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,…
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…
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…
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 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…
Explore the Winter Wonderland with Crested Butte Winter Horseback Riding Crested Butte winter horseback riding offers an unmatched opportunity to experience the Gunnison Valley’s breathtaking backcountry. Discover the beauty of this snowy Colorado wilderness in a truly unique way. Experience the Gunnison backcountry the cowboy way as you ride through pristine landscapes. Experience Winter Horseback…
Experience the Magic of Crested Butte New Year’s Eve Crested Butte, Colorado, transforms into a winter wonderland for New Year’s Evening. This charming town offers a range of festive activities that attract visitors from near and far. Here’s why you should consider spending the Crested Butte New Year’s Eve . Crested Butte New Year’s Eve:…