I had a blast here at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. This is a beautiful place to visit that is an…read moreexcellent spot for hiking, biking and skiing. I have been skiing my whole life and have had Crested Butte on my list to ski for some time. I am glad that I finally made my way over here to ski their slopes. Crested Butte Mountain Resort is owned and operated by Vail Resorts. My buddy and I have Epic Passes and chose to ski here this past winter. This resort is geared toward intermediate to expert skiers as there are lots of blue and black runs. Overall, we had good snow and a fun weekend. We started our day off by taking Red Lady Express Lift from Base Area. We spent a lot of our time hitting the intermediate runs off of Paradise Express Lift. We eventually hit some black runs off of Silver Queen Express Lift. We didn't do it, but Rambo run is the steepest tree-defined ski trail in North America with a 55-degree pitch. That run looks insane. Crested Butte Mountain Resort opened in 1960. We stayed in town near the base of the resort and had a lot of fun. We were able to walk to the lift from our hotel. Crested Butte is a former coal mining town that is a popular tourist destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Mount Crested Butte is in the heart of the Elk Mountains and sits over 9,000 feet above sea level. The town is named after its iconic 12,168-foot mountain peak. You can see the peak while you ski from almost anywhere on the mountain.

Crested Butte Resort is an awesome skiing destination. It is set up well and relatively easy to…read morenavigate around the entire resort from the Front Side (the Base Camp area) to the lifts/terrain on the back side (Paradise Express, East River, Teocalli) as well as the Ten Peaks area! Approximately 40% of skiing trails are marked as Double Black Diamond Extreme, so if you're looking for the most challenging terrain, then this is the place for you! But even if you're not an "advanced expert," then there are still plenty of runs that you can take it easy on... or that will push you to keep on learning and getting better! Of all the Vail Resorts, I feel like the Crested Butte team was the friendliest and most welcoming. Definitely try to plan your trip to Crested Butte for when they're getting some fresh powder, as most of the runs will be even more enjoyable! *****FIVE STARS*****

Had to write an update since we came back and did it again!…read more First, the Nordic center staff was super nice. They have a community space upstairs with chairs, outlets, a sink. You could bring a meal and eat up there or just go there to warm up. It was nice to sit there with our kids in between XC sessions. The ski to the yurt dinner with our kids (11 and 13) was also great again. Our second time and this experience was just as lovely as our first 3 years ago. The route was 1 mile but last time we went, it was 1.5 miles due to avoiding avalanche risk areas. The 5 courses were again exceptional and we loved it all. Our kids also loved it and they accommodated and made chicken tenders for our son who doesn't eat seafood or red meat. We can't wait to return again in a few years.

Great place for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. So many miles of groomed trails all over town…read more Very reasonable in price and most of the trails are dog friendly. We had a blast the entire weekend even while it snowed the entire time. The staff are very helpful with great maps that help you get anywhere you want to go.

Gorgeous lodge just off the mountain. We attended a wedding here and it was gorgeous. We all stayed…read moreon site and the ceremony was held in the main room overlooking the skyline. It's not disability friendly - lots of steep steps. And it's a high altitude, so hydrate. But if you and 25 of your besties are looking for a great place to stay or hold and event, this is it. Very nearly ski-in, ski-out, depending on your ability level and comfort-level cutting through a few backyards.

This was my birthday trip. My mom set it up for me, she told Ben it was my birthday. All I can say…read moreis Ben left me a birthday card and chocolates, Matin was excellent for recommendations and Mamie was so helpful. Couldn't ask for a better hotel staff. Thank you guys for making my birthday extra special! You all deserve a big raise!

It's a good value, clean, comfortable, and well kept in a town with not a lot of reasonably-priced…read morechoices. The ski shuttle is just around the corner and comes often, and being able to leave skis at Christy Sports overnight made it even easier. The afternoon cookies and all-day coffee/tea/cocoa are a nice touch, though the cookies run out fast. Breakfast is tasty but simple & carb-heavy: bagels, pastries, muffins, fruit, hardboiled eggs. The hotel is dog friendly, which can be a bit annoying since they don't seem to have any rule against leaving the dog. We stopped back for a bit around dinner time and there were dogs in two adjacent rooms constantly barking at each other.

