Specials

SPECIAL FRIENDS, DEALS & FUN

ALL SPORTS REPLAY: 970-641-1893, 115 W. Georgia, Gunnison. email: asreplay@gunnison.com

Easy to get to, just head S from CB to Gunny on Hwy 135 (which becomes Main Street in Gunny), turn R at the street just before Hwy 50/Tomichi. They are on the L on the corner.

Talk to owner Andy Smith, mention our name and Cofran Mountain Condo, and you earn a 5% discount on all purchases. This interesting shop in Gunnison specializes in re-sale of high quality sporting goods, from bikes, to skis, head gear, sports clothing, boots, kayaks, hunting gear, etc. Great values on great products. Great folks who know their sporting goods and take a personal interest. If you are going to be in the area more than a few days, it is less expensive and more convenient to buy the items and custom fit them, and afterwards take them home, or even resell back to the store. Heck of a deal.

ALPINE MEADOWS HIKING GUIDE: Talie Morrison, Cell: 970-209-0410, www.alpinemeadowshiking.com ; email: ttadpole@frontier.net

Talie is the guide of guides in this area, and can lead you on a customized hike, backpack or trek anywhere you want to go in these parts. She is a charming lady with amazing back country skills (member of the CB Search & Rescue Team, and an EMT) who will make your adventure fun and safe. See the wildflowers in their true natural setting, and discover remote areas no jeeper can go. Tell Talie we sent you and she will give you a big, warm hug and even more special attention. How can you beat that? "Go Hiking With A Local".... 23 years experience leading trips in this area.

Resort Realty Group: Chris Gibson, PO Box 3666, 701 Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225; Office: 970-349-7678; Cell: 970-596-6633; www.chrisgibsonrealtor.com ; email: chris@resortrealtycb.com

Talk to Chris, realtor extraordinaire, who knows this area like the back of his hand and is the epi-center of real estate activity in the Gunnison/Crested Butte valley. Mention Cofran Mountain Condos, and he will give you that extra special attention you deserve but would be hard to find elsewhere without living in the area and knowing the people for years.

Bend In The River Cedar Homes: Gary Stroh, PO Box 3493, Crested Butte, CO 81224; Office: 970-349-5826; Cell 596-0586, www.bendintheriver.com ; email: cp9000@earthlink.net

Gary designs and builds the most beautiful cedar homes I have ever seen. He is a pro you can count on, which is hard to say elsewhere in the construction business! Anywhere in the US and Europe. Mention Cofran and we will both get something special.

Farmer's Insurance: Gary Short, 219 N Iowa St., Suite F, Gunnison, CO 81230, Office: 970-641-1776, 866-641-1776, Cell: 970-394-4082; Fax 970-641-5970. email: gshort1@farmersagent.com

Gary is highly experienced and has the patience and professionalism to work even folks like me. He has saved us a bunch of money on all our residential and rental properties, vehicles, etc. He is a long time local and knows the market conditions to advise us best in helping us manage our risks. Great job! Mention Cofran, and you will undoubtedly get the same great service.

SOME BEST KEPT SECRET FUN ACTIVITIES IN CB:

SLEDDING HILL: The locals know, but few others do that there is a great snow sledding hill, maintained by the Town, located at the Nordic Center in CB, which the kids (and many adults) just love, and it is FREE! You can rent/borrow plastic sleds and disks, and have a ball.

ICE SKATING: Yep, right there at the Nordic Center, on a hockey rink sized facility, and FREE. Pretty cool! Rental skates available but the rink is free. Hours of operation are limited. Call 970-349-1707.

NORDIC CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: World class, groomed tracks are available starting at the Nordic Center on the South edge of CB, with trails up into the "Bench" area and out to the meadows and surrounding areas. Day or season passes available, very inexpensive, they have rental skis, and you can enjoy some of the most beautiful, quiet, pristine views of the mountains and valleys. Beginners and experts alike.

SKATE BOARDING PARK: You guessed it, at the Nordic Center, and FREE. Concrete pipes and tons of fun for all skill levels.

TUBING HILL: Nearly free, this is a really fun winter activity after hours on the ski mountain, right next to the Silver Queen lift. Hours of operation are limited, so check availability.

PARKS: In CB and Mt CB, there are a number of beautiful, free public parks that are just delightful. Come for a walk or picnic or a change of pace. Enjoy!