Crested Butte is a great winter activity town in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Downhill ski, snowboarding and mountain-bike trails crisscross the slopes of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. There are Nordic ski routes around and other winter family activities around Crested Butte. The West Elk Loop Scenic and Historic Byway takes in wilderness areas like Kebler Pass, to the west, known for colorful Quaking aspen trees in fall. Shops and restaurants in wooden buildings line downtown’s Elk Avenue.