Things to Do in Crested Butte: Your Guide to a Fun-Filled Weekend Crested Butte, Colorado, is a mountain town that offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure, cultural experiences, and vibrant community events. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s always something exciting happening in and around Crested Butte. From festivals and live music…
The Crested Butte Mountain Resort is the focal point for winter activities in the Gunnison Valley, but there are LOTS of off-piste entertainment options for winter fun in Crested Butte. If your not an en-piste downhill affectionado or you’d like a little variety for friends and family during your stay, here are some alternative options…
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,…
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…
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…
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 Festivals in Crested Butte, Colorado: Your Ultimate Guide to Year-Round Fun Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Crested Butte, Colorado, is more than just a picturesque ski town. It’s a vibrant community that comes alive with a variety of festivals throughout the year. From lively music festivals and arts showcases…
Crested Butte offers thousands of acres of some of the world’s most renowned mountain bike country. Additionally, the Gunnison Valley boasts more than 750 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails. In fact, it is arguably considered the birthplace of mountain biking. Naturally, you’d expect to find great products and support regarding all things bike rentals,…
Crested Butte area rafting and kayak outfitters offer a great way to spend a day running one of Crested Butte’s whitewater rivers. Crested Butte whitewater rafting is a great way to experience the Gunnison Valley’s extensive network of mountain rivers carving through gorgeous wilderness areas. Trips of varying lengths and grades are offered by Crested…