Skis like a big mountain.

Chills like a small town.

Welcome to the rowdy side of the Colorado Rockies! At Crested Butte Mountain Resort, chutes, cliffs and headwalls are all in-bounds. For the crew that skis hard, this is your happy place. 

With more than 60% of the terrain rated expert, Crested Butte is where legs burn and the stoke can be heard echoing through the trees on a powder day. For après, explore a historic mountain town with plenty of places to raise a toast or grab a bite.

Catch a flight into Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport, or take a scenic drive from Denver. 

Yeehaw! Show me the mountain

Search lodging

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

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 the flight from Denver 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 lift tickets early and save

Crested Butte is on the Epic Pass. Save by buying day passes online four or more weeks in advance!

Buy Crested Butte day passes
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

TL;DR: Crested Butte’s après-ski scene is as vibrant as its slopes, blending mountain charm with laid-back fun. Whether you’re sipping local rum, enjoying live music, or warming up with tea […]

Crested Butte vs. Purgatory

TL;DR: Crested Butte and Purgatory both offer stunning Rocky Mountain skiing but deliver very different experiences. Crested Butte is known for its steep expert terrain and small-town charm, while Purgatory […]

Crested Butte ski gear guide

TL;DR: All the gear involved with skiing can make getting into the sport intimidating. This guide has information about Crested Butte’s terrain and weather, types of skis for different conditions, […]

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

TL;DR: The Silver Queen Express Lift is the backbone of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, providing the fastest access from the base to nearly every type of terrain on the mountain. […]

12 Reasons to Spend the Holidays in Crested Butte and Gunnison

TL;DR: Spending the holidays in Crested Butte and Gunnison means snowy mountain scenery, festive small-town charm, and endless winter fun. From skiing, Nordic trails, and national park adventures to tree […]

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

TL;DR: Crested Butte’s front-side extreme terrain delivers some of the mountain’s most accessible and most challenging double-black skiing. Located directly below the peak, these steep, narrow chutes transition into glades […]

    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

    Work remotely on your vacation

    Gunnison Coworking Space

    Looking for fast internet? Check out the ICELab, located on the beautiful campus of Western Colorado University in Gunnison. The ICELab is also the hub of Gunnison County’s vibrant outdoor-focused business and entrepreneurial community.

    Visit the ICELab

    Western Colorado University

    Study and shred

    Follow your passion for outdoor sports while pursuing your academic studies at Western Colorado University in Gunnison.

    Learn more about Western

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