Crested
Butte Mountain Heritage Museum
Come visit the colorful past of the
historic town of Crested Butte in
the old Tony's Conoco. Experience
the rich heritage of the immigrant
miners and their families who
survived harsh mountain winters
living a simple life. See the
dramatic transformation of this
special town from mining to
recreation. Enjoy exhibits about
local history, skiing, railroads,
local personalities, miners, and the
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. Open
daily from noon to 8pm. Call in the
off-season for museum hours.
Location: 331 Elk Avenue.
Phone: 970-349-1880
Cross
Country Skiing
The Nordic Center is the hub of
recreational activity in the town of
Crested Butte. Experience the beauty
of the Gunnison Valley with 45
kilometers of track groomed for
classic and skate cross-country
skiing or guided backcountry tours.
If you are new to the sport, there
are instructors for teaching all
levels. A full fleet of rental
equipment is available at the Nordic
Center. Call Crested Butte Vacations
to make reservations. Phone:
800-810-7669.
Click here to reserve online.
Dog Sled
Tours
We offer
unforgettable wilderness sled dog
adventures for all ages and
abilities. You can choose between a
short tour that lasts approximately
an hour or the Learn to Mush Tour
that will give you the chance to run
a team of rambunctious, very
experienced huskies on a pristine
wilderness trail. You can also
choose the all day tour which will
give you a chance to spend the day
with the dogs and view some
unforgettable scenery. The tours
leave just minutes from the Crested
Butte Mountain Resort and
transportation to the location can
be arranged. Location:
900 County Road 13. Phone:
970-641-1636
Ice Skating
Bundle up in your warmest wool and
ride the free town shuttle to the
Big Mine Ice Rink in the town of
Crested Butte.
At the outdoor rink at the NordicCenter,
you can practice your spins, jumps,
or just skate in circles. Skate
rentals are available. Call for open
skate times.
Location: 620 Second Street.
Phone: 970-349-0970
Performing Arts-
Crested Butte Center for the Arts
The
Mission
of the Center for the Arts is to
enrich and expand community
participation in the Arts. They do
this by hosting a wide variety of
concerts, theater and dance
productions, speakers, conferences,
and more throughout the year. An
outdoor stage is host to the Crested
Butte Music Festival and the KBUT
Alpine Jam. Call for current
performances. Location: 606
Sixth Street. Phone:
970-349-7487
Performing Arts-
Crested Butte Mountain Theatre
In 1972, the non-profit
organization, the Crested Butte
Mountain Theatre (CBMT), was founded
to infuse the community with fun,
fantasy, and freedom. After
performing in several locations
through the past few decades, the
theater's current home is the
Mallardi Cabaret Theater. With its
goal to bring arts to the local
community, the theater puts on
several plays each year. Call the
theater for a current schedule.
Location: 403 Second Street.
Phone: 970-349-0366
Snowmobile
Tours
With guided tours
lasting a full 3 hours you will be
sure to get your fill with this
adventurous family friendly
sport. Follow your knowledgeable
guide through the LakeIrwin
area just outside of the town of
Crested Butte
while experiencing true
Colorado
wilderness. Phone:
800-810-7669
Winter Trail Rides
Journey through the snow for one
hour on horseback. Enjoy the
glorious
Colorado
countryside and revel in
the opportunity to encounter elk,
mule deer, big horn sheep, and bald
eagles. Half-way through the ride
we'll stop to warm up by the fire
with a cup of hot cocoa.
Phone: 800-810-7669.
Click here to reserve online.
Backcountry Ski, Snowboard, and
Snowshoe Tours
Our backyard offers a pristine,
year-round mountain playground.
Join us on a unique mountain
adventure...choose from deep
backcountry powder stashes to magic
meadows lunch tours. Phone:
800-810-7669
