Lodge Destinations
Guided Adventures
Overview
The high peaks, rivers, wildflowers, and aspen forests of Colorado define the American alpine experience, and the Gunnison Valley has it all. Home to our secluded Taylor River Lodge and two downtown Crested Butte lodges, this Rocky Mountain gem is the West’s “last great ski town” and Colorado’s best year-round, world-class adventure hub.
Eleven’s Lodges in Colorado
Skiing
Private Powder in Crested Butte
In the Elk Mountains above Crested Butte, a meteorological phenomenon drops Colorado’s lightest, deepest powder right on Eleven’s 1,000+-acre cat-skiing tenure. Here, far from any crowds, our guides deliver untracked lines for days, with soft open faces, glades, and technical couloirs accessed only by our custom snowcats.
Fly Fishing
Gold Medal Trout Water in Colorado
Surrounded by the Gold Medal water of the Taylor River and Upper Gunnison, our slice of Colorado is a must for anglers of all levels. With seasoned local guides, a variety of float trips and walk and wade options, and riverfront cabins, Eleven Taylor River Lodge delivers hundreds of miles of access to some of Colorado's best trout fishing.
Extend Your Adventures at Our Outposts
Set on our cat-skiing tenure deep in the Elk Mountains, our Movie Cabin and Cat Barn keep you going in the summer and winter with fireplaces, cozy dining spaces, bars, and historic wooden builds. If you're resort skiing, you can rest and refuel at our loft at the base of Silver Queen.
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The exterior of the Movie Cabin
The interior of the Movie Cabin
The exterior of the Movie Cabin in winter
The interior of the Cat Barn
The exterior of the Cat Barn
A view of the Cat Barn
Custom-Tailored Adventures in the Rockies
Our lodges deliver Colorado’s best outdoor opportunities year-round, from mountain biking, fly fishing, and hiking, to cat-skiing, snowshoeing, and ice climbing.
Cat-Skiing
Head out straight from the lodge in our custom snowcats to ski 1,000+ acres of Eleven-only terrain in nearby Irwin. The snow here piles up to about 450 inches per year and weighs in as some of the lightest in the world. Tack on our on-mountain cabins, expert guides, and variety of terrain, and this is a bucket list experience for every type of skier.
Mountain Biking
Considered the birthplace of mountain biking, the Gunnison Valley is home to a huge variety of single track that your guides will help you navigate.
Hiking
Let our guides show you secret trails lined with wildflowers. Whether you want to spot wildlife in aspen forests or summit a peak, everyone's welcome.
Float Fishing
Float the Upper Gunnison River’s Gold Medal water with two anglers to a boat and an expert guide. Your guide will ensure you’re fishing the best stretches based on preferences and conditions, and equip you with top-of-the-line angling equipment.
Snowshoeing
Snowshoe through snow-blanketed meadows, aspen glades, and timbered forests in Crested Butte, or hike in Irwin and link up with your friends and family who went cat-skiing.
Cross-Country Skiing
With 50 kilometers of classic and skate skiing trails, Crested Butte is considered the Nordic Ski Capital of Colorado. Head out with our guides to experience the locals’ favorite pastime.
Walk and Wade Fishing
Target brown, rainbow, and brook trout on the Taylor River, East River, Tomichi Creek, and the Gold Medal water of the Upper Gunnison. You’ll be kitted out with top-of-the-line rods, waders, boots, tackle, and flies. Our guides specialize in everything from teaching beginners the art of casting, to mastering skills with seasoned anglers on the beats that are fishing best.
Rafting
With highly trained guides and epic scenery at every turn, rafting is a must. Paddle the Gunnison with the kids or take on the rapids of the Taylor River.
Backcountry Skiing
From steeps and bowls to gentle glades, our guides will take you to the best terrain. If you’re new to the backcountry, we’ll show you how to uphill and operate your avy gear safely.
Rock Climbing
From top roping easy crags to navigating advanced routes, the variety in the Gunnison Valley is expansive and our local guides know all the best spots.
