Mount Crested Butte is a separate location from Crested Butte, and has a higher elevation. Snow has now begun to blanket the area since our visit in late September – which is good for skiers. I can just imagine the white, glistening snow over the area during the winter.
One of the many websites highlighting this area is https://www.mtcrestedbuttecolorado.us/, designation Mt. Crested Butte as home of world-class downhill skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing, as well as world-class art and music festivals.
The resort town is home to just over 800 year-round residents and is located among the Elk Mountains. The namesake mountain rises just above town to a height of 12,162 feet. “This unique setting affords some of the most breathtaking vistas in Colorado.”
Mount Crested Butte has some excellent lodging – whether hotels, condos or homes. The area we liked was Wildhorse Trail, managed by Iron Horse Properties. The view behind our vacation home was fantastic – like a postcard in each direction. https://www.ironhorsecb.com/vacation-rentals-homes.asp?cat=4495
The valley below was picturesque as much as the mountains, nestled among the Elk, Snodgrass, White Rock and Teocalli Mountains. From what I could tell the valleys include the Raggeds Wilderness and the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness.
Deer grazing nearby during near evening darkness 
Can you find the deer just below the house during evening dusk?
I’m glad you’re still coming along with us to enjoy the views. Below is a video clip of the drive through Mt. Crested Butte down toward Crested Butte.
Blessings along the way!
Ron
There are practically unlimited photos of Crested Butte. One of the websites with a significant display of images is 
The final leg of our destination in Colorado is now close. We saw the Aspen trees in their yellow glory while at Pikes Peak and now we’re seeing more of their beauty traveling within an hour from Crested Butte.
My next few posts will discover this beautiful, quaint town nestled among the gigantic Rocky Mountains.
I thought I would give you a little windshield tour with my dash cam as we travel toward Crested Butte. I’m glad you are coming along.
Traveling U.S. Highway 50 from Canon City to Gunnison presents a another picturesque opportunity.
Following our little respite from the travel we continued on and were surprised by a wonderful little town called Salida. 
We decided to travel to the historic section and were greeted by some wildlife grazing around residences and businesses.
I enjoyed the quaintness of the town and the older structures. I wanted to research Salida a little further and discovered the town has the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area – considered one of the United State’s most popular locations for whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Arkansas River. (Wikipedia)
It was one of many mining towns in the region as gold, silver, copper and iron.
In May 1880, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad bypassed an existing settlement just to the south, in Cleora, and arrived in the town.
“The Coolest Store in the Universe” caught my attention as we passed by. I would have liked stopping to check out the store but we didn’t. Now, I wish we had. It’s named for mountain wookies and you can gather more information at their website: 
