Crested Butte

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Grinnell Point and Swiftcurrent Lake from the Many Glacier Hotel
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Historic mountain destination offering world-class skiing, alpine hiking, and a charming pedestrian-friendly village surrounded by dramatic high-elevation terrain.

General Information

Hours:
Open daily; hours vary by season and activity
Winter lifts typically operate 9:00am – 4:00pm
Summer recreation and lifts generally 10:00am – 5:00pm
Fees:
Winter lift tickets: approx. $150–$220+ depending on demand and date
Summer activities (lift rides, biking, etc.) vary by activity
Access to town and hiking areas is free
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed on leash in town and many trails; restrictions apply on lifts and certain protected areas
Closest cities with hotels:
Gunnison (28 mi)
Montrose (125 mi)
Seasons:
Year-round (Winter for skiing; Summer for hiking, biking, and wildflowers)
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7k7m3X8uD7p6cTjY6Crested Butte
Website:
https://www.skicb.comskicb.com

How to Get There

From Gunnison (28 mi): Take CO-135 N from downtown Gunnison and follow it north for about 28 miles directly into the town and resort base area.

Overview

Crested Butte is a former coal mining town now called "the last great Colorado ski town". Crested Butte is a destination for skiing, mountain biking, and outdoor activities.

Geography

Crested Butte is in north-central Gunnison County on the west side of the valley of the Slate River, along Coal Creek. Colorado State Highway 135 runs south from Crested Butte 27 miles (43 km) to Gunnison.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is considered an adventure ski destination. It has abundant green and blue groomed trails to more advanced longer trails and the famous extreme limits of the North Face and Headwall. The mountain also features three slope-side restaurants accessible via lift. Summer activities on the mountain include hiking, disc golf, and lift access mountain biking. The town of Crested Butte is known as the origin of mountain biking in Colorado. The lift access mountain bike trails further enhance Crested Butte as a summer riding destination.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Crested Butte, Colorado", and "Crested Butte Mountain Resort", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0

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