My daughter went to college there and loved it. We skied Crested Butte many times ( the North Face) and really enjoyed it. Also went over and stayed for a few days at a campground, think it was Mesa something and it was very nice. Loved the area, so beautiful. Lived in Grand Junction, CO at that time so spent a lot of time hiking, hunting, skiing and camping in the back country of Colorado's western slope. Very beautiful country, might want to try Ridgeway, CO and the area around Silverton, CO. Try Corkscrew pass, Black Bear Pass and Engineer Pass very pretty country but will need a 4x4 to do either of those passes! Black Bear will really get your heart rate up there. So much to see, so little time!! Have fun and enjoy the cool temps and beautiful country!!