• You are strongly encouraged to preview the course, except private property areas.
• The course is in no way patrolled or reviewed for snow safety or avalanche danger before the race. When you are on the course, you are there at your own risk.
• The Friends Hut is not available for free day use at any time. Overnight stays require a fee and reservations. Call the 10th Mountain Division Hut system for information.
• The Trampe Family has been particularly kind to allow us access across the East River Valley and has asked that we respect their property by not trespassing at any time before or after the race. We are taking this request with the utmost seriousness and ask that both racers and other community members refrain from skiing in this portion of the East River Valley that is privately owned by the Trampe family. Racers will be allowed on this section of the course ONLY DURING THE RACE. Mr. Trampe has asked that the community not consider this an invitation to recreate on this or any other privately held land. This permission extends only to the race itself, during the race, and doesn't include any other winter or summer usage.
• Similarly, Crested Butte Resort also requires that you refrain from training at the ski area during business hours. Uphill traffic is not appropriate during hours of operation. A (free) uphill pass is required when the area is not open. Snow making and grooming is a 24-hour process on the ski area so travel is restricted to OPEN UPHILL PASS TRAFFIC ONLY.

We don't doubt that the vast majority of you understand the generosity shown by the Trampe Family and Crested Butte Resort and will respect their requests. For those who don't get it yet, here are a few bits of encouragement from the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse:

• Anyone skiing on privately owned property in the East River Valley will be prosecuted for trespassing.
• In addition to the trespassing charges, racers will be disqualified from this and any future races. Entry fees will not be refunded.
• Racers violating Crested Butte Resort boundaries and policies will be subject to prosecution under the Colorado Skier Safety Act.
• The groomed Nordic Trails in the Crested Butte area require a trail pass that can be obtained at the Crested Butte Nordic Center on 2nd and Whiterock.
• Please stay on Brush Creek Road at all times and respect the private property that is on either side of the road. This private property extends almost all the way to the first creek crossing.