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A One-Of-A Kind Destination

Although close to Aspen as the crow flies, Crested Butte is far from the glitz and glamour of the high-end ski towns. One of the key trademarks of Crested Butte is the total absence of branded restaurants and chain stores, making it genuinely a one-of-a-kind destination. Adorned with family-owned restaurants and businesses, Crested Butte feels laid-back and down to earth.

What makes Crested Butte so special is its ability to maintain its traditionally quaint and hospitable charm. Victorian-style buildings line the streets in town, delivering a taste of the Old West. The authentic vibe of the town is perfectly mirrored by the friendly locals, who make every newcomer feel welcome.​​​

A Small Town

With a Western Vibe

Originally a mining town, Crested Butte is the perfect place to slow down, get back to nature and enjoying the simple things. This down-to-earth spot has many fun western-styled buildings paying homage to a long lost way of mountain life. Isn't it time to  leave your stress behind and taking the time to appreciate life and the great outdoors? The mountains are calling...

The very first visitors who came to the Crested Butte area were trappers back in the 1850s. However the area did not receive its first true settlers until the 1860s when mining prospectors, searching for precious metals, happened upon the Crested Butte. Fast-forward twenty years to 1880 when the “Age of Coal” began, and approximately 400 people had since settled in the valley. It was at this time that Crested Butte was officially established as a town.

 

Unfortunately, the story of Crested Butte was not always joyous. When silver mining began to decline and coalmines eventually closed, Crested Butte hit hard times. It wasn’t until 1961 that the little town was revived with the help of a world-class ski area opening on Mount Crested Butte. Since then, the town has bounced back immensely. Crested Butte has been reborn as one of Colorado’s best-preserved and most popular resort towns. 

History of Crested Butte

Welcome To Our Mountain Town

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Crested Butte, Colorado | Things to Do in this Hidden Gem in 4K
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Crested Butte, Colorado | Things to Do in this Hidden Gem in 4K

This video shows footage from our visit to the ski resort of Crested Butte Colorado in summer (mid-June of 2019). The town used to be a mining site for silver and coal. Crested Butte saw a gradual decline until a ski resort was built there in the 1960s. One of the places we mention in this video is Kebler Pass Colorado, which is a scenic dirt road boasting one of the best autumn foliage views in Colorado. A lot of footage in this video is from the Snodgrass hiking trail, which is a scenic footpath starting at the town’s outskirts. The trail then goes through aspen groves and fields of beautiful wildflowers. We visited the town during the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival. Subscribe to @BlokhinFilms to see of our travel guide videos of interesting places. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Camera Gear we love and use: ► GoPro 11 Creator Edition: https://amzn.to/43I6s3H ► Film Camera: https://amzn.to/41cEXxD ► Gimbal: https://amzn.to/40ntry5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with us on Social Media: ► Kristina's travel blog: https://www.instagram.com/kristinatravels ► Our Facebook page: https://facebook.com/blokhinfilms ► Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/blokhinfilms Check out our photos portfolio: ► https://www.shutterstock.com/g/Andriy+Blokhin ► https://www.shutterstock.com/g/Kristi+Blokhin Our footage portfolio: ► https://www.pond5.com/artist/ablokhin ► https://www.pond5.com/artist/krblokhin #colorado #travel #crestedbutte We include affiliate links in video descriptions. If you make a purchase from the links above, we as an affiliate or Amazon Associate will earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

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