Crested Butte Area Site 020706vertex
Crested Butte Area Site 020706vertex
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If you truly want the Colorado "top of the world" experience for your intimate wedding, then take the lift to the top of Mount Crested Butte. Once you're there, we'll guide you down a short path to a hidden gem venue that is about as close to the top of the mountain as you're going to get.
You'll be totally secluded in this spot (no one knows about it and the path is not well marked) and the panoramic views of the mountains are second to none. You'll be overlooking the town of Crested Butte in the valley below.
This is our most spectacular, peaceful and idyllic mountain venue location. And there are even a couple of log benches for your guests--if you have any.
What we love about this site:
Mountain views, mountain views, mountain views! They're everywhere.
Summer is wildflower season, and in the fall the Aspens are turning their golden hue.
There is no fee to be married here.
Potential drawbacks of this site
It's non-reservable, so you have to take what you get when you arrive.
Accessibility
Parking: plenty, but we recommend carpooling.
Accessibility: Site is not accessible by wheelchair.
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: the lift is a short walk (5 minutes) from parking. The lift starts at about 9,400ft (2,865m) above sea level. Keep that in mind for anyone with respiratory conditions.
Additional Logistics
Dogs: no.
Bathrooms: none.
Suitable for children: yes.
Max vehicles accommodated: plenty. The parking areas can be filled, so we recommend carpooling.
Max number of guests at this site: 6.
Dates of Availability: year-round. In the summer, the lift operates from 8:30AM - 2:00PM. In the winter, you will need snowshoes.
Type of Site: Public/Nonreservable.
Elevation: 11,400ft (3,475m) above sea level.
Permits, Fees and Other Information
Permits, Fees and Other Information
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.
This site includes additional fees for vendor lift tickets as well as extra time to access.
Hours available are from 8:30AM - 2:00PM. This site is weather dependent; chairlift will shut down if there is lightning in the area.
Dogs and children in carrier packs are not permitted on the lift.
If you choose to get married here in the winter, you will need snowshoes.
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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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