City-slickers looking for an off the beaten path Colorado getaway with all the frills of a major resort should head to Crested Butte, a Historic town tucked away in the Colorado Rockies Elk Mountain Range. If you like short lift lines and uncrowded ski terrain, you’ll love Crested Butte. With its affordable accommodations, gourmet restaurants, cosy pubs, and eclectic shops, Crested Butte attracts a devoted legion of repeat visitors year round.