Crested Butte Skiing
Crested Butte Skiing

Discover the (Un)Natural in Crested Butte and Gunnison, Colorado

Legendary ski slopes. Magical mountain towns.

In the Gunnison Valley, you’ll experience an adventure that will challenge your legs and expand your mind. Ski the infamous extreme terrain at Crested Butte Mountain Resort—and don’t forget to enjoy the view from the top before you drop in! Here in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, you’ll find mountain magic around every corner, from the slopes of the ski area to the streets of “Colorado’s Last Great Ski Town.” Start planning your winter trip now!

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Cozy cabins, historic bed-and-breakfasts, slopeside hotels—take your pick! With more affordable lodging than similar mountain destinations, you won’t over-pay, but you might choose to over-stay!

Find flights

Spend less time traveling and more time on the slopes when you fly to Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport (GUC). With expanded flight service, it’s now easier than ever to fly to the Gunnison Valley!

Fly from Chicago (NEW!)

Fly nonstop from Chicago to Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. More flights added this winter!

Fly from Chicago on United

Fly from Denver

Skip the four-hour drive from Denver and catch a flight to Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport instead. Flights run multiple times a day for easy connections.

Fly from Denver on United

Fly from Texas

Save time with nonstop flights from Texas to Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport this winter. 

Fly from Houston on United
Fly from Dallas on American

Buy Your Epic Pass Before It’s Too Late

Crested Butte is on the Epic Pass. The earlier you buy, the more you save. Hurry, passes go off sale in December.

Get an Epic Pass

Buy lift tickets early and save

Save by buying day passes online four or more weeks in advance!

Buy Crested Butte day passes
skier at crested butte mountain resort

Explore the Mountain

Get to know Crested Butte Mountain Resort, from the steeps to the “bunny hill.” Our guide includes beta about every run on the mountain, so you can plan your perfect ski day before you even arrive. 

Find your lines
The Al Johnson race in Crested Butte, Colorado.

Full-send events

From torchlight parades to holiday festivals, winter in Gunnison and Crested Butte is one long celebration of snow. 

See winter events

Make a game plan

Get a local’s advice on when to come, how to pack, and where to crash. 

Plan your winter trip

Small towns, big flavors

Whether it’s tacos after last chair or a fireside pint while listening to live music, Gunnison and Crested Butte keep the stoke alive after the lifts close.

Explore dining

Find your line

Want the inside scoop? Our blog dishes up local wisdom, pow-day strategies and stories that keep the Crested Butte legend alive.

Crested Butte Après Scene

Read about where to après-ski after a day skiing and riding in Crested Butte: Crested Butte’s après-ski scene is as vibrant as its slopes, blending mountain charm with laid-back fun. […]

Crested Butte vs. Purgatory

Deciding between Crested Butte and Purgatory for a Colorado ski trip? This guide breaks down the differences between the ski areas: Crested Butte and Purgatory both offer stunning Rocky Mountain […]

Crested Butte ski gear guide

Prepare for your ski trip to Crested Butte with this ski gear packing guide:  All the gear involved with skiing can make getting into the sport intimidating. This guide has […]

A guide to the terrain off the Silver Queen Express Lift at Crested Butte

Learn everything you need to know about skiing off the Silver Queen Express Lift at Crested Butte: The Silver Queen Express Lift is the backbone of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, […]

12 Reasons to Spend the Holidays in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Read about why spending the holidays in the Gunnison Valley can make the holiday season even more magical: Spending the holidays in Crested Butte and Gunnison means snowy mountain scenery, […]

A guide to the front-side extreme terrain at Crested Butte

Discover everything you need to ski the front-side extremes at Crested Butte: Crested Butte’s front-side extreme terrain delivers some of the mountain’s most accessible and most challenging double-black skiing. Located […]

    Glide into winter: cross-country skiing

    Need a break from downhill skiing? Give your legs a break and your eyes a feast on the Gunnison Valley’s scenic, easy-to-access trails. 

    Explore cross-country ski trails

    For groups that go big

    Bring the whole crew! From bachelor(ette) trips to company off-sites, Crested Butte has the slopes, town and energy to turn a gathering into a bonding experience. 

    Plan your group event

    Take care of the mountains. Take care of yourself.

    Crested Butte Avalanche Center

    Check the avalanche forecast before heading into the backcountry.

    Learn more about CBAC

    Winter vs. summer trail use

    Some of your favorite summer trails in Crested Butte close during winter. Please stick to open trails!

    Winter trail closures
    Two men talking at the ICELab, a coworking space in Gunnison, CO

    Business in the Gunnison Valley

    Root your company in the mountains

    The Gunnison Valley is a fast-growing nucleus of outdoor industry small businesses. ICELab staff works one-on-one with local companies and entrepreneurs to raise funds and grow revenues. This year they introduced The Hub, a shared warehouse and office space in Gunnison for local product-exporting companies. Learn more about the benefits of anchoring your business in Gunnison or Crested Butte.

    Learn more

    Western Colorado University

    Study and shred

    Follow your passion for outdoor sports while pursuing your academic studies at Western Colorado University in Gunnison. With small classes and hands-on learning experiences, Western can help you discover and grow your pursuits both in and out of the classroom. 

    Learn more about Western

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