First Timer's Guide

At The End Of The Road
About Crested Butte
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, where the jagged peaks collide with a colorful town.
Early morning light shining on the Peak of Mount Crested Butte
The Mountain

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).

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Colorful store fronts on Elk Avenue in Crested Butte
The Town
There are few places that can still be called a real Colorado ski town, and Crested Butte is one of them. There are no traffic lights and no high-rise buildings. When you walk around town, you’ll feel the untamed spirit in the unparalleled views and the meticulously preserved false-front buildings reminiscent of its mining days.
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Directions to Crested Butte

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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

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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.


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Town Shuttle

The Mountain Express provides free ground transportation throughout Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. Main transit hubs are located at Old Town Hall and the 4-Way Stop in town, as well as Mountaineer Square on the mountain. Please visit www.mtnexp.org for the most up-to-date schedules and routes.
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Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport

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.

Denver (DEN) to Gunnison-Crested Butte (GUC) via United Airlines

DATES FREQUENCY
Dec. 16, 2021-April 3, 2022
 Two to Three Times Daily

 

Houston (IAH) to Gunnison-Crested Butte (GUC) via United Airlines

DATES FREQUENCY
Dec. 16, 2021-March 26, 2022
 Daily

 

Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to Gunnison-Crested Butte (GUC) via American Airlines

DATES FREQUENCY
Dec.16, 2021-Jan. 3, 2022
 Daily
Jan. 4, 2022-Feb. 8, 2022

Twice Daily on Saturdays

Daily on All Other Days
Feb. 9, 2022-April 4, 2022 Twice daily

*Dates subject to potential schedule changes

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Airport Transfers

Typical travel times from the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) to Crested Butte are between 30-40 minutes, depending on your destination and road conditions. Take advantage of one of the airport shuttle services offered in the valley, including Alpine Express, Dolly’s Mountain Shuttle and Crested Butte Limo.

ESCAPE TO THE BUTTE WITH NO-PRESSURE BOOKING

Surround yourself with the wilderness of Crested Butte. With lodging booking flexibility all winter long, we’ve made sure your plans are easy to adjust or cancel if they change.

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Signature Properties

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The Grand Lodge

Offers 24-hour front desk service in the main lobby during the summer and winter seasons. Please call for off season front desk service hours.
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Lodge at Mountaineer Square

Offers 24-hour front desk service in the main lobby on the ground floor during the summer and winter seasons. Please call for off season front desk service hours.
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The Plaza & CBMR Managed Properties

Check in for The Plaza and all other CBMR managed properties is at the front desk on the main level of The Plaza. Please call for front desk hours and after hour details of picking up keys for your reservation.
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