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Perfect your balance and soak up wild views from a SUP. Your guides know just where to take you, from remote high-alpine lakes to fun reservoirs.
Resort Skiing
Follow our guides to the secret stashes at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, just a few minutes from the lodge.
Guide's Ridge Mountaineering
Suitable for adventurous families and seasoned climbers alike, Guide's Ridge is a rope-supported climb that leads to Mount Crested Butte’s 12,162-foot summit.
Horseback Riding
Take in Colorado’s most scenic trails on a family-friendly horseback ride. Wind through wildflowers and along dramatic ranges with your seasoned wranglers.
Ice Climbing
Located two hours away, the ice parks in Ouray and Lake City have become global destinations. Lean on your guides as you learn the basics or take on more advanced wilderness climbs.
Meet Our Team
Friends on the Ground in Colorado
Our Crested Butte guides are local pros who know it all, from the best trails and powder stashes to fishing put-ins and local dinner spots. They've got your back from peak to pub.
Rob Layton
Rob Layton is the General Manager for Eleven’s Colorado lodges, combining years of luxury hospitality experience with a passion for creating authentic guest and staff experiences.
Billy Rankin
Billy Rankin is a veteran ski and mountain guide for Eleven with 30 years of experience. Based in Crested Butte, he’s passionate about deep powder, good people, and unforgettable days outside.
Zoë Priest
Zoe Priest is an Experience Lead at Eleven, specializing in creating lasting connections with returning guests and executing unforgettable weddings and events.
Liam Black
Liam Black is the Manager at Taylor River Lodge, where he’s all about creating “Best Day Ever” moments for guests. Originally from Asheville, NC, he now lives in Crested Butte and loves exploring the outdoors—from backpacking to stand-up paddleboarding on the Slate River.
Lani Bruntz
Lani Bruntz is a Lead Guide at Irwin and Heli Ski Guide in Iceland for Eleven. With over a decade of guiding experience, she thrives on connecting with guests while chasing powder and sharing unforgettable mountain experiences.
Elisha Kayser
Elisha Kayser is the Assistant Lodge Manager at Scarp Ridge Lodge and Sopris House. Originally from Montana, she’s worked everywhere from New Zealand to Antarctica and now calls Crested Butte home. She’s passionate about people, good sourdough, and creating unforgettable guest experiences.
Nolan Bluntzer
Nolan Bluntzer is Lodge Manager at Scarp Ridge Lodge. Originally from Texas, he combines hospitality leadership with a background in fly fishing and event management.
Megan Paden
Megan Paden has spent 25+ years in the mountains, from ski patrol to avalanche forecasting. Based in Crested Butte, she guides for Eleven at Irwin, Rio Palena Lodge, and Deplar Farm. Off the slopes, she enjoys adventuring with family, gardening, and working with her horses.
Mark Robbins
Mark Robbins is a seasoned guide based in Crested Butte, with over 15 years coaching freeride skiing and exploring Irwin’s legendary powder. A certified PSIA instructor and IFSA coach, he brings deep local knowledge and a passion for sharing Irwin’s wild, uncrowded terrain.
Mars Charlebois
Marissa “Mars” Charlebois is a ski guide at Irwin, known for her enthusiasm, environmental advocacy, and love of big mountain terrain.
Jimmy Tart
Jimmy Tart is a ski guide with nearly 30 seasons of patrolling, avalanche education, and backcountry guiding experience.
Elise Brizes
Elise Brizes is a cat skiing and backcountry guide based in Crested Butte. With a background in engineering and avalanche education, she brings both technical skill and contagious energy to the mountains. When she’s not guiding, she’s outside, writing to friends, or hanging with her two cats, Remy and Ru.
Jeff Horvat
Jeff Horvat has spent more than half his life guiding rafting, mountain biking, and hiking adventures across Colorado. He loves sharing the outdoors with guests and creating unforgettable days.
Ross Matlock
Ross Matlock has been guiding backcountry and cat skiing in Crested Butte for over 30 years. Originally from Australia, he’s passionate about deep powder and sharing unforgettable ski days with guests.
