The Lodge
About the Property
A next-door neighbor to Eleven®’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. A custom-designed snowcat picks guests up each morning and drops them at 1,000+ acres of exclusive ski terrain in nearby Irwin, home to cold-smoke powder, alpine bowls, and tight tree runs. Or guests can take it easy and explore the surrounding snowy trails by snowshoe, cross country ski, or fat bike. A sauna, hot tub, and fire pit await back home in the courtyard and après is steps away in the home’s private cabin-like bar.
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 juke box
- Private outdoor courtyard
- Media room
- Outdoor copper hot tub and cold plunge pool
- Sauna
DATES, RATES & INCLUSIONS
Winter Season Dates: December 19, 2025 – April 6, 2026
- Summer season dates here
Property Buyout Rates: Nightly rate starting at $10,940
- Based on 8 guests, can accommodate up to 10 guests
- Minimum two-night stay required
Inclusions
- Guided cat skiing at Irwin, Eleven’s exclusive backcountry ski area
- Snowcat-accessed skiing for up to 8 guests and 2 expert guides
- Over 100 available runs across 1,000+ acres of terrain that receives an average of 450 inches of snowfall per year
- 45 minutes away via Eleven’s custom-designed snowcat
- Other guided activities including backcountry skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, and fat biking
- All gear needed for guided activities including avalanche safety gear
- Use of on-mountain outposts for activities and meals
- Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, and après
- In-room snack and drink assortment
- Pre-arrival custom planning with the Eleven Experience Team
- Transfers to and from all activities
*USD figures are subject to change
Sopris House Exterior
Rainbow Suite
Kebler Suite
Living Room
Dining Room
Sopris Bar
Courtyard
Chef Prepared Meals
CAT SKIING AT IRWIN
Each morning, tricked-out snowcats transport our guests to 1000+ acres of ski terrain in nearby Irwin, Colorado. Coupled with private use of our on-mountain chalets, guests have the opportunity to ski untouched cold-smoke powder and enjoy the company of their families and friends.
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 on the slopes. Warm up with a lunch of winter squash soup and grilled cheese in our on-mountain cabins at Irwin. Guests can enjoy an in-house 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 more.
CUSTOM MUSIC EXPERIENCES
Obsessed with the artists performing at our downtown venue, Public House? Step behind the scenes of Colorado’s music world for a private set in Sopris’ courtyard after the show. Prefer the classics? Rock out to the jukebox at our private saloon, Sopris Bar, where bar games, signed instruments, and a rare collection of eclectic music art make for a surround sound experience. Adventure calling? Join the band for an on-mountain jam session in our snowcat.
A Week in the Life
INCLUDED ADVENTURES
ELEVEN SKIING
Backcountry Skiing
Let our guides lead you to open bowls, steep and secluded tree runs, and big alpine peaks.
ELEVEN SKIING
Cat Skiing
Our snowcats can access 1,000 acres of skiable terrain at nearby Irwin.
Mountaineering
Guides Ridge
A local’s favorite alpine climb, this Swiss Alps style adventure is a guaranteed highlight.
OUTDOORS
Ice Climbing
Learn ice climbing basics or improve climbing skills with a multi-day, intensive teaching progression.
ELEVEN SKIING
Resort Skiing
Just minutes from the lodge, Crested Butte Mountain Resort has 15 lifts and 121 trails on 1,547 skiable acres.
Outdoors
Snowshoeing
Slow down and explore snow blanketed meadows, aspen glades, and timbered forests on a snowshoe tour.
ELEVEN SKIING
Cross Country Skiing
Discover the heart of the Elk Mountains on a cross country ski tour. More than 30 miles of groomed skate and classic trails are easily accessible from the lodge. Trails are varied in terrain and offer incredible views of the Upper Valley.
