Crested Butte locals have a deep affinity for parties, especially costume parties. Give them any reason to dress up in silly costumes and they’ll come. Thus, Crested Butte has a stacked year-round events calendar. Not to mention plenty of off-hill activities like Nordic skiing and ice skating.
The Crested Butte outdoor activities laundry list is extensive, so winter enthusiasts are guaranteed a good time. Many of these outdoor activities are great for families, especially the sleigh-ride dinners to Uley’s Cabin, winter horse trail rise, horse-drawn carriage rides and dogsled tours.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort offers on-mountain fat biking during non-lift operations hours, so cyclists can cruise ski trails in the mornings and late afternoons.
Those looking to explore Crested Butte via cross-country trails or go deep into the Elk Mountains backcountry on a snowmobile tour, can also do so.