May in Crested Butte

Currently, Crested Butte is experiencing the peak of its off-season. Thankfully the snow is melting quickly, and we are starting to see some signs of spring. Great news – Hartman Rocks has opened! See below for more information.

May 4th, Trivia Night – Star Wars Themed at Crested Butte Center for the Arts at 4 PM
May 5th, First Friday Family Film at Crested Butte Library at 6:30 PM
May 11th, Summer Job & Volunteer Fair at CBCS Multi-Purpose Room at 3:15 PM
May 13th, Glitter and Gold Casino Night at Crested Butte Center for the Arts at 6 PM
May 15th, Forest Woodward’s “What Roots May Clutch” Opening Reception at Crested Butte Center for the Arts at 5 PM
May 16th, Socrates Cafe at Crested Butte Library at 9 AM
May 16th, Melting Pot Cookoff at Crested Butte Museum at 5:30 PM
May 17th, Chamber Of Commerce Business Awards at Public House Crested Butte at 5 PM
May 18th, Novel Tea Book Club at Crested Butte Library at 2 PM
May 25th – May 28th, Mountain Words Literary Festival at Crested Butte Center for the Arts at 4 PM
May 28th, Crested Butte Farmers Market at Elk Ave Farmers Market at 9 AM
May 31st, Women’s Networking Night at Tully’s, Crested Butte South at 5:30 PM

Market Conditions

New listings are down 59%, while under-contracts are down 53%. Months supply of inventory is at 5 for Crested Butte and 6 for Mt. Crested Butte (if no new homes came on the market, in 5 or 6 months, inventory would be at zero). Our market has slowed, and the number of sales is down. I’m seeing an increase in inventory. It’s a great time for a buyer to get into the market. Rental income continues to be strong, making your mountain home a great investment.

For more market stats, please see our First Quarter Market Report.

Crested Butte Inventory is shown below:

Hungry this off-season? Here’s the updated list of restaurants that are open!

José At Elevation Hotel, Mt. Crested Butte
Open from Thurs – Sun: 12 pm – 9 pm
(970) 251-3030

Thai Chili ‘78 at 425 Elk Ave, Crested Butte
Open daily: 11 am – 8:45 pm
(970) 251-5322

Pitas in Paradise at 302 Elk Ave, Crested Butte
Open daily: 11 am – 5 pm
(970) 349-0897

McGill’s at 228 Elk Ave, Crested Butte
Open from Thurs – Mon: 7 am – 2 pm
(970) 349-524

The Daily Dose
(970) 251-5415
Open Mon – Fri: 7:15 am – 5:00 pm
Open Sat & Sun: 7:15 am – 3:00 pm

The Secret Stash
(970) 349-6245
Open daily: 11:30 am – 8:30 pm

Mikey’s Pizza
(970) 349-1110
Open Mon – Fri: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Teocalli Tamale
970-349-2005
Open daily: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Hartman Rocks is now open!

Trails at Hartman Rocks and Upper Signal Peak are now officially open! Trails in the northwest portion of Signal (Ridgeline, Chicken Wing, Rasta, and Shoelace) and trails south of Powerline Rd. (Bambi’s, Back-In, Sawtooth, Outback, Skull Pass, and Aberdeen) remain closed to bikes and motos until May 15.