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7:00 am: Wake up and be grateful to be in this beautiful mountain town

7:01 am: Snuggle my mountain mutts

7:10 am: Let my pups outside and take in some deep breaths mountain air

7:11 am: Grab a tall glass of water – hydrate body for the physical day

7:13 am: Find a peaceful place to meditate for 10 mins – a great way to mentally prepare for the day ahead

7:23 am: Do some light stretching/yoga to warm up and loosen the body, with a focus on avoiding injuries

7:43 am: Brew some coffee (maybe most important part of the day)

7:50 am: Cook up...

Words by Jake Burchmore

As a skier, I try to be consciously aware about my impact on the environment and the land we use to ski or ride. Our beloved mountains should be treated with utmost respect. By choosing the zero waste lifestyle, we can live in a healthier environment and give Mother Nature the respect she deserves. Our choices and behaviors are vital when it comes to our impact through generating waste. Moreover, diverting waste to the right places is also important for adopting this lifestyle and maintaining your practices. In 2008, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (...

It’s coming up on two weeks until the Grand Traverse, and Niles and I are getting excited. And maybe a little nervous. We’re eager for snow, hoping for a traverse, and praying the temperatures stay around fifteen to twenty degrees overnight. I mean, let’s be honest here. Who really wants to traverse forty miles of backcountry at night with frost-nipped fingers? In our last post, Niles introduced ourselves as twin brothers who work on the resort and spend fifty percent of our time training for ski-mountaineering races. As new ski-mountaineers, we still have many skills to learn, but I...

Dear Crested Butte Mountain Resort Community:

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is excited to announce our partnership with Vail Resort’s Epic Pass beginning with the 2018-2019 winter season.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort has entered into a new, multi-year winter season pass alliance with Vail Resorts. Crested Butte Peak Pass and Peak Pass Plus holders will receive unlimited 50% off daily lift tickets at all Vail Resorts-owned mountain resorts throughout the U.S., Canada and Australia. This benefit does not extend to Vail’s partner resorts such as Arapahoe Basin and Telluride....

Nothing beats spring in Crested Butte. With a pep in our step, we whole heartedly welcome warmer days, soft turns, and patio beverages. With Spring Break around the corner we rounded-up some of the awesome activities, wacky costume events, creative outlets, and concerts, so you can squeeze every drop of Crested Butte spring goodness out of your getaway.

Music in the Butte

CB Unplugged I March 17
Check out the best FREE après concert on the mountain! On March 17 we welcome Chali 2na and The House of Vibe to Butte 66 at 4 pm, for a killer party in an...

We have headed into March with exciting events and music! This week experience the magic of pairing food and wine, the musical phenomenon known as “looping”, or about the incredible history of Crested Butte!

Women’s Tips on Tuesdays I March 6
Come ski with like-minded women to get some ski tips, followed by tipping a glass of wine at our Umbrella Bar. This is a women’s specific session, which is guided by our top women pros. Sessions will go from 1:30 - 3:30 pm and will conclude with an après...

March decided to come in like a lamb and out like a lion with over 7 inches of new snow this morning, winter has returned. OpenSnow is predicting more snow through the weekend. With a plethora of great events as well as great skiing and riding, you won’t want to miss this weekend at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. 

Ten Peaks Sunset Soiree | March 28

Enjoy longer days and the beautiful views from the Umbrella Bar at Ten Peaks during our Sunset Soirees happening over three Tuesdays this March....

Spring into savings with the 3 For All Pass, just $129 now through April 9, 2017. Pass is valid for three days of skiing or riding between April 1 – 9 or November 23 – December 15, 2017.

Valid for ages 13 and up. Limit one pass of any type per person per season. Non-transferable and non-refundable. Subject to 4% tax.

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The occurrence of concussions in isolation or in combination with other injury such as a ski accident can be overlooked and neglected. A concussion is the result of the brain impacting, twisting, stretching and or bouncing off the skull from impact. This impact and stress distorts the brain cells and disrupts normal functioning in multiple ways. There is cellular chemical imbalance that results leading to disruption of oxygenation and nutrition in both baseline function as well as increased demand from the injury and need to heal. This imbalance leads to signs and symptoms of a concussion...

Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Crested Butte with dreams of steep terrain, but it can take our bodies a little longer to acclimatize than our minds would like. Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), is a concern for individuals that move rapidly from low elevations to above 8000ft, though it has been shown to occur as low as 6000ft. The town of Crested Butte sits at 8885ft, making AMS a health consideration for many visitors traveling from lower elevations, especially those at or near sea-level. But don’t fear, with a little planning and preparation you can make sure...

Later this week, my family is coming to visit! Even though they’re only a few hours away and visit regularly, I can’t wait to show them how the mountain looks this year under a thick blanket of snow.

I love hosting visitors in Crested Butte. It’s a joy to share our incredible mountain and our unique town. In fact, I’m that eager local on the chairlift that gives more recommendations than you could possibly remember. So I’ve decided to write up a few of my favorite recommendations!

For beginners or kids: I love the Painter Boy Lift. This area, accessed from the middle of the...

For the last few years, I have spent most of my season traveling, skiing and competing all around the world. This means not nearly as much time as I would like in Crested Butte. My vagabond lifestyle is very exciting and rewarding. Even still when I close my eyes to find my happy place, I am transported back to Crested Butte. In the beautiful mountains surrounded by all the funky people and beautiful scenery.

After some time thinking of Crested Butte and trying to pin-point what makes it so special I came up with a few of my favorite things to do in the town. So, here are my top six...