🏔️ CB 4th of July 2026

Wed July 1

Travel day

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EveningDepart 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 afternoon bikes

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.
Friday night — Festive Dirty Shirley 🎆
Grenadine + vodka + Sprite + blue raspberry cold foam + sprinkles. Build to order.

🏔️ 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

LocationKURTS_NEIGHBORHOOD · just north of Crested Butte · 9,355 ft

AccessOpen · no gate

CellGood coverage at Kurt's

Coords38.9082°N, 106.9921°W

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Gunnison Valley Health
711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO
(970) 641-1456