Crested Butte is a mountain peak butte of the Elk Mountains in the U.S. State of Colorado. It is also a town with a population of about 2000 people. The greater area includes Crested Butte, Mt. Crested Butte, Riverland, Riverbend, and Crested Butte South.

The town of Crested Butte and its surrounding mountains are well known as an outdoor recreational hub of central mountains of Colorado. A major ski resort occupies the north and western slopes of the mountain. Popular activities include skiing, rock climbing, paragliding, mountaineering, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, hunting and fishing.

The 2012 Crested Butte Ski Mountaineering Race was billed as the 2012 North American Ski Mountaineering Championship.

A view of the north face of the mountain from near the top of Keystone trail.

The peak as seen from the top of the Silver Queen Express chairlift.

The peak of Crested Butte as seen from the Paradise Express quad on the north side of the mountain.

Crested Butte as viewed from the Ten Peaks Lodge at the top of Painter Boy. The Twister lift and trails are visible in the center, and the Paradise Bowl and Headwall are visible on the left.