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Our websites are designed to use as a virtual vacation-planning guide. There’s no need to use paper when all the information you want and much more is located right at your fingertips. You’ll discover endless possibilities for you to experience on your vacation are just a click away! Here are a few tips on how to navigate our websites, and you can explore even further once getting used to it.

1. Determine when you’ll visit and list out all your MUST SEE attractions. They will be found in the EXPLORE section. When you are arriving and departing from the same location you can split these sights between the start and end of your trip.

2. Check out all the travel information regarding the season you will be visiting. If coming in the summer or fall months, you can check out the guides and tours and the many recreational activities in the SUMMER section. The WINTER section covers everything to do with a winter visit.

3. Be sure to check out the options in Crested Butte and the surrounding towns for lodging. You can find these in the LODGING section. Just click on the name one of the properties that interests you and you’ll be directed to their website for pricing, availability and amenities, etc.

4. When in need of assistance, you can consult the VACATIONS tab. Here you will find sample vacations and itineraries.

Please take your time to search through our website and use it to your full advantage! It’s a great resource for you. It will connect you to many informative sections, lodging properties and activity guides for the area. You can also speak to a travel consultant any time by clicking on the LIVE CHAT link. You’ll receive live help and valuable suggestions in planning your trip. If you want some brochures and pamphlets to browse, you can contact the local chamber of commerce (phone number is below).

Contact Numbers:

What are some useful telephone numbers in Crested Butte?
Chamber of Commerce: 970-349-6438; 800-545-4504
Gunnison National Forest: 970-874-6600
Shuttle Service (to Crested Butte) Reservations: 800-822-4844
Road Conditions (State Highways and Passes): 877-315-7623
Crested Butte Snow Phone: 888-442-8883

Travel Tips:

Where is Crested Butte?
Crested Butte is nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, at the junction of Highways 133 and 135, north of Gunnison, Colorado, and surrounded by national forests and wilderness areas.

What are the closest major cities and distances?
Carbondale is located about 173 miles north (about a three hour and 42 minute drive).
Gunnison is located about 28 miles south (a 38 minute drive).
Denver is a little over 228 miles (or four hours) away.

Where are the closest airports and distances?
The Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport is the closest airport serving Crested Butte and is only 28 miles away. Daily year-round flights are provided on United Express from Denver International Airport, and additional United flights in the winter. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines also offer daily non-stop and direct flights from many U.S. hub cities in the wintertime.

What is the average temperature?
Highs in the 30s and lows below zero mark the average winter temperatures, while summer affords mild mountain temperatures – getting up into the 80s and reaching as low as the 30s at night.

Facts & Tidbits:

What is the population of Crested Butte?
The population in the summer of 2008 was 1,651.

What is the elevation in Crested Butte?
Crested Butte sits at a healthy elevation of 8908 feet.

What makes the town so special?
Known as “the last great Colorado ski town,” Crested Butte has some of the best backcountry skiing in Colorado, along with a large amount of extreme skiing terrain, which has attracted the US Extreme Skiing Championships and X Games to the area.

Fun Facts:
The Walt Disney fun ski film entitled Snowball Express used Crested Butte as the setting and main film location.
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem, a science fiction horror film, was also set in and around Crested Butte.

Activities & Attractions:

What are some mountain stats for Crested Butte Mountain Resort?

  • Elevation:
    Summit - 12,162 feet
    Base - 9,375 feet
  • Terrain: 1,125 acres
  • Slope Difficulty: 23% beginner, 57% intermediate, 20% advanced
  • Vertical Drop: lift served - 2,775 feet, short hike - 3,062 feet
  • Average Annual Snowfall: 240 inches
  • Ski Season Opens late November and closes early April.

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