The Resort Today
Known for offering extreme and diverse terrain, the mountain is considered one of the birthplaces of freeskiing. They have helped revolutionize skiing by starting freeski and Telemark skiing extremes competitions. Crested Butte has also been called home for many revolutionary skiers such as Seth Morrison and FIS Alpine Ski World Cup and Winter Olympics athlete Wendy Fisher, as well as extreme sports film production company Matchstick Productions.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort, is considered an adventure ski destination. It has abundant green and blue groomed trails to more advanced longer trails and the famous extreme limits of the North Face and Headwall. The town’s activities include many diverse and distinctive bars, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.
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