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 We rest in the shadow of a sleeping
giant, at the end of a highway that eventually disappears into the
wilderness, in a town that’s rich in history and community. When we’re
not at rest, we scramble over scree fields in search of raspberries,
or run laps on Mt. Crested Butte when snow pounds the mountain. We
travel dirt roads and singletrack on bikes, hikes, horseback, and more
in search of unexplored peaks and valleys. We ski in world-renowned
backcountry. We throw a pack on our back to spend a few days deep in
the woods around a campfire. We rest, and do it all over again.
We do all this in Crested Butte, Colorado, a place some say is the most beautiful
place on earth. Our town is at the end of a valley, surrounded by wilderness,
so we wake up each day to a grand sky and towering peaks. With any luck in winter,
we can’t see a lick beyond our front yard through the curtain of snow that falls.
As the Wildflower Capital of Colorado, no one can beat our summers for viewing
the abundance of flowers we have at every elevation. And since they bloom long
beyond your typical summer season, you’re sure to find some blossoms when you
come for the intense change of colors in the fall.
Informally
labeled “The Last Great Colorado Ski Town,” Crested Butte
is a National Historic District, with a history in mining
that goes back to the 1800s. A walk down our main street,
Elk Avenue, gives a glimpse of the old days, with most
of the surrounding houses retaining the architectural influences
from that era. Charm oozes out of the sidewalks, the wood
beams, and the bridges over the creek that runs through
town. And you’ll often get a friendly wave from localsriding
around on their townies or catching some sun on a bench.
 Our backyard is a playground for anyone who wants to be outside. Whether you’re
a hard core adventurer or one who prefers quiet strolls, we have something for
everyone. Explore our terrain from a mountain bike on our extensive trail system,
or venture out on foot and camp under more stars than you’ll ever see in your
life. Winter brings skiing in all its forms: alpine, telemark, skate skiing,
Nordic styles, and the relatively young freeskiing/terrain park type twin-planking.
Not into skiing? Don’t forget how much more you can see simply by strapping some
snowshoes to your feet.
We hope your stroll through our website is as informative, valuable, andworthy
as if you
walked into our store. We have Local Events so youcan
see the wide array of things going on. You can learn more about our favorite
activities, mountain biking and Telemark
skiing, which happen to be our specialties. You can even find a place to
stay in Accommodations. If you want help with
your adventure while you’re here, visit Guide Services,
which lists some folks for hire. And of course, feel free to drop us an email with
more questions or comments, or requests for the inside scoop. We love to share
our knowledge of Crested Butte and the surrounding area and hope you’ll pop in
and say hello on your next visit or shopping excursion!
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