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Bridal Party &amp; family will be staying at the Nordic Inn Chalet during the wedding festivities! Guests can book at the Nordic as well, but are also welcome to stay at the numerous other accommodations within Crested Butte. Guests will need to utilize the free or hired shuttle to/from the venue (see below) so please keep this in mind when booking accomodations.

Nordic Inn

The limited parking available at the venue is exclusively designated for the bridal party, vendors, and the supply trailer. Guests will need to utilize one of the shuttle options to attend the ceremony and reception. We will have a shuttle pick up guests prior to the ceremony at the Nordic Inn &amp; drop them back off at the conclusion of the festivities. Guests can either use this shuttle, or utilize the free Mountain Express shuttle that has numerous stops around the Crested Butte/Mt Crested Butte area. Please see below for more information regarding the Mountain Express shuttle service. If other accommodations are needed, please reach out directly to Lindsey (207-314-7566) so we can plan accordingly.

Dolly's Mountain Shuttle

The Mountain Express is the free shuttle service that runs between Mt. Crested Butte &amp; the town of Crested Butte. The Wedding Garden is located about one mile north from the base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. From the base area, guests can take the Mountain Express to get to the wedding garden. In the summer, this bus runs every hour mid-week, and on the weekends, it runs every 30-minutes until 10 p.m. The stop for the Wedding Garden is "Mt. CB Town Hall". Alternatively, the resort bus station highlighted above is a short walk from the Nordic Inn. Guests staying in the town of Crested Butte could take the town shuttle to the station and then walk to catch the wedding shuttle at the Nordic.

Mountain Express

Closest airport to Crested Butte (~40 mins), best option for guests looking to fly in/out in a quick timeframe.

Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport

Five hour drive from Crested Butte, plenty of options for guests who are going to explore the mountains before/after the wedding festivities. Recommended to take Highway 285 through Fairplay and Buena Vista. Stop in Buena Vista and visit the many available hot springs, or head into town for lunch/dinner.

Denver International Airport

Four hour drive from Crested Butte, easier airport to navigate than Denver. Great option for guests who are going to explore the mountains before/after the wedding festivities; see 'Things to Do' tab for a few suggestions. For a scenic canyon drive, take Highway 50 from Canyon City through Bighorn Sheep Canyon and stop in Salida for lunch/dinner.

Colorado Springs Airport

Three hour drive from Crested Butte. Drive into Crested Butte over Kebler Pass for a scenic route, or alternatively stop at the Black Canyon or Blue Mesa Reservoir; for more information on these stops, please see the 'Things to Do' tab.

Grand Junction Regional Airport

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Crested Butte

Take a drive down scenic Gothic Road (drive north past the wedding venue) to cruise down the beautiful dirt road past the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (stop in the gift shop to grab a coffee &amp; learn about the CO ecosystem and mountain critters). Park at the trailhead and hike up to see Judd Falls! Note: Driving past Judd Falls becomes a more narrow road with drop-offs, but is easy to navigate for beginners. Recommended to have an SUV or higher-clearance vehicle.

Hike Judd Falls/Copper Creek Trailhead

Beautiful drive through the mountains on a wide &amp; very well maintained dirt road. Would be fine for rental cars of any kind and is accessed by driving on the road that leads west out of Crested Butte (Highway 12). No off-roading experience needed for this drive, great alternative way to access from Montrose, Grand Junction, or Aspen.

Kebler Pass Scenic Drive

In the Gunnison National Forest, Lake Irwin is a scenic reservoir located about 9 miles from the town of Crested Butte, Colorado. Lake Irwin sits at 10,200 feet and is popular for both day trips and overnight stays. This is near the top of Kebler Pass (very easy drive).

Visit Lake Irwin

Take in the views or rent &amp; ride downhill mountain biking trails with&nbsp;daily and multi-day access to bike haul and scenic chairlift rides.

Scenic Lift Ride  / Bike Haul

For more hiking options, please download the AllTrails app or see alltrails.com This will offer many options throughout the state of Colorado. The app generally provides information about the road to the trailhead and the conditions of the hike (elevation gain, etc).

