"If jaw-dropping steeps and challenging bumps are your forte, make a trip to Crested Butte. Crested Butte is on the other side of the Elk Mountains southwest of Aspen, and about a 4-1/2-hour drive from Denver. The mountain has 1,167 acres of terrain, and those willing to do a little hiking (15 to 20 minutes) can access some of the best expert runs in Colorado. Crested Butte hosts the annual U.S. Telemark Extreme Championships. While it doesn't get as much snow as some other areas of Colorado (300 inches per year), when the snow does fall, Crested Butte offers a distinctive experience."
