First Timer's Guide
As the birthplace of inbounds extreme terrain, our mountain promises to feed your appetite for challenge and captivate your heart. Home to 2,700 vertical feet and 1,500 acres, quirky costume events like the Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Race, and the freedom to be who you are (not what's expected).
Directions to Crested Butte
Travel By Car
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is located at 12 Snowmass Rd, Crested Butte, CO 81225.
Drive times can vary depending on road and weather conditions.
Be sure to check the Colorado Road Report by calling 303.639.1111
Parking at the Resort
Main Lot - Paid Parking - No Overnight Parking
Unpaved lot located at 32 Emmons Road. From Gothic Road, turn right on Treasury Road and the entrance is on the right-hand side. The closest base area lifts are Red Lady Express and Silver Queen Express.
Parking in the Main Lot is $15/day and all transactions are cashless. To purchase a 2021-2022 Parking Season Pass for $399, please call Skier Services at 970.349.2211
Snowmass Lot - Free Parking - No Overnight Parking
Unpaved lot located on Snowmass Road just south of The Plaza (11 Snowmass Road). From Gothic Road, turn right on Hunter Hill Road and the entrance is on the left-hand side. The closest base area lifts are West Wall Lift and Peachtree Lift.
Rasta Lot - Free Parking - No Overnight Parking
Paved lot located on Gothic Road, north of the Main Lot. The entrance is just past Treasury Road on the right-hand side. The closest base area lifts are Red Lady Express and Silver Queen Express.
Parking in Town
Parking is also available in town, with access to the mountain via the free Mountain Express bus service. Please visit www.parkcrestedbutte.com for the most up-to-date information and parking maps.
Town Shuttle
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
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Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) is located 30-40 minutes from Crested Butte in Gunnison, CO and is serviced by both American Airlines and United Airlines.
New: Direct Flights from Houston and Dallas Fort Worth.
Denver (DEN) to Gunnison-Crested Butte (GUC) via United Airlines
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Dec. 16, 2021-April 3, 2022
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Two to Three Times Daily |
Houston (IAH) to Gunnison-Crested Butte (GUC) via United Airlines
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Dec. 16, 2021-March 26, 2022
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Daily |
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to Gunnison-Crested Butte (GUC) via American Airlines
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Dec.16, 2021-Jan. 3, 2022
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Daily |
Jan. 4, 2022-Feb. 8, 2022 |
Twice Daily on Saturdays Daily on All Other Days |
Feb. 9, 2022-April 4, 2022 | Twice daily |