Call the Nordic Council in the unlikely event that you'll need more information on this simple site. If skiing on roughly six miles of trails on wide open meadows and surrounding hillsides appeals to you, check out the Crested Butte Country Club . Set on a rolling plateau just south of town, it offers some six miles of groomed cross-country ski trails. Guided tours, with or without the addition of a gourmet picnic lunch, are available several times a week. Advance reservations are required.
Rental equipment is available at the pro shop.
Backcountry Paradise Surrounded on three sides by four wilderness areas Raggeds , West Elk , Maroon Bells-Snowmass and Collegiate Peaks Crested Butte is the gateway to some of Colorado's prime backcountry as well. Old mining roads provide are unplowed and offer relatively safe avenues directly into gorgeous valleys. Some are open to snowmobilers, while others are limited to non-motorized recreational activities as Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Access is at the Slate River Road winter closure, 4.5 miles from the turnoff from Gothic Road Highway 135 between town and the mountain resort. It is scenic and gentle, and the first half-mile has little history of avalanche activity.