Ski or Snowboard Crested Butte, Colorado

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The old west mining town of Crested Butte, Colorado has the reputation of being one of the few remaining places that can truly be called a Colorado ski town as it fiercely clings to its adventurous spirit and small town charm. There are no traffic lights in the charming village that is surrounded by an incredible ski mountain, majestic peaks and wide valleys affording limitless vistas of the rugged terrain. Crested Butte Mountain Resort is known as an ideal location for visitors to improve their skiing, mostly attributable to the diverse terrain presenting opportunities for progression from beginner to intermediate and ultimately advanced sections of the mountain along with a dynamic ski and snowboard school program. The resort’s mountain offers uncrowded slopes that are meticulously groomed. 16 lifts that can handle in excess of 20,000 skiers per hour operate on the mountain which offers over 120 marked trails, a longest run that stretches to 4.2 kilometers along with a terrain park and SuperPipe. Boarders and skiers alike find Crested Butte provides an outlet for every level of on-mountain experiences. Crested Butte ski area was at one time the home of the ESPN Winter “X” Games. Some of the most interesting bars, restaurants and nightlife found in any ski town are available in Crested Butte. A full spectrum of dining options from pizza parlors to great sushi bars will satisfy any visitors hunger pangs. A full collection of watering holes awaits mountain sport’s enthusiasts après-ski activities. Shopping options includes small specialty shops and galleries. Nearby Gunnison Airport serves Crested Butte with connections available from nearly every part of the world. Access to the ski area includes shuttles from the airport directly to visitors’ accommodations door in Crested Butte where a complete range of lodging options awaits. Alternatively, many visitors to Crested Butte drive the 4 hour trip from Denver or from any number of other major cities within a few hours reach. No matter whether you may be an extreme skier or just beginning to polish your snowboard skills, Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado may just be the perfect location for your next dream fulfilling ski adventure. Add this trip to your list today and start packing the essentials.

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