We road-tripped to Crested Butte earlier this ski season and saw firsthand how they earned their reputation as “Colorado’s last great ski town.” With its off-the-beaten-path location, colorful dining and nightlife scene, spectacular scenery and truly mind-blowing skiing, this place is best explained in photos… and in person. Great news: we’re sending a lucky skier on a free trip to Crested Butte!
Update: This contest is now over, but to recap, we asked our Facebook fans to “Caption Crested Butte” and enter to win a five-night, six-day ski vacation. Our fans posted their best captions under a daily photo and entered to win the ski trip. The best caption of the day received an extra 5 entries in the Grand Prize drawing that was held on March 11. The prize was redeemable this ski season or next, but we recommended that the winner cash in the trip this year! Crested Butte has received more than 250 inches of snow this season, and terrain is open “wall to wall.”
Check out all the Crested Butte photos and the daily winners below!
“Thank you for flying Crested Butte. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight, our landings are always the softest!” – Chris Culp
“At Crested Butte, if you are going to stand still in winter, make sure to pack a shovel.” – Bill Gentile | photo: Chris Segal
“Colorado snorkel session.” – Yrok Dnup | photo: Chris Segal
“It’s a rrufff life here in Crested Butte!” – Claudia Ralston | photo: Nathan Bilow
“A girls’ salute to Crested Butte!” – Claudia Ralston | photo: Chris Segal
“We won’t steer you wrong. Skiing’s great in Crested Butte. No bull.” – Don Gerstein | photo: Alex Fenlon
“I am simply head over heels for skiing at Crested Butte!” – Pat Ferguson | photo: Chris Segal
“The only kind of lines you’ll find in Crested Butte are the ones you make yourself.” – Sharon Albrecht | photo: Mark Ewing
“Even guys like to pole dance.” – Christine Benedetti | photo: Chris Segal
“Let me show you the article. It says paws down we’re the best ski town.” – Lucy Bettis
“So much fun, your skis will keep on turnin’ with or without you!” – Lawrence Gubb
“Snow Dance! It’s only crazy if it doesn’t work!” – Larry McDonald
“Objects in rear view mirror are awesomer than they appear.” – Michael Keindel | photo: Chris Segal
“Great Ullr, bring us knee deep powder and extend our season through April.” – Scott Dillman
“I wish they had ski-thru, he’s taking forever in there…” – Jay Adams
“….Marco?….” – Dave Smith | photo: Chris Segal
“Underdog on the way up… Top dog on the way down!” – James Ralston | photo: Chris Segal
“YARD SALE – The Prequel.” – Michael Keindel | photo: Nathan Bilow
“Who has two thumbs and will ski the sh*% out of those lines if he wins this trip?? THIS GUY!” – Adam Rourke
“Fat boards and fluff, the stuff Crested Butte is made of.” – Barbara James | photo: Chris Segal
“Living on the edge at Crested Butte!!!” – Carolyn Slon | photo: Trent Bona