Safer in Mt. Crested Butte

Play Outside This Summer

Be a symbol of strength. Maintain social distancing while flying high in the face of COVID-19

Scrub-a-dub-dub: stop the spread of COVID-19 by keeping hands and surfaces clean.

Is it safe to fly on an airplane?
The latest research is showing that aircraft cabins are among the safest of public indoor environments. According to a recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), the risk of COVID-19 exposure on board airplanes is almost zero thanks to advanced air filtration systems, required mask-wearing and diligent cleaning protocols. Read Harvard’s study.
Read U.S. Department of Defense’s study.

What is being done to keep guests safe?
All businesses in Mt. Crested Butte are following Gunnison County’s Public Health Order including:

All employees properly wearing masks
All customers properly wearing masks unless eating or drinking
Staff and customers maintain 6 feet distance at all times
Daily employee health check by monitoring symptoms
All employees properly wash hands upon entry, departure, and at least every 30 minutes
Bathroom cleaned hourly with cleaning log
Sanitizer at entrance and centrally located
Public Health Order signs and Hygiene Protocols posted.
Proper ventilation with HEPA Filters installed at businesses

Are face coverings required?
Yes. Face coverings are required inside all buildings in Mt. Crested Butte. Face Coverings will be required in every part of Crested Butte Mountain Resort including while loading and riding on chairlifts, inside all buildings, and during all ski and snowboard lessons. No one will be permitted on the mountain without a face coverings

Will restaurants be open?
Yes. Your favorite restaurants will still be open for takeout and dine in. Restaurants are currently operating at 50% or 50 person dine in capacity per public health orders. Bars without restaurant style food service and tables are closed. Last call will be at 11pm. Tables are arranged so that there is 6’ between all occupied chair backs. Every other booth will be left empty unless appropriate partitions are in place. No service or seating at in-use bar unless partitions are used or there is a clearly designated section of the bar separated by 6’. Single use or cleanable menus are required.

Tips for staying safe during your visit?
Wash your hands, physical distance, and wear a mask. Only ski or ride with those in your immediate group. Enjoy takeout from the comfort of your hotel/lodging. And most importantly, enjoy the fresh mountain air and your time in Mt. Crested Butte

CDC Travel Tips

Fly to Crested Butte

If you’re flying to the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport, the town of Mt. Crested Butte is just a 30 min drive away.

Daily Flights via United

May 1, 2021 through Sept 6th, 2021

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Summer 2021 GUC Flight Schedule

Denver (DEN) direct to Gunnison-Crested Butte (GUC)

Denver service via United Airlines is expected to run daily through the summer.

Dates	Flight Days
From May 1, 2021 *	Daily Non-Stop Service

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Houston (IAH) direct to Gunnison-Crested Butte (GUC)

The Houston direct flight is expected to run daily this summer.

Dates	Flight Days
June 24, 2021 through Sept 6, 2021*	Daily Non-Stop Service

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*Dates subject to potential schedule changes

Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport

711 Rio Grande Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-2304 • Map
Website • Hours: 6am – 10.30pm

* Schedules are subject to change so you should confirm times with the carrier.

Airport Transportation:

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Lodging Deals

Best places to stay with your family and friends

All Mt. Crested Butte lodgings are following enhanced safety guidelines including, but are not limited to: property-wide enhanced cleaning measures, limited touchpoints at check in, cashless transactions, sanitizer at entrance, as well as centrally located and shared space guidelines in elevators and physical distancing policies.