While Crested Butte Mountain Resort is renowned for its steep resort skiing, Crested Butte Backcountry Skiing offers even more adventure. Gunnison County features over two million acres of public land, providing endless opportunities for off-piste exploration. Key areas for Crested Butte Backcountry Skiing include the Anthracites, Coney’s (accessible via Washington Gulch), Mt. Axtel, Mt. Emmons,…
With thousands of acres of backcountry access, the Gunnison valley offers one of best snowmobiling playgrounds in Crested Butte. Various public and private entities maintain an extensive trail system and local rental companies providing both guided and unguided rentals. Supplement your winter Gunnison Valley visit with a snowmobile day, it’s a fast and fun way…
Discover the Best Crested Butte Mountain Restaurants for En-Piste Dining When you’re hitting the slopes at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, a break for some en-piste dining is a must. The mountain offers three top-notch food and drink stops that are perfect for refueling. Whether you crave a quick bite or a sit-down meal, these Crested…
After a day of skiing or boarding at Crested Butte, a warm meal and a cold beverage will usually hit the spot. In addition to on-mountain eats and drinks and great food and drink options in Crested Butte, Almont and Gunnison, there are plenty of slopeside food and drink options at the mountain’s base area…
Discover the Nordic Ski Capital of Colorado: Crested Butte Crested Butte is famous for its steep and extreme terrain, both on and off-piste. But did you know it’s also considered the Nordic Ski Capital of Colorado? With over 55km of maintained Nordic tracks and 100km of groomed ski trails, Crested Butte offers a world-class experience…
Discover Winter Magic with Crested Butte Sled Dog Tours Are you looking to add a unique twist to your winter adventure? After a few days on the slopes, consider a novel approach to winter fun. Embark on an exhilarating journey into the Gunnison Valley’s backcountry with Crested Butte sled dog tours. Experience the Thrill Crested…
Recreational Ice Skating and hockey are popular pastimes in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley for locals and visitors alike. The cold weather winter climes offer up great conditions for outdoor arenas. Ice skating with the family offers up just another option for winter vacation fun. Here are some of the resources for ice skating…
Mountain Express’ Winter Town Shuttle schedule will begin November 27, 2024, and run through the end of ski season. Town Shuttle The Town Shuttle connects you to and from Mt. Crested and Crested Butte and runs every 15 Minutes from 7:10 AM to Midnight. Stop Times First Bus Last Bus Old Town Hall (2nd and…
Flying Route to Crested Butte: Top Airport Options and Tips The Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport offers service to some of the largest airline hubs in the country, allowing visitors to connect from almost every airport in the country. United Airlines provides year-round service to and from Denver (DEN). JSX Airlines provides four times weekly service to…
Discover the Best of Crested Butte with Hey Crested Butte App Hey Crested Butte is a mobile entertainment and business directory app for “all things Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley, Colorado.” This app is your go-to guide for discovering everything the area has to offer. With its robust, searchable events tool, you can easily…