GO WILD: A CRESTED BUTTE WINTER ITINERARY
Journey to the end of the road for an untamed Colorado ski vacation unlike anywhere else. Explore Crested Butte’s legendary skiing and snowboarding, including some of the country’s best lift-served extreme terrain, then experience the locally owned restaurants, colorful history and authentic energy of this one-of-a-kind mountain town.
Where to Stay
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Where to Eat
REFUEL ON THE MOUNTAIN
Grab a quick breakfast and coffee at Highlife before heading up. At lunch, choose casual mountain staples at Paradise Warming House or settle into Uley's Cabin for Colorado-inspired dishes in a rustic setting. For a mid-afternoon break, the Umbrella Bar pairs snacks and drinks with sweeping valley views.
APRÈS LIKE A LOCAL
Kick back slopeside at Butte 66 with local brews, bites, live music and views of the peak. For dinner, take the shuttle into town and explore Elk Avenue favorites—from pizza and pub fare to cocktails, noodles and cozy local dining rooms.
What to Do
TAKE ON THE BUTTE
Warm up on the approachable terrain off Red Lady Lift, make laps through Paradise Bowl, or test yourself on Crested Butte's renowned high-alpine terrain accessed by the High Lift and North Face Lift. Every level can find a memorable line here.
EXPLORE BEYOND THE LIFTS
Stroll historic Elk Avenue for locally owned shops, galleries and nightlife, then see the valley another way. Try Nordic skiing, snowshoeing or fat biking at the Crested Butte Nordic Center, book a winter horseback ride, or head out on a snowmobile tour.
