Grand Traverse

Grand Traverse Founded in 1998, three legendary backcountry races across the Elk Mountains. The event benefits Crested Butte Nordic and other non-profits.

The Grand Traverse is a series of legendary backcountry races over the Elk Mountains between the towns of Crested Butte and Aspen, CO. The Winter Grand Traverse is a backcountry ski race that starts at midnight from Crested Butte. In this extreme endurance event, racers climb more than 7,800 vertical feet and navigate in a self-supported backcountry race that tests them physically and mentally. To

maintain safety in the backcountry, racers compete in teams of two and are required to carry mandatory gear. Held annually since 1998, it’s earned a reputation as a true test of toughness for elite local, national and international athletes. The Summer Grand Traverse which started in 2014 features a Mountain Bike and Running Race held over two days.

2026 evil ɘyɘ Summer Grand Traverse results are online! Run - 1st Jessica Parry/Oliver Bacharach, 2nd Hannah Casey/Isaac...
09/07/2026

2026 evil ɘyɘ Summer Grand Traverse results are online!

Run - 1st Jessica Parry/Oliver Bacharach, 2nd Hannah Casey/Isaac Overmyer, 3rd Hannah Campbell/Weston Muench

Bike - 1st Jenny Smith/Matthew Fox, 2nd Manasseh Franklin/Ricky Creel, 3rd Wendy Stevens/Logan Greydanus

Triple Crown - 1st Mark Flis, 2nd Gabriel Bram, 3rd Bobby Crimi (No female racers in Triple Crown this year)

Dual Sport - 1st Elissa Glibbery/Zac Whitman, 2nd Alex Purrington, 3rd Jack Dargle

Dynamic Duo (team members with runner first)- 1st Ben Hanson/Eric Hale, 2nd Sofia Baca/Ricky Creel, 3rd Lyndsey Pere/Ian Grimes

Major thanks to all our sponsors, including RowdyTrails for awards, Justin Holle for shuttle support, Cripple Creek Bike & Backcountry for fielding an elite team of bike riders, PACT Outdoors for aid staion and LNT support, Tune Outdoor for aid station support, Pinnacle Orthopedics for medical and aid station support, Irwin Brewing Company for beers, Gnarly Nutrition for hydration and recovery, rabbit for finisher awards, Halo for lodging logistics.

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All these determined two-wheeled riders late in the race, pedaling up and down through the mutating forest, anticipating...
09/07/2026

All these determined two-wheeled riders late in the race, pedaling up and down through the mutating forest, anticipating their struggles to soon come to an end.

Hope you’re enjoying your well deserved rest!


📷: ❌avier Fane

09/06/2026

Triple Crown racers Paul and Nathan skied as a team to Aspen this past March and are battling it out this weekend on the Run and Bike.

Has kayaking helped or hurt their training? Depends on which of them you ask.
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09/05/2026

2nd place overall - 1st place woman is Jessica Parry. Only 6 minutes between 1st and 2nd this year! Solid effort!

09/05/2026

First place runner into Aspen is Oliver Bacharach with a time of 6:38:08!

In the blue hush before sunrise,300 runners flowed into the morning—silhouettes against the fading dark,footsteps thread...
09/05/2026

In the blue hush before sunrise,
300 runners flowed into the morning—
silhouettes against the fading dark,
footsteps threading through quiet roads,
the miles disappeared in the sweet light.

09/05/2026

is the bike shuttle hero of the Grand Traverse. He's also an experienced Grand Traverse biker, with his first lap back in the early days of 2014. His job is smooth logistics wherever you want to ride - not just here, but over 4 continents.
eyewear

09/05/2026

This Expo footage brought to you by and the handicap sign post outside .

It was great to see all the racers and sponsors today. Good luck tomorrow runners. We'll see you at the start line!
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09/04/2026

The team course marked Block & Tackle to the top of Aspen yesterday. Beautiful day up above Taylor Pass, and a little 4-wheelin in the work truck to round it all out!

Good luck and have fun racers!
eyewear

09/01/2026

You’ve put in countless hours of training. Now it’s time to race!

As the title sponsor of The Grand Traverse, .eyewear is bringing more than performance eyewear to race weekend. Stop by our tent throughout the weekend to recover, gear up, and take advantage of exclusive racer benefits:

GET AN EXCLUSIVE EVIL EYE DRY BAG
Purchase eyewear at the Grand Traverse and receive an exclusive evil eye dry bag!
Available only at the GT and while supplies last.

RECOVER WITH HYPERICE
Give your body some love after your race. Visit the evil eye Athlete Recovery Tent and take advantage of Hyperice recovery equipment designed to help you recharge and get back after it.

SAVE ON PRESCRIPTION LENSES
Need prescription performance eyewear? Stop by the evil eye tent anytime during the weekend to receive a 30% Rx lens referral through our supporting optical partner, Eyeworks Louisville.

See you at the Grand Traverse this weekend!

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Crested Butte, CO
81224

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