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).
Getting Here & Parking
Crested Butte Parking & Resort Transportation Guide
Free Base Area Parking
Free parking is available in our Main Lot during the summer months, located at 32 Emmons Rd. From Gothic Road. Turn right on Treasury Road and the entrance is on the right-hand side.
This lot is the closest to the base area, including the Red Lady Express and Silver Queen Express chairlifts.
MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
The Mountain Express provides free ground transportation throughout Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. Main transit hubs are located at the Old Town Hall and the 4-Way Stop in town, as well as Mountaineer Square at the resort base area. Please visit www.mtnexp.org for the most up-to-date schedules and routes.
New for winter 2023/24, guests can request free on-demand rides within Mt. Crested Butte using the First Tracks App! It's free to download in the Apple and Google Play stores.
RTA
The Gunnison Valley RTA provides free ground transportation throughout Gunnison, Almont, Crested Butte South, Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. Main transit hubs include the Gunnison County Library and Gunnison Community Schools, Red Mt. Park in CB South, the 4-Way Stop in town and Mountaineer Square in the CBMR base area. Please visit www.gunnisonvalleyrta.com for the most up-to-date schedules and routes.
BUSTANG
New in 2022, the Bustang runs from Denver to Crested Butte, with stops in Pine Junction, Fairplay, Buena vista, Salida and Monarch Mountain, as well as Gunnison, Almont, and the 4-Way Stop in Crested Butte. From there, guests can take the RTA or Mountain Express in the CBMR base area. Please visit ridebustang.com for the most up-to-date schedules and routes.
Driving to Crested Butte , opens in a new window
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is located at 12 Snowmass Rd, Crested Butte, CO 81225.
Drive times can vary depending on road and weather conditions.
To view more info about getting here via air or car, visit gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.
Be sure to check the Colorado Road Report by calling 303.639.1111
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport , opens in a new window
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
DATES | FREQUENCY |
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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 |