Winter Valley-Wide Activities
Fat Biking
In the winter, Crested Butte Mountain Resort as well as the town of Crested Butte offer various options to get your pedal fix in by fat biking. These goofy looking bicycles are equipped with tires that can exceed 3.5 inches in diameter. Combine that with some low tire pressure and your new winter mode of transportation is still on two wheels!
At the resort, we allow fat bike trail access during both early and late ski season. Resort bike access is only allowed before and after the resort operating hours of 9 am to 4 pm. Guests will need to stop by the Adventure Center in Mountaineer Square to review the biking policy, sign a waiver and receive a sticker for their pass. Bikers will be tested with a grueling uphill climb, but once summited, the trails are all hard pack, fast and crunchy.
Winter Trail Rides
Horseback rides aren’t just for summer, and exploring the valley on horseback is sure to become an unforgettable memory. Out on the trail, in the quiet of the backcountry and under a blue bird sky, you’ll see a different side of Crested Butte—possibly even sighting wildlife like elk, mule deer, big horn sheep, and bald eagles.
You’ll also be treated to a campfire and a cup of hot cocoa.
Snowshoeing
Head over to the Crested Butte Nordic center and rent some skis or snowshoes, and pick up your day pass and trail map. Pack a lunch, snacks and plenty of water and head out for a tour on over 55 kilometers of groomed trails.
You’ll see the valley in a completely new way, while getting some really incredible views.
Snowmobile Tours
The Crested Butte backcountry includes some of Colorado’s most gorgeous mountains, and there’s no easier (or more exciting) way to see it than by snowmobile. You will experience the best of the Colorado Rockies during a 3-hour tour with an experienced local guide from Action Adventures.
- Tours available daily at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. (weather permitting)
- Private Tours Available