Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
taking. It comprises several hotels and apartment buildings, with variable accommoda-
tions rates.
Crested Butte Nordic
Center
( 970-349-1707;
www.cbnordic.org
;
620 2nd St; day passes adult/child $15/10; 8:30am-5pm; )
With
50km of groomed cross-country ski trails around Crested Butte, this center issues day and
season passes, manages hut rental and organizes events and races. Ski rentals and lessons
are available, in addition to ice skating, snowshoeing and guided tours of the alpine re-
gion.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Adaptive Sports Center
( 970-349-2296;
www.adaptivesports.org
; 10 Crested Butte Way; )
This nonprofit group is dedicated
to providing opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in outdoors activities
and adventure sports.
OUTDOORS
Fantasy Ranch
(
HORSEBACK RIDING
970-349-5425, toll-free 888-688-3488;
www.fantasyranchoutfitters.com
; 935 Gothic Rd; 1½hr rides $60;
)
Offers short trail rides (for guests over seven years and under 240lbs), wilderness day
rides and multiday pack trips. One highlight is a stunning ride from Crested Butte to
Aspen round-trip.
Alpineer
( 970-349-5210;
www.alpineer.com
; 419 6th St; bike rental per day $20-55; )
Serves the mountain-bik-
ing mecca with maps, information and rentals. It also rents out skis and hiking and camp-
ing equipment.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Crested Butte Guides
( 970-349-5430;
www.crestedbutteguides.com
;
off Elk Ave)
Guide service for hardcore backcountry
skiing, ice climbing or mountaineering. With over a decade of experience, these guys can
get you into (and out of) some seriously remote wilderness. They can also provide equip-
ment.
OUTDOORS
Black Tie Ski Rentals
(
SNOW SPORTS
970-349-0722, toll-free 888-349-0722;
www.blacktieskis.com
; Unit A, 719 4th St;
7:30am-10pm winter;
)
Black Tie hires out skis, skiing equipment and snowboards.
