Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Nov 16 '99
Pros: natural setting, great town, wonderful promotions, great terrain
Cons: somewhat isolated area, not much beginner terrain
Summary: Looking for a ski area with challenging terrain, a remote wilderness setting, great package deals and promotions -- like free lift tickets? ? Crested Butte is probably the place for you! Most people who've skiied at Crested Butte will tell you ...
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Mar 16 '07
Pros: Top notch terrain
Cons: Not enough average terrain. Getting too expensive for what it is.
Summary: The butte is one of my favorite places. Ive been there twice for week long stays. The town is about as unspoiled as it comes, but is small, plenty of good moderately priced eating. What CB really lacks is enough green, blue, and black terrain for ...
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Jul 09 '05
Pros: Great skiing and challenging runs. Lift lines are quick and hill is not overcrowded.
Cons: So much powder that I got tired quickly...but still amazing
Summary: This past January I trecked out to CB for the Butte Bash. Butte Bash takes place over 2 different weeks in January and is geared for getting the college students on the slopes. Although I am no longer in college, I am 25 and not far removed. My ...
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Nov 19 '04
Pros: Technical and expert terrain. Feels like the old west.
Cons: Not a beginners mountain. Surface lifts for most expert terrain.
Summary: Although more trophy homes and condos are popping up around the base area, The Butte is still one of my favorite areas. It is overall a tough and steep mountain. Most of the mountain is expert and intermediate terrain. The Paradise lift is great for ...
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Aug 20 '01
Pros: The skiing is some of the best around-Hiking is unsurpassed...
Cons: I'm not living there yet.
Summary: It could be that I am telling secrets and revealing the whereabouts of some far off mystical place—but that’s not the case. While Vail and Aspen will both empty not only your pocket book but your spirit as well, all while having to basically ski blind...
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May 31 '01
Pros: Wonderful setting, great community, awesome views, great ski school, friendly mountain staff
Cons: lift tickets can be a bit high, but compared to other ski resorts, it's fair
Summary: We have been going to Crested Butte for 20+ years. The community and ski areas have changed and grown over the years, but the people are still friendly, helpful and laid back. CB is a very peaceful area. There are several pub/bars in town that attract...
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Mar 08 '01
Pros: Great Location, Elk Street, Skiing( When there's snow).
Cons: No Snow! Everything's expensive.
Summary: Recently, I had a chance to ski one of Colorado's most
beautiful Ski Resorts... Crested Butte. A quaint Alpine Town
in a Valley Surrounded by Snow Crested Peaks on all...
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Jan 01 '01
Pros: Fun, friendly, not crowded, laidback.
Cons: Long drive from Denver
Summary: We spent xmas of 2000 in the Butte. It was fabulous! No crowds, lots of friendly people. Good Ski instructors. Nice accommodations at the Sheraton one block from the lifts. The snow was perfect. The town had lots of other activities to offer after...
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Dec 06 '00
Pros: Great Ski School - Varied terrain - Beautiful
Cons: Flying in to Denver then over to Gunnison then a bus ride up to the Butte can take a while
Summary: First as a beginning skier and then as a Mom with 3 kids in Ski school, I have loved Crested Butte. Ski in Ski out condo's on the mountain and a friendly town all add to the experience.
There is a nice variety of skill level terrain often...
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Nov 29 '00
Pros: Great scenery, wonderful atmosphere and great skiing
Cons: Trouble with mother nature (not much snow...yet!)
Summary: Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) is located 30 miles north of Gunnison, CO and one of the most beautiful areas around. Access to CBMR is made easy by the airport in Gunnison supporting 747's with local transportation provided by the resort directly...
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Nov 23 '00
Pros: Private and Beautiful
Cons: None
Summary: I've been skiing for the past 20 years and have skied every ski resort in Colorado.
Being an advanced skier, I thought for many years that the best runs would be at the larger ski resorts.
Four year's ago, I went with some friends...
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May 28 '00
Pros: Ski in/ski out; great for beginners
Cons: Perhaps not challenging enough for experts
Summary: When I visited Crested Butte, I already knew how to ski (slightly). Two of the people with me, however, were beginners. Crested Butte, in my opinion, is the best place I've seen for beginners.I've only skied in Colorado, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania in...
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Apr 21 '00
Pros: Gorgeous countryside, friendly people, tons of stuff to do any time of year
Cons: You'll probably have to go home eventually
Summary: My sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, and one of the best darned dogs in the world live in Crested Butte. I know that coveting is mentioned in the Ten Commandments, but it's hard to NOT be envious of them when you live in a maniacal city like...
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Mar 15 '00
Pros: great skiing, town is beautiful and fun,secluded, year round fun
Cons: The only bad thing is that if your coming formt he East it is farther than say Winter PArk and Breckenridge. But its worth the drive to me.
Summary: If I were rich and or famous I would live in Crested Butte.
It is a beautiful and fun place to be anytime of the year. We have been there in every season and have never found a place we like better.
Crested butte offers ski in ski...
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Mar 14 '00
Pros: no lift lines, great skiing
Cons: none
Summary: Crested Butte Colorado is the best ski resort in Colorado. There are never any lift lines and the skiing is great. Also the town is very friendly and the food is fantastic. The best places to eat are Canitas, Slogars and the Corner Bakery. I always rent...
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Mar 09 '00
Pros: great town, variety of skiing, no lift lines
Cons: hard to get reservations
Summary: I have visited this resort over eight times and it always keeps me coming back because of the great skiing and the friendly town. This ski resort is by far the best in Colorado and I have been to many resorts there. The mountain has a variety of skiing...
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