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Crested Butte Winter Fat Bike

March 2, 2016 By Chris Kopf

Crested Butte Winter Fat BikeCrested Butte Winter Fat Bike – Who would have thought I need one more bike?  If you have not yet taken a spin on a Fat Bike on the snow then you are missing out. Maybe because I had never biked on snow before – but I actually found myself laughing out loud.  A fun new mode of transportation and recreation in Crested Butte – FUN!

I recently hosted the annual Boys Ski Trip and for fun we decided to rent Fat Bikes on Sunday morning prior to the group’s departure. It was a beautiful day, and we rode out Gothic Road and took in the awesome morning views overlooking the East River valley floor.  Everyone said “wow that was great!”, “…glad we did that”. One of our riders said he felt like he was sucking air through a straw on the ride from the base area to the Snodgrass parking lot and start of the flatter ride out Gothic Road.

Crested Butte Fat BikingFat Bikes Catching on – Fat bikes seem to be polarizing the CB crowd – some LOVE them and can’t talk enough about the fat bike phenomenom, others roll their eyes and say “biking is for summer and fall”.  There also is a bit of a controversy between the nordic crowd and the fat bike crowd over what roads, rec paths, trails, and easements should be shared and which should not. Crested Butte was host to the First Ever Annual Fat Bike World Championships thanks to the hard work by the ever progressive Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce headed by fat bike enthusiast Dave Ochs.  This race literally brought in people from all over the world to compete and had a ton of sponsors, bike and component manufacturers.

Crested Butte Fat BikeFat Bikes on the Groomed Ski Slopes – Kudos to CBMR for getting ahead of the curve and allowing fat bikes on the mountain (not when the lifts are spinning) to join the uphill climbing/skiing crowd in the mornings and afternoons.

Fat Bikes in Town – there have long been winter bikers in Crested Butte with studded tires and now the Fat Bikes are becoming more popular. If you deflate the tires a bit you can get even more tire surface area and “gripsion” (that is a great word combining grip and traction but spelled with an “s”).

Crested Butte Mountain Biking MeccaFat Bikes in the Summer too? – CB local John Norton said that during his last trip to Moab “…all the top riders were on fat bikes – they are great in sand and loose dirt, roll over everything and because you go slower are safer”, (he is currently on the mend from a recent fat bike crash). John is also the Executive Director of the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association and given the 750 Miles of Trails in Crested Butte & Gunnison he is bullish on promoting the Gunnison Valley as a Mountain Biking Mecca! They have also been instrumental in creating a supercool interactive trail map website and mobile app – go to http://mtbhome.com. Yes you can ride a Fat Bike on all of the trails in the Summer!

What to do in Crested ButtePeople often ask me “what makes Crested Butte special?”  It is hard to put into words, but the I think Fat Bikes are going to make it into the mix and will provide visitors one more cool experience. With endless open space and recreational opportunities your adventures in Crested Butte are limitless.

There are plenty of luxury homes and high-end ski-in / ski-out condos at the base area, but unlike some of the other ski resort towns in Colorado that have their glitsy roots in gold and silver mining – Crested Butte was as a coal mining town.  In many ways the character and attitude of the early ranchers and miners has transcended time. In Crested Butte the skiing is great, the scenery is awesome, the recreational activities in the Gunnison Valley are endless, and the people are warm, friendly and real.  Come to Crested Butte, ski, hike, drive a car on the ice, ride a fat bike…, then go find a restaurant, bar or shop in town or up on the mountain and sit for a while, relax and enjoy striking up a conversation with a new friend.

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, call me.

Thanks!

