First Timer's Guide

At The End Of The Road
About Crested Butte
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, where the jagged peaks collide with a colorful town.
The Mountain

As the birthplace of inbounds extreme terrain, our mountain promises to feed your appetite for challenge and captivate your heart. Home to 2,700 vertical feet and 1,500 acres, quirky costume events like the Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Race, and the freedom to be who you are (not what's expected).

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Storefronts covered in fresh powder at Crested Butte, CO.
The Town
There are few places that can still be called a real Colorado ski town, and Crested Butte is one of them. There are no traffic lights and no high-rise buildings. When you walk around town, you’ll feel the untamed spirit in the unparalleled views and the meticulously preserved false-front buildings reminiscent of its mining days.
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Getting Here & Parking

Crested Butte Parking & Resort Transportation Guide


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Exterior of Lodge at Mountaineer Square at the Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Free Base Area Parking

Parking is available in the Main Lot located at 32 Emmons Road. Turn right on Treasury Road and the entrance is on the right-hand side. 

This lot is the closest to the base area, including the Red Lady Express and Silver Queen Express chairlifts.

 

Directions to Main Lot

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MOUNTAIN EXPRESS

The Mountain Express provides free ground transportation throughout Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. Main transit hubs are located at the Old Town Hall and the 4-Way Stop in town, as well as Mountaineer Square at the resort base area. Please visit www.mtnexp.org for the most up-to-date schedules and routes. 

New for winter 2023/24, guests can request free on-demand rides within Mt. Crested Butte using the First Tracks App! It's free to download in the Apple and Google Play stores.

RTA

The Gunnison Valley RTA provides free ground transportation throughout Gunnison, Almont, Crested Butte South, Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. Main transit hubs include the Gunnison County Library and Gunnison Community Schools, Red Mt. Park in CB South, the 4-Way Stop in town and Mountaineer Square in the CBMR base area. Please visit www.gunnisonvalleyrta.com for the most up-to-date schedules and routes.

BUSTANG

New in 2022, the Bustang runs from Denver to Crested Butte, with stops in Pine Junction, Fairplay, Buena vista, Salida and Monarch Mountain, as well as Gunnison, Almont, and the 4-Way Stop in Crested Butte. From there, guests can take the RTA or Mountain Express in the CBMR base area. Please visit ridebustang.com for the most up-to-date schedules and routes.
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Driving to Crested Butte
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Crested Butte Mountain Resort is located at 12 Snowmass Rd, Crested Butte, CO 81225.

Drive times can vary depending on road and weather conditions.

To view more info about getting here via air or car, visit gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.

Be sure to check the Colorado Road Report by calling 303.639.1111

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Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
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Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) is located 30-40 minutes from Crested Butte in Gunnison, CO and is serviced by both American Airlines and United Airlines.

New: Direct Flights from Houston and Dallas Fort Worth.

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Denver (DEN) to Gunnison-Crested Butte (GUC) via United Airlines

DATES FREQUENCY
Dec. 16, 2021-April 3, 2022
 Two to Three Times Daily

 

Houston (IAH) to Gunnison-Crested Butte (GUC) via United Airlines

DATES FREQUENCY
Dec. 16, 2021-March 26, 2022
 Daily

 

Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to Gunnison-Crested Butte (GUC) via American Airlines

DATES FREQUENCY
Dec.16, 2021-Jan. 3, 2022
 Daily
Jan. 4, 2022-Feb. 8, 2022

Twice Daily on Saturdays

Daily on All Other Days
Feb. 9, 2022-April 4, 2022 Twice daily

*Dates subject to potential schedule changes

ESCAPE TO THE BUTTE WITH NO-PRESSURE BOOKING

Surround yourself with the wilderness of Crested Butte. With lodging flexibility all winter long, we’ve made sure your plans are easy to adjust or cancel if they change.

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Signature Properties

The Grand Lodge

Offers 24-hour front desk service in the main lobby during the summer and winter seasons. Please call for off season front desk service hours.
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Lodge at Mountaineer Square

Offers 24-hour front desk service in the main lobby on the ground floor during the summer and winter seasons. Please call for off season front desk service hours.
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The Plaza & CBMR Managed Properties

Check in for The Plaza and all other CBMR managed properties is at the front desk on the main level of The Plaza. Please call for front desk hours and check in details of picking up keys for your reservation. 
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