Now! July 4th weekend is one of the busiest weekends in Crested Butte. Because of this, we would recommend booking your accommodations as early as possible.
Both are great options! The wedding ceremony and reception are near Mount Crested Butte, but Crested Butte is only a couple miles away and easily accessible by car or bus. We are staying in Mount Crested Butte, but for those wanting to be closer to downtown, we would recommend finding somewhere in Crested Butte.
Due to space restrictions at the venue, we are unable to accommodate any guests under 13 at the wedding ceremony and reception. If you plan on bringing your kids up to Crested Butte, we would love to see them at the Welcome Happy Hour, but please make other arrangements for the evening of the wedding. If you're looking for a babysitter, we recommend booking through CB babysitters - https://www.cbbabysitters.com/
We will be in Crested Butte from Thursday, June 29th to Wednesday, July 5th. We would love to see you!
Crested Butte has a typical mountain climate. Plan for cold in the morning, hot and sunny during the day, with temperatures dropping into the low 40s at night. Weather can also be unpredictable - sunny one moment and raining the next. We recommend packing layers, rain jackets, and at least one warm coat or fleece.
All parking in Crested Butte is free!
The town of Crested Butte sits at 8,885 feet above sea level and if you are coming from sea level or close to it, you will likely feel the effects of the altitude. If you can, it is best to arrive early and give yourself 24 to 48 hours to acclimate. If you aren't able to arrive early, take it easy, drink plenty of water, and monitor yourself for signs of altitude sickness (headache, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, etc.). Also, be careful of your alcohol intake - two to three drinks at sea level equal one drink at altitude.
Crested Butte was first occupied by the Ute people who were driven out by European trappers and surveyors. In the 1860s and '70s, coal and silver mines opened in the surrounding areas. Crested Butte survived because it acted as a supply town to many of the mines. Ranching was the other industry in the valley, and it is still prominent today. Now Crested Butte is called "The Last Great Colorado Ski Town”! The ski resort, which opened in 1960, is known for its extreme terrain. It is one of the birthplaces of freeskiing and has helped revolutionize it by holding annual freeski and telemark extreme skiing competitions. The town also claims to be the birthplace of mountain biking and was home to the Mountain Biking Hall of Fame until 2014. It is the official Wildflower Capital of Colorado, and the nearby Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory studies the valley's rich and diverse ecology. The town has a fun and funky vibe all its own.