Experience
Five Minutes From Wild
Groomed runs to true backcountry, meadow strolls to all-day passes. Choose how far to take it.
Around The Valley
Skiing in winter. Wildflowers and singletrack in summer. A short list of the things we love most about this place.
— STEPS FROM THE LIFTS
From the Front Door to First Chair.
We’re right by the mountain — reach the lifts on foot or by First Tracks shuttle.
7–9 MIN WALK TO LIFT
FREE FIRST TRACKS SHUTTLE
2–5 MIN TYPICAL SHUTTLE WAIT
Solstice sits a short walk from the lifts at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. From the front door it’s about 7–9 minutes to the “Homeowner’s” run, which feeds straight to the Gold Link lift — and from Gold Link, the entire mountain is open to you.
On days you’d rather not walk, the town runs a private, on-demand shuttle called First Tracks — free, exclusive to the single-family home community, and booked right in the First Tracks app. Waits run two to five minutes, a touch longer at peak, and you can preschedule a pickup time in advance.
Some of the best days start away from the lifts. Gothic Road ends at the Snodgrass Trailhead, and a beautiful stretch of groomed cross-country track begins there. Behind it, the backcountry. Coney's and the Red Lady glades before lunch, Kebler Pass if you have the day.
QUICK REFERENCE
- Walk to Homeowner’s
- First Tracks shuttle (in-app)
- Gold Link to entire resort
- Backcountry? Give us a call
— SOME OF THE BEST ON EARTH
Ride Where the Sport Began.
Up valley puts you next to a stack of legendary singletrack.
Solstice’s location up valley
sits near some of the best mountain biking on the planet. Many of the trails below are only accessible in summer and fall, once the snow has melted and the high country opens up.
RECOMMENDED RIDES
- Trail 401
- Strand Hill
- Doctor Park
- Lupine to Gunsight
- Teocalli Ridge
- Baxter Gulch > Green Lake
Most trails are summer / fall only — check conditions before heading out.
— WILDFLOWERS, BASINS, PASSES
Meadows to Summits.
From mellow meadow loops to all-day passes through the Elks.
Head out for a hike among the high peaks of the Elk Mountains. The walks below range from easy meadow strolls to long, lung-burning crossings — pick by what kind of day you’re after.
RECOMMENDED HIKES
- West Maroon Pass
- Brush Creek Trail
- Anthracite Mesa
- Frigid Air Pass
- Red Lady via Scarp Ridge
- Gothic Mountain
Difficulty varies considerably; many are summer / fall only. The Four Pass Loop is an overnight — bring a permit and a friend.
— THE LONG WAY AROUND
WHERE ROADS END.
From an easy pavement loop to high passes for the experienced.
The area has an abundance of scenic drives — from on-road experiences to genuinely challenging off-road terrain. Kebler Pass is an easy drive through the largest aspen grove on Earth. Routes are rated 1 to 5; a 5 demands real offroad experience and a high-clearance, capable 4×4.
RECOMMENDED DRIVES · DIFFICULTY 1–5
1 Kebler Pass
2 Paradise Divide Road
2 Schofield Pass
2–5 Cement Creek
5 Pearl Pass
Cement Creek is mellow at the bottom but very challenging near Italian Mountain and Eyre Basin. Most are summer / fall only.
— Five Favorites
A Short, Opinionated List.
A town this small shouldn't eat this well.
NO RESERVATIONS
Bonez
Crested Butte-style Mexican that’s absolutely delicious. Get the elk fajitas and the Bonez Bowl, and don’t leave without a margarita. There are many.
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The Secret Stash
After a long day on the slopes, nothing beats Stash pizza. The Meatball Pie and Gertrude’s Veggie Delight are favorites. Truly hungry? Try the Booty Call.
RESERVATIONS ONLINE
Elk Ave Prime
A high-end steakhouse in town. The prime cut is a must-order while you’re here, and the seafood selections hold up too.
RESERVATIONS BY PHONE
Slogar
An experience as much as a meal. Family-style skillet fried chicken in the second-oldest building in Crested Butte, standing since 1882.
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Izakaya Cabin
Want sushi? Izakaya Cabin serves incredible sushi and other Japanese dishes, surprisingly great for a mountain town.