ELEVEN SCARP RIDGE LODGE, Crested Butte

Eleven Scarp Ridge Lodge - A transformed Croatian saloon with exclusive cat skiing access, saltwater pool, and oxygen-enriched air system

Located in downtown Crested Butte, this 4-star Crested Butte hotel occupies a historic Croatian saloon building transformed with reclaimed iron from local mills. Eleven Scarp Ridge Lodge features six distinctive guest rooms, including five king suites and a seven-bed bunkroom with a connected nanny room. The property houses an indoor saltwater pool, steam room, sauna, and a rooftop hot tub overlooking mountain vistas. A private snowcat provides daily access to 1,000+ acres of exclusive skiing terrain at Irwin, which receives 450 inches of annual snowfall. The lodge includes a fully-equipped gym with Peloton and Pilates reformer, plus a media room with a projector screen. Each morning starts with chef-prepared breakfasts, while two on-mountain cabins serve lunch during ski sessions. Eleven Scarp Ridge Lodge sits 0.5 miles from local dining spots like Public House and Ryce Asian Bistro, and 34 miles from Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport.

Pros

Daily snowcat access to private skiing terrain at Irwin with expert guides

Oxygen-enriched air system in rooms to combat altitude effects

Two on-mountain cabins with fireplaces for mid-ski breaks

Chutes-and-Ladders themed kids' bunkroom with lofted playroom

Cons

34 miles distance from nearest regional airport

Additional cost for chef-prepared dinners