It was nice to stay in a hotel that was walking distance from Crested Butte Mountain Resort. After…read moreskiing all day, we enjoyed hanging out in the indoor/outdoor heated pool and hot tub. The room itself was somewhat spacious. Our ski gear ended up making the room a little crowded. We were just happy that the beds were nice and comfortable. Our room was near the back door, so we were able to park toward the back of the hotel to have quick access to our vehicle. The Grand Lodge has a nice lobby area. I enjoyed hanging out in front of the fireplace late evenings. There is a fitness room and a gift store near the lobby that sells souvenirs, merchandise and personal items. There is a restaurant called the Highlife Crust & Crafts inside of this hotel. We didn't dine there, but I did grab a breakfast burrito one morning and got charged twice for it. So I had to return to get a refund. The food at Highlife is a little pricey. There are plenty of food options in the surrounding area if you want something more affordable. Overall, our stay here was good and we enjoyed the convenience of having a short walk to the ski resort.

I stayed here recently for the fourth time and I recommend checking it out!…read more I have used the WiFi for video calls with no issues, you can't beat the location, the pool and hot tub is a nice option, and the hotel is right by the free shuttle. The kitchenette is also great if you want to bring some of your own food. Yes, you may have a different experience based on where you reserve your room. We used Vrbo. The hotel is not brand new but honestly, who goes on vacation to stay in their hotel room and examine some paint chips on the wall? I'll definitely be back again.

Elevation is our go-to place for our annual trips to Mt. Crested Butte. While the obvious appeal of…read moreElevation is that it is ski-in / ski-out at the base of the mountain it is the service of the team here that makes every stay special. From the guys at the valet station who greet you with a smile and get you checked in efficiently, to the crew at Elevate who manage your skis, and the folks at Jose who serve up great food and drink, it is the staff at Elevation that makes differentiates. Elevation could use a face lift but her location and people make the experience. Personal shout out to Marco who has been a fixture at Elevation for years.

Not sure where my review went…read more.. Elevation Hotel has probably shut down to be rehabbed and rebranded. Which is a good thing. Visited over Memorial Day. It was a ghost town, which is fine however there wasn't many staff around to get service, and the coffee shop and bike shops were closed. Overall, the place was nice but felt "tired". Things seemed a little worn out and there was always a horrible mildew smell at the elevator foyer for our floor. Pool and outdoor hot tubs were in need of some upkeep. There is really nowhere else to park, so we got hit with a $30 a day parking fee to park in the grimy garage. There was also a high resort fee that was unexpected. If Elevation remains the same and doesn't get a makeover - I wouldn't stay there again.

Stay here if you're coming to Crested Butte! The hospitality was out of this world and it truly…read morefelt like a home away from home. The rooms were clean & cozy and I cannot sing my praises enough about how sweet and kind all the staff is.

My Elk Mountain Lodge experience was exceptional! I lost an earring in my room when rushing to…read morechecking out and get to the airport. The earring has been in my family a very long time and I was so sad, as I thought it was a long-shot to ever get it back again. But I texted the staff, they said they'd already found it and they sent it back to me! I was thrilled and super grateful. All the staff members were warm and friendly, and the location is ideal for easy access to the best that Crested Butte has to offer in the summertime. I loved the delicious house-baked cookies every afternoon. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!

Food was excellent - 7 different menu items were ordered with our large group. Each one was…read moreoutstanding! We'll definitely be back anytime we are in Snowmass Village or Basalt's location! The two wait staff worked diligently & did a good job - when they could've had two more to help! There were some delays in taking our order, but once taken our food was available in a short time. Highly recommend!

While recently in Snowmass Village, I came across a sign for a somewhat new restaurant…read moreaddition--Wienerstube. This restaurant is tucked away in a quiet corner of the upper level, and looks to be an outpost of the Wienerstube restaurant in Basalt. While I can't recall exactly what was in this space before, I will say it's an excellent setup. There's great outdoor seating under a solid awning/pergola type structure (read: great in sun and even rain); the indoors has views from all angles, and is nice and cozy. It would be a great spot to take in a sunset (though sadly rain/clouds for my visit). The service was attentive and the food quick to be delivered. I got the Jager Schnitzel and could hear the pounding of the meat begin after I ordered! It was a generous portion and came with some of the cheesiest spaetzle I've ever had. While it was a quiet night when I visited (Sunday), another table in the restaurant raved about their food and how they had devoured it in short order. I'm hoping this Austrian inspired hideaway gets a little more of the attention it deserves soon. With a menu of hearty options, it would make the perfect apres ski dinner.