Crested Butte, “Colorado’s Last Great Ski Town” has been a Spring Break destination for over half a century. Most Breaker’s come for Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s thousand plus acres of terrain, ranging from beginner and intermediate groomers to the extreme glades and the steeps. Crested Butte Mountain Resort welcomes an average annual snowfall of 236″…
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…
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…
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…
When the lakes freeze over in the Gunnson Valley, the fishing doesn’t stop, it just gets better. Crested Butte Ice Fishing is fun and educationl respite from your time on the slopes and can reward you with a delicious fresh dinner to boot. Ice fishing can be a challenge and the prep and equipment are,…
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…
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…
Crested Butte is often referred to as the Colorado’s Last Great Ski Town. It’s a destination that’s accurate and well deserved. Here’s why. Authentic and Unpretentious Crested Butte has maintained its authentic and unpretentious mountain town atmosphere. Unlike some ski resorts that have become more commercialized and developed, Crested Butte has preserved its small-town charm…
It’s a week of high country fun and an old fashioned Independence Day Celebration all over the Gunnison Valley. The week include a host of holiday events including Crested Butte’s historic 4th of July Parade. It’s infamous, maybe even notorious as Elk Avenue closes down on July 4th for the wildest, rowdiest 4th of July…
Crested Butte, Colorado, is a magical mountain town known for its stunning natural beauty and epic outdoor recreation. There are loads of lodging choices in the Crested Butte luxury hotels, lodges, inns, bed and breakfasts, vacation rentals and hostels. Here are some of our picks for places to hang your hat in Colorado’s last great…