Crested Butte is the states premiere ski and recreation area located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Crested Butte feels so away from it all, but closer than you think! (Only 24 miles from Gunnison airport). During the winter Crested Butte boasts 1,160 skiable acres. Crested Butte is home to the US Extreme Skiing and Snowboard Championships, which is held here every year. In addition to the world-class skiing and snowboarding, The Historic District of Crested Butte offers an array of shops, restaurants and taverns all maintained in the quaint style of an 1800's mining town.