Crested Butte Activity Guide

Things to do in and around Crested Butte.










From singletrack to nordic track, big trout to big air, Crested Butte has activities for all four seasons. The abundant opportunities for recreation in our area are among the reasons so many people love to come visit our town.

In the winter, anything that you can do on snow, you can do here. If you like to ski, our area offers lift-served alpine skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, as well as a wealth of backcountry terrain for ski adventurers. Even if you don’t ski, you can enjoy sleigh and horseback rides, snowshoeing, ice skating, and more.

In the summer, we have all the activities you’d expect in a mountain paradise. Mountain biking, hiking, fishing, climbing, horseback riding, wildflowers, river rafting, kayaking, and much more await your exploration during our spectacular summers.

The businesses of Crested Butte area available to provide equipment, advice, and support for any type of outdoor endeavor.

Click on any activity below for information about that activity, and a list of businesses related to the activity.

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Music
Crested Butte is home to a wide variety of talented musicians and musical groups, as well as a...
Nordic Skiing
An extensive cross country ski trail system surrounds the town of Crested Butte, boasting over 30km...
Photography
The wildflowers and mountains of the Crested Butte area are favorite subjects for all types of...
Recreational Cooking
Need something to do inside? Want to try something new in the kitchen? How about a cooking class.
RMBL Summer Fun For Kids
The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory offers nature adventures for kids ages 6-14 years old.
Rock Climbing
The rugged peaks around Crested Butte are a great place to test your mountain climbing skills.
Sea Kayaking
Lakes of the area such as Taylor Reservoir and Blue Mesa Lake offer excellent paddling in stable,...
Shopping
Our town has the finest specialty stores you'll find anywhere.
Skateboarding
Crested Butte has a public skate park that's widely famous for its great design and well tended...
Snowboarding
The slopes at our ski area are very snowboarder-friendly.
 
 

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