1) Gunnison County is nearly 2 million acres with 85% being public lands. It is also home to Curecanti National Recreation Area and Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water with 92 miles of shoreline.

2) Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is open year-round and located only one hour from the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport.

3) Crested Butte was designated a Registered National Historic District in 1972 (numerous blocks) and is the "Official Wildflower Capital of Colorado."

Nestled in the heartland of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, Crested Butte is the place to inspire your passion for adventure. With vibrant Victorian store-fronts and expressive local characters, the small historic town remains true to its heritage and radiates an unparalleled welcoming and inviting spirit that takes you back to a simpler life and time.

GREAT DEAL
Friends and Family Fly Free - Purchase two airline tickets and get the third free when booking a lodging package through Crested Butte Vacations. Stay and Ski Free - Visit November 25th through December 16th and receive free lift tickets when booking lodging. For more information on these packages and many others go to www.skicb.com/specials or call 1-800-544-8448.

MOUNTAIN DINING
The newly remodeled Ice Bar and Restaurant is the "hottest" spot on the mountain for lunch. Paradise Warming House features a cafeteria option on the mountain, while Spellbound Pizza offers grab and go slices and beverages in the base area. The most popular après ski bar is the Butte 66 Roadhouse BBQ. Don't miss the "Sleighride" and "Last Tracks" dinners at the Ice Bar and Restaurant.

LESSONS
CB Mountain Schools - Daycare: 6 months and up. Kid's Ski & Snowboard Instruction: Ages 3 to 16 for all ability levels. All day, morning, or afternoon lessons available. Privates available all day long. Adult Ski & Snowboard Instruction: Clinics and workshops are available for all levels. Morning and afternoon. Privates are available all day long. Contact: CB Mountain Schools, 800.444.9236; Kid's World, 800.600.7349 or 970.349.2259; Daycare, 800.600.7349. Of Note: We like helmets! Kids 12 and under are required to wear helmets during their lessons. Rental helments are available.

FYI
Did you know that Crested Butte has more fine restaurants per capita than any other town in the U.S.?

BIGGEST EVENT
17th Annual U.S. Extreme Freeskiing Championships: Feb. 17-21, 2009.

APRES SPOT
The Butte 66 Roadhouse BBQ, and the Avalanche Bar and Grill.

ALTERNATE DAY
Take a snowshoe tour. Ride the Red Lady Express lift and make an easy loop with spectacular views of the Elk Mountain Range. Call Guest Services at 970.349.2211.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Inspire your passion for adventure at CBMR. Because of a widely diverse landscape, whether you are a beginner or a national champion, you will be able to find a new challenge each time you visit. With legendary skiing and snowboarding, CBMR provides plenty of opportunities to quench your inner thirst for adventure. Onmountain amenities include 16 lifts accessing more than 121 trails, a DC Superpipe and Park, kids' tubing hill, equipment rentals, award-winning ski and snowboard instruction from the famed CB Mountain Schools, extraordinary restaurants, lively après ski and the famous experts-only "Extreme Limits!" 888.223.2631 or www.skicb.com.

Crested Butte Nordic Center & Ice Rink
Enjoy Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and sledding. A complete Nordic rental shop, ski school, extensive groomed trail system, guided backcountry tours and wilderness huts. 970.349.1707 orr www.cbnordic.org.

Adaptive Sports Center
ASC in Crested Butte provides year-round recreation activities for people with developmental and physical disabilities and their family and friends. Winter activities include alpine skiing, snowboarding and Nordic skiing. 866.349.2296 or www.adaptivesports.org.

Gunnison Arts Center & Crested Butte Center for the Arts
Two dynamic arts facilities that enrich and expand community and visitor participation in the arts. Throughout the year enjoy oncerts, theatre, dance, speakers, classes and movies. 970.349.7487 or www.crestedbuttearts.org 970.641.4029 or www.gunnisonartscenter.org.

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre
CBMT fosters the growth of theatre as an art form through contemporary, classical and original productions as well as arts education. Performances offered throughout the year. 970.349.0366 or www.cbmountaintheatre.org.

Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum & Mountain Bike Hall of Fame
Local history and the area's mountain biking legacy come alive at these two great museums located in one facility on Elk Avenue. 970.349.1880 or www.crestedbuttemuseum.org 970.349.6817 or www.mtnbikehalloffame.com.

Spirit, Mind & Body
A community of holistic practitioners supporting well-being in the Gunnison Valley. Yoga, Pilates, Reiki, massage, seminars on numerous topics, and much more is offered year-round. 970.349.5094 or www.CBSpiritMindBody.com.

Ice Hockey Rinks
The Gunnison Valley is serious about its ice hockey. Take part in tournaments, pick-up games and public skating at four rinks: Gunnison's new indoor ice rink and the covered Shades for Blades rink (Jorgensen Park), Big Mine Park Ice Rink (Crested Butte Nordic Center), Crested Butte South Ice Rink. 800.545.4505 or 800.274.7580

Blue Mesa Reservoir
Fishing is great in Gunnison-Crested Butte spring, summer, fall and even winter! Ice fish on Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water located in Curecanti National Recreation Area. 970.641.2337, x205 or www.nps.gov/cure