Chris Kopf
Previews® Property Specialist
Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty
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Bobby Nichols

"The first moment we met Chris, my wife and I knew he was all about what is happening in real estate sales in Crested Butte. He knows his job, the marketplace and the innovative ways to market your home in today's electronic internet space. A real professional that understood us and our needs in handling a very successful sales transaction. "

 
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2015-02-11T13:45:19-07:00
"The first moment we met Chris, my wife and I knew he was all about what is happening in real estate sales in Crested Butte. He knows his job, the marketplace and the innovative ways to market your home in today's electronic internet space. A real professional that understood us and our needs in handling a very successful sales transaction. "  
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Jeff Hollings

Chris is outstanding! We recently bought a second home in Crested Butte and Chris did a great job throughout the whole process. He has a thorough understanding of the market and the benefits and drawbacks of various locations. He was very patient with us as our preferences evolved throughout the search. He gave us valuable information on which to negotiate the purchase. He had great follow-up during the inspection/closing process (when we were not in town) and made sure all of the commitments made by the seller were properly completed.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2015-02-11T13:46:48-07:00
Chris is outstanding! We recently bought a second home in Crested Butte and Chris did a great job throughout the whole process. He has a thorough understanding of the market and the benefits and drawbacks of various locations. He was very patient with us as our preferences evolved throughout the search. He gave us valuable information on which to negotiate the purchase. He had great follow-up during the inspection/closing process (when we were not in town) and made sure all of the commitments made by the seller were properly completed.
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James Brennan

This was our first experience trying to purchase additional land with hopes of building a home. Chris was tremendously helpful throughout the entire process and his professionalism showed.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2014-10-14T17:59:24-06:00
This was our first experience trying to purchase additional land with hopes of building a home. Chris was tremendously helpful throughout the entire process and his professionalism showed.
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Jane Saltzman

Chris was terrific to work with. The house sold faster then I ever expected! He was particularly helpful for this second home owner that couldn't always get there to take care of house issues. Thank you Chris!!!
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2015-02-11T13:49:37-07:00
Chris was terrific to work with. The house sold faster then I ever expected! He was particularly helpful for this second home owner that couldn't always get there to take care of house issues. Thank you Chris!!!
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Georges Lussier

The thought of a short sale was intimidating, but Chris made the experience very easy with lots of guidance from start to finish. I would highly recommend Chris for any Real Estate need buying or selling.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2014-10-14T18:05:40-06:00
The thought of a short sale was intimidating, but Chris made the experience very easy with lots of guidance from start to finish. I would highly recommend Chris for any Real Estate need buying or selling.
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Frank Stringer

Chris Kopf is a wonderful person to work with on any real estate matter you may have in Crested Butte. He is extremely knowledgeable of all elements of the Crested Butte area. He helped us recently to buy a new second home in Skyland and the entire experience was first class under Chris's guidance. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has a real estate need in Crested Butte.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2015-02-11T13:51:04-07:00
Chris Kopf is a wonderful person to work with on any real estate matter you may have in Crested Butte. He is extremely knowledgeable of all elements of the Crested Butte area. He helped us recently to buy a new second home in Skyland and the entire experience was first class under Chris's guidance. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has a real estate need in Crested Butte.
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Paul & Julie Keesee

Chris was quite helpful in showing us homes in the area we were interested in and contacted us when new listings were available. We not only consider him our realtor but also a friend.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2014-10-14T18:05:59-06:00
Chris was quite helpful in showing us homes in the area we were interested in and contacted us when new listings were available. We not only consider him our realtor but also a friend.
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Jim & Sandra Wickham

Chris' patience and persistence paid off for us in finding the right house for the right price. We would highly recommend Chris to any potential buyer.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2014-10-14T18:06:18-06:00
Chris' patience and persistence paid off for us in finding the right house for the right price. We would highly recommend Chris to any potential buyer.
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Tom & Mary Aton

It was a great experience working with Chris, after showing me what I thought I wanted, he advised me of the pros and cons on the different condos and found one that I am thrilled with.
Crested Butte Real Estate by Chris Kopf
2014-10-14T18:06:31-06:00
It was a great experience working with Chris, after showing me what I thought I wanted, he advised me of the pros and cons on the different condos and found one that I am thrilled with.
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Dan Aquaviva

This agent has a very strong knowledge of the local area. He was very helpful in screening properties for potential purchase.
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2014-10-14T18:05:26-06:00
This agent has a very strong knowledge of the local area. He was very helpful in screening properties for potential purchase.
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