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Crested Butte
 From
champagne powdered slopes to the Slate River's gold medal waters, Crested Butte
offers it all. Skiing, flyfishing, snowshoeing, river rafting, ice skating, golfing,
biking, and camping. Crested Butte is the ideal setting for family vacations
to corporate retreats. Outfitted with every activity, summer month's boast warm,
sun-filled days and a very active nightlife. It is the combination of beautiful
natural environment, the exhilaration of recreational activities and the inspiration
of leading edge cultural events that makes Crested Butte the world's greatest
summer and winter vacation destination. Re-create your peace of mind, body and
spirit in an inspirational environment!
The Mountains
Mount Crested Butte's mountain, with its own style, givea skiers a variety
unsurpassed by any other North American resort. No matter what time of year you
decide to visit, we’re confident you'll come to love Crested Butte. Against
this stunning backdrop, events and activities vary throughout the year. There
is some of the finest skiing and snowboarding on the planet. Enjoy a sleigh ride
through pristine wilderness. Enjoy premier Nordic ski trails and then in summer
months watch those turn in to the most spectacular golf course in North America
surrounded by a wilderness that knows no equal. In the summer months you can
take your turn enjoying breathtaking hiking and biking trails, or rushing rivers
perfect for rafting and fishing.
Family Fun
On a day too inclement for skiing, the next best entertainment is shopping
the streets of Crested Butte. You can find shops in pedestrian-friendly streets
where everything from fudge to finger cymbals, pastrami to impressionist paintings
can assuage the strongest material cravings. , You can choose between fine gourmet
dining establishments to 'locals' restaurants that maintain the historic mountain
charm of this old mining town.
Golf Information
Golf Crested Butte boasts one of the finest mountain courses in the west,
the Championship Robert Trent Jones II golf course. This 580-acre, 7,208-yard,
par-72 course is a series of rolling and pitching fairways and multi-level greens
that take advantage of the natural terrain. Strategically placed cloverleaf bunkers,
water hazards and sagebrush rough, challenge players of all abilities. Virtually
every hole affords breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains- Whetstone,
The Red Lady, Oh Be Joyful Mountain and Mount Crested Butte, the meandering Slate
River or the quaint town of Crested Butte. More information at www.theclubatcrestedbutte.com
. Golfers will enjoy the scenery, the great conditions and our fast greens. and
Groves of Crested Butte, blue spruce, willows and other evergreens dot the landscape.
 Skiing
Crested
Butte Ski Area receives an average snowfall of 25 feet per year across approximately
1,160 skiable acres. This does not include the incredible wealth of backcountry
terrain available to telemarkers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers. With more
double-black diamond terrain than any other resort in Colorado, it’s no
surprise that Crested Butte plays host to the US Extreme Skiing and Snowboard
Championships, which are held here each year. Mount Crested Butte offers terrain
for all ability levels, with great easy slopes on the bottom and spectacular
intermediate to high-expert trails, glades, and bowls above. 's Colorado Mount
Crested Butte and and Crested Butte are linked by free ski buses.Nordic / Cross-Country
Skiing Crested Butte has a great Nordic center and miles and miles of groomed
trails. The Nordic center is located at Big Mine Park (2nd & Whiterock
Ave) in Crested Butte, Colorado. Beautifully groomed trails meander through the
outskirts of town. Ungroomed backcountry trails can be found at the end of almost
every dirt road! The Nordic Center provides complete rental packages for skate
and classical skiing, as well as ice skating and snowshoe rentals. 42 kilometers
of trails groomed for classic and skate skiing (open to snowshoeing as well).
Skyland is also maintaining groomed trails in the winter. More info at: www.cbnordic.org.
Fishing
Fly fishing dominates the anglers’ interest in Crested Butte
and for good reason. Crested Butte’s valleys provide a lush pathway for
our major rivers and countless back country streams. Great fishing can be had
year-round with the summer season serving as the peak. With a little luck and
some local knowledge in tow, you’ll be sure to get in on your fair share
of the catch ranging from Colorado's native brook trout to cutthroat trout, brown
trout, rainbow trout, and even Kokanee salmon if you are lucky enough to be fishing
here during their annual run from the Blue Mesa Reservoir in Gunnison. Guide
Services: The Troutfitter Dragonfly Anglers Three Rivers Outfitting Horseback
Riding There are many unique options for trail riding enthusiasts including day
trips, fishing trips and for the more adventurous, overnight excursions over
Maroon Pass to Aspen. Another perfect way to enjoy the beauty of Crested Butte’s
famous wildflowers and aspen groves. Contact Info for Horseback Riding: Fantasy
Ranch Horseback Adventures - (970) 349-5425 or (888) OUTFITT Lazy F Bar Ranch
- (970) 641-0193 or (800) 833-8052
 Aspens
It is an unofficial Colorado tradition to revel in the beauty of aspen
groves throughout the state during our travels; and if we’re lucky, while
at home in the mountains. Beginning in late September, fall is ushered in by
the aspens with the magical transformation of their leaves from their familiar
pale green to an intense shimmering yellow. West of Crested Butte, along Kebler
Pass lives what is thought by many to be the largest grove of aspen trees in
the world. Jeeping Off-Roading, Four-Wheeling take your pick; Crested Butte offers
plenty of tours that provide access to panoramic views of our landscape that
for many, would be otherwise very difficult or impossible to reach. Take a guided
tour or for the (off) road ready, tackle the mountain in your own vehicle. Don’t
forget to tap into some of the local history along the way. Rafting & Kayaking
Class II and III+ whitewater rafting and kayaking on the local Taylor River can
be found in Altmont which is a short 10 minute drive to the south of Crested
Butte. For more advanced rowers, Class IV and V rafting on the Arkansas River
can be found an hour away near Buena Vista, CO. RAFTING: Three Rivers Resort
Snowmobiling If motorized riding is your idea of winter fun, you’ve come
to the right place. You’ll be treated to numerous trails and can power
through super-sized snow drifts all around Crested Butte. Guided tours and rentals
for independent trips are available. Action Adventures Snowmobiling 800.383.1974
Snowmobiling Central Reservations 970.349.2441 CB Snowmobiles 970.209.0109 Wildlife
In Crested Butte it is common to see deer, elk, fox, hawks, bald eagles and many
other beautiful wild animals. A large population of elk reside in the Crested
Butte area and can be seen and heard especially during the fall mating season.
A striking number of bald eagles grace the area as well, dotting the skyline
and landscape with their gaping wingspans and distinctive profiles.
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