Crested Butte

Pros: natural setting, great town, wonderful promotions, great terrain
Cons: somewhat isolated area, not much beginner terrain

Looking for a ski area with challenging terrain, a remote wilderness setting, great package deals and promotions -- like free lift tickets ?? Crested Butte is probably the place for you!

Most people who've skiied at Crested Butte will tell...

Pros: The skiing is some of the best around-Hiking is unsurpassed...
Cons: I'm not living there yet.

It could be that I am telling secrets and revealing the whereabouts of some far off mystical place—but that’s not the case. While Vail and Aspen will both empty not only your pocket book but your spirit as well, all while having to basically ski blind...

Pros: Great Location, Elk Street, Skiing( When there's snow)
Cons: No Snow! Everything's expensive.

Recently, I had a chance to ski one of Colorado's most beautiful Ski Resorts... Crested Butte. A quaint Alpine Town in a Valley Surrounded by Snow Crested Peaks on all sides, Crested Butte is the ideal location for some of the best skiing to be found....

Pros: Great Location, Elk Street, Skiing( When there's snow).
Cons: No Snow! Everything's expensive.

Recently, I had a chance to ski one of Colorado's most
beautiful Ski Resorts... Crested Butte. A quaint Alpine Town
in a Valley Surrounded by Snow Crested Peaks on all...

Pros: Technical and expert terrain. Feels like the old west.
Cons: Not a beginners mountain. Surface lifts for most expert terrain.

Although more trophy homes and condos are popping up around the base area, The Butte is still one of my favorite areas. It is overall a tough and steep mountain. Most of the mountain is expert and intermediate terrain. The Paradise lift is great for ...

Pros: Location, Accommodations, Variety of Trails
Cons: None

I have only been skiing twice, and both times were at Crested Butte. I thought it was an awesome ski resort. I went with my high school band both times so I didn't have a choice on where I went skiing. However, I love the place so much I want to go...

Pros: Gorgeous countryside, friendly people, tons of stuff to do any time of year
Cons: You'll probably have to go home eventually

My sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, and one of the best darned dogs in the world live in Crested Butte. I know that coveting is mentioned in the Ten Commandments, but it's hard to NOT be envious of them when you live in a maniacal city like...

Pros: Top notch terrain
Cons: Not enough average terrain. Getting too expensive for what it is.

The butte is one of my favorite places. Ive been there twice for week long stays. The town is about as unspoiled as it comes, but is small, plenty of good moderately priced eating. What CB really lacks is enough green, blue, and black terrain for ...

Pros: Great skiing and challenging runs. Lift lines are quick and hill is not overcrowded.
Cons: So much powder that I got tired quickly...but still amazing

This past January I trecked out to CB for the Butte Bash. Butte Bash takes place over 2 different weeks in January and is geared for getting the college students on the slopes. Although I am no longer in college, I am 25 and not far removed. My ...

Pros: Variety of skiing, excellence of conditions, the Crested Butte community
Cons: travel to the mountain, lines (during busy season)

Crested Butte was my first ski trip in the western United States. However, I am a veteran skier. I grew up in Michigan and have been skiing since 3rd grade. The wonderful thing about Crested Butte is that despite the fact that I was a 'newbie' to the...

Pros: Ski in/ski out; great for beginners
Cons: Perhaps not challenging enough for experts

When I visited Crested Butte, I already knew how to ski (slightly). Two of the people with me, however, were beginners. Crested Butte, in my opinion, is the best place I've seen for beginners.I've only skied in Colorado, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania in...

Pros: Wonderful setting, great community, awesome views, great ski school, friendly mountain staff
Cons: lift tickets can be a bit high, but compared to other ski resorts, it's fair

We have been going to Crested Butte for 20+ years. The community and ski areas have changed and grown over the years, but the people are still friendly, helpful and laid back. CB is a very peaceful area. There are several pub/bars in town that attract...

Pros: The terrain, the town, and the people
Cons: The snow wasn't perfect last March, but it was as good as anywhere else in Colorado

Looking for a great ski vacation but don't have a lot of money to spend? Crested Butte is a great place to spend spring break. It has the terrain to fit every skill level, but what most impressed me was how many expert trails there were. We skied...

Pros: Fun, friendly, not crowded, laidback.
Cons: Long drive from Denver

We spent xmas of 2000 in the Butte. It was fabulous! No crowds, lots of friendly people. Good Ski instructors. Nice accommodations at the Sheraton one block from the lifts. The snow was perfect. The town had lots of other activities to offer after...

Pros: Snowboarder friendly
Cons: very expensive, not much vegetarian food in town

I had the pleasure of snowboarding at Crested Butte resort last December, 1998. We stayed at condos within 50 yards of the lifts-excellent accomodations! The snow, unfortunately, was poor at that point, but that's not their fault! The atmosphere was...