Crested Butte Mountain Resort
CO · Ikon Pass·April 2–3, 2026
Road Conditions
US-50 · CO-135
US-50 West to Gunnison, then CO-135 North from Pueblo
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Route Options
Pre-researched routes from major origin cities. Drive times are airport → resort.
Long drive via US-285 South or I-70/Monarch Pass. Monarch Pass closes occasionally for avalanche control.
Ground Transport
4 hour drive. AWD/4WD essential.
Primary seasonal airport. Hwy 135 North — easy valley drive. Service from DEN (United), DFW (American), IAH (United), ORD (American). Limited but growing.
Ground Transport
Shared shuttle GUC to Crested Butte ~$40–$60/person.
HIGH sell-out risk — tiny airport. Book far ahead. Parking FREE at resort. Free Mountain Express bus between town and ski area every 15 min. No car needed in CB. AWD/4WD recommended.
Alternate. Via US-50 and Hwy 135. More flight options than GUC.
Ground Transport
Mountain roads. AWD/4WD recommended.
Flight prices via Google Flights · Updated every 6 hours
Lodging
Slopeside
Ski Village
Old Town Inn / Nordic Inn (Crested Butte)
Budget options in downtown Crested Butte. Free Mountain Express bus to ski area.
$90–$180/night
The Plaza (Crested Butte)
Downtown CB.
$200–$350/night
Nearby Town
Gunnison Hotels
28 miles south. Much cheaper than CB.
$70–$120/night
Cost Estimate
Rough estimate for a 2-night trip. Flight price via Google Flights.
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