Winter in Crested Butte

Crested Butte is blessed with light, fluffy Rockies powder and lots of sunshine. In addition to world class skiing and snowboarding, there are lots of other great winter activities for the whole family to enjoy.

• Nordic/cross country skiing at the Crested Butte Nordic Center

• Snowshoeing the local trails - from wild to mild 

• Tubing and sledding

• Ice hockey

• Skating

• Snowmobiling

• Snowcat trips

• Horse-drawn sleigh rides

• Kids' Night Torchlight Parade

• Free guided mountain tours

• Backcountry powder tours

• Snowball fights and snow angels

• Relaxing in the jacuzzi tub afterwards.

For apres ski (or instead-of-ski) relax in the jetted bathtub, sip hot chocolate by the fire, or take in the culture scene. Crested Butte is home to art galleries, theaters, and a wide variety of festivals. Dine at your choice of over 30 restaurants (all originals, no chains), browse some of the 50 plus one-of-a-kind shops, and chat with friendly locals. Crested Butte is a real town - all year long!