Fat biking is a fun winter activity that has recently been pioneered in the Crested Butte area. A great alternative to skiing, fat bikes were introduced in 2009, and have seen a lot of growth in the past few years. These bikes are run with very low tire pressure, and as a result ride very well on snow.
Fat Bike Access
As these fun bikes become more popular, the access where they are allowed will grow. Currently they are off limits on most nordic trails other than Town Ranch, Riverbend Trails, Recreation Path, and North Village Trails. All of the valley drainages are open to fat bikes as it is public land. For updated conditions check out the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association. Click on a trail for full trail guide.
Rentals
The Alpineer has a fleet of 5 fat bikes for rent this winter. Reserve a few dys before your ride to make sure you get a rental. They can also point you in the right direction when it comes to what trails are riding good the day you are planning to ride. They are conveniently located at 419 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO 81224. Rental rates are:
- $50 for 24 hours
- $25 for half day
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