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.
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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Storefronts covered in fresh powder at Crested Butte, CO.
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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Driving to Crested Butte
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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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Gothic Road leading into the ski area at Crested Butte, CO.

Main Lot

Daily paid parking is available in our Main Lot 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.

 

New for Winter 22/23

Guests can park before making their payment. Once they have parked, guests may pay at a kiosk in the parking lot or by accessing a mobile payment site via QR codes posted on site. Parking is $15 per vehicle per day, and $20 per vehicle per day during holiday periods.

Holiday periods include Dec. 24-Jan. 1, Jan. 14-16, Feb. 18-20 and Mar. 18-26.

 

Directions to Main Lot

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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.

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.
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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.

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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

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 Rocky Rides.

ESCAPE TO THE BUTTE WITH NO-PRESSURE BOOKING

Surround yourself with the wilderness of Crested Butte. With lodging 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

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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