More Hiking Options

There are so many amazing views to go see! Get out of town and get lost in the mountains for a while, it's one of our favorite things to do. Reach out to either of us for recommendations for roads, or other areas in Colorado that are great for renting a jeep and exploring.

Rent a Jeep & Explore!

Rent a side by side or ATV to hit the trails and see more of wild Colorado. We highly recommend downloading the COTREX App and/or Polaris Ride Command App to have for trail reference. Please reach out to us for trail recommendations or other areas to explore off road in Colorado (and where to avoid if looking to avoid challenging / more advanced rides).

Rent a Side by Side (UTV) or ATV

Some other CO favorites of ours:

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Blue Mesa Reservoir

Colorado Springs

Incredibly scenic trails to walk around right in the heart of Colorado Springs! There are dirt trails for hiking, but there are also paved trails right off the parking lot to follow and enjoy the amazing views.

Garden of the Gods

Amazing scenic drive to the summit of America's Mountain, Pikes Peak! You can purchase a timed entry ticket in advance or at the gate. This is about 30 mins outside of CO Springs and is a great stop for anyone traveling through the Springs! There is also a train that can be taken to the top of the mountain.

Pike's Peak Highway

Manitou Springs is located right outside of CO Springs and has numerous shops and restaurants to enjoy. You can spend the day shopping/eating then relax as the stars come out at the SunWater hot spring tubs. Reservations are required to book a pool for a 90min time slot.

SunWater Spa & Manitou Springs

Central Colorado

Great day trip in the San Luis Valley! Amazing place for a hike, rent sand-boards and slide down the dunes, or enjoy wandering throughout the amazing park. Great place to enjoy the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Recommended to stop at one of the hot spring options listed afterwards!

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

One of our favorite getaway spots - Hooper Pool &amp; Greenhouse Hot Springs. You can rent a small cabin and either soak outside in the hot spring pool or inside in the 21+ greenhouse. Lots of food options inside, located in the San Luis Valley, and one of the best places we know of to star gaze.

Sand Dunes Recreation

One of our favorite spots in Central Colorado. Great views, stay in a yurt or in their attached hotel; dinner is cooked for overnight guests.

Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa

Bachelor Loop is a scenic drive through old gold mining sites that is easily accessible and very easy to navigate. Very cool drive that shows the history of the state &amp; see numerous old mining structures. Stop in the town of Creese before or afterwards for lunch.

Bachelor Loop Interpretive Site

Southwest Colorado

A must see scenic drive drive between two of our favorite mountain towns, Ouray and Silverton. Highly recommend for anyone who has extra time to explore western Colorado. This is a paved highway, but be prepared for a few roads with some very steep drop-offs. Silverton is a great town to explore and get some coffee or lunch; Durango is also just to the south, with many more options for food and places to stay.

Million Dollar Highway

One of our favorite daytime stops while out &amp; about western Colorado! Super relaxing and surrounded by incredible views. Family-friendly, great spot for a picnic or for before/after a hike. Explore or stay in the historic and scenic town of Ouray, another one of our favorites in Colorado.

Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center

If guests are looking to drive the entire Million Dollar Highway and are looking for another destination this makes for a great stop. See the website link below for more info.

Mesa Verde National Park

For a scenic day trip, ride the Durango-Silverton narrow gauge railroad train and stop in Durango for lunch. Great way to see the mountains and spend a day.

Silverton Train Station

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Dear cherished guests, We are thrilled to invite you to our destination wedding, and your presence would mean the world to us. Your effort in joining us for this celebration is the greatest gift we could ask for. As we embark on this exciting journey, your company is the most treasured gift of all. In lieu of a traditional registry, we've decided not to ask for specific gifts. However, for those who wish to contribute, we have a honeymoon fund. Your generosity will help us create lasting memories as we begin this beautiful adventure together. Thank you for considering this, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! With love,Lindsey &amp; Ian <a href="https://www.honeyfund.com/site/lindseyandian2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[Click Here for Honeymoon Fund]</a>

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