EVENT OVERVIEW
An extraordinary Colorado ski route!
The Grand Traverse is a point-to-point ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen. Racers travel 40 miles across the Elk Mountain range, climbing over 6,800 vertical feet. To ensure competitor safety, racers must have a partner, carry mandatory gear, and begin the race at midnight when avalanche hazard is decreased.
INFO
ENTRY FEE – $500/TEAM
2023 Ski registration will open to the public online at 12:01 AM, December 1st, 2022.
Refund Policy & Bib Transfer Procedure
Set for Success Registration Contest
Grand Traverse Triple Crown
Individuals wishing to enter 2023 GT Triple Crown competition may gain guaranteed entry into the Ski event through priority pre-registration beginning November 14, 2022
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FRIDAY–March 31, 2023
ATHLETE CLEARANCE & VENDOR EXPO – Lodge at Mountaineer Square Ballroom
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Totally Deep Podcast – Lodge at Mountaineer Square Ballroom
Live presentation with celebrity guest – Cam Smith
Presented by – Cripple Creek Backcountry & Dynafit
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY – April 1, 2023
ATHLETE CLEARANCE & VENDOR EXPO – Lodge at Mountaineer Square Ballroom
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ATHLETE Lunch – Lodge at Mountaineer Square Ballroom
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
MANDATORY RACER MEETING – Lodge at Mountaineer Square Ballroom
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
MANDATORY Pre-Functions – BEACON CHECK & SPOT DISTRIBUTION – Lodge at Mountaineer Square Ballroom
10:30 p.m. – 11:50 p.m.
BLESSING of THE FREEHEELER’S – Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base
11:55 p.m.
SUNDAY – April 2, 2023
RACE START – Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base
12:00 a.m.
ASPEN RACE FINISH – ASPEN MOUNTAIN Gondola Plaza
6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PODIUM CEREMONY AND AWARDS – ASPEN MOUNTAIN Gondola Plaza
2:00 p.m.
Information is subject to change. For the safety of racers and volunteers, weather and snow conditions may require a change in the race start time or location, the official course, or race rules – or may lead to cancellation.Marc
The mandatory gear racers carry into the backcountry is critical. Due to the distance traveled with the potential for rapidly changing weather, each team must be independently prepared for a 24-hour bivouac if conditions dictate.
The listed gear are the essentials required to race, however every athlete should exercise their own backcountry sense as to what supplementary gear they may wish to pack.
2022 GEAR LIST
Link below to to view the customize race apparel kit curated by our partner Montane.
2022 MONTANE RACE KIT
We highly encourage every new racer to view the 5 part video series linked below, containing pro tips on how to nail your GT race systems.
VIDEO GEAR GUIDE
* Denotes “Reverse” Course
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THE GRAND TRAVERSE TRIPLE CROWN – THE ULTIMATE COMPETITION FOR THE ULTIMATE MOUNTAIN ATHLETE
