Crested Butte, Colorado

February 4-11, 2023

Crested Butte is solitarily and dramatically beautiful, towering above the western Victorian town that lies peacefully a mile from the resort base. The town has a nickname of the Wildflower Capital of Colorado and a motto of "A National Historic District" boasting the largest concentration of Victorian building in all of Colorado. Crested Butte "the last great ski town" is uncrowded with a local population is only about 1,490 people. Crested Butte offers excellent advanced skiing, and the town offers an atmosphere that is intimate and unpretentious; so although all-in-all it may be smaller than most resorts, what it offers in a quality ski vacation more than makes up for any perceived lack in quantity.

Thanks to a diverse range of runs, Crested Butte is appropriate for first-time skiers but satisfies even the most die-hard athletes. Located 28 miles north of Gunnison (GUC) Crested Butte Ski Resort is positioned strategically to catch snow from Canada, Arizona and New Mexico storms. It’s nearly 1,450 skiable acres offer excellent snow late into the ski season. The awesome runs coupled with Mt. Crested Butte's spectacular panoramic views offers skiers and snowboards a unique vacation opportunity.

• 18% Beginner
• 29% Intermediate
• 21% Advanced
• 32% Expert

The Town of Crested Butte is "Genuine Colorado." Many Colorado ski resorts market a relaxed feeling, but with Crested Butte it is nothing but genuine and down-to-earth. Crested Butte is full of history dating back to the 1860's when silver and coal mining attracted upwards of 360 people. As mining faded cattle ranching moved the economic engine of the area. Today ranching and the "last great Colorado ski town" are one in the same. Vacationers come back year after year to enjoy both the on the slope and off the slope attractions of Crested Butte. A complimentary 10 minute mountain shuttle connects the ski resort with the Historic town of Crested Butte, approximately 2 miles away, which offers restaurants, nightlife, and shopping. There plenty to enjoy on the one main street (Elk Ave. to be precise). Be sure to find The Secret Stash for some pizza and then work your way down checking out the local flavor but don’t expect the tourist vibe here; they don’t even have traffic lights!

• Summit: 12,162 ft (3,707 m)
• Base: 9,375 ft (2,856 m)

Crested Butte Lodging: 

The Plaza is ideal for those ski vacationers who want the privacy of a condo with the comfort of a hotel. These deluxe 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom condominiums have excellent views and are just a short walk to the Silver Queen quad lift. Each condo includes a full kitchen, private balcony, cozy fireplace, private washer and dryer, free wifi, cable TV, and a private phone. The Plaza's onsite amenities include two indoor and outdoor hot tubs and a sauna for post-mountain unwinding. Covered parking and elevators add to the comfort of your stay. The on-site restaurant and bar let guests enjoy a drink or a meal (or both!) without worrying about a long, cold walk home. If you want condo comfort with hotel convenience, the Plaza is the ideal vacation lodging for you.

Trip Price: per person/double occupancy per bedroom

• $1,811 for condo room / single supplement add $950
• $495 airline credit for your own flight

Trip Price Includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from Orlando to Gunnison
• Ground transportation to/from Crested Butte resort
• 7-nights lodging at The Plaza Condos
• Group happy hour
• Group dinner

Lift Tickets:

Epic Pass: https://go.tripstorm.app/#!/22epicspace

$50 Discount on lodgings if you buy a full EPIC pass from us.

Least expensive option is the EPIC day pass from EPICpass.com. Selecting the option for 32 resorts has a 5 day pass starting at $322.

https://www.epicpass.com/passes/epic-day-pass.aspx?days=5 

Ski Rental:

Information coming soon!

• Initial Deposit $300.00 with trip application
• 2nd Deposit of $700.00 per person due on 8/01/2022
• • Single Supplement due on 8/01/2022
• Final Payment of all remaining amounts due on 11/01/2022
• Trip Specific Cancellation Policies: Club Standard

Airline flights (subject to change):

Currently United, waiting for others to become available to find the best option.

• 04FEB MCOIAH 705A 821A;  IAHGUC 935A 1128A
• 11FEB GUCIAH 1204P 340P; IAHMCO 614P 932P

Online: Click the Register button above.

Mail: Send completed trip application and check (payable to Space Coast Ski Club) to:

Brice Crossley
290 Coastal Hill Drive
Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937

Note: Trip Insurance is recommended. Contact Myra with Travel Protectors (Myra@travelprotectors.com) for quotes. Trip Insurance must generally be purchased within 14 days of date on deposit checks so please contact Myra for information.

For more information contact the Trip Leader.

Trip Leader:

Trip Application
Membership Application
Cancellation Policy