January Deals & Extraordinary Winter Fun in Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado

Convenient lodging in Crested Butte: January-February 2013

Crested Butte in January and February is all about amazing skiing conditions, great deals, music & art events and plenty of entertainment opportunities. Starting from mid January Crested Butte offers lodging for 2 days and skiing opportunities for $238 per person. For the price you’ll also have breakfast included; tourists looking to stay 4 days in Crested Butte will benefit from an excellent price of $399 for 4 nights.

Elk Mountain Lodge has some pretty special deals as well. Promotions will last until January 31, and they include 2 nights lodging for $261 (breakfast included). A few steps away from the Mt. Crested Butte ski area, the recently remodeled Nordic Inn is an excellent place to enjoy some tranquility and benefit from amazing skiing conditions. If you book a room until January 31, you’ll get one night free of charge.

Airlines

UNITED AIRLINES
Fare Sale – book by Jan. 28th: No lodging or lift ticket requirement, valid for travel January 22, 2013 – March 7, 2013.

Sample Fares from Cities Nationwide:

Airport
Round Trip Off-Peak    Round Trip Peak
DEN     $321                      $361
ORD     $403                     $443
SFO     $403                     $443
LAX     $343                     $383
WAS     $403                     $443
NYC     $443                     $483
BOS     $403                     $443
EWR     $493                     $533
HOU     $403                     $443
Restrictions: Sample fares include all taxes and fees. Prices shown are based on round-trip Economy class travel purchase and are in U.S. dollars. Fares are sold each way based on required roundtrip purchase and valid for travel in United Economy® on United Airlines® and United Express® carriers.

Blackout dates: Travel is not valid on February 9-10, 2013 or February 15-18, 2013.  For the full list of restrictions, peak dates and other details – go to skicb.com/united

How to Book United Fare Sale: Call Crested Butte Vacations at 1.800.544.8448 or go to united.com

AMERICAN
$699 Fly Ski Stay – book by Feb 1: includes airline ticket, four nights lodging at the Grand Lodge and 3 days of lift tickets.

Available for travel: now through April 1
Blackout dates: Arrivals: 2/7-2/9 and 3/7-3/12, Departures: 2/9-2/11 and 3/13-3/16
Restrictions: Price is per person, prior to taxes and fees, based on double occupancy and subject to change based on lodging, airfare and dates. For all the details and the full list of restrictions, please go to skicb.com/699

How to Book $699 Fly Ski Stay: Call Crested Butte Vacations at 1.800.544.8448

ALLEGIANT AIR
BOGO airline tickets – book by Jan 31: Valid for use on the same flights, no lodging or lift ticket requirements. Valid for both outgoing and incoming flights to Montrose, CO.

Available for travel: now through April 3, no blackout dates
Restrictions: Offer is based on roundtrip flights, subject to availability and limited to new purchases. One roundtrip ticket purchase is required to receive complimentary ticket of identical flight/itinerary for use by a second passenger. For the full list of restrictions, please go to skicb.com/allegiant

Flight Schedule – Wednesdays                                                             Flight Schedule Saturdays
Depart Oakland 8 a.m. arrive Montrose 11 a.m.    Depart Oakland 7 a.m. arrive Montrose 10 a.m.
Depart Montrose 11:45 a.m. arrive Oakland 1:15 p.m.    Depart Montrose 10:45 a.m. arrive Oakland 12:15 p.m.
Depart Phoenix-Mesa 8 a.m. arrive Montrose 9:20 a.m.                 Depart Phoenix-Mesa 1 p.m. arrive Montrose 2:20 p.m.
Depart Montrose 10 a.m. arrive Phoenix-Mesa 11:30 a.m.    Depart Montrose 3:05 p.m. arrive Phoenix- Mesa 4:15 p.m.
How to Book Allegiant BOGO: Call the Telluride Tourism Board at 1.866.237.5431

Benefit from a convenient package deal and enjoy fabulous ski vacation rates in Crested Butte. Prices per night begin at $46 for adults and the promotional package will be available until February 7, 2013.
Book via CBMR
Check out the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Page

Festivals, Events and Concerts in Crested Butte

Starting from January 18, 2013 Crested Butte invites tourists to the 2^nd annual Songwriters Festival. The celebration will feature a varied collection of top songwriters including Marti Frederiksen, Dean Dillon, Colin Lake, Tyles Hansen, Bill Dowel, The Heard, and more. Benefit from live entertainment, listen to the stories, and enjoy the voices because the festival will certainly keep everyone entertained.

The performances will take place in some of Crested Butte’s hottest spots such as the The Eldo, Maxwell’s, Lobar, and Talk of the Town. On January 27 Suzy Bogguss will delight travelers will her country songs, and the music concert will start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and the whole event will happen at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts. On January 17 you’ll have the chance to taste a wide variety of wines and champagnes at the Gunnison Art Center; the workshop will cost $30 and it will begin at 6 p.m.

Between January 18 and January 31, the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte will exhibit the works of Dawn Cohen, an extremely talented local artist, and the opening reception will be organized on January 19, starting from 4 p.m. Those passionate about art should also attend the ‘ART’rageous Days of the Art on January 26. The event will include a gallery show, various art demonstrations, dance & theatre performances, and more.

Introducing Gunnison – Crested Butte

Hidden in a 2 million acre valley, surrounded by pristine wilderness and mountainous regions Gunnison-Crested Butte is an excellent location for winter sports enthusiasts. The area is famous for its world-class alpine skiing and snowboarding at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR), Nordic Skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and more. Some of the most common non-winter activities in the area include:

• Hiking
• Wildlife viewing
• Climbing
• Kayaking
• Fly-fishing
• Mountain biking
• Horseback riding
• Camping

Get ready to benefit from great entertainment in January and February in Crested Butte, Colorado. The plethora of activities, the winter sports, and ultimately the vibe of the place will certainly help you have a lot of fun.

Many second homeowners in the Crested Butte Area first came here to ski with friends and family.  If you have an interest in Crested Butte Real Estate and would like to start a conversation about homes or condos in the Crested Butte area, call Chris Kopf, Previews® Property Specialist, Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty, 970-209-5405 or chriskopf@bighornrealty.com, http://chriskopf.com or Contact Chris