Mt. Crested Butte and the surrounding area is the perfect place to indulge your fun spirit!

Did you know that Mt. Crested Butte and the surrounding area have over 500 miles of mountain and dirt biking terrain, as well as hundreds of hiking trails and backcountry passes for four wheeling? In addition, the valley is home to numerous rivers and creeks, both for whitewater enthusiasts and fishing during several months out of the year. Probably the reason we're "Colorado's best" - not only are we a haven for our numerous winter activities, but over the years our popularity has grown for our year-round outdoor recreation.

Playing here has become a prerequisite, and Crested Butte is surrounded by National Forest, National Parks, and BLM land natural beauty, abound.

If you're in for a bit more of an adventure, you can trek over to Aspen in a half day's walk over some of the most gorgeous terrain Colorado has to offer.

Summer Events

Jun 04, 2008 - Jun 04, 2008
"Inspired by Color" Gallery Opening
The Alpenglow Gallery at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square will be hosting this series of installations featuring the works of local artists.

"Inspired by Color" will debut on June 4th between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m and will be on display for three months.

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 22, 2008
Fat Tire Bike Week
Celebrating epic single track & extreme bike contests for 28 years.

Jul 04, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008
Crested Butte Music Festival
“Discover the Roots of Paradise”
11th annual festival plays off fun spirit and heritage of this Colorado mountain town

2008 Theme Highlights Crested Butte’s Roots
The theme “Discover the Roots of Paradise” was selected for 2008 to showcase music from the nationalities of the first settlers in Crested Butte. “Andrej and his Russian music will be a perfect fit. About 50 percent of the population of Crested Butte around 1900 was immigrants, mostly from the Austrian– Hungarian Empire at the time,” says CBMF Artistic and Managing Director Alexander Scheirle.

Jul 07, 2008 - Jul 13, 2008
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
Crested Butte is the Wildflower Capital of Colorado! Enjoy a week of wildflower splendor in the charming, historic town of Crested Butte, Colorado.

There'll be some special hikes into the Fall colors of Kebler Pass on September 20th and 21st.

Aug 02, 2008 - Aug 03, 2008
Crested Butte Arts Festival
The Crested Butte Arts Festival, August 2nd and 3rd, celebrates its 36th year in 2008. What began as an informal gathering of mostly local crafters selling their wares has evolved into one of the top 5 fine art and fine craft shows in Colorado, according to the Larry Harris List.

The Crested Butte Arts Festival is staged on Elk Avenue, the main street of Crested Butte, a National Historic District.

Aug 14, 2008 - Aug 17, 2008
Crested Butte Wild Mushroom Festival
The purpose of the Crested Butte Wild Mushroom Festival is to educate people about wild mushrooms in the Rocky Mountains in a way that is informative, interesting and fun! We encourage experiential learning via forays, cooking classes, and other practical methods as well as hosting an array of traditional lectures and workshops.

Sep 19, 2008 - Sep 21, 2008
DjangoFest Colorado
DjangoFest comes to Mt Crested Butte for a weekend festival that celebrates the tradition and spirit of the great French/Belgian Gypsy guitarist, Django Reinhardt.

Two lifts will run this summer at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

The Silver Queen lift will operate June 20 - September 3, 2007
The Red Lady Express Lift will operate June 20 - August 12, 2007

Chairlift rides on Crested Butte Mountain Resort are available to summer hikers and bikers. The Silver Queen lift transports hikers to just below the summit at 11,400 feet. From there, sightseers can climb to the 12,162-foot Mt. Crested Butte peak, stop for a picnic or simply take in the spectacular views of the Elk Mountain Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

The Red Lady Express lift transports hikers and mountain bikers. From rolling single-track to more advanced technical terrain, Crested Butte Mountain offers miles of summer trails to entice bikers of all abilities and ages.

For more information on Summer Lift Tickets, call 970-349-2262.

Other activities available for those on foot include Disc Golf (970-349-2262 for more info) and the Adaptive Sports Center's challenge / ropes course (call ahead for reservations at 970-349-2296).