Things to Do
Welcome Party
Wedding Day
4:00 PM–4:30 PM
Ceremony
4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Cocktail Hour
6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Dinner and Dancing
10:30 PM
After Party
Travel
HOTELS
The Lodge at Mountaineer Square Crested Butte
Please use the website link or call 855-948-0691 to book through Vail resorts for our group discounted rate.
Group Code: SCBCAL26
Group Name: Caldas/Matthias Wedding
The Grand Lodge Crested Butte Hotel and Suites
Please use the website link below or call 855-948-0691 to book through vail resorts for our group discounted rate.
Group Code: SCBCAL26
Group Name: Caldas/Matthias Wedding
AIRPORTS & TRANSPORTATION
DIA(Denver International Airport)
If you are flying into Denver it is a 4-5 hour drive through the beautiful Rocky Mountains to Crested Butte. Take your time and take some pictures! All major car rental services are available at DIA.
Directions
We highly recommend taking Cottonwood Pass and take in the expansive views!
Take I-70 W to C-470 E, then merge onto US-285 South
Stay on US-285. In Buena Vista, turn right on CR-306 (Cottonwood Pass Rd). Continue onto CR-742. Follow CR-742 to Almont. Turn left on CO-135 North. Drive ~16 miles to Crested Butte.
GUC(Gunnison/Crested Butte Regional Airport)
The closest airport to Crested Butte, 40 minutes away from the venue. We recommend using Alpine Express Shuttle or another shuttle service to travel to and from the airport. Uber and Lyft are not reliable in or around Crested Butte.
Alpine Express Shuttle
https://alpineexpressshuttle.com/aexwp/page_id-20/
Directions
Head north on N Main St/CO-135 N. Follow CO-135 N for approximately 27 miles.
OTHER NOTES
It will get cold at night in the mountains, please dress in layers or bring a warm jacket so you can be your most comfortable.
Crested Butte sits at a high elevation of over 9000 feet and we will be getting married above 10,000 feet. Please allow your body time to adjust to the altitude if needed and stay hydrated!
Things to Do
Hikes
These are a few hikes that we’ve enjoyed but please search around for one that fits you best! There are plenty of hikes/walks of varying lengths and difficulties so you can enjoy the mountains, trees and flowers.
Crested Butte Upper and Lower Loop
Generally considered an easy route, this 4.5 mile route features beautifully scenic views of the surrounding mountains and nearby Slate River, as well as fairly laidback terrain. 1.5 hours
Snodgrass Mountain Trail
This moderate 8 mile trail leads hikers through Gunnison National Forest to the summit of Snodgrass Mountain. It's an out-and-back that splits along the way to form a loop. On the way up, the road to the north traverses through an amazing Aspen grove. To the south, on the return leg, you'll follow a trail through open meadows. There are beautiful views of the Mount Crested Butte area from the loop. The trail begins at the Snodgrass Trailhead parking lot on Gothic Road. 4.5-5 Hours
Rustler's Gulch Trail
Rustler’s Gulch is a stunning, more difficult out-and-back trail in Crested Butte, Colorado. Spanning roughly 7.5 to 9.1 miles depending on your parking spot, the hike climbs through lush spruce-fir forests and expansive, wildflower-filled meadows to reach a plunging waterfall and an alpine basin framed by Precarious and Cassi Peaks.
Downtown Crested Butte
Downtown Crested Butte is a vibrant, historic mountain town famous for its brightly painted Victorian buildings. Centered around Elk Avenue, the highly walkable area functions as both a National Historic District and a certified Creative District. The main commercial drag is home to over 35 restaurants, unique local boutiques and art galleries.
IV Hydration and oxygen treatments are available at:
Fly Fishing
Rainbow trout, brown trout and cutthroats thrive year-round in the rivers and lakes of the Gunnison Valley. Kokanee salmon swim up from Blue Mesa Reservoir to spawn in the rivers every fall. From the East River and Slate River in Crested Butte, to the Taylor River in Almont and the Gunnison River in Gunnison, both small and large rivers and streams flow through every corner of the valley. Bodies of water range from tiny alpine lakes to one of the largest lakes in Colorado. Find a fishing guide or outfitter to show you the ropes, or explore on your own.
Crested Butte Angler
Mountain Biking
The Gunnison Valley’s massive system of pristine backcountry MTB trails makes it a top mountain biking vacation destination in Colorado and the world. The area offers a wide array of mountain bike trails, from rocky desert rides in Gunnison to flowy alpine descents in Crested Butte. No matter where you ride, panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains surround you.
Big Al's Bicycle Heaven - Rentals