The Lodge
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
Anyone who visits Crested Butte leaves with mountain-town envy. Full of historic charm and soulful spirit, the old mining town is home to Eleven Experience’s flagship property, Scarp Ridge Lodge. The former Croatian saloon still has its Wild West facade, but the interiors have been transformed with reclaimed iron from the old mills in town and generous amenities, like an indoor saltwater pool and rooftop hot tub. If you need an outdoor fix, Crested Butte is the place to get it. Considered a mountain biking mecca, the area boasts the largest single track system in the U.S. with more than 750 miles of trails to be explored. Hike or bike through alpine meadows carpeted in technicolor blooms, or forested trails canopied in autumnal gold. There’s no set itinerary. Each day you choose your own adventure, from float trips where you’ll stalk rainbow trout, to afternoons rock climbing the high granite cliffs of the Taylor Canyon. Guests can combine their stay with a few nights at Eleven Experience’s sister property, the fishing-centric Taylor River Lodge, just 30 minutes away.
DETAILS
- Five king rooms with en suite bathrooms and a children’s bunkroom with seven bunks and a connecting nanny room
- Indoor saltwater pool
- Steam room and sauna
- Indoor and outdoor hot tubs
- Gym equipped with elliptical machine and pilates reformer
- Media room
- Oxygen enriched air system
- Individual lockers for gear storage
- Personalized in-room retail bar
Scarp Ridge Lodge Exterior
Red Lady Suite
Marcellina Suite
Dining Room
Media Room
Guest Bathroom
Saltwater Pool
Bunkroom
Chef Prepared Meals
Chef Prepared Meals
Starting at $4,590 per night for private lodge buyout based on 14 guests
Prorated pricing starting at $3,890 per night for private lodge buyout based on 10 guests
Open for summer from May 23 – October 14
- Pre-arrival planning with an Eleven Experience Manager
- Use of property bicycles
- One day of professional photography
- Chef prepared breakfast and après
- Organic fresh food minibar
- House alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages
- Round trip airport transfers to Gunnison
- Guided adventures with our in-house guide team including:
- Fly fishing
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Guides ridge
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Whitewater rafting
- Inflatable kayaking
- 14er climbing
- Chef prepared lunch or dinner
- Wellness services
Starting at $650 per night based on double occupancy
Open for summer from May 23 – October 14
- Pre-arrival planning with an Eleven Experience Manager
- Use of property bicycles
- Chef prepared breakfast and après
- Organic fresh food minibar
- House alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages
- Guided adventures with our in-house guide team including:
- Fly fishing
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Guides ridge
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Whitewater rafting
- Inflatable kayaking
- 14er climbing
- Chef prepared lunch or dinner
- Airport transfers
- Professional photography
- Wellness services
Explore the Lodge
SLEEP
Each of the six guest rooms is slightly different, with a mix of elegant and rustic touches, including earth-toned furnishings, jute rugs, and exposed wood beams. The seven-bed bunkroom, modeled after the board game Chutes and Ladders, is every kid’s dream. If you’re visiting from sea level, an oxygen-enriched air system can be activated by the flip of a bedroom switch to help fight the effect of high altitude, ensuring a good night’s sleep.
Hang Space
Scarp Ridge Lodge invites guests to kick back and relax as if they were at home. Guests have access to the open kitchen and its well-stocked fridge 24-7. A five-stool bar, stocked with craft Colorado spirits and fine wines, opens into the media room, which features a drop-down projector screen. Active guests can swim in the indoor saltwater pool or hit the fully equipped gym. After a day of hiking or tackling single-track, recover with a steam or sauna, and stargaze from the rooftop hot tub.
EAT & DRINK
Wake to the smell of brewing coffee and sizzling bacon. A chef-prepared breakfast will fuel you through a morning of alpine adventures. Have lunch back at the lodge or picnic in a meadow. In the evening, guests can stay in and have our chef prepare a dinner showcasing ingredients from our favorite Colorado purveyors. Or head out and experience some of Crested Butte’s restaurants, including a classic steakhouse, funky pizzeria, and a rum distillery with a street-food inspired menu.
A Week in the Life
Additional Adventures
Eleven Angling
Float Fishing
Gunnison float trips feature world-class guides who target rainbow and brown trout from drift boats and rafts. We also access a semi-private stretch of water on the Taylor River, where large trout are hungry for a well-presented fly.
Mountaineering
Summer Guides Ridge
This mountain ascent is ideal for a family with adventurous kids, yet also challenging enough for the seasoned alpine climber. You'll learn mountaineering skills as you use a harness and rope to reach the summit of Mt. Crested Butte.
Outdoors
Hiking
Our guides know every inch of trail in the area, from mellow meanders through wildflower meadows and lush aspen forests, to steep alpine ridgelines and 14ers.
Outdoors
Horseback Riding
Let experienced wranglers show you some of Colorado's most scenic trails by horseback.
Eleven Cycling
Mountain Biking
Considered the birthplace of the sport, the Gunnison Valley is home to endless single track and has been drawing beginners and die hard riders for decades.
Water Sports
Rafting
The narrow canyons of the Taylor and Gunnison rivers offer thrilling rapids.
Outdoors
Rock Climbing
Easy to access areas offer climbing for all levels, including multi-pitch routes or top roping for novices.
Water Sports
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
You'll find a variety of water in the Gunnison Valley that will test your balance, from swift and challenging rapids to lazy river floats.
Eleven Angling
Walk and Wade Fishing
From mid-March through late October, hundreds of miles of trout habitat are found on Gunnison County's lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and creeks. Early spring means hooking brown and rainbow trout along the larger rivers.
