SNOWCAT SKIING
Guided cat skiing at Irwin, Eleven’s exclusive backcountry ski area.
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. 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.
Taking care of the health and safety has always been one of our primary concerns. For more information on the steps we are taking to protect our guests and employees on our COVID-19 updates.
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
- Personalized in-room retail bar
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Property Floor Plan
Photo Gallery
Guestroom Information
Sopris House Exterior
Rainbow Suite
Kebler Suite
Living Room
Dining Room
Sopris Bar
Courtyard
Chef Prepared Meals
Inclusions
GUIDED ACTIVITIES
Additional customized guided activities and gear, some exclusions apply.
EXPERIENCE MANAGER
Pre-arrival planning with an Eleven Experience Manager.
CHEF-PREPARED MEALS
Breakfast and après served daily.
USE OF OUTPOSTS
Use of on-mountain base camps for activities and meals.
ORGANIC MINIBAR
In-room whole food minibar snacks and beverages.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Roundtrip airport transfers to the Gunnison Airport.
TOWN BIKES
On-property bikes for getting around town.
LIFT TICKETS
All lift tickets for skiing Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
You’re on vacation, you want to enjoy your time with friends and family and not worry about pulling out your credit card throughout your stay. To enable you to better enjoy your stay, our pricing includes the cost of these activities and other inclusions.
When comparing our pricing, please note that the nightly rate for this stay factors in these inclusions in additional value over the cost of the room.
Additional Services
- Chef prepared dinner
- Wellness services
- Alcohol
- Photography
Seasonal Dates
Open for winter December 12, 2022 – April 9, 2023
Pricing
Starting at $14,400 per night for private lodge buyout based on 8 guests.
USD figures are subject to change. All rates are based in the property’s local currency and currency conversion will take place at the time of sale. For a quote at today’s exchange rate, please contact our Sales Team.
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 a rum distillery with a street-food inspired menu.
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.
