Considered "the best adventure skiing in the Rockies", skiers can find some of the steepest lift-served ski terrain in America at Crested Butte. The 550 acres of Extreme Limits offer expert-only skiing with steep and deep slopes.The ungroomed area is avalanche controlled.
There is also skiing for every level from beginner to expert, with Beginner - 145 acres, Intermediate - 340 acres, and Advanced - 125 acres.
The modern ski village in the resort base area of Mt. Crested Butte is three miles from the Colorado mountain town, Crested Butte, which is set amid soaring mountain peaks, and surrounded by three wilderness areas. A free shuttle bus connects the resort and the town.
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RESORT INFORMATION |
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| Nearest
town: Crested Butte (3 miles) |
| Resort Altitude (metres): 3,707 m |
| Ski Season: November to April |
| Mountain Range: Elk Mountain Range. |
| Number of Lifts: 14 |
| Highest Lift (metres): 3562.5 m |
| Lowest Lift (metres): 2,774 m |
| Number of Slopes: 85 |
| Beginner
Slopes: 0.15 |
| Intermediate Slopes: 0.44 |
| Expert Slopes: 0.31 |
Snowboarding: Length - 370 ft/ 112 m
Width - 45 ft/ 13.7 m (beginning of season)
51 ft/ 15.5 m (end of season)
Tranny vert - 85 degrees
Located next to the Bushwacker / Teocalli Lift |
| Cross Country (km): 30 km
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS |
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Nearby Attractions: Summer brings scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, through the indigenous wildflowers that are ablaze with colour at this time of the year. The Crested Butte Art Festival is also held over August, and displays works by local and national artists, and the US Extreme Skiing and Snowboard Championships, is held in Crested Butte annually.
If you tire of skiing take a stroll around the unspoiled country town of Mt. Crested Butte, located only three miles away, which is one of Colorado's largest National Historic Districts, and originally settled in the 1880s as a mining supply camp.
Also available are Child Care, Sports Center, Indoor Pool, and a Health Club
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Aprés-Ski: With restaurants and bars, clubs and breweries, the little mountain town of Mt Crested Butte lights up after dark and offers great apres ski opportunities. With menus that offer differing cuisines from French, German, Asian or Mexican to good old American, any visitor will find something special for their taste.
Whether dining on the slopes of the mountains, 10,000 feet high, after a ride in an open sleigh pulled by a snowcat up the mountain to Paradise Warming House, or in the historic town you are assured of a great experience.
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