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 it’s best known for. Crested Butte Mountain Resort welcomes an average…
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…
Take a break on the slopes for some en-piste dining and drinks. Crested Butte Mountain Resort has three on-the-mountain food and drink stops. 1. Umbrella Bar at Ten Peaks The Umbrella Bar at Ten Peaks has quick comfort eats, cocktails, and signature views of the Gunnison Valley from the top of Painter Boy chairlift. New…
When the lakes freeze over in the Gunnson Valley, the fishing doesn’t stop, it just gets better. 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, in a…
After a few days on the slopes, you may want to take a novel approach to winter fun and hit the back country with a sled dog tour. Once aboard a sled, you’ll discover a quaint and exciting way of experiencing Gunnison Valley’s backcountry. The views are spectacular and there are plenty of opportunities for…
It’s no question Crested Butte is widely known for its steep and extreme terrain en and off piste, but did you know Crested Butte is considered the Nordic Ski Capital of Colorado. With over 55km of maintained nordic track and over 100km of groomed ski trails in the area, you can be sure to get…
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 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 ski town….…
Crested Butte in the summer is a great place for outdoor fun. With miles of trails for hiking and biking, rivers and lakes for fishing, and plenty of other outdoor activities, the area offers something for everyone. For hikers and mountain bikers, the area is a paradise. With over 450 miles of easy fireroads, tame…
Crested Butte is a festival town, from excellent live music, art, wildflowers, mountain biking and film, this mountain mecca offers an array of special annual events that are worth planning your trip around. Crested Butte is set in one of the least known, most beautiful alpine landscapes in North America, and the charm and beauty…