The Trailhead Children’s Museum is now located in downtown Crested Butte and is an amazing stop for kids of all ages. This bright, hands-on space lets families explore, create, and learn through imaginative play. Little ones can cook up fun in the Farm-to-Table Pizza Kitchen, dress up as pirates or fairies, experiment with color and light in the Dark Room, and get artsy in the always-popular Art Bar. Kids (and parents) love building giant structures in the Blue Block Zone and getting creative in the Lego area. It’s the perfect indoor adventure to add to your CB getaway.
SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
Skiing and riding in Crested Butte hits different. This is where Colorado’s wild side meets pure mountain magic. From wide-open groomers to legendary steep lines that put CB on the map, the mountain serves up terrain for every style and skill level. Beginners can cruise warm-up runs with big valley views, intermediates can lap playful blues all day, and the experts… well, this is their paradise. Add in 240” of annual snowfall, crisp high-alpine air, and that unmistakable Crested Butte stoke, and you’ve got one of the most iconic ski experiences in the Rockies.
SNOWMOBILING – UNGUIDED
If you’re craving a little throttle therapy, Crested Butte delivers some of the best unguided snowmobiling terrain in Colorado. With wide-open meadows, rolling powder fields, and miles of groomed backcountry routes, you can explore at your own pace and chase fresh snow far from the crowds. Unguided riding gives you the freedom to roam — just you, the machine, and those big Rocky Mountain views.
NORDIC SKIING
Nordic skiing in Crested Butte is pure winter bliss — quiet trails, big mountain views, and some of the best-groomed terrain in Colorado. With miles of classic and skate tracks winding through meadows, forests, and along the edge of town, it’s the perfect way to slow things down and soak up the magic of CB at your own pace. Whether you’re out for a peaceful morning glide or pushing for a good workout, the Nordic scene here is world-class and full of that signature Crested Butte charm.
MORE WINTER ACTIVITIES IN CRESTED BUTTE
SLEDDING
Sledding in Crested Butte is pure, carefree winter fun — fast runs, soft snow, and big laughs all around. With gentle hills perfect for families and steeper slopes for the thrill-seekers, it’s an easy way to spend an afternoon between ski days. Pack a sled, bundle up, and let gravity do the rest — it’s one of the simplest ways to feel like a kid again in the heart of CB.
SNOWSHOEING
Snowshoeing in Crested Butte is the perfect way to slow down and wander through winter at your own pace. With peaceful forest trails, snowy meadows, and jaw-dropping mountain views around every corner, it’s an easy, accessible adventure for all ages. Whether you’re heading out for a mellow morning stroll or a longer backcountry wander, snowshoeing lets you soak up the quiet side of CB’s winter magic.
ICE SKATING
Ice skating in Crested Butte is winter charm at its finest — whether you’re cruising around the local rinks in town or heading out to the wide-open frozen expanse of Blue Mesa Reservoir. Glide under big alpine skies, soak in the crisp mountain air, and enjoy everything from casual laps to scenic, wild-ice adventures. It’s one of the simplest—and most magical—ways to experience CB in the winter.
SNOWMOBILE TOUR – GUIDED
Action Adventures hooks you up with sleds that are easy to ride and full of creature comforts — electric start, heated hand warmers, and deluxe two-up seating for cruising in style. First-timers love the one-hour tours that wind through the Rockies and past old mining towns, while the sunset dinner tour is a total showstopper: big Gunnison National Forest views followed by a cozy, romantic meal. And if you want pure freedom, they offer unguided rentals so you can rip around Crested Butte’s backcountry at your own pace.
Visit the Snowmobile Central Reservations site or call (970) 349-5909 for more information.
TRAILHEAD CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Check out the website for more info on Winter Drop Off Programs, Movie Night at The Museum, School Break Camps & After School Programs.
