Shopping & Services
A thorough list of retail stores, outdoor gear and guide stores, art galleries, gift shops and more in Crested Butte, CO.
Hiking from Crested Butte to Aspen
The hike from Crested Butte to Aspen is one of Colorado’s most iconic alpine adventures, taking you deep into the…
Celebrate the Fourth in Crested Butte
Celebrate the Fourth of July in the Gunnison Valley with a full weekend of classic small-town festivities. From lively parades…
Crested Butte Arts Festival 2026
The Crested Butte Arts Festival celebrates the town’s deep-rooted creative spirit and vibrant art community. Now one of the most…
Our Favorite New Cycling Base Camps
Image and Article from Outside Magazine If you’re a cyclist, finding somewhere to stay can sometimes be tricky. Is there…
Elk Mountain Lodge Celebrates 100 Years
Crested Butte in the early 20th century bore only faint resemblance to the town we know today. Back then coal…
Dining and Nightlife in Crested Butte
Crested Butte has tons of great restaurants and local spots to explore, all within walking distance of Elk Mountain Lodge.…
Take a Virtual Tour of the Elk Mountain Lodge
Now you can take a virtual tour of the Elk Mountain Lodge. It's almost like being there! Choose the area you…
Skiing & Snowboarding In Crested Butte
Many locals moved here for the Crested Butte skiing. Isn't time you set your sights on a great ski vacation…
Nordic Skiing in Crested Butte
Whether you ski the extensive groomed trail system (Crested Butte has over 50km) or head into the backcountry (the opportunities…
Early Season Nordic Skiing in Crested Butte
The Annual Thanksgiving Nordic Skiing Training Camp will take place in Crested Butte November 28 to December 1. The camp…
Elk Mountain Lodge Green Initiatives
Here's what the Elk Mountain Lodge is doing for the health of the planet.
Flying to Crested Butte
There are several direct flight options into Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport (Airport Code: GUC). Check the latest schedule for flights, and…