Carnival dates are July 3 – 6. Opens daily mid-afternoon until late evening. No carnival tickets sold online. Cash or check only. Pre-sale carnival tickets will be sold at the ticket booth when the booth opens on June 27. The tickets will be available until sold out. We have a limited number to sell at…
Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at The Eldo in Crested Butte Friday July 22nd at 9:30pm. Tickets are $15 cash only at the door, and this event is 21 and up. You can learn more about Easy Jim at www.easyjimband.net. Thank you for supporting live music!
Join the Crested Butte Friends of the Library this summer for wine tastings at the Queen of All Saints Parish Hall with local sommelier, Aaron Tomcak of Mountain Sports Liquor. Hosted by the Crested Butte Friends of the Library (CBFOL) and sommelier, Aaron Tomcak, the wine tastings are fun and educational evenings and allow you…
Join the Crested Butte Friends of the Library this summer for wine tastings at the Queen of All Saints Parish Hall with local sommelier, Aaron Tomcak of Mountain Sports Liquor. Hosted by the Crested Butte Friends of the Library (CBFOL) and sommelier, Aaron Tomcak, the wine tastings are fun and educational evenings and allow you…
Miller Ranch State Wildlife Area — Moderate, 5 mile loop The Miller Ranch State Wildlife Area, part of Gunnison County’s ranching heritage, belongs to Colorado Parks & Wildlife. The 1600-acre ranch still operates, while protecting its Gunnison sage-grouse habitat. We will hike around and through the ranch in the Ohio Creek valley, courtesy of CPW,…
Crystal Mill — Moderate – Difficult, 6 miles round-trip; bring water shoes Hike from Schofield Park down past Devil’s Punchbowl to the historic town of Crystal and its calendar-perfect Crystal Mill. Getting there is relatively easy—coming back is all uphill, so be prepared for the climb. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well…
Scarp Ridge — Moderate – Difficult, 4 mile loop Rising above Lake Irwin is the very popular escarpment known as Scarp Ridge. A relatively short hike with some climbing gets us to spectacular views of the Elk Mountains and an altitude of 12,200 ft. Please be fully acclimated for your health and enjoyment. All hikes…
Green Lake on Mt. Axtell — Difficult, 8 mile round-trip Leaving from the edge of town, we gain elevation along Wildcat Creek to reach a beautiful alpine lake nestled at the base of Mt. Axtell, at 10,700 ft. A local favorite, and worth the climb. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as…
(Moderate, 6 mile loop) A wonderful array of diverse landscapes greets us on this hike. From wetlands and beaver ponds to historic aspen trees and open views of the Raggeds Wilderness, this loop is a perfect hiking experience. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, rain-gear, sunscreen, lunch, hiking boots…
(Easy-Moderate, 6 mi. r/t) Wednesday, July 13, 2022 8:30 AM 3:30 PM Crested Butte Visitors Center parking lot 601 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO (map) Hike from Brush Creek toward Gothic. This area is noted for its resplendent wildflowers, views and wetlands, bordered by wilderness and vast ranchlands. (Moderate, 6-7 miles roundtrip; bring water shoes)…