Crested Butte - Southwest Colorado
Surrounded by sheer beauty, Crested Butte is the place to whitewater raft and enjoy nature's splendor. With history embedded in the mining of the 1800s, Crested Butte's future rests on fragile wildflowers and soaring mountain peaks. Home of the Fat Tire Bike Week, the oldest bike festival in the world, the town is near mountain bike trails over scenic passes and four wheel drive roads to old ghost towns. Try fly-fishing in nearby streams or golfing a championship course. Savor campfire cuisine or gourmet restaurants after catching a play or climbing a peak. As the wildflower capital of Colorado, Crested Butte basks in gentle mountain warmth, an inspiration for recreationalists and nature lovers alike. Explore the mountains around Crested Butte in the summer on foot, horseback, mountain bike or with a four wheel drive vehicle. Outdoor activities abound in the national forests and wilderness areas that encircle this unique mountain town.
Connected by a free shuttle during winter months, Crested Butte, Mt. Crested Butte and Crested Butte Ski Area make Crested Butte areas as easy to get to as a run down the bunny hill. Crested Butte offers 1,600 skiable acres as well as the most double-black diamond areas in Colorado. With this to boast, Crested Butte is home to the US Extreme Skiing and Snowboard Championships. With an average of 229 inches of snow each year, this is a great place for other winter sports, including snowmobiling, cross country-skiing, and ice skating.
Crested Butte is near: Gunnison
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Friendly mountain communities package nature with Western heritage and Victorian mining towns. Boat, fish, camp, kayak, raft, hike, bike, rock climb, snowmobile, Nordic ski, snowshoe, star gaze & jeep tour.
Est in 1939, 8 secluded cabins in Gunnison National Forest. Perfect for families looking for quality time, couples looking for a romantic getaway, or a group of friends looking for a place to reunite.
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Guided fly-fishing in the Colorado Rockies near Crested Butte: Pristine, secluded streams, creeks and rivers surrounded by majestic mountains, historic, quaint mining towns and wildlife filled wilderness.
The largest selection of lodging in Mt. Crested Butte. Choose from studio condominiums to hostel rooms to 4 bedroom homes in prime locations including ski-in/ski-out or walking distance to the slopes.
Five minutes from restaurants, shops, & the base area of Mt. Crested Butte, this slope-side condo offers all the convenience for a ski vacation and the charm of a romantic summer get-away. Sorry no pets.
Friendly mountain communities package nature with Western heritage and Victorian mining towns. Boat, fish, camp, kayak, raft, hike, bike, rock climb, snowmobile, Nordic ski, snowshoe, star gaze & jeep tour.
Highlights are The Black Canyon of the Gunnison, our nation's newest national park and Curecanti, a National Recreation Area including the Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water.
Save with vacation packages: Ski & Stay (room plus lift tickets), Rafting Package & Golf Packages. Walk to Downtown Gunnison for shopping & dining. Drive an easy 28 miles to Crested Butte Ski Mountain.
AAA 3 diamond. Mt. Crested Butte's friendly little family-owned lodge since 1964. Rates include use of hot tub/jacuzzi and a generous Continental breakfast. Short walk to restaurants, shops and The Ski Area.
Vacation homes, cabins & condos in historic Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte and the surrounding area. Choose from restored Victorian era homes to spacious newly built inns, homes and condos.
Est in 1939, 8 secluded cabins in Gunnison National Forest. Perfect for families looking for quality time, couples looking for a romantic getaway, or a group of friends looking for a place to reunite.
Spacious 2, 3, and 4 bedroom ski-in/ski-out condos in Crested Butte, with fully equipped kitchens, rock fireplaces, TV, balconies and breathtaking views. All are individually owned, many accept pets!
Features modern river front cabins with kitchens. Fly shop. Rafting, Fishing & Kayaking. 10 miles north of Gunnison in Almont, on Taylor, East & Gunnison Rivers. Smokehouse Grill. Cabins can be purchased!
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Features modern river front cabins with kitchens. Fly shop. Rafting, Fishing & Kayaking. 10 miles north of Gunnison in Almont, on Taylor, East & Gunnison Rivers. Smokehouse Grill. Cabins can be purchased!
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Friendly mountain communities package nature with Western heritage and Victorian mining towns. Boat, fish, camp, kayak, raft, hike, bike, rock climb, snowmobile, Nordic ski, snowshoe, star gaze & jeep tour.
Gunnison-Crested Butte is Colorado Pure & Simple. . .
Highlights are The Black Canyon of the Gunnison, our nation's newest national park and Curecanti, a National Recreation Area including the Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water.
Crested Butte Maps
Downhill Skiing
Crested Butte Mountain Ski Resort
Fishing Maps
East River Fishing
Local Area Maps
Greater Gunnison Area Map
Scenic Byway Maps
West Elk Loop Scenic Byway
Snowmobiling
Gunnison/Crested Butte Snowmobile Trails




