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Crested Butte
4th of July 2026
Kurt's Backyard · 9,355 ft · July 1–5
Grateful to Kurt for letting us stay at his place — again 🙏
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Wed July 1
Travel day
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4:00 PMDepart Loveland. Forest camp near Fairplay tonight — spotty reception at this stop.
Thu July 2
Over the pass
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MorningCoffee + breakfast in Buena Vista, then over Monarch Pass (11,312 ft)
1:00pArrive Kurt's Backyard · settle in · easy float on the lake + fishing
6:30p🍔 Smash Burgers + sautéed mushrooms + pasta salad
Fri July 3
Float + Fireworks
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MorningBreakfast tacos at camp
10a–3pRiver float / paddleboards / fishing · lunch on the water
5:30p🍗 Chicken drums + wings
9:35p🎆 Fireworks — visible right from camp
Sat July 4
Parade day 🇺🇸
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7:00aPancake breakfast · CB Fire Dept · 306 Maroon Ave
11:00a🥁 Parade on Elk Ave · block party through 3pm
6:00p🌭 Brats back at camp
Sun July 5
Pack out
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MorningBreakfast tacos · pack up by 10:30a
11:00aSandwiches in CB · hit the road
~4:45pEst. home in Loveland
Wed July 1
Travel day
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DinnerBuc-ee's — fuel stop + dinner in Johnstown on the way out
SnacksRoad snacks + Pop-Tarts for camp arrival
Thu July 2
Over the pass
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Breakfast☕ Coffee + breakfast stop in Buena Vista
Lunch🥪 Wraps or sandwiches — self provided
Dinner🍔 Smash Burgers + sautéed mushrooms + pasta salad
Fri July 3
Float + Fireworks
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Breakfast🌮 Breakfast tacos at camp
Lunch🥪 Wraps or sandwiches — self provided · eat on the water
Dinner🍗 Chicken drums + wings
Sat July 4
Parade day 🇺🇸
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Breakfast🥞 CB Fire Dept Pancake Breakfast · 306 Maroon Ave · $15 adult / $10 kid · BYO plates + cutlery
LunchBlock party in town through 3pm
Dinner🌭 Brats back at camp
Sun July 5
Pack out
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Breakfast🌮 Breakfast tacos · pack up by 10:30a
LunchSandwiches in CB before hitting the road
🥤 Drinks
House drink — Vodka lemonade. Just ask.
🏔️ Mountain weather rule
Afternoons in the Rockies build fast. If clouds are stacking by noon — especially on the float day — keep an eye out. Clear mornings are your green light.
🌤️ Live CB Forecast
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📍 Conditions at
LocationCrested Butte, CO · 8,885 ft town / 9,355 ft camp
SourceNational Weather Service — updates hourly
Kurt's Backyard
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⚠️ Altitude Heads Up
Kurt's Backyard sits at 9,355 ft — nearly 4,400 ft above Loveland. Drink plenty of water, take it easy Thursday, and don't be surprised if you sleep rough the first night. Watch for headache or nausea — rest and water fix it fast. Sunscreen is non-negotiable.
📍 Kurt's Backyard
LocationMeridian Lake Park · just north of Crested Butte · 9,355 ft
AccessOpen · no gate
CellGood coverage at Kurt's
