Getting Here and Getting Around
Crested Butte is just 28 miles from the Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport at the north end of the Gunnison Valley in the midst of the Elk Mountains. Drivers from Denver arrive in about four hours and Crested Butte is a must stop when driving through the Rocky Mountains. Once you arrive, our dependable free shuttle service between Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte eliminates the need for an automobile.
Flights from key cities are provided year round by United Airlines and United Express and in the winter by American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Alpine Express meets each scheduled flight at the airport and provides shuttle service to Gunnison and Crested Butte. Call 800-822-4844 for reservations (required) or 970-641-5074 for information or visit the links below.
Flights from key cities are provided year round by United Airlines and United Express and in the winter by American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Alpine Express meets each scheduled flight at the airport and provides shuttle service to Gunnison and Crested Butte. Call 800-822-4844 for reservations (required) or 970-641-5074 for information or visit the links below.
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To help plan your upcoming visit to the Crested Butte area, we would be happy to send you a Vacation Planner and Destination Guide. Please click on the links below for more information.
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Visitor Center Locations
The Crested Butte / Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce operates two Visitor's Centers – one in Crested Butte at 601 Elk Avenue ("The Four-Way Stop" at Elk Avenue and Sixth Street /Hwy. 135) and one in Mt. Crested Butte at the Transit Center in Mountaineer Square. The Visitor's Centers are open seven days a week from 9am-5pm in the winter and summer seasons. The Visitor's Centers are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
After hours, stop by to pick up a Vacation Planner, which has information on lodging, dining, shopping and activities, or use our 24-hour lodging phone outside the Crested Butte Visitor's Center which will direct you to accommodations in the area.
After hours, stop by to pick up a Vacation Planner, which has information on lodging, dining, shopping and activities, or use our 24-hour lodging phone outside the Crested Butte Visitor's Center which will direct you to accommodations in the area.
The Former World Record Elk was killed here in 1899 by John Plute of Crested Butte
John Plute, a hunter and bachelor who lived and worked in Crested Butte, shot this huge bull elk in 1899 in the Dark Canyon of Anthracite Creek, 12 miles west of Crested Butte with a 30-40 Krag rifle.
He gave the horns to John Rozich who later gave them to his stepson Ed Rozman.
It was Ed and Tony Rozman who first made the effort in 1955 to bring recognition to the rack. A measurement form was filled out and sent to the Boone and Crocket Club in New York. In September 1960, with the help of the Hotchkiss Elks Lodge and Jesse Williams of the Montrose Game and Fish Department, an official measurement was made and also sent to New York...more.
John Plute, a hunter and bachelor who lived and worked in Crested Butte, shot this huge bull elk in 1899 in the Dark Canyon of Anthracite Creek, 12 miles west of Crested Butte with a 30-40 Krag rifle.
He gave the horns to John Rozich who later gave them to his stepson Ed Rozman.
It was Ed and Tony Rozman who first made the effort in 1955 to bring recognition to the rack. A measurement form was filled out and sent to the Boone and Crocket Club in New York. In September 1960, with the help of the Hotchkiss Elks Lodge and Jesse Williams of the Montrose Game and Fish Department, an official measurement was made and also sent to New York...more.
Elk Story
Weather in Crested Butte
Brilliant sunshine, low humidity and moderate temperatures provide very comfortable conditions in both summer and winter. Temperatures in January can range from a high of 37 degrees to a low of 5 below zero. In July, temperatures are generally between a high of 85 to a low of 37. Of course, mother nature can provide a wide variety of temperatures any time of the year.
Click on the following links for more information about weather and travel. You can also reach the CDOT at 303-639-1111.
Click on the following links for more information about weather and travel. You can also reach the CDOT at 303-639-1111.
Lodging
The Crested Butte area offers a great variety of superb lodging options, whether you are looking for a grand hotel, a private cabin or a cozy bed & breakfast. The Mountain Express free shuttle service makes it a breeze to get around, no matter where you choose to stay. Traveling with your pet? No problem. Several of our properties are pet friendly! For a complete directory of lodging properties, click here.
Maps
Crested Butte Map (click image to enlarge)
Trail Map (click image to enlarge)
Mt. Crested Butte Map (click image to enlarge)
Things To Do
There is much to do in the Crested Butte area. If you are visiting in the summer, it's hard to miss the wildflowers, rainbows and cool temperatures. If you are lucky enough to be here in the winter, you can ski, snowboard, snowshoe and snowmobile to your heart's content. For more ideas on what to do, visit the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association's website here or the community calendar here.