About Crested Butte Mountain Resort
About The Resort
Located off the beaten path, Crested Butte is known for some of the best lift-served extreme terrain in the nation. Home to quirky costume events and our friendly vibe, Crested Butte is a place you want to add to your bucket list.
If you are not a skier or snowboarder, there are still a plethora of activities for you to enjoy as well- surrounded by 1.7 million acres of National Forest, you can snowshoe, fat bike, and cross country ski, right out your front door in any direction.
Town of Crested Butte
There are few places that can still be called a real Colorado ski town, and Crested Butte is one of them. When you walk around town, you’ll feel it in the unparalleled views and the meticulously preserved false-front buildings reminiscent of its mining days.
There are no traffic lights, no chain stores and no high-rise buildings. Yet you’ll quickly see there’s no shortage of entertainment and dining options-all run by some of the most welcoming people you’ll ever meet.
Crested Butte's History
Crested Butte got its start as a mining town in the 1880s. It was once called "the town that wouldn't die" because of its ability to survive the booms and busts of Colorado's mining days. The valley is also home to long-time ranching families that still graze their cattle in local pastures.
Don’t be surprised if you see a cattle drive making its way down the valley’s main highway!
Winter
Known as the birthplace of in-bounds extreme skiing, there's a reason our slogan here at Crested Butte is "Be Wild." There's something here to challenge skiers and riders of any ability level, but it's more than just incredible terrain. It's sweeping views, unique dining experiences, and the freedom to express yourself. Here you'll find everything from steep cliffs to skiers in tutus, plus exciting events like Ski Town Breakdown and the Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Race.
Join us this winter and experience the funky flair that Crested Butte is known for, and don't forget to bring some of your own!