Crested Butte In the Winter

What should I do while visiting Crested Butte this winter, aside from skiing?

Crested Butte is an amazing place to explore during the winter, and while most visitors flock towards our ski mountain, there are so many other activities where you can enjoy the beauty and spirit of our valley!

Cross Country Skiing-

CB is actually the Nordic Ski Capital of Colorado with over 50km of groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing! Our Nordic Center offers equipment rentals, day passes and lessons/clinics, which all can be booked online to promote social distancing.

Cross country skiing is a great way to get out into nature and really experience the beauty of our valley. It is also a great workout and a warmer option for days when it’s really cold on the mountain. Also, many of the trails allow dogs, so you can take your pup along for a snowy adventure. 

Snow Shoeing and Fat Tire Biking-

Snow shoeing and Fat Biking are other great ways to explore the mountains. CB Nordic and CBMBA have over 10km of groomed trails. You can rent snow shoes at the Nordic Center and Fat Bikes at any of the bike shops in town.

Check out the town-

Have a cozy, quiet day by walking around Elk Avenue or exploring the surrounding streets with colorful houses covered in snow. There are plenty of great coffee shops to fill you with a warm beverage, and shops with unique gifts, warm winter gear, and more. Hungry? Check out the restaurants in town with socially distanced dining, or to-go options!

Visit our tasting room-

Come stop by our tasting room in Gunnison! We are offering full tastings of our wine line-up or any of our wines by the glass, and delicious cheese boards by CB Personal Chefs. It’s a great way to see how our wine is made and warm up after a long day of skiing. Fridays and Saturdays from 2-7pm or by appointment!