Crested Butte, CO
A QUAINT 1880’S HISTORIC MINING TOWN
In summer, this winter paradise turns in to the perfect destination to enjoy all of Colorado’s outdoor recreational activities: mountain biking on epic trails, hiking in alpine and aspen forests, fishing in pristine rivers, lakes and streams, and whitewater rafting and kayaking in class II to IV rapids. Crested Butte is also known as the “official wildflower capital of Colorado,” as it explodes with color during spring.
In the winter, skiers and snowboarders revel on Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s thousand-plus acres of terrain. Fourteen chairlifts service 2,700 vertical feet of pure paradise.
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Mt. Crested Butte
The town of Mt. Crested Butte lies three miles up the road from Crested Butte. It’s nestled at the base of Crested Butte Mountain, offering unparalleled access to downhill skiing and a mountain biking park.
Mt. Crested Butte is home to Crested Butte Mountain Resort, owned by Vail and a part of the EPIC Pass. Known for extreme terrain and friendly locals, Crested Butte Mountain also earned the name “High Church of Skiing” from the editor of Powder Magazine. No matter your level of skiing, you will find something on that mountain that will develop your skiing skills and challenge you.
During the summer months, take a scenic chairlift ride or zipline through the trees. If you came to mountain bike, The Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park offers some of the best beginner-friendly downhill mountain bike trails in the state as well as advanced terrain.
