The Lodge
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
A next-door neighbor to Eleven Experience’s flagship property, Sopris House is full of history and character, just like the town of Crested Butte. The original 1882 building infamously became the Spritzer Bar, a saloon bought by Martin Spritzer in 1924 and operated by Slovenian immigrants. The intimate, four-bedroom home still has its original tin ceiling and mountain town touches like a massive buffalo head in the dining room and a private saloon. 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. Hike or bike through alpine meadows carpeted in technicolor blooms or forested trails canopied in autumnal gold. There’s no itinerary. Each day you choose your own adventure, from float trips where you’ll angle for 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
- Three king rooms with en suite bathrooms
- Twin suite with two full and two twin trundle beds and an en suite bathroom
- Private saloon with pool table and jukebox
- Private outdoor courtyard
- Media room
- Outdoor copper hot tub and cold plunge pool
- Sauna
- Personalized in-room retail bar
Sopris House Exterior
Rainbow Suite
Kebler Suite
Living Room
Dining Room
Sopris Bar
Courtyard
Chef Prepared Meals
Starting at $1,600 per night for private lodge buyout.
Open for summer May 23 – October 14
- Pre-arrival planning with an Eleven Experience Manager
- Chef prepared breakfast and après
- Organic fresh food minibar
- Round trip airport transfers to Gunnison
- Use of property bicycles
- 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
- Professional photography
- Wellness services
- Alcohol
Eleven Experience is committed to the conservation and long-term sustainability of the local watershed. During the severe drought we are experiencing in the western slope of Colorado, we will continue to closely monitor conditions that impact the health of the fishery. The scheduling and timing of fishing trips will be influenced by current conditions; therefore, availability cannot be guaranteed.
To view additional adventure details and pricing, click here.
Starting at $430 per room based on double occupancy
Open for summer May 23 – October 14
- Pre-arrival planning with an Eleven Experience Manager
- Chef prepared breakfast and après
- Organic fresh food minibar
- Use of property bicycles
- 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
- Alcohol
To view additional adventure details and pricing, click here.
Explore the Lodge
Sleep
Each of the four bedrooms offers something unique, like the roll top tub in the Trappers Room and a tiny library and reading nook in the Rainbow Room. Camp 4, the kids room, has its own playroom. All four bathrooms have steam showers and heated floors. Ideal for families and small groups of friends, the house can also be booked in conjunction with Scarp Ridge Lodge if you require additional space.
Hang Space
Sopris House is full of fun, quirky touches and eclectic art, including Allman Brothers and Grateful Dead concert posters. A large private courtyard is where guests unwind after the day’s adventures, be it in the copper hot tub, outdoor sauna, or around the fire pit. The gem of the house is the Sopris Bar, a private, wood-paneled bar that tempts guests to stay up late with its vintage jukebox, dart board, pool table and old-school shot ski.
Eat & Drink
Wake to the smell of brewing coffee and warm pastries. A chef-prepared breakfast will fuel you through a morning of alpine adventures. Have lunch back at the lodge or picnic in an alpine 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.
Crested Butte Singletrack Experience
Four days of guided singletrack exploration in the birthplace of mountain biking.
A Week in the Life
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Paddle Boarding
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Crested Butte Mountain Resort
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Rock Climbing
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Horseback Riding
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Music On The Mountain
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Whitewater Rafting
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Guides Ridge
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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 singletrack and has been drawing beginners and die hards for decades.
Outdoors
Whitewater 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, and streams. Early spring means hooking brown and rainbow trout along the larger rivers.
