Special Military Travel Deals Offered in Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado

GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (September 4, 2007) — To salute the men and women serving in the U.S. military, the Colorado mountain towns of Crested Butte, Mt. Crested Butte and Gunnison are offering special travel deals on lodging, skiing and snowboarding, outdoor adventures with an outfitter, sessions with a professional photographer and museum visits.  The discounts are available to active and inactive military with a military ID.   

“Crested Butte Mountain Resort ski area has been working closely with the Wounded Warriors Project and our Adaptive Sports Center in the winter.  We would like to welcome the military year-round with special discounts in appreciation for the freedom that our country enjoys,” says Jane Chaney, director of the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association.  “Our authentic, historic mining towns are the perfect place to get away with friends and loved ones to unplug and recharge.”   

Activities

At Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) ski area in Mt. Crested Butte, military receive 45 – 55 percent off ski/snowboarding “at window” lift tickets.  The final discount is determined based  on time of year.  The ski area is open Nov. 17, 2007 – April 13, 2008.  Contact (800) 544-8448 or info@cbmr.com or visit www.skicb.com.

Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum offers free admission and a 10 percent discount in its gift shop for military.  Contact (970) 349-1880 or museum@crestedbutte.cc or visit www.GunnisonCrestedButte.com/CBmuseum

Lodging - Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte

Crested Butte Club Boutique Inn & Spa is providing a 50 percent discount on room rates and a 20 percent discount on spa services.  The offer is for a minimum of two nights and is subject to availability from July 19 - Oct. 1, 2007 and Dec. 1, 2007 - April 10, 2008. A complementary gift will greet guests in their room.  Contact (800) 815-2582 or info@crestedbutteclub.com or visit www.crestedbutteclub.com.

Crested Butte Trail House presents a discount of 30 percent for any length of stay.  Discounts also are available at several local restaurants for Trail House guests.  Contact (970) 640-2626 or visit    www.cbtrailhouse.com.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort Properties offers 15 percent off regular lodging rates all year long at Elevation Hotel, Grand Lodge Crested Butte, The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, and various condominium complexes.  Contact (800) 544-8448 or info@cbmr.com or visit www.skicb.com.

Crested Butte International Lodge & Hostel is offering a bunk room for three nights and two days of lift tickets at CBMR at a rate of $75 per person, per night. This deal is good for Jan. 2 – Feb. 15, 2008, is subject to availability and does not include taxes and fees. Contact Crested Butte Lodging at (866) 380-5745 or reservations@crestedbuttelodging.com or visit www.crestedbuttelodging.com.

Chateaux Condominiums in Mt. Crested Butte is offering a two-bedroom condo special for families that includes three night’s lodging and two days of lift tickets for a family of four.  For two adults and two young adults (ages 13-17), the cost is only $84 per person, per night.  Families with two children under age 13 can save more than 25 percent on lift tickets and 15 percent on lodging with this package.  This deal is good for Jan. 2 – Feb. 15, 2008, is subject to availability and does not include taxes and fees. Contact Crested Butte Lodging at (866) 380-5745 or reservations@crestedbuttelodging.com or visit www.crestedbuttelodging.com.

Lodging - Gunnison

Gunnison Inn & Teller Street Cottages offers a 15 percent discount on reservations of two nights or more at any time.  Contact Gunnison Lodging Company at (866) 641-0700 or info@GunnisonLodging.com or visit www.GunnisonLodging.com.

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