Community
Crested Butte, Colorado is a quaint historic mining town which was established during the 1880's. It is big, open and free of crowds. Here, year-round, you can enjoy one-of-a kind shops and restaurants, a variety of comfortable lodging options, and all types of outdoor activities.
There is a real sense of community in Crested Butte. In the summer, the winter paradise which is also called "Colorado's last great ski town" plays host to tourists who come to enjoy all of Colorado's outdoor recreational activities which include hiking in aspen and/or alpine forests, mountain biking on great mountain trails, fishing in the many lakes, streams, and rivers and rafting and kayaking in Class II-IV rapids. There is also camping opportunities which range from the very primitive to full service. There is also boating, horseback riding, and spectacular scenery which give Crested Butte its title as the "official Wildflower Capital of Colorado."
During the winter, snowboarders and skiers enjoy thousand-plus acres of great snow covered terrain which provides service via fourteen chairlifts. The ski area boasts of 2,700 vertical feet of pure white paradise.
No matter the time of year or the season, Crested Butte, Colorado is an ideal vacation destination or a place to consider relocating to.
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Other pages you might find helpful:
Adaptive Sports Center
The Adaptive Sports Center is an organization that plans and organizes activities for disabled persons in Crested Butte.
Crested Butte Community Foundation
The Crested Butte Community Foundation supports art, community events and services, the environment, and education within Gunnision County.
Crested Butte Fire Protection District
The Crested Butte Fire Protection District strives to protect the well being of people and property in emergencies.
Crested Butte Friends of the Library
The Crested Butte Friends of the Library strives to expand the library's collection by gathering funds to support it.
Crested Butte Land Trust
The mission of the Crested Butte Land Trust is to preserve undeveloped land in the Crested Butte area.
Crested Butte Mountain Conference
Crested Butte Mountain Conference is a program that targets AA and Al-Anon members and needs.
Crested Butte Parks and Recreation
Town of Crested Butte Department of Parks and Recreation.
Gunnison Watershed School District
The official site for the Gunnison Watershed School District.
Office for Resource Efficiency
The Office for Resource Efficiency is a Crested Butte based organization that promotes the use and research of renewable energy.
Old Rock Community Library
Contact information for the Old Rock Community Library in Crested Butte, Colorado.
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory is a lab for biologists and biology students to learn and research projects.
