Ground Only Trip - Ski in/Ski out!
Lodging at the Elevation Hotel and Spa. Crested Butte's only slope side hotel.
Trip Chair - TBA - email crestedbutte@austinskiers.org
$932 Ground Only price for a double occupancy (shared room)
This is a ground only trip. No airfare will be offered.
Possible Group airport transfer will be arranged. However, easy airport shuttle is available at any time of arrival as Gunnison Airport is only 20 minutes from the Resort!
+$831 - Single Supplement add-on (private room)
This is an EPIC Pass Destination -
We partner with Sports America on ski pass sales. Check out all pass options depending on your need for the season Member Resources page (You will be required to log into the Austin Skiers website to access this link).
By ordering through this link you will receive a trip refund of 6.5% of the pass purchase price!
Payment Schedule:
$300 deposit is due upon registration for double occupancy room.
$500 due on October 5th.
Final balance due on December 15th.
Due to Member requests, we no longer include the credit card fee in the trip pricing but allow members to choose their method of payment. If a credit card is used, the fees will be charged to the member on checkout and if ACH is chosen, there are no extra fees.
Note that this Trip is for current members of Austin Skiers, or those that have reciprocal status when it becomes available. Registrations made by anyone outside of these options will be cancelled unless the requirements (membership or reciprocity) are met within 24 hours of notification by the Trip Chair.
If you are not a member of Austin Skiers and want to join, click here.
Crested Butte Ski Resort is a stunning winter wonderland nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Famous for its diverse terrain, it offers everything from gentle beginner slopes to challenging expert runs. The resort boasts over 1,500 acres of skiable terrain and an annual snowfall of over 300 inches, ensuring fantastic conditions for skiing and snowboarding. After a day on the slopes, explore the charming Crested Butte village, known for its colorful Victorian buildings, vibrant arts scene, and delightful dining options.
Click here for the Elevation Hotel and Spa Website.
Stay and play closer to the mountains. Our 191-unit slopeside hotel reflects a combination of outdoor adventure, mountain charm and contemporary design. The property includes new amenities like José Crested Butte, a full-service, slopeside restaurant which offers Mexican-inspired dishes, cocktails and an extensive tequila collection. The new Matchstick Lounge and the billy barr both opened to the public in 2023, making Elevation the mountain's epicenter for aprés and entertainment.
In addition to our curated food and beverage offerings, Elevation features a full-service spa, heated indoor pool, three hot tubs, a fitness center, a new arcade, and more.
Crested Butte is home to a variety of delightful restaurants. You can enjoy a casual meal at The Last Steep, known for its burgers and lively atmosphere. For fine dining, offers a unique experience with gourmet dishes in a cozy setting. If you’re in the mood for Italian, Camp 4 Coffee serves delicious pasta and fresh salads. Don't miss out on Secret Stash, famous for its creative pizzas.
Flights booked into Gunnison Airport have easy and reasonable access by shuttle to the resort. TC will keep you posted if a group transfer is added at a later date.
Click here for the Elevation Hotel and Spa Website.
500 Gothic Road
Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225
Check-out is 11:00am.
The mode of electronic communication to the group as a whole during this trip will be done by using the WhatsApp application. It will consist of two separate chats.
One chat will be for trip leadership to communicate trip informationtopics to the group, such as lunch-meet-up information for the next day, happy hour times and locations, etc.
The second chat will be for all the group to communicate amongst the group for such social topics as meet-ups, skiing plans for the next day, lunch or dining plans, and also post photos of the trip, such as skiing, groups, location photos, events, etc.. Both chats will be activated around 30 days prior to our departure.
The Trip Chair will notify the group when the chats are enabled and will also have further instructions on how to download/sign up for WhatsApp and for the two group chats.
Here is the current roommate list. The trip leader maintains this manually so please let them know if you think something isn't correct.
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