place for Junior Skiers/Boarders I was riding up the Crested Butte mountain Gold Link lift the other day and to our right are BIG jumps.  We were fortunate to get to see junior skiers with no fear launching themselves off these jumps – and I caught two of them on video. Crested Butte is a Special Place for Junior Skiers/Boarders because there are numerous disciplines for them to get involved in through both the Crested Butte Mountain Sports Team and the The Crested Butte Nordic Team.  Aaron Blunck grew up in Crested Butte and at an early age was also launching himself off some of these same jumps.  Aaron Blunck represented Crested Butte, and the United States of America at the recent 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and  finished an impressive 7^th in the Mens Halfpipe Skiing!  He is competing again this year at the 2015 X-Games. The Crested Butte Mountain Sports Team (CBMST ) offers mountain sports programs that are accessible to a wide variety of athletes, from kids learning to ski and ride to driven student athletes. CBMST offers various levels of participation beginning with weekend development programs to full-time, competitive based programming. CBMST Development Programs focus on bringing kids exhibiting strong fundamentals by taking their personal skills to a higher level in alpine racing, snowboarding, free-ride, and tele-mark skiing. The Development Programs will introduce athletes to tactical and technical approaches while taking advantage of all the terrain the mountain has to offer.  Programs start with the Junior Development Team “Jr. Devo’s”, Ages 7-10, Development Team “Devo’s”, Ages 11-13, and the Competitive Team Program, Ages 13 – 17. The Crested Butte Nordic Team - The mission of the CBNT is to provide young Nordic skiers and biathletes with exceptional coaching, training opportunities, and a healthy approach to sport. Our philosophy is that a fun, healthy, outdoor lifestyle is a great foundation for growth. To this end, our organization strives to provide programing that will appeal to recreational and competitive skiers alike. Ultimately, we hope participants will become life-long skiers, so we want our participants to feel that they have gained more than just technical know-how and fitness. Furthermore, our program is designed to help student athletes learn to organize, prioritize, and execute plans toward, not only sporting goals, but also life goals.  The Crested Butte Nordic Center maintains 50K of groomed trails in the Crested Butte area for competitive and recreational Nordic skiing. Nordic Recreational programs offer a fun approach to Nordic sport that allows participants to develop as skiers without a focus on competition - The Sprouts: December - February (Ages 5-13), The Scouts: December - February (Ages 8-13), Explorers: December - March (Ages 11-18).  Nordic Competitive Programs (November - March) are designed for participants who have experience in crosscountry skiing and would like to enter the competitive pipeline. Cross Country Development (Ages 11-14), Competitive Cross Country Program (Ages 14-18), U23 (Ages 18-23) This program is designed for highly motivated athletes taking time off between high school and college to pursue competitive cross-country skiing at the highest level. The Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises money to help fund these programs and to provide scholarships and equipment to kids so they get a shot at realizing their dreams!

Crested Butte Colorado is a special place – and these organizations and the people behind them work hard to make a difference in the lives of our youth.  Coined “The last Great Colorado Ski Town” Crested Butte offers youth lots of opportunities in a safe warm community.  Visitors find Crested Butte to be a safe fun place to vacation, and are exposed to a wide variety of events, performing and visual arts, recreation, beauty, a historic downtown, a great ski resort, with the backdrop of a warm community. Crested Butte also offers a great value in real estate, especially compared with many of the alternative mountain towns with high prices, crowds, glitz and glamour, and long-lift lines... Yes Crested Butte is a special place!

If you have an interest in Crested Butte Real Estate and would like to start a conversation about homes, condos or land in the Crested Butte area, give me a call.

Chris Kopf Previews® Property Specialist Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty Phone: (970) 209-5405 email: chriskopf@bighornrealty.com chriskopf.com.s203285.gridserver.com