A Crested Butte Adventure & Itinerary
What's This All About ?
As Deb celebrates her big year, one of her wishes was to travel and explore with the people that she loves who share her love of being outside, in the wild, experiencing nature at it's best.
Welcome to Deb's summer adventure. We are taking over two properties owned by ELEVEN (www.elevenexperience.com) in Crested Butte, Colorado.
The ELEVEN Experience
"At Eleven, we believe the adventures we pursue are the experiences that define us. Our lodges offer fewer rooms and an intimate atmosphere, creating a personal and private experience. We craft unique adventures with tailored itineraries, expert guides, and thoughtful attention to detail. Each day is carefully planned to make your stay unforgettable. From first light to fireside, the difference between remarkable and exceptional is Eleven."
Both Crested Butte hotels have the feel of private homes and are located close to each other in downtown.
Scarp Ridge House
Day #1: Thursday (arrival)
Arrive In Crested Butte: we will let you know in advance which house you are in. Right now, we are juggling the guest list to get everyone situated.
Check-In: anytime after 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: you are on your own to make plans on the first night. We will be hiking in from Aspen and we've got people coming in from all over the place. The goal is to keep it super casual. There are a lot of fun options around ELEVEN in the downtown area.
Day #2: Friday
Breakfast: provided by ELEVEN
Activities:
Dinner:
Party:
Day #3: Saturday
Breakfast:
Activities:
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Day #4: Sunday (departure)
Breakfast
Depart
Mama, Princess, Deb, Flower, Debbie
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The Maroon Bells Hike
Prelude to the Party
Me, Deb and Jude are heading to Aspen a few days before the Crested Butte outing. This is not part of the "trip" and we are not planning any hotels, group events or dinners. Our goal is to have a few days with Jude and acclimatize to the Mountains before hiking to Crested Butte. we'd love to see you there but it is going to be very casual.
The hike starts on Thursday morning @ ~ 6:00 a.m. It is a relatively serious affair and the correct gear and training are necessary to enjoy the day and be safe. The hike takes 8-9 hours and an early start is advised so as to avoid late afternoon thunder showers.
All are welcome - I need a solid headcount to get the appropriate park passes sorted out.
Hiking Facts:
By car, Crested Butte and Aspen are 100-plus miles apart. But if you are in search of adventure, the two mountain towns are within walking distance. A popular 11-mile trail from Aspen to Crested Butte takes hikers over 12,500-foot West Maroon Pass and is one of the most iconic routes in the area. See: www.aspensnowmass.com