Freedom of the Hills near Crested Butte

Eight authentic mountain cabins rest along a tranquil creek just outside Crested Butte, offering a quintessential Colorado lodging experience surrounded by National Forest. The Pioneer Guest Cabins occupy a site steeped in winter sports history, having originated as the base area for the old Gunnison-Pioneer Winter Sports Area. In the 1930s, local volunteers built Colorado’s first chairlift, the Comet Chair, which transported skiers nearly 2000 feet up to a warming hut that still stands in the trees overlooking Paradise Divide. Today, guests can hike to this historic hut, maintained by volunteers in the tradition of the "Old Pioneer Spirit," while staying in cabins that blend rustic beauty with modern conveniences. The property provides direct access to hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, and snowshoeing right from the cabin door. Originally housing the pioneers of the region's first ski area, these remodeled cabins retain their original charm and character while sleeping today’s skiers and adventurers. The setting combines rustic beauty with modern conveniences, creating a unique mountain lodging experience in a quaint and beautiful setting.