Meet at Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA Trail 403 — Moderate, 3 miles roundtrip Starting high in Washington Gulch, this trail shows how easy it can be to get high above the East River Valley, surrounded by beautiful alpine views. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as…
Meet at Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA Mill Creek — Moderate, 5 – 6 miles roundtrip; bring water shoes! An ‘ooh-aah’ walk past remarkable rock walls and spires, into the West Elk Wilderness. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, rain-gear, sunscreen, lunch,…
Meets at Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA Walrod Gulch — Moderate, 4 – 5 miles roundtrip This popular trail goes up a scenic valley, along a creek, steadily climbing toward close-up views of Double Top Mountain and nearby Cement Mountain. Flowers abound. All hikes require suitable capability and…
Kick off your weekend with Fish Fry Friday at Almont Resort, a summertime tradition featuring great food, live music, and mountain hospitality. Enjoy a generous plate of Irwin beer-battered cod served with crispy fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, tartar sauce, and fresh lemon while taking in the beautiful surroundings of the Taylor River Valley. The evening…
Bigger every year. Welcome every time. Five years of rainbows, community, and pure joy — and we’re just getting started. The Annual Pride Picnic is back and bigger than ever, and this year we’re celebrating FIVE whole years of growing together. Bring the kids, bring the dogs, bring your best rainbow look. Enjoy live music…
Join us for an unforgettable Trivia Night at the Montanya Tasting Room, hosted by the high-energy team at Quiz Quiz Bang Bang. Each event features a fun, rotating theme—from pop culture to mountain-town lore—paired with Montanya’s signature cocktails and warm, lively vibes. Gather your team, claim your table, and get ready for a night of…
Drag Brunch at The Dive is the hottest ticket in the valley — and it sells out every single time. Professional queens from Denver descend on Crested Butte for a full morning of performance, pageantry, and a complete breakfast buffet. This is not brunch with a side of drag. This is drag with a side…
Oh-Be-Joyful — Moderate – Difficult, 8-10 miles round-trip Our hike founder, Don Baker, loved to hike Oh-Be-Joyful at the end of each season. We keep with tradition, and hike up this beautiful valley in the Raggeds Wilderness (that HCCA helped designate) to a lovely lunch spot with spectacular views. A perfect end to our 33rd…
Meet at Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA Hasley Basin — Difficult, 7 miles roundtrip In the renowned Maroon Bells Wilderness Area, Hasley Basin overlook, at 12,100 ft., presents high-elevation views that are second to none. The climb is well worth it. Group size is limited to 10 in…
Meet at Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA Lost Lake Loop — Moderate, 3 mile loop Beyond the Lost Lake campground lie Dollar Lake and Lost Lake, along a well-worn hiking trail that loops below E. Beckwith Mountain, with views of the Raggeds Wilderness. All hikes require suitable capability…