FAQs

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What is the weather like?

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Crested Butte has a typical mountain climate. In August, plan for cold in the morning, hot and sunny during the day, and temps dropping into the low 40's at night. Weather can also be unpredictable - sunny one moment and raining the next. Layers, rain jackets, and warm coats/fleeces are a great idea.

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How will the altitude affect you?

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The town of Crested Butte sits at an altitude of 8,885 ft and if you are coming up in elevation, you will likely feel it. Take it easy particularly if this is your first time at high altitude, it is best to arrive early and give yourself 24-48 hours to acclimate. If you don't have this luxury of time, beware of certain things such as alcohol intake, or physical exercise that may affect you differently. Alcohol 2-3 drinks at sea level = 1 drink at altitude. Hydrate like crazy to avoid altitude sickness!

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How do you get around Crested Butte?

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There is a free town shuttle from 7:35 am to midnight every day. For the shuttle schedule, visit the following link: http://www.mtnexp.org/schedules-routes/summer/

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Do I have to pay to park?

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All parking in Crested Butte is free!

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What's the brief history of Crested Butte?

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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, itself, has a fun and funky vibe all its own.