All About CB
Lodging
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Crested Butte Mountain Resort has a dedicated package for our wedding guests to receive a 20% discount on reservations at any lodging they chose. We have included a variety of options, from hotel rooms to fully equipped condos, conveniently located in the heart of Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s base area and within walking distance of the transit center, resort activities, shops, and restaurants. Guests are welcome to book three days prior and three days after the wedding day.
To book your lodging, visit our dedicated wedding link or call 1-877-547-5143, select option 2 when prompted. Please be sure to inform the agent that you are with the Parker-Lippert Wedding.
All of the CBMR properties are great, but our favorite is The Lodge at Mountaineer Square.
West Wall Lodge
West Wall Lodge offers luxury condos right on the mountain.
VRBO / Airbnb
There are many VRBO and Airbnb options available in the town of Crested Butte or in Mount Crested Butte. These two towns act like one and are 10 minutes apart.
* The hotel options listed above are located on the Mountain, if you would prefer to stay downtown, we suggest booking a VRBO or AirBnB.
Hike
Explore the natural beauty and wildflowers of CB by going on a beautiful hike.
Guided Fly Fishing
Hop on a boat for a guided fly fishing adventure with Dragonfly Anglers.
Horseback Riding
Let Fantasy Ranch take you high into the Crested Butte mountains for a breathtaking view on horseback. This is Alex's favorite CB activity!
White Water Rafting
There are multiple rivers to raft locally with 3 Rivers Resort.
Mountain Biking
If you are interested in renting bike gear, check out Big Al's Bicycle Heaven.
ATV
Rent from a wide selection of four-wheelers at CB Motorsports
Golf
The Club at Crested Butte has a wonderful 18-hole course, and is likely where you will find Peter over the weekend.
Elk Prime
Delicious steak house located in the heart of downtown CB. Good food, good wine, good people.
Sunflower
Hands down one of the greatest meals and coziest evenings you can find in CB (or maybe anywhere).
Secret Stash
Unique pizza joint, casual and quirky, like Crested Butte.
Sherpa Cafe
Seriously good and (we think) authentic Nepali food.
Dogwood
AKA Cocktail Cabin. If you need a very tasty cocktail, this is the spot.
Montanyas
A local rum distillery, which you will love if you love rum and ambiance. You will only find rum drinks on the menu.
Camp 4 Coffee
A local coffee shop with an exterior wall covered in license plates. The coffee is good too!
Butte Bagels
Delicious bagels right in town!
What is the weather like?
Crested Butte has a typical mountain climate. In the summer, plan for cold in the morning, hot and sunny during the day, and temps dropping into the low 40's at night. Weather can also be unpredictable - sunny one moment and raining the next. Layers, rain jackets, and warm coats/fleeces are a great idea.
How will the altitude affect you?
The town of Crested Butte sits at an altitude of 8,885 ft and if you are coming up in elevation, you will likely feel it. Take it easy particularly if this is your first time at high altitude, it is best to arrive early and give yourself 24-48 hours to acclimate. If you don't have this luxury of time, beware of certain things such as alcohol intake, or physical exercise that may affect you differently. Alcohol 2-3 drinks at sea level = 1 drink at altitude. Hydrate like crazy to avoid altitude sickness!
Stop by the oxygen bar at Sea Level Spa on Elk for extra help with the altitude!
What's the brief history of Crested Butte?
Crested Butte was first occupied by the Ute people who were driven out by European trappers and surveyors. In the 1860s and '70s, coal and silver mines opened in the surrounding areas. Crested Butte survived because it acted as a supply town to many of the mines. Ranching was the other industry in the valley, and it is still prominent today. Now Crested Butte is called "The Last Great Colorado Ski Town”! The ski resort, which opened in 1960, is known for its extreme terrain. It is one of the birthplaces of freeskiing and has helped revolutionize it by holding annual Freeski and telemark extreme skiing competitions. The town also claims to be the birthplace of mountain biking and was home to the Mountain Biking Hall of Fame until 2014. It is the official Wildflower Capital of Colorado, and the nearby Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory studies the valley's rich and diverse ecology. The town, itself, has a fun and funky vibe all its own.
Local Tip: Now that you know all about Crested Butte, the locals call it "CB".