Brittany Pankey
Brittany Pankey, Eleven’s Culinary Specialist, brings a dynamic background in culinary arts, massage therapy, and event logistics. Based in Crested Butte, she’s passionate about creative problem solving, supporting her team, and crafting unforgettable dining experiences.
Explore Eleven Lodges
Colorado, USA
Eleven Scarp Ridge Lodge
Eleven’s flagship property Scarp Ridge Lodge delivers a rare combination of exclusive cat-skiing and guided summer adventures in Crested Butte, a small mountain town known for its local charm. The lodge has five king rooms and a kids' bunk room.
Colorado, USA
Eleven Taylor River Lodge
Hidden in a canyon along the Taylor River, this forested collection of eight cabins delivers the best of the Gunnison Valley's fly fishing, mountain biking, and hiking. Along with a saltwater pool in the bathhouse, the lodge has a stocked trout pond.
Colorado, USA
Eleven Sopris House
Full of historic character, Sopris House is a next-door neighbor to Scarp Ridge Lodge in Crested Butte. Along with exclusive cat-skiing and guided summer adventures, the four-bedroom home offers a private wood-paneled saloon and outdoor courtyard.
Iceland
Eleven Deplar Farm
Named on Condé Nast's "Best Hotels in the World" list in 2023, Deplar Farm is a converted 15th-century sheep farm in northern Iceland. With 13 guest rooms and an expansive spa, the lodge also offers guided heli-skiing, sea kayaking, and fly fishing.
France
Eleven Chalet Hibou
Perched in a French village just across from Italy, Chalet Hibou brings guests to the epicenter of the Alps' best ski resorts, cycling routes, and hut-to-hut hikes. The lodge has seven guest rooms, a terrace hot tub, and year-round adventure guides.
Canada
Eleven Revelstoke Lodge
Eleven Revelstoke Lodge offers 300,000 exclusive acres of heli-skiing in the heart of British Columbia. With central access to Revy's local scene and summer adventures, this historic lodge has 12 rooms, a next-door eatery, and a private speakeasy.
Chile
Eleven Rio Palena Lodge
Set along the Rio Palena in Chilean Patagonia, this seven-bedroom lodge is a remote adventure base for fly fishing, glacier hiking, and heli-skiing. Along with expert guides and a helipad, the lodge also offers wood-fired hot tubs and a sauna.
Bahamas
Eleven Bahama House
Bahama House is a hidden retreat on Harbour Island with just 11 rooms. Draped in bougainvillea and dotted with colorful cottages, the property includes a pool, rum bar, and menu of offerings like bonefishing, snorkeling, and a pink sand beach day.
France
Eleven Chalet Pelerin
Chalet Pelerin combines a quiet village setting with 360-degree access to Europe's best skiing, hiking, and biking. Tucked away in a French hamlet, the five-bedroom chalet includes year-round guided adventures, an indoor pool, and a terrace hot tub.
New Zealand
Eleven Owen River Lodge
Known for delivering some of the world's best sighted brown trout fishing, Owen River Lodge includes expert guides and access to nearly 30 fisheries on New Zealand's South Island. The remote lodge is made up of three riverfront cottages.
New Zealand
Eleven Cedar Lodge
Accessing some of the South Island's most remote gin-clear water, Cedar Lodge offers a heli-fishing experience complete with expert guides and exclusive access. In addition to sight fishing, jet boating and hiking adventures are also available.
Chile
Eleven Martin Pescador Lodge
With two riverfront lodges in Chilean Patagonia, this multi-destination fly fishing experience delivers an unmatched variety of full-day floats. The expertly guided, seven-day itinerary is split between two lodges and accommodates up to 10 anglers.
Alaska, USA
Eleven Winterlake Lodge
Set deep in the Alaska Range, this rustic collection of lakeside cabins offers one million acres of guided adventures like glacier hiking, rafting, dog mushing, heli-skiing, and fly fishing. Accessed by float plane, Winterlake Lodge has six cabins.