THE TOWNS OF CRESTED BUTTE AND MOUNT CRESTED BUTTE and the surrounding countryside offer activities for every mood, every age, and every preference. Every day. All year.

Of course, there is the world-renowned skiing and snowboarding—with trails that can accommodate any skill level and temperament. But even if you never ride a snowboard or strap on a pair of skis, the area would still be a winter wonderland.

Imagine your family on a moonlit sleigh ride. Or snowshoeing in the backcountry. Or do as the locals do and take a bench on Elk Avenue for a little people watching.

As the snows thaw, the magic continues. Hike, bike, or picnic and watch the Rockies find their spring colors. And Crested Butte is a fly fishing paradise. Maybe it’s time for that long-awaited family reunion!

Summer brings Colorado's wild flowers in all their chaotic glory—and the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival. Raft, swim, or kayak—and build up an appetite for the Taste of Crested Butte food festival.

In the fall, the Aspens turn a brilliant gold—stunning from the vantage of a hot air balloon, champagne in hand.

There is just so much to do—anytime—that it's easy to forget one of the best things of all—doing nothing. In one of the most dazzling places on earth.