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Our Crested Butte Christmas Tree

December 15, 2016 By Chris Kopf

Your Crested Butte Christmas TreeOur Crested Butte Christmas Tree

santa-ski-wchildChristmas in Crested Butte is Special.  This is a great time of the year to be in Crested Butte. Whether you are gathering with your family to celebrate Christmas in your Crested Butte Home, or visiting for vacation after Christmas and through New Years, it is a fun and festive time. As a family we enjoy cutting down our Crested Butte Christmas tree, and this may make it onto you your list of things to do as well… be prepared!  🙂

There are lots of things to do – and the Crested Butte Mountain Resort CBMR Calendar, the Gunnison Crested Butte Tourism Association Calendar or Travel Crested Butte Calendar all have great calendars of events.

Your Crested Butte Christmas TreeThe Annual Santa Ski & Pub Crawl was last weekend, but since many here in Crested Butte are apt to dress up – you are likely to see Santa skiing any day!

Another great event not to miss is the Torchlight Parade on Christmas Eve and on New Years eve (along with fireworks).

Our Crested Butte Christmas Tree

Our Crested Butte Christmas TreeOne thing you won’t find on the calendar that we have enjoyed doing is cutting down our Crested Butte Christmas tree. It has been and adventure, and mostly a very fun family event for many years here in Crested Butte. Finding the “best” tree is quite funny. As the man with the saw, I am always ready to cut down the tree, but with my wife Francene and three daughters the selection process is akin to rearranging Our Crested Butte Christmas Treefurniture in the living room… not a straightforward decision.

The best tree is usually uphill. Far UPHIL! And when you get to it, you will hear: “no, not good it has big gaps,”, or “it is too tall”, or “too short” or “too skinny”, or you likely will discover the perfect Crested Butte Christmas tree is really two trees that are squished together, and neither are acceptable. So you continue to hunt…

Be Prepared When Cutting Down Your Crested Butte Christmas Tree

Our Crested Butte Christmas TreeI was a Boy Scout and so frequently put a first aid kit in my pack for a short hike… this might be good, but necesary items include a bow saw, a small axe if you have one, gloves for everyone, a rope, and lots of patience.

What not to do when going out to chop down your Christmas Tree.

Never look for or fall in love with a tree that is downhill. Ever. We did this once. It was not very far downhill so I thought okay this will be fine… It was not.

Dragging a large tree uphill with little or no support from the women is not easy. The excuses are very creative… “It is too heavy, there is no room for me, WHAT do you want me to do?, the needles are sharp, OUCH!, I think I cut myself, I am cold, Okay!… I will take the top of the tree,I have to pee,  Dad, you got this!”

Our Crested Butte Christmas TreeI would also suggest restrict the youth from bringing their phones, and to go deep and far into the forest where you have no cellular coverage because this alone is a huge distraction from the task at hand: “…just a second I have a text message”, “Gosh! I need to add this to my Snapchat story”. One of the youth to the other: “Hey, why did you take a picture of me falling down!? – let me see your phone… NO! Delete that photo, NOW!  it is terrible of me! arguments ensue… lots of words, the serenity of the snowfallen forest is broken… This is a great “Selfies” moment for the youth. The parents will be instructed to step-aside as they are not cool. You can jump in the backgrond or stick your head in from the side – you may make it into just one photo…

Your Crested Butte Christmas TreePeople often ask me “What makes Crested Butte special?” It is hard to put into words, but the family time searching, cutting down, and decorating Your Crested Butte Christmas Tree might just be one of the best…

If you are coming to Crested Butte for Christmas enjoy you time with family and friends, and whether on the chairlift, a barstool, or a bench on Elk Avenue put down your phone, tell someone else Merry Christmas and enjoy this special time in this 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, call me.

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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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