Getting around · Private car
Aspen to Crested Butte
Neighbours by trail, a long way apart by winter road: the routes by season, and a car for the hike pickup.
Neighbours by trail, a long way apart by winter road: the routes by season, and a car for the hike pickup.
In summer and autumn, the drive from Aspen to Crested Butte goes down valley, south on Highway 133 and over Kebler Pass. In winter Kebler is closed and the trip becomes a long loop via Gunnison. We arrange a private car, including the pickup after the Aspen–Crested Butte hike.
Routes and road rules below come from the Aspen Chamber, CDOT, RFTA and town sources, checked November 10, 2026. Drive times are approximate and depend on weather and traffic.
Paul Montiel · Aspen · Updated November 2026
The car is arranged through authorized local providers: a winter-equipped SUV for up to five with ski luggage, or a Sprinter for up to twelve; child and booster seats on request; the price confirmed before anything is booked. Send the date and the group; we confirm the vehicle, the route for that day and the price.
Mountain roads are easier in daylight; in winter we plan departures so most of the drive happens before dark.
An SUV carries five with ski bags; for more people or gear, a Sprinter or a second car.
Walk the West Maroon trail to Crested Butte and be driven back, or the reverse. See the Aspen to Crested Butte hike.
Yes, but Kebler Pass is closed, so it is a long loop via Gunnison.
Seasonal shuttles run; a private car can be booked to meet you at the trailhead or in town.
Kebler Pass Road is a county road; conditions vary, and it is closed in winter.
The car, timed to the day; the house ready when you arrive.
From Aspen's airport to the door in a private SUV, timed to your actual landing.
A car and driver on call for dinner and the night out, so nobody hunts for a taxi at midnight.
We watch the flight from the moment it leaves. If it's on time, a driver is waiting, and wherever you are staying knows you are on your way. If it diverts to Eagle or cancels, the car, the bags and the house all move with it, and you hear from us before you have to ask.
Road closures, airport changes and the routes in and out of Aspen.
Written from Aspen by Paul Montiel. A few letters a season, only when something matters. Leave any time; we never share your address.Visit Crested Butte: travel · Gunnison County: road alerts · Aspen Chamber: getting to Aspen by car · CDOT: Independence Pass closed for winter (Nov 3, 2026) — checked November 10, 2026.
Send the date, the group and the bags. We choose the route that is open that day and confirm the car.
Arrange the car