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The 2019/2020 ski season is in full swing with Crested Butte being named “Colorado’s Best Ski Area”. The January events calendar is full of great live music and winter activities. Named the Best Mountain Town Music Festival of 2020 by Rolling Stone, the Mountain High Music Festival is January 16-18th.
Airport Terminal Project On The Radar
A new airport terminal project is on the radar for the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. This is exciting news for those who frequently travel to and from the Gunnison Valley. Architects from the Denver-based firm Gensler have recently presented a conceptual...
Vail Resorts Announces Key Capital Investments for 2020/21 North American Ski Season
Vail Resorts has announced their key capital investments for the 2020/2021 North American Ski Season. With Vail being the new owner of Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR), this is exciting news. These major capital improvements are intended to enhance the skier's...
Crested Butte Tops The List of The 10 Best Colorado Mountain Town Music Festivals of 2020
Crested Butte's incredible music scene is getting nationwide attention. Rolling Stone just named The Mountain High Music Festival #1 on their list of The 10 Best Colorado Mountain Town Music Festivals. Held in small venues, this exclusive event has a very intimate...
A True Colorado Mountain Man
When thinking of a true Colorado mountain man, one person comes to mind. That would be no other than billy barr (billy does not capitalize his name). Billy has lived 46 of his 68 years in the rugged little abandoned mining town of Gothic, Colorado. Initially, billy...
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December is here and the winter season is getting underway. The lifts are spinning at CBMR and the December calendar is full of festive holiday events. Don’t miss the Light Up Night festivities on Saturday, December 7th or Santa Night at The Museum on December 8th.
Ski Resorts Opening Early After Record October Snow
With the record October snows, many of our favorite Colorado ski resorts are opening early. Some have been spinning their lifts for for a couple weeks now. With 33.6 inches of snow in October, the first to open for the 2019/20 season was Arapahoe Basin on October...
Crested Butte Events
The snow is beginning to fall and though town is still enjoying a quiet off-season, we’re looking forward to Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s Winter Opening Day. In the meantime, don’t miss the Crested Butte Snowsports Swap, November 8-9 or the Romp Skis Season Kick Off Party on November 22nd.
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Women's Fitness & Mindfulness Retreat ~ Oct 3 Western Colorado University Homecoming ~ Oct 4-6 KBUT BINGO ~ Oct 4 Milo Matthews LIVE ~ Oct 4 ROMP In The Rocks Ride ~ Oct 5 Creative Writing Taster Series ~ Oct 5 Community Collaborative Iron Pour ~ Oct 5 Women's Fly...
Cottonwood Pass Officially Reopened
Cottonwood Pass officially reopened with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on Thursday, September 19th. This is great news following years of partial closures. Drivers will once again be able to travel from Taylor Park Reservoir to Buena Vista. The timing couldn't be...
CBMR Shares Their Marketing Vision With Town Councils
CBMR shares their marketing vision with us and it might not be what you'd think. They're not boasting perfectly groomed slopes or trying to draw in the typical ski family. Crested Butte Mountain Resort, which was acquired by Vail Resorts last fall, is looking to...
Crested Butte Collection – 2019 Fall Video
The leaves are starting to change and the mornings are getting crisp here in Crested Butte. We are excited for the release of our 2019 Fall Video. It was a busy summer packed full of fun festivals and events. As we near the middle of September, things are starting to...
Breaking News: FHA Condo Rules Will Give Affordability A Boost
New FHA condo rules will give affordability a boost. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced final project approval for single-family condominiums and FHA-insured condo financing. This is exciting news as it will allow buyers the ability to...
Crested Butte Events
August is here and the mid-summer calendar is full of great music as well as other fun events. Be sure to check out the 47th Annual Crested Butte Arts Festival, one of the nation’s largest art events, August 2-4. Take a stroll through the Crested Butte Farmers Market held each Sunday at the top of Elk Avenue featuring great produce, fresh baked breads, local art, jewelry and more.