Crested Butte offers many quaint shops, galleries, restaurants, cafes and recreation outfitters. Winter activities abound for all ages and interests, including cross-country skiing, heli-skiiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and sleigh rides. During the summer months, the town offers scenic chairlift rides, hiking, mountain bike trails, fishing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and camping to keep you active. Crested Butte boasts a vast array of activities and attractions throughout the year for you to enjoy.

Explore the crisp mountain snow while skiing on world-class terrain or dog sledding into the backcountry. Cross country skiing lessons are offered at the Nordic Center in Crested Butte along with more than 40 kilometers of well kept trails. Snowshoeing, ice climbing and ice fishing are all outdoor activities there for you to appreciate Crested Butte's winter wonderland. Soak up some sun while hiking, biking or horseback riding in the summer. Blue Mesa, Colorado's biggest man made lake attracts all kinds of boaters and fisherman. Relax and discover the unspoiled nature of this old mining town.

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