Crested Butte Area Site 020701bench
Crested Butte Area Site 020701bench
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A few steps off a dirt road and you're at the top of a small mesa with panoramic mountain views.
In July and August, the fields and meadows surrounding this site are awash in wildflowers. In autumn, the Aspens are stunning and in winter, the snow-covered mountains are unsurpassed. Note: in winter, you will need to walk through some snow for a minute or two to get to the site, but it's so worth it. And in spring, it's super green and lush. This site is a four-season winner.
What we love about this site:
Mt. Crested Butte makes a fantastic background.
Absolutely beautiful during wildflower season, in fall when the Aspens are in full regalia, and winter under a blanket of fresh snow.
No fee, and available throughout the year.
Potential drawbacks of this site
It's non-reservable, so you have to take what you get when you arrive, as it may be in use.
Not a lot of space to work with.
Accessibility
Parking: limited. Parking is across the street and on the side of the road.
Vehicle type: for winter, make sure your vehicle has good ground clearance to get over snow, as well as 4-wheel drive for potential ice. For weddings held between September 1st and May 31st, note that Colorado has strict traction laws in place that affect what type of vehicle you are allowed to drive in the mountains. If you are planning a Colorado mountain wedding between these dates, please thoroughly read this blog post so you'll be driving the right type of vehicle. (Don't rely on the car rental companies to fill you in on this; our experience is that they don't.)
Access from parking: It's a 5-minute gradual uphill walk from the parking area to the site. Not handicap accessible.
Additional Logistics
Dogs: allowed on a leash.
Bathrooms: none.
Suitable for children: yes, as long as someone is there to hold their hand.
Max vehicles accommodated: 4-5.
Max number of guests at this site: 15.
Dates of Availability: year round.
Type of Site: Public/Nonreservable.
Elevation: 9,000ft (2,743m) above sea level.
Permits and Fees
Permits and Fees
This site is not reservable--it is open and free to the public. Please note these terms from our contract for nonreservable sites:
Blue Sky Elopements and Client's assigned wedding professionals are not responsible for issues related to unforeseen closures/restrictions/inaccessibility of unbooked (i.e. Clients do not pay to reserve their location) venues. If Client chooses to be married at a public venue that is not reserved in advance, then it is Client's responsibility to ensure the venue is accessible on the wedding day. Note: additional fees will be applied if Blue Sky Elopements needs to reschedule vendors due to a change in venue.
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Location
Note: place marker is approximate; the actual location will be provided upon booking.
Crested Butte Calendar of Events
IMPORTANT: be sure to check the calendar of events for the dates you're considering before you submit your date to us. Local events can impact traffic and the accessibility of your site.
Crested Butte Average Temps and Precipitation
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